New 08 Old Town Dirigo 14 kayak SAVE $200!! Start Price USD 699.00 Current Price USD 699.00 Time Left 14 days 8 hours 6 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 24, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 22, 2009 Location McAlisterville, Pennsylvania See more about 'New 08 Old Town Dirigo 14 kayak SAVE $200!!' Description This kayak has a one year warranty.. Kayak is new and unpaddled.Kayak does have what Old Town has told me is mold marks on the cockpit rim.This kayak is not a blem or grade 2.Starting the bid at $200 below retail!         An instant success upon our 2005 introduction (it earned Paddler Magazine's Paddler's Picks Award), the revolutionary Dirigo family of recreational kayaks offers unparalleled comfort, control and beauty. Stable and easy to maneuver, the Dirigo 140 is designed to be roomy enough for a parent and child, with a unique, removable kid's seat. Great for the casual paddler out for a little relaxation, fitness and fun. Ergonomic Extrasport® XtraComfort™ Seat with on-deck adjustment Removable child/pet seat ideal for a passenger up to 60 lbs Dashboard with wallet/cell phone dry hatch Open cockpit control panels Space Hatch™ and bulkhead Stabil-form™ hull design Deck bungee Featuring View Demo Rocker: RockerTBD Rocker text goes here. Cross Section Cross section text goes here. --> Color --> Green Materials Variable Layer Polyethylene   ENLARGE Dirigo 140 PHOTOS 1, 2   Dirigo 140   Length 14' 0" / 4.3 m   Width 27.25" / 69.2 cm   Cockpit 18.5" x 48" / 46.9 x 121.9 cm   Depth 14" / 35.6 cm   Weight 59 lbs / 26.7 kg   Max Capacity 350 lbs / 158.7 kg   Suggested Retail $899.00 US   On Jun-29-08 at 06:28:57 PDT, seller added the following information: Submitted by: Mike 05-31-2008     My 2nd year with the OT Dirigo 140.I found it to be a very stable, roomy, and versatile yak. It is extremely fun for day trips or for weekend trips. The seat, and ease of controls, are a definite plus. Plenty of storage; built like a tank. I only wish it came with a rudder... it would be a great help in rough water.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: live2paddle 12-12-2007     Update after 1 year of use. Great boat, however my seat always falls out of the seat adjusters on the side during transport and sometimes while paddling. I have to stop often and get to put my seat back in the tracks. This is the only flaw with mine.Rating: 9 of 10 Submitted by: jfinney 11-20-2007     This is my 2nd review as I did one a few months ago here after minimal use, however my first impressions have lasted the entire summer...this is a great choice for recreational lakes without hassles entering or exiting, at 6-1 225lbs I find the seat comfortable and adjustable, plus even our 80lb lab can ride with me although snug, it works and is fun...we also have a 12 footer for her and she loves it too...I think those worried about performance may want to lift some weights as we are the motor and I can get this puppy flying...very pleased.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: J Finney 05-22-2007     Just got new Dirigo 14, first Yak ever for us, I'm 6-1, 225 lbs, did research as wanted comfort for my size, ease of access, fishing, stability and performance/handling... pleased to report it is all of above. I have a touchy lower back, but have spent 3 hrs so far and no problems at all, this is recreational stuff as we live on a larger lake, it is perfect. I'd have trouble imagining squeezing into a smaller cockpit as I like the relatively open roomy cockpit (although it isn't too roomy), especially for fishing, plus I can get this yak cruising at very good speeds, it tracks very well and turns OK and handles waves. I figure I can get going at 5 knots as it seems to cut the water very well. We have guests to the lake, and this is perfect also for novices who want to experience all this without hassles entering or exiting cockpit or worries of capsizing... overall very good recreational boat and well made, we got the Carlisle Magic fiberglass paddles which seem perfect as well ($90), no regrets at all.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: David Martin 02-26-2007     This is my first Kayak....had some test rides in Pungo, Necky, Perception, and more. It came down to the Pungo14 and the Drigo. I setteled on the Drigo. I love the rear hatch design and the dry storage up front with the molded in drink holder . The seat is too cool also, no problems with the seat, I'm 5'9" and 150 lbs, maybe the big guys are too much for the seat?? Anyway, The yak is superior in craftsmanship and fit and finish, yes it is a little heavier, but once in the water not much of an issue. I will probably get a Pungo 12-14 for my guest boat and I may switch off too. I do like that boat too! With the Old Town, I got the "cloud" finish and love it, it is very soft and easy on the eyes. I do need to re-GOOP the rear bulkhead tho, it was loose from whatever??? The only flaw in the boat, but I see this all the time on these boats because the sealant doesn't stick well to the haul material. Some Goop will do the trick tho and the yak will be 100%. Very happy with the boat for average to extended day trips in calm to light chop waters in the back bays of SW florida...Pine Island area.....would have given it a 10 if the weight was about 5-8 lbs lighter.Rating: 9 of 10 Submitted by: Cyrus Bearden 11-21-2006     I purchased the Dirigo 140 in May 2006. I have been on 5 kayaking trips with it. Very Impressed with the boat ... not impressed at all with the seat. You would think by spending $800+ on a boat, it would have a more durable seat. I am very disappointed in Old Town because of this new seat design. I want something that is going to Last a long