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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can You pack a pakboat for travel?

  Unlike other kayaks where a solo paddler has to paddle from the stern cockpit, Pakboats solo/double kayaks can be purchased with a solo or double deck – or both. This way, you can always get your kayak trimmed properly. Canoes and kayaks that you can pack for travel are generally folding or inflatable.

• What is pakpakboats' Mount board?

  Pakboats has adapted Scotty’s standard Mount Board so it will clamp securely to the gunwales on Puffins and PakCanoes. The Mount Board accepts three of Scotty’s accessories in any combination. You can have three fishing rods. You can have just one or two rods and a cup holder and/or GPS.

• How does the pakcanoe behave like ABS boats?

  The canoe will absorb severe impact and usually slide over or by rocks with no damage where fiberglass, kevlar, or aluminum canoes crack or get hung up. In this respect, the PakCanoe behaves much like ABS boats weighing 20 – 30 lbs more.

• What is the difference between an inflatable canoe and a pakboat?

  The combination of frame and inflatable tubes make a much more compact structure than air alone, and a Pakboat has much more interior space than a similar size inflatable canoe or kayak. The unique Pakboats structures are also much lighter and pack smaller. Similar size inflatables weigh about 50% more than a Pakboat.

• Can You pack a pakboat for travel?

  Unlike other kayaks where a solo paddler has to paddle from the stern cockpit, Pakboats solo/double kayaks can be purchased with a solo or double deck – or both. This way, you can always get your kayak trimmed properly. Canoes and kayaks that you can pack for travel are generally folding or inflatable.

• What are Pakboats folding kayaks?

  There are two types of Pakboats folding kayaks … the Puffins and the Quest. Their designs fit the varying needs of a variety of paddlers. For example, the shorter Puffins are excellent for fishing. The longer Quest kayaks are built for touring.

• What is the difference between an inflatable canoe and a pakboat?

  The combination of frame and inflatable tubes make a much more compact structure than air alone, and a Pakboat has much more interior space than a similar size inflatable canoe or kayak. The unique Pakboats structures are also much lighter and pack smaller. Similar size inflatables weigh about 50% more than a Pakboat.