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Designing our sea kayaks is a balancing act. The shapes of our hulls balance speed against manoeuvrability. The weight and construction balance performance against durability. The cockpits balances comfort against responsiveness.But that’s not all. We also balance our decades of experience and skills against new techniques and technologies.

We’re constantly looking at new materials and new processes. Were using the latest computer aided design thinking alongside traditional woodstrip plug construction to get the best from both Worlds. We test our designs with some of the leading paddlers in the World too and we are offering more custom options so you can get the kayak you want. This is all brought to you through an ever expanding network of knowledgeable dealers who can guide you.

We're not just looking to the future, though.We often go back to basics to make things better, take our new skeg system for instance, we made it simple and effective with no worry’s about any wire kinking or other foul ups. It just works!

Many also say our hand laminating process is second to none. That our dealers give the best advice and service. And with more than thirty years of manufacturing and selling British style sea kayaks you can see why, we've all got the experience to back up the technology. We've been involved with lots of sea kayaking's most pioneering expeditions: P&H boats were used on the 1980 Prince William Sound trip and on the first rounding of Cape Horn in 1992. While in 2007 the British Royal Navy have chosen P&H sea kayaks to take aboard HMS Endurance down in to the Arctic Ocean for a major expedition.

Many of the world's premiere paddlers and leading instructors will be using our sea kayaks day in day out. Ensuring we have a huge stock of knowledge to draw on for every new design or improvement and this is balanced with the input from our dealers who know what our customers want too. So just because it's traditional British style doesn't mean it won't travel.

P&H Custom sea kayaks: a careful balancing act of technology, tradition and improvement.

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03 | Why Buy a Composite Sea Kayak?

Why buy a composite sea kayak?You will only really know why once you own one! Composite kayaks are high performance, quality craft, custom built just for you. Once you have used one its going to be hard to settle for anything less. Part of the attraction of owning a composite kayak is that you enter a select world of people who want the very best and are happy to spend that little more time looking after it, keeping it at its best and who will forever enjoy the superb feeling of gliding effortlessly through the water. The efficient grace, smooth lines, beautiful handling and amazing looks of a well built composite sea kayak really are something to behold.

There are practical reasons too, like being lighter and more rigid. This gives better efficiency through the water and the ability to customise your kayak with the many different specification options and colour choices of your deck, hull and trim.

The satisfaction you will get out of a composite kayak is not in a graph or table nor is it valued in monetary terms either, it will be in your own satisfaction of owning something very special that you will enjoy on your adventures long or short, serious and committing, or perhaps more relaxing and peaceful for many years.

If this sounds like it is what you want, whatever your current paddling experience, you are in good hands, with P&H Sea kayaks. We have specialised in the manufacture of composite sea kayaks for over 30 years. What sets us apart from the rest is not just our designs but our impressive standard constructions.

What about polyethylene sea kayaks?If your looking for a more durable craft that needs little or no maintenance and one that can take the rough and tumble of surf and beach landings with ease then perhaps you should look at our rotomoulded (RM) sea kayaks. They give great value and so are ideal for those looking for their first ‘real’ sea kayak and with our industry leading triple layer construction that incorporates a tight foam core with a durable and tough inner and outer skin the extra weight penalty that is normally associated with polyethylene kayaks is reduced to the minimum. It gives increased safety too as its greater specific gravity increases its inherent buoyancy making the kayak float higher when full of water this assists you with paddle float and other self rescue techniques.

QuestQuest

Cetus LVCetus LV Quest LVQuest LV

The boat for getting out there and getting away from it all. The Cetus is a fast

cruiser that can take a load too. New this year, we're expecting it to be the natural

choice for paddlers looking for a stable expedition platform or a fast, easy to paddle

boat for long distance paddles.

However it's not just a boat for long trips, though, it’s equally capable as a fast day

cruiser. The Cetus sees a resurrection of a concept we were playing around with

ten years ago: the fourth hatch, in easy reach in front of your cockpit. It's proving

more and more popular with paddlers who want somewhere quick and easy to

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owning one of these designs doesn't mean that each trip has to be weeks in the wilderness or out in rough seas. Although if you have the skills and you’re wishing to be more adventurous, these are certainly the kayaks up to the task! Your just as at home with a paddle across the bay or lake.

