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Illusion

NEW!!! OUR GRAND ILLUSION HAS ARRIVED

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Illusion

The Illusion has performance beyond anything we hoped for see the Video and Review pages

The Illusion was designed for the performance kayaker. We listened to what the experienced instructors, guides and kayakers wanted and set out to produce a kayak that would surpass their expectations in wind, waves and combined coastal conditions.
Their list:
Light and strong
Easy to roll
Responsive in all conditions
Safety rigging
Trouble free skeg
Boat control by edging and stroking
Volume preferences varied so made 5 sizes of deck/hull cut to fit the buyer.

length	beam	weight
17'	21.5"	38 to 48 lbs

High performance with a skeg.

New skeg "skeel" deployed it will even hold course in rear quartering seas.

Stable, very easy to control with boat lean and paddle strokes.

Perfect combination of speed and maneuverability

The Illusion is a quick, responsive kayak that performs well in inter-coastal paddling, rolling, surf, tide rips, climbing over waves or a relaxing day in calm waters.

The volume allows packing for a week + trip.

The Illusion's high performance enhances the ability level of its paddler.

It is suited for beginning kayakers through advanced kayakers with weights up to the 230 lb. range.

Sterling's Illusion - Not just another kayak

Designed, Quality controlled and Built at the Owner's Shop, Sterling Donalson

Standard Features

Strong-Lite lay-ups are a proprietary lay-up which delivers: Kayaks 10% to 25% lighter than competitors. Eco friendly bagging of quality materials produces optimum strength to weight. These two combined create unequalled strength and lightweights!
Radiused cockpit combing for lay-back rolls, cockpit is ergonomic and has added thigh braces
Large Sea Dog Hatches 10" forward, 8" day hatch, 18" oval rear hatch
Recessed deck fittings
Internally attached foot braces-no leaking
2 Lightweight beveled bulkheads and an "L" shaped dayhatch to increase space in rear compartment.
Proprietary inside/outside sean joint
Paddle float arrangement
Lift Handles
Joe Greenley Custom seats -custom comfort
Sea Dog quick adjust pedals
Perimeter ropes and bungee's
Proprietary designed and built skeg " Skeel" (aft central retractable skeg with kink free cable design)
5 sizes of deck/hull cut for a perfect fit
Watertight inspection before leaving the shop

Options:

Custom bulkhead placement, Reflective graphics, security pin, wear strip, compass mount, custom side wave paint option, bulkhead in lieu of foot pedals.

Pricing:

Regular "Strong-Lite" Composite Construction	$3750	45-48 lbs
add infusion to deck and hull-- stronger and lighter	$4099	41-45 lbs
Carbon composite resin infused STRONG-LITE lay-up	$4487	under 40 lbs
+ Shipping varies according to distance shipped
Sizing: Small, medium, large, extra large and full size
Illusion order page