The Taran 16 does everything its big brother does but in a slightly shorter fashion! Cockpit and deck layout are the same as the full size Taran but the overall length has been reduced. This gives even more manoeuvrability and a nice smooth ride over larger steep seas. The 16 is a fast boat that you can throw about. Stepping away from convention once again, speed has not been reduced - the 16 is not going to live in the shadow of its big bother. The trademark downwind handling is still there too, combined with excellent surf handling. The 16 really comes to life with a nice wave to surf! The high-volume front deck has been retained and the hull form is very close to the original. Taran, just a touch shorter! The Taran 16, like a Taran - surf, speed and stability (but fits in the garage easier!) TARAN 16 - In the Detail:Hull: Length 16 feet 8 inches (508 cm) - Width: 20.25 inches (51.5 cm) - Volume: 369 litres. Construction Rockpool kayaks are made using two different techniques, called the Standard and the Premier. Both of these are of equal strength, but the Premier is lighter than the Standard. Standard constructionTime proven handmade construction using polyester resin, chopped strand and woven glassfibre. Premium constructionThese kayaks are made using vacuum infusion on both deck and hull. Vacuum infusion is a technique that uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into the laminate giving a high resin to fibre ratio and superior laminate properties. This process uses a much stronger epoxy resin combined with a higher strength of carbon and aramid cloth to give a greatly improved strength to weight laminate. Kayaks made using both manufacturing methods are of similar strength, but the higher quality Premier construction uses less material resulting in the Premier being lighter than the Standard construction. More about Rockpool's designs