04 | Expedition Capable

CetusCetusCetus When you shut your eyes at night, what do you dream of ?

If it’s sea, sky and horizon, let us introduce the Quest.

Refined and redesigned over the years, it’s perfect for long days on the water and

relaxed nights on the beach. On long trips the Quest's stable, efficient and great for

carrying loads. So however choppy it gets, whatever the distance you’re paddling

and however long you’re staying there, the Quest’s got you covered.

And if you don't have the time for a multi-day odyssey? It's equally well suited to

day-trips, especially with this year’s stable seating system.

Quest

The Cetus LV will give all the capabilities of the standard boat but is built

especially for the smaller paddler or those looking for a more playful kayak to take

out in to tidal races and the surf. The LV should again be the natural choice for

paddlers looking for a very stable expedition platform or just a fast, easy to paddle

boat for longer distance paddles. As a playboat the LV excels and is great fun in

any conditions.

Cetus LV The Quests younger sibling. The Quest LV’s been a hit with smaller paddlers who

it fits neatly and it’s also been a surprise hit with bigger paddlers who want a more

lively boat for everything, from playboating and instructing to multi-day

expeditions.

Quest LV

Length 543cm Width 54.5cm Volume 379Lts Weight Range 65-135Kgs

17’10” 211/2” 100Gals 143-297Lbs

Length 536cm Width 56cm Volume 365Lts Weight Range 70-126Kgs

17’7” 22” 98.4Gals 154-278Lbs


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Expedition capable: The P&H load carrier of choice, the Cetus lets you travel self-supported in comfort with the four hatches it has plenty of storage for equipment.

Effortless distance: The length and 'shallow V-hull' add up to a fast, efficient boat that won't take any time at all to reach the horizon.

Easy to paddle: The Cetus is rock solid stability whether you're travelling loaded or not.

VERSATILE RANGE

These designs are true versatile craft of the sea. Delicately balanced to give you some of the best ‘all round’ sea kayak’s on the market today. Coastal exploration? Day trips? Load lugging? Multi-day wilderness paddling? Tidal races and overfalls? Or would you prefer not to have to choose?

05 | Versatile Range

With a Capella, you don’t. Whether it’s loaded or empty, the shallow V-hull is

reassuringly stable. Whether you’re taking photographs, instructing or just

getting to grips with a thoroughbred sea kayak, there’s no reason to make things

more difficult.

And we’ve got one that’ll fit you perfectly. You wouldn’t choose the same sized

bike as everyone else, so why should a kayak be different? We make four different

sizes, so we can guarantee you’ll fit. With the right boat, you won’t feel swamped

by the high deck but you’ll have room to stretch your legs.

If you want one boat for everything, you’ve just found it.

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Great first boat: The Capella won't restrict your progress , whatever types of paddling you enjoy.

Versatile: You won't find a more versatile all-round boat.

Sized to fit: Four different sizes guarantee you the perfect fit for your paddling.

Capella 163Capella 163Capella 163



16’5” 22” 80.6Gals 99-248Lbs


16’1” 211/2” 76.9Gals 88-231Lbs


17’3” 23” 101.7Gals 165-298Lbs


16’7” 213/4” 85.3Gals 121-265Lbs


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06 | Versatile Range

The roto moulded (RM) Capella’s are truly classic all-rounders giving fantastic

versatility just like their composite sisters, Coastal exploration? Day trips? Load lugging?

Multi-day wilderness paddling? Tidal races? With a RM Capella You don’t have to

choose. Whether it’s loaded or empty it is reassuringly stable for those taking

photographs, instructing or just getting to grips with their first real sea kayak, there’s no

reason to make things more difficult. The tough triple layer RM construction also gives

great durability and is ideal for rockhopping and beach landings. The standard plastic sea

kayak as used by many leading centres and instructional programs.

Capella RM

Great first boat: Easy to paddle but with the performance to let you progress.

