Best Fiberglass Kayak

Seaward Tyee 17’ - Review 2023

By: Rozanne Pilbeam

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Rozanne Pilbeam

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Rozanne is most at home in the mountains or on the water in her sea kayak. She is an event manager by trade, a writer and performer by passion, and an adventurer at heart.

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The Seawood Tyee is a world-class touring kayak built in one of the world’s most beautiful paddling destinations on Vancouver Island, BC. This fiberglass boat has the stability necessary for entry-level paddlers with the features and performance sought after by more experienced paddlers.

The 17’ length of this touring kayak makes it excellent for longer trips, as it will travel faster and more efficiently through the water. It is equipped with a Smart Rudder System, which makes deploying and retracting the rudder simple, and allows for great maneuverability through larger seas.

The Tyee has a storage capacity of 58.9 gallons, meaning you can store multiple days of gear in this boat easily. It has a 24” beam, which gives the boat stability but doesn’t hamper the more experienced paddler who is focused on achieving speed and distance in this boat.

The Tyee’s fiberglass construction makes it robust and able to carry a lot of weight without the risk of flexing like a thermoformed boat. It is also a lot lighter than a roto-molded polyethylene boat but with the same durability. It also comes with a UHMW Keel Guard to protect the boat when dragging it up the beach or sliding it onto your roof racks.