Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak
The Old Town Heron 11XT is a first kayak that happens to fish. Eleven feet, 41 pounds, stable and forgiving, and with two flush-mount rod holders moulded in as standard — which is what the XT adds over a plain Heron.
Light Enough to Actually Use
Forty-one pounds is the number that matters here. A boat you can carry to the water by yourself and lift onto a car without a routine is a boat that gets paddled on a whim, and that is worth more than any feature on a spec sheet.
Rotomolded, and What That Buys You
This is a rotomolded polyethylene boat: plastic powder melted and spun inside a heated mould. It is heavier than the thermoformed Eddyline and Hurricane boats we also sell, and not as stiff — but it takes abuse that would crack them. Drag it up a concrete ramp, bump it off an oyster bar, drop it off the roof rack, and it dents rather than breaks. In Florida sun it wants a cover or some shade, because polyethylene is what UV goes after first.
Old Town Heron 11XT Details
• 11’0 long x 28.5" wide x 13.5" deck height
• 41 lb
• Total capacity 325 lb; usable capacity 282 lb
• Cockpit 39.4" x 18.6"
• Single-layer polyethylene hull
• Two flush-mount rod holders, standard
• Padded Comfort Flex seat; Support Track foot brace system
• Stern Quick Seal hatch with bulkhead; thigh pads, paddle keeper, cup holder
• No skeg or rudder
• Sit-inside
A current model, and the one we most often sell as a second boat or a first boat for a lighter paddler. Come and lift it at our Clearwater shop — that is the whole argument for it.
Paddling the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak in Clearwater
Stop by our Clearwater shop at 160 N. Belcher Rd to sit in the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak, lift it and compare it with the other kayaks we carry — call first and we'll confirm it's on the floor. Osprey Bay Outdoors has been fitting paddlers to boats in Clearwater since 1998 — the right kayak depends on where you paddle, how you get it home and who is paddling it, and we'd rather talk that through than sell you the wrong one.
On paper it is 11 ft long, with a Recreational, Sit-Inside hull and a 325 lbs weight capacity. Around Clearwater and Tampa Bay that usually means calm bays, mangrove creeks and the Gulf shoreline. Ask us which launches suit it best.
Not sure? Try it first. Our Demo Days are free, and a private paddling demo lets you take it out with one of our staff. We also fit roof racks, rig and repair kayaks, and can help you work out how to carry it.
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Questions we get about this kayak
Can I try the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak before I buy it?
Yes. We hold free Demo Days where you can paddle the boats we carry, and you can book a private demo if you would rather go at your own pace. See the dates on our Demo Day page, or call 727-524-9670.
How heavy is the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak, and how much can it hold?
The listed weight capacity is 325 lbs. Add your gear — and a dog, if you paddle with one — to the paddler's weight when you check the capacity.
Will the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak fit on my car?
Most kayaks this size travel on a roof rack with cradles or saddles. Our Rack Fit Guide looks up the right rack for your vehicle, and we install racks at the shop — bring the car and we'll sort it out.
Is the Old Town Heron 11 XT Old Town Kayak in stock?
Stock changes as boats sell, and colors vary. Use the Reserve button on this page or call 727-524-9670 and we'll confirm what's on the floor and set it aside for you. Reserving is not a purchase — you pay when you pick it up.
Do you ship kayaks?
Boats ship only by arrangement. Most customers pick up at our Clearwater shop, and we'll help you load it.
Can you rig, repair or service it after I buy?
Yes. We do hull repairs, rigging and custom lighting, and we service the brands we sell, so the shop that fits your kayak is the same one that looks after it.
Where is Osprey Bay Outdoors and when are you open?
160 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9–5, Sunday 10–4, closed Monday. Call 727-524-9670.
