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Nighthawk 17.5 Sea Kayak by Eddyline Kayaks of Burlington, Washington
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About the Nighthawk 17.5 / View Our Kayak Comparison Chart
Length: 17.5 ft. | Beam: 24.5 in. | Weight: 60 lbs. | Cockpit Size: 35" x 18.5" | Capacity: 450 lbs. | Stability: High
This roomy, full performance kayak will carry you and all the gear you want, and carry you in style. Designed for the larger paddler, this no compromise kayak is a sea kayak supreme, with full deck rigging, bulk-headed watertight bow and stern compartments, good sized hatch covers and a retractable skeg. Our large padded seat has a fully adjustable backrest or optional backband. The large cockpit is available with or without thigh bracing. The high stability combined with a good balance between tracking and turning make this a great open water kayak.

MSRP $2,649 Carbonlite / Find out where to buy the Nighthawk 17.5

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What Owners of the Nighthawk 17.5 Kayak Have to Say

Mike Compton, La Conner, WA
I want to thank you and your service department, for your classy way of doing business.  I bought a used Nighthawk 17.5 about a year ago, and I broke the clip that the strap from the seatback att... Read the full testimonial


Peter Cole, Manchester, NH
I wanted to thank you for an excellent job done. I just purchased a Night Hawk 17.5 from Umiak Outfitters in Stowe VT. They special ordered it for me without the thigh braces. I just took the boat out... Read the full testimonial


Shawn Fitzpatrick, Pensacola, FL
Thanks for making a craft large enough for someone built like myself, 6'3”, 300lbs to be able to enjoy the activity!! ... Read the full testimonial


BH paddling.net
I am 6'3" 255lbs and at a low intermediate skill level. I have owned three roto boats: the Old Town Adventure 160 XL and two Mad River Synergy 14's. I looked for four or five months to find a Sea Kaya... Read the full testimonial


Christian Giardina, Hawaii
Just a quick note to let you know I moved from the UP of Michigan to Hawaii this summer and shipped my 17' nighthawk with me. Just took it out yesterday in some medium water (3' swells) and it did abs... Read the full testimonial


HH - paddling.net
This is my 3rd kayak - this is one beautiful kayak. Workmanship is excellent and I find the boat very comfortable and stable. Although this boat is advertised for large paddlers, I'm 5' 10" and about ... Read the full testimonial


Mark Briese
I ordered a new Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5 in their Modulus construction in March of 2004. I had done a lot of research in looking at what the various manufacturers had to offer, and felt I had made a we... Read the full testimonial


Mark Brise, Sheboygan, WI
Thanks for the excellent design and construction of a boat that will do everything I ask of it.... Read the full testimonial


Walter Lewandowski, Middle Village, NY
I have owned my Nighthawk for 3 years and have had great experiences with both the boat and the manufacturer. The Nighthawk 17.5 is a high volume boat that will accommodate large to very large paddler... Read the full testimonial


Bill Frigge, Hallieford, VA
JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON THE DESIGN OF THE NIGHTHAWK 17.5. WE'VE HAD 20-25 KNOTS OUT OF THE NE FOR ABOUT 30 HOURS. LEFT STINGRAY POINT(JUST SOUTH OF WHERE THE RAPPAHANNOCK MEETS THE CHESAPEA... Read the full testimonial


J Michael Boddell, Houston, TX
Very fine ride! Predictable (in a good way) performance and excellent ergonomomics. Carbonlite much like its cousin Lexan is probably the finest plastic ever created. And a great deal of credit has to... Read the full testimonial


Janet Langrell, Randle, WA
Thank you for the most beautiful kayak in the world. It's my first.... Read the full testimonial


Chris Esser, Red Bank ,NJ
To start with, I am 6'5" and 270lbs with a 36" inseam. This boat is designed for a big paddler. I got the boat with the Carbonlite construction and couldn't be happier with the material. It is plenty ... Read the full testimonial


Leonard Reistetter, Southington, Ct
At the Connecticut show I had the opportunity to try two of my three "short list" kayaks and was overwhelmingly pleased with the stability, maneuverability and comfort of the Nighthawk 17.5. I was abl... Read the full testimonial


Steve Rogers, South Bend, WA
I am so enjoying my Nighthawk 17.5. I can't imagine a better craft for my size and experience. I did a lot of research and paddled a lot of kayaks before settling on the Nighthawk. Good move. I'm 59 a... Read the full testimonial


Pat Moran, Danville, VT
Thank you. I can't say it any better than that. I have a new Night Hawk 17.5 sitting on top of my car that I have paddled a few times in the last week. All I have left to say is thanks. Thanks for mak... Read the full testimonial


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