With a sit-on kayak you sit on the top deck of the kayak. This configuration requires that the kayak is made wider to make it more stable.
While a wider kayak is somewhat slower, people generally prefer the sit-on design. It gives greater freedom of movement within the kayak and it requires less skill.
The other design is a sit-in kayak, where you sit inside of the kayak on the hull. This places weight below the water line.
The Frenzy by Ocean Kayak is the most popular sit-on-top kayak for all the family. Very stable, tracks beautifully straight due to its unique hull design and it's ever so good in the surf. You will not be disappointed with this kayak.
Compact light weight and manoeuvrable, the Frenzy is the natural choice for a range of paddlers. Be prepared... you might need more than one.
Its excellent stability assists greatly with deep water re-entry. For efficient storage Frenzy's stack neatly on top of each other.
The Mysto by Ocean Kayak is a great all rounder for the entire family and perfect for the family fun at the beach. The Mysto features an innovative design that features a performance keel supported by twin thruster fins which makes the Mysto a real winner in the surf.
The Mysto also includes ergonomic handles for easy lifting, comfort seat, paddle holder and a replaceable plastic wear strip in the rear.
A sit-on-top kayak for wave surfing and all round fun. Excellent stability and easy to handle make it ideal for families and fun seekers, and there is lots of storage area in the back.

A great little performer at the beach, ideal for small adults and kids. This will be the kids favourite beach toy as it's so easy to use and is very stable and manoeuvrable, along with a comfortable moulded seat.

Double the fun of the Flow with a contoured mid seat means you can paddle this sit on top kayak with your friends or just simply use it on your own, and there is lots of storage area in the back.

Go fishing. Go tripping. The Scrambler has it all in a stable forgiving boat. With its versatile design and moulded in tank well, you have endless options to enjoy your day on the water, whatever you choose to do. Just enjoy.
A little faster than the Frenzy the Scrambler is also a great family boat. Excellent in the surf, the Scrambler is light, easy to transport and store.
One round 8" hatch at front and safety flag at bow.
Go ahead, take a peek. The Peek-a-Boo’s unique design includes a large viewing window so you can see underwater while you paddle.
Perfect for family fun, the Peek-a-Boo features a separate seating area for one child so you can share the view. Designed specifically for family fun and adventure and to prove that real life can sometimes be better than a child’s imagination.
If you are a surfer and you want a break from a stand-up board, check out the Strike. The Strike is a radical surg machne designed to ride waves. It is forgiving for novices, challenging for intermediates and it totally rips for experts.
The Strike has two revolutionary built-in ridges running lengthwise underneath along the rail that increase speed and improve turning. Its low volume reduces drag and the slim, narrow profile and exaggerated rocker increase mobility. The Strike has a two position, adjustable foot plate with foot straps to adapt to paddler's leg lengths. To put it simply, it shreds.
We think that our Aquatx Explorer is as close as you can get to the perfect all-purpose boat. Stable and fast with superb tracking, it is versatile for all sizes, shapes and varying expertise of paddlers. A great day trip kayak for exploring those hard to get to inshore caves and coves.
An oversized external rear tank well holds all types of sports gear or picnic supplies. For fishing and camping there is a flush foredeck with plenty of space for a large storage hatch.
The Cobra Explorer is a totally self-bailing kayak providing for a dry ride. Its stable 790 mm beam makes it a good ride for anybody.
The Venus 11 from Ocean Kayak is a comfortable light weight kayak. A kayak lifting handle system that lets you load up and head home without the need for help. With a wider seat, paddle holder, centre bucket hatch and drink bottle holder, the Venus 11 is a great choice when looking for a high performance, yet compact sit-on-top. Front hatch with neoprene cover comes standard. For smaller to medium built paddler, ideal for light touring and fitness.
The Espri is Viking's biggest selling kayak because it's light, manageable and can do it all! This kayak is fun, fast and stable, making it ideal for fitness, fishing, diving, towing out the long line, taking the kids for a ride and fun in the surf. It also performs beautifully on lakes and rivers.
What a great way to explore the waterways with a friend. The Aqua II is roomy and stable. The moulded tri-keel provides great tracking on lakes and out at sea. Optional large front and rear hatches provide big volume hull storage. Two personal hatches are included for your smaller items. The Aqua II also has the ability to be used solo which is a great option for the larger (or longer legged) adults that find the average kayak cockpit size too restricting.
The Prowler 13 - is the smaller version of the Prowler Prowler 4.5.
A fast kayak with exceptional tracking and performance. Even for the larger taller paddler, this kayak is extremely stable even in rough conditions, roomy cockpit, and extra footwell.
Packing in the features with moulded on-top storage for equipment and fish, two flush mounted rod holders, spacious dry storage, comfort seat comes standard, paddler holder, and an unique centre moulded storage bucket.
Highly maneuverable this kayak handles the surf and surf re-entries with ease. The deck layout is ideal for adding all those extras. The Prowler 13 is all in all a great fishing and touring kayak.
A Humminbird fish finder can be fitted through the moulded transducer scupper hole. Optional rudder and provisions for extra fishing equipment.
The latest kayak to join the Mission family offers the reliability and stability that comes with a sit-on-top kayak with the speed, efficiency and comfort of a traditional sea or touring kayak. This kayak has been designed to fit your body and be comfortably paddled long distances.

