The Flip-Kat folds to 53 by 23 by 27 inches and opens to an 11 ft 3 in, 4 ft wide catamaran deck. A 5-position flip-up pedal drive with a kick-up prop shaft and a tiller rudder handle propulsion. The chair doubles as a leaning post with many positions, and the deck has T-track, access hatches and covered storage in each hull. It is made in the USA.
Specs at a glance
- Open size: 11 ft 3 in x 4 ft
- Folded size: 53 x 23 x 27 in
- Weight: 146 lbs with drive, chair and rails
- Capacity: 350 lbs with gear, 250 lbs per person
- Drive: 5-position flip-up pedal drive, kick-up prop
- Colors: Sportsman Green, Smokey Gray, Mango Tango Orange, Artic Blue
Good to know
- At 146 lbs, use the quick-attach wheel system rather than trying to carry it.
- The canopy and Bixpy motor mount are optional, so add them to your order if you want shade or electric power.
KayakDIY take: A folding catamaran is an unusual answer to the storage problem, and it puts stability first. For more options, browse all my kayak reviews.
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