SlashGear Japan
Surfango’s version of a kayak is a large piece of buoyant plastic with a seat, gas tank, and four-stroke motor. Instantly you go from paddling all day to cross a lake to steering your gas powered kayak across the lake in a matter of minutes.
Portages are entirely out of the question either with the boat only weighing 120 pounds. The two gallon gas tank means you should be able to go a decent distance (I would assume on par with some gas powered mopeds) without having to refuel. If longer distances are your desire then the various waterproof compartments and the cornucopia of surface mounting space for extra fuel containers should suffice.
The kayak comes in two styles, one is open, which makes for an easy escape if you tip, the other, is fully enclosed, and more aerodynamic, but harder to exit in the event of you being upside down in water. They start at $2899 and appear to be available now, have fun emptying the gene pool.
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One Response to “Surfango’s PowerKayaks Have Gas”
Ben Richer December 4, 2007
Hello, My name is ben, im with the san diego, Ca. distributor. Just give you guys some info of the three models we offer. The GT models are longer and wider.
Adventurer and Adventurer GT: This is a more enclosed kayak. At quarter throttle it is nearly impossible to flip. We have only flipped it once.
Hawaii and Hawaii GT: This is more of a sit on top kayak.
Powersurf FX: Basicly a powered surf board.
All three models come with a 2 gallon fuel capacity which will give you more the 2 hours of ride time at Wide-Open-Throttle. All three come with the same 9.5 hp 4 stroke engine also.
Yes, they are ready to sell. We have a good amount of boards here in at the san diego store.
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