Delta 17.5T With Rudder | Kayak

Delta 17.5T with Rudder | Kayak Description

The all-new Delta Traverse 17.5T is a highly versatile and lightweight tandem ideally suited to paddlers of every skill level. It is exceptionally well rounded in its capabilities and will handle a wide range of conditions for short or longer range exploration. It has lots of capacity for all your gear with 3 sealed compartments, including a convenient centre day-pod. Outfitted for safety, comfort and performance, this sleek new tandem features Delta’s Contour 2 seat system, Press Lock Hatches, self-retracting comfort handles, extensive deck rigging, adjustable foot braces for and aft, and Delta’s no hassle rudder system.

Features

Storage: The Traverse 17.5T is designed with adventure in mind. With its three sealed storage compartments, no need to resort to freeze-dried food packs and energy bars for meals. Hatches are large and hatch openings are wide enough to save you from cramming your gear. Its key feature is our elevated middle hatch with aft bulkhead, designed to maximize the storage capacity between the legs of the rear paddler without impeding comfort even for those with larger feet. Enjoy a weekend or multi-day adventure without compromising the gear and goods.

Dual Density Grab Handles: Location on the bow and stern these handles are ergonomic & easy on the hands.

Front Storage Hatch: Large, accessible storage hatches make loading and unloading gear a breeze.

Deck Bungee Lines: Bungee cords are thoughtfully placed for accessibility and keep your hatch covers that much more secured. 

Multi-Position Seat System: Provides excellent back support with quick adjustment and optimal comfort in a user-friendly design

Curved Rigid Bulkheads: Curved to add strength and torsional rigidity. Seals bow, middle and stern storage compartments.

Middle Storage Hatch: Ergonomically pod style middle hatch maximizes the storage capacity of the 17.5T.

Rear Hatch: Large, accessible hatches make loading and unloading your gear easy.

Delta Rudder System: Proprietary, lightweight aluminum rudder helps keep you on-course in all conditions. *Actioned by the rear paddler.

Rudder Uphaul/Downhaul: Delta’s easy to use rudder deployment system allows for a one hand deployment or retrieval of the rudder blade. All cables and lines are tubed and neatly secured under the deck and out of the way

SPECIFICATIONS

Length	17’6″
Width:	27.25″
Depth:	13.5″
Weight:	70 lbs
Cockpit Opening:	17″ x 32″
Bow Cockpit Volume:	45gal | 185 L
Stern Cockpit Volume:	52gal | 198 L
Day Hatch:	3.2gal | 12 L
Bow Dry Storage:	15gal  | 56 L
Stern Dry Storage:	32gal | 121 L
Max Capacity:	560 lbs