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P&H Volan Sea Kayak
Composite Sea Kayak for Weekend Expeditions & Coastal Play
A versatile sea kayak that performs well for day trips and weekend expeditions, but with the ability to be playful for coastal exploring. Choose from several advanced composite constructions with a vast array of customisation options.
P&H Volan 160 - Ultralight Construction - Polychromatic Teal to Carbon Fade Deck with Blue & Black Accents
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P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak
Offering maximum performance from a 16ft hull, the Volan sets the standard for a high performance versatile sea kayak for day trips, weekend expeditions and general coastal play. With a sweet combination of stability and tracking, thanks to a relatively flatter section beneath the cockpit with a shallow-V profile, yet with the ability to put it on edge and carve into a wave, the Volan turns into a very capable sea kayak for use in a range of conditions. The hull has moderate rocker with a good amount of volume in the bow with wave deflectors built into the sidewalls to provide extra lift in choppy seas, for an overall drier ride and enhanced performance. The hull provides plenty of waterline length that engages early on flat seas for increased hull speed. Fast on flat seas, efficient in choppy waters and agile on a standing wave. The Volan can do it all from your gentle amble along the coast, to weeklong expeditions in dynamic conditions, to surf and wave play in tidal races to the more technical handling needed to navigate the crooks and crannies along the coast.
4 hatches offers more than enough storage for your weekend camping expedition, or a lightweight week-long set up. The hatches feature durable rubber KajakSport hatch covers to keep your gear dry. The bow, stern and day hatches features foam bulkheads for sealed storage areas and inherent buoyancy within the hull. The deck-pod hatch in front of the cockpit is very handy for keeping small essentials such as a camera or snacks close-by for quick access. The Volan is equipped with full deck lines and bungees allowing you to stow map cases, bilge pumps and more on the deck right where you need them.
Outfitted with all the features you can expect from a top-spec modern sea kayak. Featuring a classic drop-down skeg for fine tracking control with the slider control up on the foredeck out of the way of your paddle stroke, so no more catching your knuckles as you paddle! The bow deck features secure storage for a spare split paddle up on the bow, with a recess to accomodate a Silva 70p compass. The bow is shaped in such as way to provide stiffness and strength for deep water rescues, and the lower profiled stern offers easier rolling and stern re-entries. A paddle shaft recess is included for bracing during entry.
The Volan is available in 4 sizes to suit a wide range of paddler sizes. Choose from several advanced composite constructions including Performance Kevlar/Diolen to Expedition Carbon/Kevlar with full customisation options. If you are looking for a top-spec sea kayak for all-round sea kayaking use, a P&H Custom Volan Composite sea kayak offers in all!
Customisation Options
P&H offer a vast range of customisation options so that you can create the sea kayak of your dreams! See below for some of the options you can customise on your composite P&H sea kayak - prices for custom options are POA. Please contact us for more details.
- Seam Tape: Glass, 20mm carbon, 25mm Kevlar or 35mm Wide Kevlar
- Keel Strip: None, Glass or Kevlar
- Cockpit Rim: Standard, Clear Carbon or Clear Kevlar / Carbon
- Seat: Connect or Performance
- Skeg: Cord or Wire
- Footrests: None, Adjustable Peg, Glassed-In or Toe-Pilot Rudder Control
- Rudder: None, Standard or Large Blade
- Bulkheads: Custom Positioning Options
- Deck Fittings: Towline Mounting Point, Compac 50 Pump & Silva 70p Compass
- Custom Colour Choices On: Deck, Hull, Cockpit, Elastics, Decklines, Seam and P&H Graphic - 18 Solid colour options plus Metaflake and Polychromatic options also available
Customisation Examples
P&H Volan 156
- Lightweight Construction
- Light Violet Deck
- Light Grey Hull
- Anchusa Blue Seam, Cockpit Rim, Keel Strip & P&H Logo
- Black Bungees & Decklines
P&H Volan 156
- Ultralight Construction
- Maroon to Carbon Fade Deck with Maroon Seam
- Clear Carbon Hull
- Black Cockpit Rim
- Navy Decklines
- Grey Elastics
- Clear Carbon P&H Logo
P&H Volan 160
- Lightweight Construction
- Signal Red Deck
- Clear Carbon/Kevlar Hull
- Yellow Seam, Cockpit Rim & Keel Strip
- Yellow Bungees & Deckline
P&H Volan 160
- Ultralight Construction
- Polychromatic Teal to Carbon Fade Deck
- Clear Carbon Hull
- Blue Seam
- Black Cockpit Rim, Bungees & Deckline
P&H Volan 162
- Lightweight Construction
- Orange Deck
- White Hull
- Black Seam & Cockpit Rim
- Black Bungees & Deckline
Features
- Bow volume and rocker makes for a drier ride in a variety of conditions
- Low profile back deck for easier rolling and stern re-entry
- Peaked bow deck sheds water efficiently
- Bow deck geometry provides stiffness and strength for deepwater rescues
- 4-hatch set up - Round Bow, Round Day, Round Pod and Oval Stern Hatches
- Durable KajakSport Hatch Covers
- Secure split paddle storage
- Compass recess on the bow for a Silva 70p compass
- Drop-down Skeg with controls on the deck
- Full deck lines and deck bungees
- Bungee-retained toggle handles
- Adjustable backrest, thigh braces, footrests, hip pads and seat trim
Volan 156
- Length: 473cm / 15' 6"
- Width: 54.5cm / 21.5"
- Volume: TBC
- Cockpit: TBC
