Rotomolded Lynx?

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mantaray

Post subject: Rotomolded Lynx?

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:21 am

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Could you rotomold a kayak in the shape of the lynx? It seems like many of the issues with the Lynx would be solved with a rotomolded kayak. It is just so delicate and limiting since you cannot drill holes in the hull.

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Rotomolded Lynx?

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:05 pm

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The thin shape does not work well in rotomolding. It needs a foam core and that is then a lot heavier.

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wdkerber

Post subject: Re: Rotomolded Lynx?

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:41 am

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The Perception Hi Life a comparable boat: Its a 'paddleboard with a seat' style hull, similar to the Lynx but with a rotomolded hull (and no pedals). I've had a Hi Life for several years and I love it, in fact it was one of the main reasons I bought the Lynx.

Hobie could have put a Mirage drive on a rotomolded paddleboard with a seat. It would be more durable, but heavier. The Hi Life is 55 lbs, and I notice the difference when I move my 45 lb Lynx. Every boat is a compromise

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