Versatile: You won't find a more versatile all-round three layer plastic sea kayak.

Durable: Triple layer polyethylene construction gives fantastic durability with a slight weight penalty over a composite kayak.

Capella 160Capella 160Capella 160 Capella 166Capella 166Capella 166


16’4” 22” 69.2Gals 110-232Lbs


16’7” 22” 92.2Gals 143-265Lbs

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VelaVela SiriusSirius

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CLASSIC RANGE

The Spirit of the classic designs can be traced back to some of modern sea kayaking's most famous and successful designs from the early 1970's. Designed with the finest attributes of these early iconic kayaks like the P&H Baidarka in mind all built in harmony with modern materials, technology and P&H quality the classic Greenland lines defiantly stand out from the crowd. Fine tuned, performance hull’s reward the more experienced and decisive paddler.

07 | Classic Range

A boat this short can't be a proper sea kayak, can it? In a word, yes.

The Vela's a big surprise in a small package. Short, yes, but we've worked our

magic and developed a fast, manoeuvrable hull. You won’t find another boat this

responsive that can still keep up with the pack.

Hard chines and a v-hull give a precise, manoeuvrable feel. If you’re exploring

caves and crannies, zipping about between group members or testing yourself on

overfalls and tidal races, it’ll handle nimbly and predictably. You can put yourself

exactly where you need to be.

If you’re covering open water on a day or weekend trip, you’ll also appreciate the

long waterline length and efficient hull shape.

And when you come to the end of your trip the Vela’s short enough to load onto

your roof rack or store in your garage without any drama.

Vela Think low. Low profile, low windage, low deck.

If you’ve got the experience the Sirius is a lively ride that'll tackle anything you

will. The low deck and fine tips mean less buffeting and blowing around in the

wind. You can stay on course while big-deck boats are busy correcting. The hull’s

as low resistance as the deck: sleek styling, a narrow beam and a good waterline

help you eat up the miles.

The Sirius is just as good for playboating in tidal races or rockhopping around the

coast. The v-shaped hull means it’s easy to edge but still has plenty of secondary

stability. While experts love the responsive handling, aggressive intermediates pick

up the skills quickly. The Sirius is the original high performance low-rider.

Sirius

Do you want to stay the distance?

If you can’t stand sitting still, the Bahiya will keep up with you. Long and sleek, its

classic lines hold a course and eat up the miles efficiently. Just look at the deck. The

sleek and subtle lines aren’t just for show - they cut down your wind resistance

when the breeze stiffens.

If you lay the Bahiya on edge, you'll get a lively and responsive performance, ideal

for playboating on tidal races and overfalls. And if you want to stay out for the

weekend (or longer), we’ve done the sums so it paddles just as well loaded as empty.

If you’re just getting into the sport, the Bahiya’s probably not for you unless you

fancy a challenge. But if you want a boat that won’t hold you back, a boat to face all

the challenges the sea can throw at you? You’ve found it.

Bahiya


15’8” 211/4” 72.6Gals 99-231Lbs


17’ 201/2” 79.8Gals 143-253Lbs

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Glassfibre-DiolenThe hull is Glassfibre and Diolen to balance weight, stiffness and durability.

(Diolen is used because it provides superb protection against hard impacts

penetrating the hull.) The deck is also glassfibre and has foam mat reinforcement

round the cockpit area (for deep water rescues) and the footrest mounting for

added strength.

Polyethylene (RM)P&H’s impressive triple layer material which comprises a foam core with tough

outer and inner skins is used in all our RM kayaks. The secret is in the foam

core, too light and it will flex, to small will make it heavy. P&H has developed

just the right mix over the years and our RM boats are some of the stiffest and

lightest out there. It gives some key advantages over the more common single

layer type constructions found in polyethylene kayaks.

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Toggles [1]

We build in toggles so it’s easy to hold on to our boats if you’re in the water. (To

carry a sea kayak, it’s a better idea to use a trolley or to lift it from underneath)

Deck Lines & Elastics [2]

We attach pre stretched lines round the decks of our kayaks to act as security

lines to tie gear on to and to allow others to hold on to your kayak. We also

attach elastic lines to our boats’ decks so you can stow things under them like

split paddles, spare kit or paddle floats. All the lines are attached by recessed

deck fittings (RDFs) that are moulded in to keep the boat watertight.