time and the para-cord used in this seat does not last! Also, the rubber thigh protectors deteriorated after the 2nd trip. Now let me say this, I am 300lbs and the boat fits me very well. I can get in and out with ease. The boat handles the Bigger paddlers very well. The bottom line is, I love the boat, but I hate the seat! You can do much better, Old Town!Rating: 7 of 10 Submitted by: live2paddle 10-20-2006     I paddle with my 3yr old daughter and I wiegh 215lbs. This boat tracks great with no rudder or skeg. It is very stable for both of us. My daughter can walk around, go fishing, hang over the side, and even take a nap in it with minimal effort on my part. This is a great Rec boat that I have paddled on trips over 5 hrs in one day, the down side of the stablity is that it is not a fast yak. You just have to sit back and enjoy the ride. The cockpit is very comfortable and roomy for both of us. My yak came with a seat up front for my daughter, the downside is that her seat is not padded so you have to be creative. The hatch system is the best I have ever used! It is very easy to open and access, and seals great. The only other downside to the boat is that it is heavy for one person to carry. I can load it by myself but carrying it to the water can be grueling if it is anything greater than 50' by yourself. Overall a great yak to enjoy nature with yourkids! If you can handle it, use a powerstroke paddle or wideblade. It makes it a really fun boat.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: DWP 06-06-2006     I purchased the Dirigo 140 in early May and have been on two river trips in TN. The first was an 8 miler on the shallow Stones River in Middle TN, where there are plenty of obstructions, deadfalls and islands to negotiate. The Dirigo handled like a charm. It tracks well, is reasonably fast with a good glide after you get some forward momentum. My second trip was an 18 mile overnighter on the Buffalo River. It was Memorial Day Week-end and there were a million canoes on the River. I am an Old fart, 56, and this is my first Kayak. I had canoed for 10 years when I was in my 20s. I more than held my own with speed, manuverability and effort, as my 21 year old friend and his 23 yr old friend had trouble keeping up with me in their Perception kayaks. The seat is the best I have ever seen. There is plenty of room for the biggest paddler and plenty of gear. The craftmanship is Old Town standard, best in class. I think some of the negative reviews are by people that don't really understand the recreational class. This is not a whitewater or touring boat. It is the best compromise for comfort, stability, durability and value that the recreational class represents. Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: G2gGolfing69 05-22-2006     I am 6' 2" and was trying to find a kayak that I could actually use the footpegs in because I have longer legs. This Kayak was one of the few that I could sit in for more than an hour. The cup holder and water tight compartment for keys, camera is a great feature except in the smaller versions I found that it seemed to get in the way. The only reason that I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is because of its length it does not manuever as easily as hoped but seeing as it is longer than a normal kayak it is expected. I found that it glides through water nicely but it does displace quite a bit and if you are not in decent shape you might have problems on longer trips.Rating: 9 of 10 Submitted by: bonkers191905-15-2006     I am 6' 200 lbs. I bought the 14ft DIRIGIO for FISHING and SHORT daylight trips of 4 to 8 miles.I use it on the upper portions of the Delaware river.It is a heavy stable boat well suited for fishing and photography. I would not use this boat for anything else. It is so stable that its almost impossible to roll. I have stood in the boat and cast my fly rod. It being a heavy boat, slow to accelerate and hard to turn. MIne is heavier than when I bought it, anchor, fishing rod holders and other items. The seat looks comfortable...BUT IS NOT........I am in the process of replacing the seat. The first one was adjusted by knobs on the side of the boat. These tighten or loosen short pieces of parachute cord. THEY WORKED FOR THE FIRST HOUR. Old Town is sending my dealer a replacement seat that has STRAPS, NOT PARACHUTE CORD for the seat adjustment. We will see how the new seats works. If it doesnt work, I will put a different seat in the boat, because it is a great stable fishing platform. I you are thinking about buying this boat DO NOT BUY IT UNLESS THE SEAT HAS THE STRAPS FOR ADJUSTMENTS. I can assure you that the parachute cord adjustment does not work well at all. I like the boat alot, but I only use it for fishing. I have several other boats for playing and touring so i know what i am saying about this boat. If you want a boat for day touring or any other reason than fishing or photos.....check other boats.Rating: 8 of 10 Submitted by: REAJR01-16-2006     Purchased the Dirigo 140 for recreational/family purposes, i.e., exercise, day touring of our local lakes, occasional fishing and short recreational outings with my daughter. I found the Dirigo 140 to be a definite winner in its class as an all-around family recreational boat. It is exceptionally stable (you would have to aggressively assist this boat in order to tip it). It tracks and glides quite well, in fact, I find it to have decent speed too (I'm 5'-8" and weigh-in at 165 lbs. for reference purposes). It actually performs quite nicely into the wind. On a recent 5 hour tour of some local lakes, the wind kicked up to approx. 