The Carolina 12.0 uses a V-shaped hull with soft chines to balance stability and speed. You get front and rear sealed dry storage, bulkhead flotation foam at both ends, reflective safety lines, and a Zone DLX seat with an adjustable backrest. The cockpit is spray skirt compatible, and the boat is rudder capable. It is made in the USA.
Specs at a glance
- Length: 12 ft
- Width: 26 in
- Weight: 49 lbs
- Capacity: 275 lbs
- Cockpit: 39.5 x 21.5 in
- Colors: Sunset, Dapper
- Warranty: 5 years
Good to know
- A rudder is available for better tracking in wind, but it is sold separately.
- If kayak fishing is your main goal, a sit-on-top fishing kayak will be a better fit than this touring boat.
KayakDIY take: A 49 lb touring boat is easy to load solo, and that alone gets people paddling more. For more options, browse all my kayak reviews.
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