NEW Retractable Skeg ‘Sometimes simple is better’ [3]

All new 2007 composite models Cetus, Cetus LV and Capella 167 will come with

our NEW retractable skeg system as standard. Easy to operate, lightweight and

simple to maintain this new skeg is yet another great improvement. With a

‘click’ slider right next to the cockpit it’s simple to make small adjustments as

conditions change. No more kinked cables or jammed skegs!

(we will be introducing it in to the rest of the range including the RM models

as we work through the changes required. These current boats will continue

with the wire skeg system. Check the web site for the latest info).

Bulkheads & Footrests [4]

Bulkheads separate your cockpit from the load compartments. We either glass

them in as we make the kayak or structurally bonded them depending on

whether it’s a composite or a plastic boat. We pressure test every single boat we

make to make sure that the compartments are sealed properly. Glass bulkheads

also have a rubber pressure release grommet in them. All our boats are also

fitted as standard with our own fully adjustable ‘twist-loc’ sliding footrests.

Deck hatches [5] Deck hatches mean you can access your storage compartments easily. They’re

made from supple, UV stable rubber for a great seal and years of service. On our

composite kayaks we use a lighter ‘click-on’ hatch cover for the day hatch too.

While Kevlar-carbon constructions get ‘click-on’ hatches allround.

Thighgrips Our composite boats have lightweight, padded thighgrips moulded into the cockpit

rim while our RM plastic boats have fully adjustable injection-moulded thighgrips.

(newer composite designs will also have theses incorporated as we design them.)

Seat [6]

Our standard seat is made from moulded HDPE material that is lightweight and

durable. It is fully padded for longer trips while back support is provided by a

mid height beckrest that is fully adjustable. The seat also has handy gear loops

for attaching ‘stuff ’ too.

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By the very nature of ‘Custom’ there is no definitive list of things we do, however here are most of the more popular custom options people chose for their new P&H Custom Sea Kayaks.

Kevlar-carbonLighter and stiffer, this construction adds Kevlar strength and carbon fibre

stiffness to the hull. The top deck’s made with Kevlar and glass and the whole

package tends to weigh in a few kilos lighter than a standard glass-Diolen boat.

Lightweight Kevlar-carbonThe ultimate construction. Lightweight Kevlar-carbon construction uses more

Kevlar-carbon and less glass fibre in the hull, shaving weight and boosting stiffness.

Lightweight Kevlar-carbon clear hull [1]

Again a Lightweight Kevlar-carbon construction but this time with a clear hull

which lets you see the pattern of the Kevlar-carbon construction in the hull and

also shaves off a kilogram (2.2lbs) of pigment too. Lighter and looks fantastic! (shown)

Note: We also use all click-on hatches on the Kevlar-carbon constructions to

save around an additional 3kgs (6.6lbs)

Custom Graphics [2]

Do you want to stand out from the crowd? We can even finish you’re P&H

custom sea kayak with colour blends, glitter or bespoke designs depending on

its complexity.

Custom Bulkhead Position [3]

You can choose how far away you want your front bulkhead. It means you can

use it as your footrest and do away with footrests altogether leaving the hull of

the kayak much cleaner on the outside. Gives more storage space in the front

hatch, less swamping room in the cockpit and can give a more comfortable

paddling position.

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Silva 70P Compass* [4]

The 70P is the benchmark flush mounted sea kayak compass with an absolute

accurate and steady card in all conditions and high heeling angles.

Compac 50 Pump* [5]

A sealed unit pump for serious paddling. A few pumps of the front-deck

mounted handle will empty the boat by moving up to 49 litres ( 13Gal) a minute.

It’s also very easy to strip down for maintenance.

Foot Pump [6]

A hands-free solution so you can keep your grip on your paddles while you’re

emptying your boat, great in rougher self rescue situations.

