The P & H Scorpio II CLX is an evolution of the original Scorpio sea kayak. The Scorpio is an expedition sea kayak that is available in two different sizes. It is made from a three layer laminate called CoreLite X, a stiffer and lighter version of the tradition Corelite 3 layer plastic they have used for some time. You can also have the choice between the traditional kayak skeg and the new more advanced P & H Skudder system. This has been designed and incorporates the potential to add a kayak sailing rig! Why paddle when you can have a go at sailing a kayak!
P & H have made the Scorpio sea kayak very feature rich. The first offering is a great deck design that incorporates a full array of kayak deck elastics. Amongst them are four kayak storage hatches. There is a 24cm round hatch at the bow, a smaller 15cm hatch is then located just in front of the cockpit (this is perfect for keeping things close to hand). The rear of the kayak then features a smaller 20cm day hatch immediately behind the cockpit and a larger 42cm x 30cm hatch on the mid-section of the back deck.
Further features of the P & H Scorpio include a mounting point for a Silva 70P compass, adjacent to this is a flattened section that has a number of moulded in receivers. These are ideal for the mounting of the code zero kayak sail system. The Scorpio then comes with two control systems. You can either opt for a traditional drop down kayak skeg or you can go for the more advanced Skudder system. The P & H Skudder is a combination between a skeg and a rudder, so you get the best of both worlds!
The Scorpio features a long keel line that gives good directional stability, the mid-section of the body features a slight v shape which helps to give a nice smooth ride. The front of the boat is nicely flared so it will lift through a wave while the rear deck of the kayak is nice and low which makes for easy rolling.
Features:
CoreLite X construction
Low Volume Option
Medium Volume Option
High Volume Option
Skeg Option
Skudder System Option
Long keel line for directional stability
P & H Sail System compatible
Lightweight foam bulkheads
Low Volume back deck for easy rolling
Adjustable pedal footrests
Silva 70P Compass recess on front deck
Scorpio LV:
24cm Front Hatch
15cm Front Day Hatch
42cm x 30cm Rear Hatch
20cm Rear day hatch
Scorpio MV:
24cm front hatch
15cm front day hatch
42cm x 30cm rear hatch
20cm Rear day hatch
Specifications:
Scorpio LV:
Boat Length: 508cm
Boat Width: 53cm
Carrying Capacity: 50-110Kg
Boat Weight: 26Kg
Cockpit Size: 76.5 x 38.5cm
Scorpio MV:
Boat Length: 525cm
Boat Width: 58cm
Carrying Capacity: 65-125Kg
Boat Weight: 26.5Kg
Cockpit Size: 80 x 43cm
Scorpio HV:
Boat Length:535cm
Boat Width: 61cm
Carrying Capacity: 75-135Kg
Boat Weight: 29.5Kg
Cockpit Size: 80.5 x 43cm