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About the Nighthawk 17.5 /
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This roomy, full performance kayak will carry you and all the gear you want, and carry you in style. Designed for the larger paddler, this no compromise kayak is a sea kayak supreme, with full deck rigging, bulk-headed watertight bow and stern compartments, good sized hatch covers and a retractable skeg. Our large padded seat has a fully adjustable backrest or optional backband. The large cockpit is available with or without thigh bracing. The high stability combined with a good balance between tracking and turning make this a great open water kayak.
MSRP $2,600 Carbonlite / Find out where to buy the Nighthawk 17.5 |
Peter Cole, Manchester, NH
I wanted to thank you... Read the full testimonial
Shawn Fitzpatrick, Pensacola, FL
Thanks for making a craft large enough for someone built like myself, 6'3”, 300lbs to be abl... Read the full testimonial
BH paddling.net
I am 6'3" 255lbs and at a low intermediate skill level. I have owned three roto boats: the Old Town Adventure 160 XL and two Mad River Synergy 14's. I looked for four or five months to find a Sea Kaya... Read the full testimonial
Christian Giardina, Hawaii
Just a quick note to let you know I moved from the UP of Michigan to Hawaii this summer and shipped my 17' nighthawk with me. Just took it out yesterday in some medium water (3' swells) and it did abs... Read the full testimonial
HH - paddling.net
This is my 3rd kayak - this is one beautiful kayak. Workmanship is excellent and I find the boat very comfortable and stable. Although this boat is advertised for large paddlers, I'm 5' 10" and about ... Read the full testimonial
Mark Briese
I ordered a new Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5 in their Modulus construction in March of 2004. I had done a lot of research in looking at what the various manufacturers had to offer, and felt I had made a we... Read the full testimonial
Mark Brise, Sheboygan, WI
Thanks for the excellent design and construction of a boat that will do everything I ask of it.... Read the full testimonial
Walter Lewandowski, Middle Village, NY
I have owned my Nighthawk for 3 years and have had great experiences with both the boat and the manufacturer. The Nighthawk 17.5 is a high volume boat that will accommodate large to very large paddler... Read the full testimonial
Bill Frigge, Hallieford, VA
JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON THE DESIGN OF THE NIGHTHAWK 17.5. WE'VE HAD 20-25 KNOTS OUT OF THE NE FOR ABOUT 30 HOURS. LEFT STINGRAY POINT(JUST SOUTH OF WHERE THE RAPPAHANNOCK MEETS THE CHESAPEA... Read the full testimonial
J Michael Boddell, Houston, TX
Very fine ride! Predictable (in a good way) performance and excellent ergonomomics. Carbonlite much like its cousin Lexan is probably the finest plastic ever created. And a great deal of credit has to... Read the full testimonial
Janet Langrell, Randle, WA
Thank you for the most beautiful kayak in the world. It's my first.... Read the full testimonial
Chris Esser, Red Bank ,NJ
To start with, I am 6'5" and 270lbs with a 36" inseam. This boat is designed for a big paddler. I got the boat with the Carbonlite construction and couldn't be happier with the material. It is plenty ... Read the full testimonial
Leonard Reistetter, Southington, Ct
At the Connecticut show I had the opportunity to try two of my three "short list" kayaks and was overwhelmingly pleased with the stability, maneuverability and comfort of the Nighthawk 17.5. I was abl... Read the full testimonial
Steve Rogers, South Bend, WA
I am so enjoying my Nighthawk 17.5. I can't imagine a better craft for my size and experience. I did a lot of research and paddled a lot of kayaks before settling on the Nighthawk. Good move. I'm 59 a... Read the full testimonial
Pat Moran, Danville, VT
Thank you. I can't say it any better than that. I have a new Night Hawk 17.5 sitting on top of my car that I have paddled a few times in the last week. All I have left to say is thanks. Thanks for mak... Read the full testimonial















