The Capella 173 is for paddlers 200 lb and up. Roomy; shallow V, with more volume in the bow. New style P&H Kayak. Flatter keel, shallow V hull, hard edge with a soft chine. More even volume distribution throughout the hull. A boat that a larger paddler can grow with as their skill progress. The large person's sea kayak. Hybrid between a day use and expedition kayak. The 173 tracks well and is very predictable in all conditions. Similar Kayaks: Impex Assateague, Necky Tesla.

User Input: The “V? hull makes for an initially squirrelly feel, but this passes quickly. The deck is a bit high for my taste, but this should be a good boat for a larger paddler. Like all of these new Necky boats, it edges well and is quite maneuverable. The high deck requires a strong follow through on rolls and braces. BV

P&H Kayaks says: This mainstay of the P&H Range has all of the design characteristics expected of a classic British sea kayak. Its moderate 'V' hull provides a good mix of tracking performance and comforting initial stability whilst soft chines give responsive edging coupled with confidence inspiring secondary stability. Like all kayaks in the Exploration range, the Capella is designed to excel as a sea kayaking all-rounder; featuring sufficient manoeuvrability to explore a coastline's nooks and crannies, whilst retaining plenty of speed for long open crossings.

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P&H Capella 173 Specification

Material: 

Fiberglass or Carbon Kevlar

Standard Equipment

Three Watertight bulkheads

Day Hatch

Recessed deck fittings

Full deck lines and bungee cords

Compass recess

Adjustable Thigh Braces

Adjustable Footrest

Retractable Skeg

Ratchet Adjustable Backrest

Optional Extras

Compac 50 Pump

Rudder

Customized positions of bulkheads

Keel Strip

Custom Reinforcement

Silva 70 P Compass

Knee Tube

Available Colors

Signal Red

Yellow

Anchusa Blue

Orange

White

Standard with white hull and black trim

Specifications

Length: 17', 3"

Width: 23"

Max Deck Height: 13.5"

Total Volume 101.7 gal

Optimum load range (approx) 165 - 298 lbs.

Cockpit

Length: 34 1/4"

Width: 20"

Hatches

Front (Kayaksport 9.5" diameter)

Day (Kayaksport 7" diameter)

Rear (Kayaksport 16" by 9" )

Weight*

Fiberglass: 54 Lbs.

Carbon Kevlar 49 Lbs.

* approximate weight

2006 MSRP

Fiberglass with Skeg $2,699

Carbon Kevlar with Skeg $3,499

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