Rob Evans
New Member
$1,100
Mariner Coaster sea kayak for sale. I had this boat custom built by Cam and Matt Broze from Seattle in 1996 but haven't used it all that much due to health issues. It is scratched up a bit (cosmetic scratches), but is in excellent condition. The hull is double reinforced for wave play along the rocky California coast. It is 13.5 feet in length. It has new floatation bags.
From Cam:
Designer's Statement:
"I designed the Coaster for extreme conditions on open coasts. When introduced in 1985, sea kayakers accustomed to a world of seventeen footers didn't know quite what to think of a sea kayaking playboat. It took a while to catch on, but within a few years the Coaster achieved cult status in surf, surging sea caves, rock gardens, high winds and similar opportunities for fun.
The cockpit that provides a "whitewater kayak" fit for a kayak surfer (up to 210 pounds) allows a roomier yet still secure fit for small paddlers. The low cockpit area means small kayakers don't need to feel they are reaching over the sides of a bathtub to paddle. A small wetted surface and a prismatic coefficient that maximizes the effective waterline length makes it easy to maintain cruising speed of four knots or more in a Coaster (top speed is over five knots). Small paddlers love it because they easily keep pace with larger companions who had previously left them behind
Because of full volume ends, (designed to lift over waves and not dive in surf) the Coaster holds a surprising amount of cargo. It performs best with a displacement below 300 pounds (although it has performed satisfactorily with almost 400 pounds). Lots of big guys are having fun with this boat on day trips, surfing, and poking around in tight places, but when touring they should limit their gear weight and/or pack with a stern heavy trim.
The Coaster's short waterline makes it among the quickest and easiest sea kayaks to turn, yet it also tracks well with its deep V-keel. It is very responsive to strokes and leans, and its secondary stability makes leaning both easy and secure. This, a windage balance that minimizes weathercocking and a hull designed for control when surfing, explains why not one of our customers has ever had us install a rudder on a Coaster.
The Coaster is most appreciated by paddlers who have discovered that the physical act of handling their kayak skillfully in all conditions is a big part of the fun."
Cam Broze
Mariner Kayaks
Mariner Coaster sea kayak for sale. I had this boat custom built by Cam and Matt Broze from Seattle in 1996 but haven't used it all that much due to health issues. It is scratched up a bit (cosmetic scratches), but is in excellent condition. The hull is double reinforced for wave play along the rocky California coast. It is 13.5 feet in length. It has new floatation bags.
From Cam:
Designer's Statement:
"I designed the Coaster for extreme conditions on open coasts. When introduced in 1985, sea kayakers accustomed to a world of seventeen footers didn't know quite what to think of a sea kayaking playboat. It took a while to catch on, but within a few years the Coaster achieved cult status in surf, surging sea caves, rock gardens, high winds and similar opportunities for fun.
The cockpit that provides a "whitewater kayak" fit for a kayak surfer (up to 210 pounds) allows a roomier yet still secure fit for small paddlers. The low cockpit area means small kayakers don't need to feel they are reaching over the sides of a bathtub to paddle. A small wetted surface and a prismatic coefficient that maximizes the effective waterline length makes it easy to maintain cruising speed of four knots or more in a Coaster (top speed is over five knots). Small paddlers love it because they easily keep pace with larger companions who had previously left them behind
Because of full volume ends, (designed to lift over waves and not dive in surf) the Coaster holds a surprising amount of cargo. It performs best with a displacement below 300 pounds (although it has performed satisfactorily with almost 400 pounds). Lots of big guys are having fun with this boat on day trips, surfing, and poking around in tight places, but when touring they should limit their gear weight and/or pack with a stern heavy trim.
The Coaster's short waterline makes it among the quickest and easiest sea kayaks to turn, yet it also tracks well with its deep V-keel. It is very responsive to strokes and leans, and its secondary stability makes leaning both easy and secure. This, a windage balance that minimizes weathercocking and a hull designed for control when surfing, explains why not one of our customers has ever had us install a rudder on a Coaster.
The Coaster is most appreciated by paddlers who have discovered that the physical act of handling their kayak skillfully in all conditions is a big part of the fun."
Cam Broze
Mariner Kayaks
