Deschutes™ Tandem is designed for all-purpose recreational use, angling and casual paddling on moving water. Comfortably fits two adults with room for a third passenger, a pet or lots of gear. The wide, stable outline provides comfort and plentiful cockpit capacity, while the rigid HP floor adds stiffness and exceptional paddling performance. Built using high-quality materials such as 600D polyester and Duratex wrapped around a supremely rigid, HardBottom™ (HB) design, Deschutes™ Tandem is a true all-purpose tandem kayak.

Includes two supremely comfortable, PRO-formance™ seats with tall, ergonomically shaped backrests, adjustable air cushions and plentiful mesh storage pockets. The seats offer integrated fishing-rod holders as well as fore and aft seat straps and an infinite adjustment system allowing for precise tuning of the cockpit. The included Saddle Seat can be positioned near the center of the boat for a third passenger. Loaded with other thoughtful features like integrated Splash-Guard™, neoprene rail pads, sturdy molded transport handles and accessory straps, Deschutes™ Tandem is well-suited for all-around recreational use.

Stores easily in a generously tailored bag that will fit in most closets. Integrated handles and padded backpack straps make this boat ideally suited for exploration, adventure travel, camping and angling.

Features

• Technologically advanced Hard Bottom™ floor adds stiffness, stability and unmatched paddling performance. Hard Bottom™ floors are made using a proprietary blend of high-modulus polyethylene called UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) and polyester fabric-reinforced PVC to create an ultra-stiff floor which serves as the backbone for the boat.
• Polyester Cover: Polyester is well-renowned for being a tough material with high UV resistance and excellent low-stretch properties. Columbia™, Deschutes™, Chinook™, and Rogue™ Series boats are all made using a polyester shell for maximum stiffness and superior performance as well as excellent durability and UV resistance.
• Duratex™: Uses heavy duty polyester fabric-reinforced hull material specifically engineered to take a beating.
• SplashGuard™: Unique SplashGuard™ feature offers a stiff coaming to protect the cockpit from unexpected water and help keep paddlers dry.
• Quick-Release Fin: Stiff, durable, high-performance fin keeps the boat tracking and connects with convenient quick-release.
• Accessory Straps: Adjustable elastic straps provide storage for gear that must be close at hand while underway.
• Infinite Adjustment: Heavy-duty Velcro adjustment system allows for precise tuning of the cockpit.
• Foot Rest: Adjustable foot rest improves comfort and paddling efficiency.
• PRO-formance™ Seat: Super-comfortable ergonomically shaped seat with high backrest, adjustable air cushion seat and mesh storage pockets. Shown with optional Beverage Cozy included in Cooler/ Cozy Accessory Kit.
• Rod Holders: Each seat includes integrated fishing rod-holders and a large mesh storage area.
• Saddle Seat: Compact Saddle seat provides third-passenger seating without being in the way.
• Paddle Keeper: Handy paddle keepers retain the paddle so hands are free for other tasks.
• Molded Handle: Sturdy molded handles are ideal for boarding and transport.
• Cockpit Drains: Threaded cockpit floor drains allow for easy water drainage.