Used Solo Kayaks for Sale: Discover by Northwest Kayaks

The Discover is the premium quality expedition solo kayak made by Northwest Kayaks. The Discover is a favorite of professional guides and long-distance paddlers thanks to it's speed and high storage capacity. This fiberglass speedster's long waterline slices through calm waters and rough seas equally well. The Discover features super durability and dependable contruction for those who insist on the best.

Discover Solo Touring Kayak by Northwest Kayaks

We have a batch of Discover solo touring kayaks that we put into service last summer - they are still shiny and sparkling! These kayaks have been paddled only by our guides. Compared to the retail cost of $3200 this is a great kayak at a great discount! Right now you can choose from different deck colors and prices: glacier blue $2399, oyster white $2499, and Caribbean green $2599. All have hulls of oyster white hull and black trim as shown in the picture.

Our Discovers are upgraded from the standard version with several special features. Sea Quest has ours built with custom fiberglass bulkheads for the most strength and durability. The standard backrest has been replaced by a custom backband for greater control and comfort. The standard cockpit rim has been replaced with a custom rim with thigh hooks for improved control in difficult kayaking conditions.

The Discover was inspired from designs originally created by Greenland Inuit paddlers. True to the native form, the Discover is very slender, sleek and low profiled. It shares the same design philosophy and uses the same super solid construction materials and techniques common to all Northwest Kayaks.

The Discover tracks well and carves sharp turns when leaned due to the soft chines. Other features include a modified-V hull and a retractable rudder with locking footbraces. We seldom need to use the rudder except in winds that exceed 15 knots.

The long waterline and narrow beam makes the Discover quite speedy. The narrow beam does reduce the initial stability somewhat, but on the other hand, the narrow beam makes it less prone to become unbalanced when powerful waves sweep past and beneath its hull, making the Discover a good choice for rough water. As such, it has been outfitted with safety lines around the perimeter to help make rescue operations more reliable.

Used Kayaks for Sale: Solo Touring Kayaks for Sale on San Juan Island, Washington

The Discover carries a huge load for extended camping trips, but they are nimble enough for day paddling. They can handle open ocean, outer coast, calm inland lakes, and even Class 2 rivers. The Discover has become the most popular kayak among our guides for use on our camping expeditions, and many select it first for day trips as well.

For another $229 we can add a paddle, life jacket, and spray skirt that are all of top quality and in excellent condition having been used only for a few demos. See our Used Kayaking Equipment for Sale page for more details. The total package of kayak and gear is up to $1500 lower than the retail cost when new. The Discover models currently for sale have been used briefly, and exclusively by our guide staff. They look fantastic and are virtually new kayaks! Private carrier shipping is available anywhere in the US if you are not able to pick the boat up in Washington State and usually costs from $150-$300.

Used Sea Kayaks for Sale near Seattle, Washington

Be sure to read more details about used kayak sales on our main page about used kayaks for sale. The intro page explains why our kayaks are in such excellent condition compared to other kayak outfitters. Other helpful information will be found there, too!