CONSTRUCTION

Standard VCP/NDK Layup: fiberglass/diolene/ polyester resin. Both deck and hull are reinforced with core-mat, which results in very stiff, rigid boats. The surface has a gel-coat, protecting the laminate from abrasion and UV rays. All boats are expedition lay-up: reinforced by Diolene (stronger than FG, with high tensile strength and puncture resistance). Outside seams are made with fiberglass tape.

VCP ProLite Layup: consists of a single layer of Carbon/Kevlar interwoven cloth with Diolene and stategic reinforcement providing a strong, stiff and approximately 10% lighter boat than the standard fiberglass/Diolene layup.

NDK Elite Layup: provides an approximately 12% weight reduction. The Elite layup includes proprietary Diolene with selective reinforcements, kevlar/carbon bulkheads, seat and standard knee tube. Boat also has double deck elastics and custom padding.

Limited Edition: Carbon / Kevlar / Vinylester lay-up (using Kevlar/carbon weave and no glass mat) is also available, resulting in weight saving about 25% - the unique and ultimate sea kayak!

VCP Polyethylene kayaks: (Skerray and Avocet ) are available in the colors bellow:

PLASTIC BOAT COLORS

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Recessed fittings: These are molded right into the boat and become an integral part of the deck. They can't be torn off nor do they protrude above the deck to catch on anything, including your knuckles when paddling. There are no holes through the deck to allow water in and the shock cords are easily replaced. On custom orders, they can be placed anywhere you like.

Hatches & Bulkheads: An important feature of VCP & NDK kayaks is the fitting of watertight storage compartments by adding fiberglass bulkheads and watertight hatches. VCP kayaks are using their own hatches; NDK kayaks are also using their own 10" hatches and one VCP round hatch. These hatches are the only watertight hatches available to date. Fiberglass bulkheads are watertight and permanent, unlike foam bulkheads used widely by other manufacturers. With watertight bulkheads no additional flotation is necessary. All our kayaks are also available with a third bulkhead and hatch, right behind the cockpit (standard). This arrangement provides a small " day" compartment just behind the cockpit with easy access on the sea. VCP kayaks are now equipped with curved bulkheads which eliminate "hard spots" on the deck.

Fitted Bilge Pump: Pumps revolutionized deep water rescues and provide an extra margin of safety. Larger capacity Compac 50 pump is mounted in front of the cockpit. This pump is installed flush with the deck and has a detachable handle, which can be stowed in its own recess. The great advantage of this pump is its easier accessibility especially during solo rescues, and the higher output. Another variation is a custom fitted foot pump mounted on the front bulkhead.

Compass & Light: For safety we strongly recommend a compass recess as a deck fitting. For the fiberglass boats we offer the Nexus 70P compass which fits the recess in the deck. The compass light with an electric or chemi-luminescence unit is available separately. For either glass or polyethylene boats a Nexus 85 compass can be mounted directly on the forward hatch cover.

Retractable skeg: All VCP & NDK kayaks (except Nordkapp HM and Aleut Sea II) are available with a retractable skeg. The skeg blade is completely enclosed in a watertight box inside the kayak's rear compartment. This almost fool-proof system adds a lot of versatility to kayaks. VCP is now using a new skeg system employing a slider with a mechanism designed to prevent cable kinking. NDK kayaks come standard with a roped skeg system, the cable / slider skeg is available on NDK boats for an additional charge.

C-Trim Rudder: The C-Trim is rugged and all parts are designed to preclude the usual wear points on cables, pintles, etc. The C-Trim rudder comes standard with the Zolzer steering system. The Zolzer system is mounted on a track in the center of the hull and both pedals adjust simultaneously. Cable tension can be fine-tuned via jam cleats for the most comfortable position. This footbrace never gets jammed with sand. C -Trim rudder can be added to most sea kayaks. Note: Foot pump, mounted on bulkhead is not available for boats with rudder.

Footbraces: VCP and NDK kayaks are available with following footbraces:

Yakima footbrace.
Bulkhead footbrace. It is positioned according to customer's specification. It could be fitted sloping toward the bow, if desired. It is also possible to mount the Henderson footpump directly on the bulkhead in customized position.
Zolzer steering system for ruddered boats (see above)

Sectional Kayaks: All kayaks are available as 3 piece sectional boats. The joints are placed at the bulkheads. The sections are joined with SS bolts through double bulkheads with a double gasket placed in between. These boats retain the same rigidity as one piece boats, but are heavier. Pack it in three bags and fly anywhere in the world.

Personalized towing system: This system is the best towing rig we have seen. It neatly stows in a bright nylon bag behind the cockpit and is attached to the boat through the cam cleat for quick release in an emergency. Although the towing of a kayak is always quite a chore, this sophisticated system makes it much easier and safer than other improvised systems.

Other accessories available: Paddle park/paddle leash.

Colors: The twelve standard colors of VCP & NDK fiberglass kayaks: Black, Traffic Yellow, Golden yellow, Signal Red, Crimson Red, Pacific Blue, British Racing Green, Rail Blue, Bright Blue, Violet, White and Quill Gray. Another 64 colors are availble on special order. Please consult the Llewelyn-Ryland color chart available at our dealers. Boats are usually stocked in a two color combination, with hulls generally in white. The trim (seat, cockpit rim and seams) is usually black, but can be ordered in any color. Rotomolded boats are available in Granite Gray, Red, Deep Turquoise, Purple, Yellow, Orange. (See chart at top of this page).

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