Beaufort XL
Beaufort XL
The Skim Beaufort XL is a serious seaworthy kayak that combines a playful character with long range expedition features.
Specifications
Optimal paddler weight
78-110 kg
Hullshape
Light V, Medium/strong shines, Medium/strong rocker
Paddling Characteristics
Playful, stable, yet fast
Lay-up options
CL – Carbon light, RH – Rockhopper, TR – Traditional
Color options
Blue-White, Orange-Yellow, White-Blue, White-Orange, White-Red, Yellow-Green, Yellow-Orang
Length
513 cm
Width
53,1 cm
Weight (Traditional)
25,5 kg
Weight (Rock Hopper)
24 kg
Weight (Carbon Light)
22,5 kg
Seat depth
20,5 cm
Cockpit depth front (inner)
36 cm
Cockpit width (at seat)
44 cm
Cockpit width (between thigh braces)
23 cm
Cockpit length
83 cm
Total volume
363,20 l
Cockpit volume
152 l
Number of hatches
4
Hatch forward
44×26 cm, 88 l
Hatch aft
44×26 cm, 71 l
Day hatch bow
15 cm, 5,2 l
Day hatch aft
20 cm, 41,3 l
Playful with long range expedition features
The Skim Beaufort XL is a serious seaworthy kayak that combines a playful character with long range expedition features. Fully loaded the Beaufort XL will still be a stable easy manoeuvrable kayak with high cruising speeds. By using the newest design technologies, the Skim team has been able to find the ultimate balance between play and expedition a combination that has long been thought of as impossible.
Beaufort is like all Skim Kayaks build with the best material and components on the market and of superior quality and finish.
The Skim Beaufort XL is outfitted with high quality Kajak Sport components.
Available in three lay-up options
Traditional lay up (TR) Sandwich construction, of directional fiberglass infused with Epoxy based vinylester.
Rock Hopper (RH) Sandwich construction, of Kevlar and carbon infused with Epoxy based vinylester.
Carbon light (CL) Sandwich construction, of carbon fiber infused with Epoxy based vilylester.
Handmade in Europe