Sorrento 126
The Old Town Sorrento 126 is the boat for someone who has outgrown a ten-foot rec kayak and wants to actually get somewhere. Twelve foot six with a drop skeg, which is the combination that turns a pleasant paddle into a trip.
The Skeg Is the Point
A skeg is a fin you drop out of the hull when the wind picks up. Without one, a short boat weathercocks — the bow swings into the wind and you spend the day correcting. Drop the skeg and it holds a line, so the paddling goes into forward rather than into steering. Every Sorrento has one; there is no version without it.
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 Sorrento 126 SK Details
• 12’6 long x 28.5" wide x 14" deck height
• 51 lb
• Total capacity 350 lb; usable capacity 296 lb
• Cockpit 51.5" x 20.5"
• Single-layer polyethylene hull
• Retractable drop skeg
• ACS2 seat — adjustable, breathable, with under-leg support
• Click Seal rear hatch with bulkhead, deck bungees, adjustable foot braces, bow and stern carry handles
• Sit-inside
A current model. There is a shorter 106SK for smaller paddlers, and the 126 is the one for a medium-to-large frame. Come and sit in both at our Clearwater shop.
Paddling the Old Town Sorrento 126 in Clearwater
Stop by our Clearwater shop at 160 N. Belcher Rd to sit in the Old Town Sorrento 126, 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 12 ft 6 in long and 54 lbs, with a 350 lbs weight capacity. Weight matters more than most people expect — it decides whether you can load it on your own after a morning on the water. 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 Sorrento 126 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 Sorrento 126, and how much can it hold?
It weighs 54 lbs. The listed weight capacity is 350 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 Sorrento 126 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 Sorrento 126 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.
