WE ARE A DEALER FOR ...
Dagger, Mad River and Perception canoes & kayaks as well as Yakima cartop and pickup truck rack systems with all adapters in stock so that you can take your boat home with you today! We also have a complete inventory of Harmony accessories, Chota footwear and gloves, MTI AdventureWear PFD's and outerwear, Paddleboy carts, Cannon paddles, and maps and guide books for touring the many and varied rivers and waterways of Coastal South Carolina.
We will ship your purchase to you!
GIFT CERTIFICATES ...
to be used toward a purchase or for tours are available and make a great birthday or holiday present. Stop by the Outfitter Store 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Saturday to purchase one or call (843) 546-4840 during store hours with a VISA or MC card # and we can mail or email it to you or the gift recipient. There is no expiration date for purchased Gift Certificates, and the recipient can use it at any time.
Take the short survey below to find suggestions for a boat that best fits your needs. Remember that no canoe or kayak can do everything equally well. Try to pick the boat that fits your needs 90% of the time. Then be willing to accept a compromise the remaining 10% of the time, or rent the proper boat for the differing
conditions.
What will the weather conditions be?
primarily warm, sunny months --
open deck sit-on-top (S-O-T) kayak
year round, all weather --
closed deck cockpit kayak
Who will be with you?
by yourself -- one seater solo
S-O-T
-or-
closed deck
kayak
-or-
solo canoe
companion -- two-seater tandem
S-O-T
-or-
closed deck
kayak
kids, dog, and cooler --
canoe
Where will you do the majority of your paddling ?
beach and surf --
S-O-T kayak
small creeks, canals, swamps -- short 9'-12'
recreational
-or-
S-O-T
kayak
protected rivers and creeks -- med-long 11'-14'
recreational
-or-
S-O-T
kayak
open water areas such as large rivers, lakes, bays, ocean -- long 14'+ touring
closed deck
-or-
S-O-T
kayak
whitewater --
short whitewater kayak
How will you use the boat?
wave riding at the beach --
short S-O-T kayak
fly fishing saltwater flats --
wide S-O-T kayak
fishing & duck hunting -- large
recreational kayak
-or-
sportsman canoe
carrying large loads or camping gear --
touring canoe
recreational short day trips -- med-long 11'-14'
recreational
-or-
S-O-T
kayak
long distance touring, multi-day trips -- long 14'+ touring
closed deck
-or-
S-O-T
kayak
-or-
touring canoe
Transporting or keeping it stationary?
lifting to top of car by yourself --
Royalex/fiberglass (lightweight) canoe
using roof rack system with boat loader or rollers -- 1-2 canoes or kayaks
heavy 90#+ canoe or multiple canoes & kayaks --
trailer with or without winch
keep at home or beach house and pull up on shore or dock
Other Factors to keep in mind:
your budget --
new
-or-
used
, with or without optional accessories
your age, height, weight, paddling ability
your paddling partners -- pick a boat similar to theirs so that you can keep up with each other
dry storage inside boat -- hatches and bulkheads
paddling comfort -- kneestraps, seatback, full seat, foot braces
outfitting -- deck hold-down webbing, rudder, fishing rod holder, anchor
Keep Your Survey in Mind and pick out various boats from our List of Used and Clearance Specials or our
List of New Boats in Stock. Click on the Boat Names on those pages to see a photo and specifications in order to make an educated decision for a Boat That is Right
for You !
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