This boat fits recreational paddlers who mostly float lakes, ponds, and slow rivers. The cockpit opening is 56 inches by 23 inches, which is enormous for a sit-inside. Getting in and out is easy, and you can actually reach your gear through the opening while you are sitting down.
Key specs
- Length: 12 ft 6 in
- Width: 31 in
- Weight: 59 lb
- Total capacity: 450 lb
- Usable capacity: 391 lb
- Cockpit: 56 in x 23 in
- Deck height: 17.25 in
- Style: Sit-inside, paddle
- Seat: Active Comfort System 2.0
- Hatch: Stern
Why it stands out
- Stability and on-the-water feel: At 31 inches wide on a 12-foot-6 hull, the Loon 126 is built for stability over speed.
- The ACS2 seat is the star of the show: The Active Comfort System 2.0 seat is genuinely one of the best stock seats in recreational kayaks.
- Storage and rigging: The removable work deck sits right in front of the cockpit with space for a camera, a tackle tray, and a water bottle.
