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Length: 13' 8" - Width: 27.00" - Starting at: $1399.00 See More Details about this Kayak

03-04-2013
Submitted by: CC - Rating: 10 of 10
     We bought this double kayak last summer and have used it nearshore ocean, on lakes and down a large river several times. Probably have used it about 20 times minimum. It really is fantastic. Not really fast - but if I want speed or ocean expedition, I can just rent a fibreglass kayak. The convenience of the Martini means it is used all the time. Plus we can use it as a single kayak and eventually turn it into a triple. We're always traveling cross country and it is really easy to take this thing anywhere. If we go into the mountains, we can just toss it in the truck and use it on whatever lake we find. Plus it is incredibly easy to store. Fantastic product.

07-26-2012
Submitted by: link - Rating: 5 of 10
     Had the Martini tandem for 1 yr. Developed a 2 cracks - back of middle section. leaks a lot. Convenient but slow and tracks poorly. Thinking about the Mercury or a one piece. Great sport, love the Hudson...The company is exchanging the middle section. All and all: better than a blow-up but I'm kind of disappointed.

05-26-2012
Submitted by: BCP - Rating: 10 of 10
     Bought this kayak 3 months ago and been out in it over 12 times in protected waters (estuaries). The kayak is brilliant for family use. I've acc mine for fishing and it works well. Unlike sit on top kayaks, you sit in the Martini below the water line. This makes it heaps more stable especially when there's two. Is slow but tracks really well. I also find the 3 components of the kayak work with the water so on windy days the kayak seems more stable then other large ridged kayaks. Down side: not a conventional kayak and I don't know it's limits. There are plenty of people ready to cast doubt over the kayak all of whom have never tried it. So far it's been brilliant experience and can recommend it as a good family rec unit.

03-12-2012
Submitted by: goinggreentrading - Rating: 10 of 10
     The Martini is made in China just like almost all kayak are now. I have had mine for a year and use it 2-3 times a week. The buckle is only needed to carry the yak to the water. There is no tension on the buckle while in the water. The rudder strings have not even begun to wear yet. The modular design is amazing both from the easy transport/storage POV but also for the hull and rudder.
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09-16-2011
Submitted by: fred - Rating: 5 of 10
      i purchased this kayak and had the two pieces shipped to by ups. i looked at videos on utube showing super easy put together, take apart and some paddling and also rudder set up. my use was going tobe rv travel as i have other kayaks i prefer to paddle locally.Kayak has great design but was made in china Its put together by a rollarblade buckle a cheap one.hatch cover in rear is hard to get on. no seat or spray skirt as you must pay extra plastic rudder. cables from foot rudder are string. i sent my back as the quality and longevity is poor. save your money and buy something that will be around 10 years from now. i did not paddle it so i have no comment

04-28-2011
Submitted by: marcodaspoleto - Rating: 9 of 10
     Very easy to transport even in a small car. well built and easy to put together even for "easily frustrated" people like me. The cockpit is large and provide an easy entry while the seats are relatively comfortable.(NATIVE CRAFT has the best seats of all!!!) I had this Kayak for over a week already and I've gone in different lakes and the Delaware river without feeling too uneasy even on strong currents.

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