The Predator Profish from Viking has been designed to get you there fast and in comfort. The Profish has all the latest and most wanted features for the keen angler. Front and rear wells (insulated covers shown for the front and rear wells). Massive centre well that allows you to neatly drop your fish in, so that spines and any mess are contained and not in or on you! There is both an insulated bag or a lid available for this well. Clear Lid available for the Fishfinder well shown below. The all-in-one fishfinder well allows the transducer, battery and screen to be installed without the need to go inside the kayak - very cool and easy! Although the Predator tracks extremely well without a rudder one can be fitted. The Predator has excellent hull speed and provides plenty of stability with the advantage of reasonably low windage.
Want the peace of mind and ease of use of a sit-on-top but still want the efficiency and look of a traditional sea kayak? Look no further than the Scupper Pro by Ocean Kayak. The tri-formed hull for extra stability combined with length and a narrower beam for speed.
Store and tour with the Scupper Pro. With generous below deck storage, the Scupper Pro gives you comfort and performance to go the distance. Become a Pro and take up the option to add a rudder or compass to complete your boat.
Available with or without a rudder.
One round centre screw in hatch, rudder and additional accessories. Please note that the seat and rudder pictured below are optional extras.
The Prowler Elite 4.5 by Ocean Kayak is a purpose build fishing kayak. It has combined all the best features of the Prowler 13 and the Prowler 15.
At 4.5 metres this kayak has the waterline length to deliver good speed, ideal for battling headwinds. Its speed and performance make this the ideal kayak for those big offshore fishing trips, but it also works incredibly well for inshore fishing.
A centre moulded bucket hatch is standard along with tackle box, two flush mounted rear rod holders, paddle holder, comfort seat and a transducer scupper. Extensive use of the 100% waterproof inserts attachment system for saddles and other fittings.
Rudder is optional
The Torque by Ocean Kayak is unlike any kayak you have seen on the market. Based on our popular Trident 13 model, the Torque features a Minn Kota trolling motor. Infinitely variable speed control allows you to hit the perfect pace for trolling. And if that wasn't enough, this quiet motor also has reverse capability to allow you to easily maneuver in and out of tight spots. Not in the mood to motor around? Not to worry. The motor can easily be removed for transport or swapped out with a skeg plug. The Torque takes kayak fishing to the next level.
The Prowler Ultra 4.7 builds on Ocean Kayak's core technologies (performance hull design, insert attachment system, transducer scupper hole) and adds a number of inspired new features (live bait tank, rod tube, ice box and flip center lid). The result is a superior fishing kayak that has genuinely been designed by kayak fisherman for kayak fishing.
The Sprinter by Ocean Kayak is designed for training, conditioning and racing. With high efficiency waterline speed, a bungy down rudder system, adjustable foot pedals, and a rear oval hatch, you are on to a winner at an affordable price.
A cost effective alternative to the standard glass multisport boat. For the experienced kayaker it doubles as a great surf boat.
Detachable fibreglass bow deflector, a 6" bayonet centre hatch, a 10" oval front hatch and additional accessories.
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