Note: We can only fit the foot pump to a custom bulkhead as you obviously need

to be able to reach it with your feet.

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Composite Seats and Cockpit Rims [1]

Although most paddlers choose our fully adjustable standard seats, we can also fit

composite seats in either fibreglass or carbon. Although the weight saving is

minimal a composite seat feels stiffer and more solid and some people like this

powerful racing position and feel. We can also craft a carbon cockpit rim if you’re

looking for something special to set your boat apart from others too!

Outside Seam [2]

Ideal for heavy use and instructing, external seams replace our standard gel-coat

strip with a glass or Kevlar seam for more abrasion resistance and an even stronger

join again if you want the very best we can do a carbon seam strip too!

Keel Strip [3]

Beach launches and landings all take their toll on a composite boat. A durable keel

strip minimises wear on your gel coat and keeps your boat in better condition for

longer. We can use either fibreglass or Kevlar and we can gel coat it with any colour

you like.

Rudders* Rudders are a real personal choice, some swear by them some don’t! They can be a

real asset when you manoeuvring in tight spots when you’re exploring tight nooks

and crannies and also some prefer them with fully loaded expedition boats too.

However they are generally not regarded as efficient as a skeg’s in rougher

conditions. We offer two rudder options they both extend well below the hull when

you are in deep water, and when you come ashore; you can get the blade out of the

way so it won’t get hung up on the bottom.

Easy Rudder: This low profile design that has the blade stowed vertically creates

much less wind resistance via the smaller blade area it is able to use while its strong

lightweight construction less than 500g (1.1lb) with few moving parts keeps the unit

nice and simple. The one cord retraction system gives it its name Easy! [4]

Navigator Rudder: The Navigator Rudder System forms a complete departure from

standard over-the-stern types where the blade pivots 270° or 180° from its vertical

deployed position to a horizontal or vertical retracted position on the deck. The

Navigator goes from vertical to horizontal the shortest way, by pivoting only 90°.

When you pull on the retracting line, the blade slides within a pivoting sleeve and

comes head-first onto the stern, very simple and efficient. [5]

Both the rudder options can be uses with our standard sliding TwistLoc or pivot

(think gas pedal) footrests and can be supplied with high strength pre-stretched line

(which is lighter and easier to maintain) or wire control lines.

* - can also be specified on RM plastic kayaks

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Loading ChartLoading Chart When you’re looking at the following loading chart, don’t just calculate it on

how much you weigh – add on any kit that you’re likely to be carrying as well. It

might just be an emergency kit or it might be camping kit plus food plus picnic

hamper plus the rest.

Also, think about what you'll use it for. If you mainly paddle on day or weekend

trips, a smaller boat’s more lively and playful. If you prefer longer trips then

think about sizing up to give you more loading capacity. We have designed our

kayaks to be easy to handle in the following weight ranges however they may

well still paddle fine outside of them depending on the conditions so use this as

a general guide only and go for a paddle with your local specialist P&H dealer

for more advice.

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ColoursColours Due to the printing process the colours shown may not be a 100% match to the shade of pigment we use. Please use the colour chart as a guide only.ColoursStandard Composite Sea Kayak Colours

P&H Custom Composite Sea Kayak Colours

RM Sea Kayak Colours

Red Yellow Anchusa BlueOrange White

Post Office Red Poppy Red Canary YellowGolden Yellow Light Green Medium Green Mid Blue Light VioletTurquoise Dark Violet Black

SunbeamYellow/ Orange

LavaOrange / Red

PacificBlue / White

Being a small reactive company in touch with today’s paddlers we

are constantly developing and improving our products, so use this

brochure as a general guide. For all the latest up to date

information on P&H sea kayaks and to see some of the exploits of

P&H paddlers check the web site frequently.

www.phseakayaks.com

The P&H CompanyStation RoadWest HallamDerbyshireUnited KingdomDE7 6HB

Tel: 0044 (0) 1159320155 Fax: 0044 (0) 1159327177 E: [email protected]

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Tel: 828.254.1101Fax: 828.254.1117E: [email protected]

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