The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association's Betsie Bay Classified Listing Archive

• Pictures of a 17 foot long Betsie Bay kayak that were submitted on 5/2/2025

  1. Title of Ad - Betsie Bay Valkyrie Sea Kayak
  2. Price - $1475
  6. Location - Cobleskill, NY
  7. Description: The VALKYRIE is about 17 feet long and 21 inches in beam. It is fast with a medium weight paddler, and very controllable in challenging conditions. It has the same lower deck profile as the RECLUSE and is equally easy to brace and roll. The smaller paddler may choose the VALKYRIE for touring with moderate gear-loads. This includes a Snapdragon neoprene spray skirt and Betsie Bay cockpit cover. Valkyrie Specs: - Length: 17 feet - Width: 21.0" - Optimum Paddler Weight: 120 to 145 lbs - Boat Weight: 32.5 lbs Key Features: - Very controllable in challenging conditions - Low deck profile - Easy to brace and roll - Also good for smaller paddlers for touring with moderate gear-loads Kayak Standard Outfitting: 8" Beckson pry-out deck hatches, Rear bulkhead expedition hatch, Rigging with BBK's unique flush shearline fittings, Bow and stern carry toggles, Sea size cockpit (16"x22.5"), Closed-cell foam seat bottom and backrest, Keepers adjustable footrests, Light beige Awl Grip hull, Clear acrylic/epoxy, okoume-wood deck, Carry Toggles. Construction: The wood/epoxy/glass construction process requires meticulous care to insure that the wood ‘core’ of the kayak is never exposed to moisture. We build every kayak with that care. Our kayaks have about the same life expectancy as a well-made fiberglass or Kevlar composite kayak. Our hulls are sheathed in fiberglass cloth, epoxy covered and finished with an extremely tough catalyzed acrylic urethane. Delivery Options will be considered
  8. Canoe Length (if applicable) - 17 feet
  9. Condition - Please choose one of the following... Excellent Original

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