length	beam	weight
17'	21.5"	38 to 48 lbs

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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.

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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)
• Sizing: Small, medium, large, extra large and full size

Sterling's Kayaks @ 360-398-2410

Contact us for dealers and sales information

e-mail:sterlingskayaks@msn.com  or fax 360-398-2027

Mike Dedman-photo by Damon Maguire