Feathercraft Information

Feathercraft, based in Vancouver, Canada, has been the industry leader in folding kayaks for 30 years. Our boats have been used on major expeditions around the world, from the Arctic to Antarctic, and all points in between. Over the years we have used and tested a wide variety of fabrics on our kayaks. Through the use of these fabrics we have developed special welding techniques. Our new row boat is a result of our many journeys over many years. We use a combination of sewing, RF (radio frequency) welding and continuous-process hot-air welding. There is much hand work in making these boats. Because we do not use glue, our only by-product during manufacture is a little heat. The floor fabric is similar to the hull fabric used on our kayaks - tough and very abrasion-resistant. The boat comes complete with an inflatable seat and back. Both are adjustable, depending on whether you are paddling or rowing. There are two positions for the rowing frame, if you are paddling solo or with a crew member. For safety, the boat has two separate air chambers. A hard skeg can be positioned forward or aft to ensure great tracking. The double floor option on the BayLee 2 and 3 creates a rigid platform under foot, and increases rowing performance.