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Manufacturer's Max Paddler Weight: 70kg / 155lb
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak for your weight - Classic Construction Weight: TBC
- Performance Construction Weight: TBC
- Heavy-Duty Construction Weight: TBC
- Expedition Construction Weight: TBC
- Lightweight Construction Weight: TBC
- Ultralight Construction Weight: TBC
Volan 158
- Length: 479cm / 15' 9"
- Width: 55cm / 21.7"
- Volume: 340L / 90(us)gal
- Cockpit: R4
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Manufacturer's Max Paddler Weight: 110kg / 245lbOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak for your weight
- Classic Construction Weight: From 24kg / 53lb*
- Performance Construction Weight: From 23kg / 51lb*
- Heavy-Duty Construction Weight: From 22.5kg / 57lb*
- Expedition Construction Weight: From 22.5kg / 50lb*
- Lightweight Construction Weight: From 18.5kg / 41lb*
- Ultralight Construction Weight: From 15.5kg / 34lb*
Volan 160
- Length: 489cm / 16'
- Width: 58cm / 23"
- Volume: 360L / 95(us)gal
- Cockpit: R4
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Manufacturer's Max Paddler Weight: 120kg / 265lbOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak for your weight
- Classic Construction Weight: From 26kg / 57lb*
- Performance Construction Weight: From 24kg / 53lb*
- Heavy-Duty Construction Weight: From 26.5kg / 58.5lb*
- Expedition Construction Weight: From 23kg / 51lb*
- Lightweight Construction Weight: From 19kg / 42lb*
- Ultralight Construction Weight: From 17kg / 37lb*
Volan 162
- Length: 493cm / 16' 2"
- Width: 60cm / 23.5"
- Volume: TBC
- Cockpit: TBC
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Manufacturer's Max Paddler Weight: 140kg / 308lbOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak for your weight
- Classic Construction Weight: TBC
- Performance Construction Weight: TBC
- Heavy-Duty Construction Weight: TBC
- Expedition Construction Weight: TBC
- Lightweight Construction Weight: TBC
- Ultralight Construction Weight: TBC
*Due to the manufacturing process weights can vary by +/- 1.5kg. Customisation options may also increase final hull weights.
Performance Kevlar / Diolen
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Performance Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Kevlar/Diolen Weave with GRP mat, glass cloth, and coremat reinforcement.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and kevlar reinforcement in key areas.
Optional Extras: Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- Combines the best qualities of Diolen and Kevlar
- 1kg weight saving, compared to previous Performance Diolen layup
- Excellent impact resistance, durability, and rigidity
- Golden Shimmer finish inside of each kayak
Heavy Duty
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Heavy Duty Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Diolen with glass cloth rovings. Includes a combination of GRP mat, and coremat reinforcements.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings. Extra wide coremat reinforcements.
Includes: Glass Keel Strip | Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam
- Strong construction that offers incredible stiffness, durability, and resilience.
- Great construction for instructors, centers, and extended expedition paddlers.
- Approx 2kg heavier than the Performance Kevlar / Diolen construction.
- Extra wide coremat reinforcements in key areas on the deck.
Lightweight
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Lightweight Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Foam core kevlar/carbon.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and kevlar/carbon reinforcements.
Optional Extras: Clear Hull (approx 250g lighter) | Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- P&H's stiffest composite construction, ever.
- Approx 3.5kg lighter than the Performance Kevlar/Diolen construction.
- Exceptionally durable, and lightweight.
- Advanced layup process precisely infuses the kevlar/carbon weave with the exact amount of resin.
- No air pockets, or inconsistencies, to deter from hull structure.
Expedition
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Expedition Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Kevlar/Carbon and GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, coremat, and GRP mat reinforcements.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and extra wide coremat reinforcements.
Includes: Kevlar Keel Strip | Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam
- Construction that's tough, and extremely durable.
- Approx 3kg lighter than Expedition Diolen construction.
- Built to withstand the most challenging expedition conditions.
Ultralight
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Ultralight Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Foam Core Kevlar/Carbon.
Deck Layup: Foam Core Kevlar/Carbon.
Optional Extras: Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- P&H's lightest ever composite sea kayak construction.
- Boat weight as low as 14kg (model dependent)
- Advanced layup process precisely infuses the kevlar/carbon weave with the exact amount of resin.
- Retains excellent hull performance.
Delivery
Nationwide delivery available for the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak. Delivery price will be shown in the shopping basket prior to checkout. For full details on delivery please see: Delivery Information
Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide
Nationwide Click & Collect available for the P&H Volan Custom Composite Sea Kayak. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
