Hurricane

For more than 15 years, Osprey Bay Outdoors has been a dedicated dealer for Hurricane kayaks in Clearwater, selling and servicing these lightweight, thermoformed boats. Hurricane's company line is simple: what’s most important in a Hurricane kayak is you. As hard as it is to imagine, the big boy conglomerates in the kayak industry have lost sight of the paddler. They’ve got their eyes on other things, like shareholders and market penetration. They’ve lost sight of the person holding the paddle. But Hurricane is different. Hurricane began back in 1998 when a group of kayaking veterans decided it was time to put the paddler back on the proverbial pedestal and the fun back into kayaking. So when you look at a Hurricane kayak, you can be sure that every detail was designed to give the paddler a superior experience on the water. You are the reason why for lightweight Trylon, why they thermo-form boats, why they developed the Airestream fully adjustable seat and why they give you a range of options like expanded cockpits and rudder packages. We understand that when you slide your Hurricane kayak into the water, you’re not thinking about shareholders and market penetration. You’re thinking about paddling, and Hurricane's mission is to make sure you have a great time. That, folks, is the company line. Hurricane gives you a lot of choices. Offering super-stable recreational kayaks, lightweight touring boats, and smile-inducing sit-on-tops, and all of these kayaks have one thing in common. They are designed to make sure your time on the water is the time of your life. If it’s not, call us. Seriously, we’ll talk. With more than a century’s worth of kayaking experience under our roof, we can find a way to make you happy. That’s why Osprey Bay Outdoors is proud to be a Hurricane Kayaks Dealer.

FAQs

How do Hurricane kayaks hold up compared to roto-molded? As long as you stick to flatwater (NO whitewater) your Hurricane will be as durable as a roto-molded kayak. Trylon ABS plastic is not as impact resistant as polyethylene, but is more abrasion resistant, resists fading in sunlight, and (best of all) won’t oil can on your car rack and warp like polyethylene boats can.

How hard is it to repair Trylon? It’s not hard at all! There are many plastic welding adhesives that bond with Trylon for spot repairs, but we recommend the Devcon brand of waterproof bonds. You can use them around bulkheads and cockpit coamings in lieu of caulking or use the adhesive with pieces of ABS plastic for structural repairs. Always remember to drill out the terminal ends of any cracks before patching.

Are there cockpit covers and spray skirts for your kayaks? Hurricane dealers offer a full range of spray skirts and cockpit covers from various brands that will work well on your Hurricane model. If you are unsure of the cockpit size of your boat, you can visit our web site at www.hurricaneaquasports.com to view the specification on the model and sizing of the cockpit.

I love the wonderful shine my Hurricane has and want to maintain it. What should I do? That shine is due to an acrylic coating on the exterior of your boat, and the plastic will usually wipe clean with a light solution of streak free dish soap and water. For deeper cleaning, try Novus Polish with a soft cloth on the exterior of the boat. Don’t use solvent based cleaners like acetone, as they will soften Trylon and dull the acrylic finish, but denatured alcohol can be used to remove scuff marks. Use 303 Protectant to protect your deck, hull, hatch covers, and the interior of sit-insides from UV rays. Use a cockpit cover to protect seat fabrics and the interior of sit-insides from UV rays.

My Santee 116 is faster than my husband’s 14-foot poly kayak. Why? First of all, your Hurricane is a lot lighter, and that means you’re pulling less weight on each and every stroke. Second, the Santee 116 and 126 have superior