{"product_id":"rockpool-taran-18","title":"Rockpool TARAN 18","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ko-rp { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-avail { display: block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.45; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15); padding: 6px 16px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; width: fit-content; white-space: nowrap; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-avail a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-rule { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 2rem 0 1.25rem; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-rule hr { flex: 1; border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin: 0; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-rule-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.4; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-table-outer { width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 0.75rem 0; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-table { border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-table th { text-align: left; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.4; font-weight: 500; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }\n  .ko-rp .ko-table td { text-align: left; padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }\n  .ko-rp .ko-options { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-option { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: baseline; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; text-align: left; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-option:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-option-dot { opacity: 0.25; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 11px; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-terms { margin: 0.5rem 0; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-term { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: baseline; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-term:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-term-dash { opacity: 0.25; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 11px; }\n  .ko-rp .ko-colophon { margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.3; text-align: center; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-rp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-avail\"\u003ePre-order  ·  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kayaks-in-stock\"\u003eView in-stock kayaks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eThe Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThe Taran steps away from the look of the conventional British sea kayak — plumb bow, flat hull, SmartTrack rudder standard — and delivers something different: a kayak that is genuinely fast, genuinely capable, and genuinely enjoyable across a wide range of conditions. Day boat, distance cruiser, weekend tourer, fitness trainer, expedition boat. The more you paddle it the more you find it can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThe records speak for themselves. In 2011, Jeff Allen and Harry Whelan completed a record-breaking 25-day circumnavigation of Ireland. In 2012, John Willacy broke the long-standing 80-day UK circumnavigation record, covering 2,000 miles in 72 days. Two weeks later Joe Leach broke that record again — 67 days. Two records, two Tarans, two weeks. The Taran's expedition credentials are not in question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eBut the Taran is not only an expedition boat. Within Rockpool it is the daily driver — cliff-bottom bimbling, tide race surfing, Menai Straits training sessions. The flat hull section under the seat gives outstanding downwind performance and a clean, fast cruising pace. At 383 litres it carries more gear than most paddlers expect from an 18-foot hull. The combination of speed, volume, and sea-manners in conditions is what makes paddlers loyal to it for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThe flat hull is the one thing to manage on shore: no keel line means hard landings on rock ramps require care. Plan your approach. This is a paddling machine, not a boat for gorilla-crawling up cobble beaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-table-outer\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ko-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBeam\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRudder\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePaddler\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e549 cm \/ 18'0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e52 cm \/ 20.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e383 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSmartTrack std\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate–advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e — Time-proven hand-laid construction using polyester resin, chopped strand and woven fibreglass. Robust, hard-wearing, and the right choice for most paddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vacuum-infused epoxy resin with carbon and aramid (Kevlar) cloth on both deck and hull. Vacuum infusion drives resin into the laminate at high pressure, producing a superior strength-to-weight ratio. The result is approximately 5 kg lighter than Standard construction at equivalent strength. Recommended for paddlers covering serious mileage or carrying the boat frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eFitted Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-options\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear day hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom bulkhead position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom RAL colour — hull, deck, or both\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour fade, graphics, starfish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeel strip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip shims and seat padding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eTerms of Sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-terms\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e$500 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e is required to reserve your build slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% less the deposit is due when your kayak enters production. The balance is due in full on delivery or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrices exclude HST.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping from Wales to Hamilton — including marine insurance and brokerage — is charged at cost. Typically approx. $200 per kayak on consolidated shipments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKayak Ontario will store your kayak at no charge for \u003cstrong\u003e14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e from delivery. After that, $50 per kayak per month applies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our custom kayak refund policy for full cancellation terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-colophon\"\u003eRockpool Kayaks · North Wales · Handbuilt to order · Available through Kayak Ontario\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46262531358919,"sku":null,"price":6495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premier","offer_id":46262531391687,"sku":null,"price":9125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/2_35321f01-6f8f-46f6-9a18-f9a537316943.png?v=1772874146","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/rockpool-taran-18","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}