Does the sun damage kayaks?
Sun damage: Prolonged exposure to sunlight will gradually deteriorate the outside of your kayak, regardless of the material it’s made of. Boat trailers are unsung heroes and often go overlooked until a problem arises. Even with regular maintenance, a trailer has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. Saltwater baths, the pounding stress on the highway, and the constant weight of a boat eventually take their toll on the aluminum or steel frame.The average lifespan of a kayak is up to 8-14 years. Pretty long, right? But if you don’t have enough occasions to use it, then even 8-14 years don’t seem enough. Not to mention that you also need to keep up its maintenance, since exposure to UV radiation can degrade the material.The depreciation curve is particularly steep in the initial years of ownership, with some boats losing up to half their value within the first five years. However, assuming the boat is well-maintained, value retention tends to improve, and the rate of depreciation generally slows down after this period.
What is the best vehicle to transport a kayak?
Pickup Trucks: The Workhorse of Water Adventure Vehicles With their ample bed space and robust towing capacities, pickups are well-suited for transporting a wide range of water sports equipment, from kayaks and canoes to jet skis and small boats. Flatbed Truck Transport Flatbed trucks are a popular choice for boat transport without a trailer, especially for smaller boats or those with a flat hull. The boat is securely placed on the flatbed, often using custom supports or cradles to keep it stable during transport.A boat transport trailer suits small freight if you can tow it yourself, which is often the cheapest way to ship a boat for short trips. In turn, for bigger loads, trucks would be the way to go, raising the cost to ship the boat but ensuring safety over long hauls.
What is the disadvantage of an inflatable kayak?
Inflatables are generally the most stable kayaks on the market and easy to handle. In years of kayak guiding we haven’t yet had somebody capsize one of our inflatables on calm water unintentionally. However, inflatable kayaks do have some drawbacks. They typically have slower speeds and less efficient tracking. While inflatable kayaks offer high stability and are hard to capsize even in calm waters, they have some downsides.