15 knots with at least a 1 ft. chop, the Dirigo performed beautifully (I could however sense that secondary stability as I expected, would be questionable in choppier coastal conditions - the standard cost for having exceptional primary stability). The Dirigo 140 is TRUE to Old Town's renowned craftsmanship - it is a beautifully crafted boat from its hull, deck design and finish to its rear watertight storage (bulkhead) compartment. Old Town's easy to open "space hatch" is ACTUALLY watertight. The large open cockpit design makes entry and exits a breeze and allows for exceptional ease for fishing and stowing of your equipment, etc. The included child seat I find works quite nicely, remove it and again you've got a nice open space for a relatively good sized tackle-box. The small dashboard waterproof compartment is a really nice feature too for your wallet, keys, cell, etc. Old Town's new open cockpit control panel design really allows for a great deal of comfort, flexibility and control of the boat. I added a “Seals Sneak Spray Skirt” for my day/tour outings to keep dry – the large cockpit design does lend itself to paddle drip inside the cockpit. Personally, I also found the fully padded "Extrasport" seat with its on-deck adjustment controls to function extremely well - it provides adjustably great support and comfort. The Dirigo is also equipped with a generous amount of functional deck bungee rigging. In closing, my only reason for not giving the Dirigo a rating of 10 is due to what I presume was an arguably rare flaw in the foam thigh control pads - approx. a week after receiving my new Dirigo (shipped directly from the factory) I found the foam thigh pads were deteriorating. I called "Old Town" direct - they informed me they would promptly ship replacement pads but I was courteously instructed to place a warranty claim through the retailer I purchased my Dirigo (Cabelas). Cabelas' great customer service dept. contacted Old Town directly on my behalf and my replacement pads were shipped - I've since replaced them and they're holding up fine to date. Although the boat was shipped well wrapped by Old Town, it did arrive with the gratuitous shipping and/or pre-wrap dents and scratches, however I must say that Old Town's Poly Link 3 material does display a great deal of resiliency (it's unquestionably highly-durable). The Dirigo 140 is definitely a winner in its class!Rating: 9 of 10 Submitted by: phf 09-27-2005     I'll prefix this review by stating that I am new to the sport and am looking for my first kayak so I'm by no means an expert. I've tried a number of boats with mixed results. The Pungo seemed tippy (for a novice anyway) but I liked the Perception Americas 13.5. Once it came out though, I fell in love with the Dirigo (on paper anyway). I finally got a chance to paddle one up at LL Bean and was disappointed though. The seat, which looked like it should be VERY comfortable felt flimsy at best. I'm a big guy (6' 250lbs) and just didn't feel stable in the seat. Also, while the cup holder seems like a perfect idea, it comes down right where your let wants to be. I had a chance to paddle a Loon 138 back to back with this boat and was much more impressed. Both boats tracked well, but the Loon was much more comfortable and tracked a bit better. A number of people at Beans said that they were less than impressed with the new seat and that they were constantly fixing the ones in the rental fleet. Like I said, I'm no expert but I'm going out to buy a Loon! *grin*Rating: 6 of 10 Submitted by: --- 08-08-2005     This is a follow up to my previous review. People should read and research a product before they buy it. If you plan on long drives carrying a ton of gear, you would not buy a mini cooper. If you want a sleek and fast kayak, you do not buy a Dirigo 140, simply look at the design! However, if you want a rugged highly stable boat that is great for fishing and photography etc., a Dirigo is a great choice! I use my boat all the time and have gone from "casual" paddler to "avid" paddler as a result. In fact I had it out on Lake Michigan last weekend in some moderate waves (2-3 feet) and it handled great and was a heck of a lot of fun. Okay, I might not do a 20 mile trek in it (if I want to do that I will get a Sea Kayak) but for most everything else it's great! I am going back to the big lake this weekend and will spend hours out there fishing and relaxing! I love my Dirigo!Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: --- 06-20-2005     The Dirigo 140 is an outstanding kayak. I picked one up in March and have used it extensively for fishing since then on small to midsized lakes including busy days with a great deal of "chop" due to boat traffic. I have had no problem in chop or large wakes from other boats. The fit and finish are top quality. The material that Old Town uses is not only great looking but durable and stiff. Stability is excellent and speed and tracking have been great. The seat is very comfy, there is plenty of storage and the deck lines are a nice touch. I have fished from my Dirigo for as many as 8 hours at a time and have had no problems with comfort. Modifying this yak for fishing is easy with many options. If enough folks are interested, I will post some of the mods I have made. I have also purchased every conceivable option imaginable (spray skirts, cockpit cover, deck lighting, rod holders, anchors, etc.) and am happy to share what seems to work best. To the guy that compared it to a Prijon, no kidding the Dirigo is slower, but then my Infinity QX4 SUV is slower than my Audi Quatro. They are two different yaks for two entirely different purposes. I also own a Wilderness Systems Pungo which is a nice boat but nothing like my Dirigo. The Dirigo is a much more "solid" craft with greater speed and stability. The only caveat I have about the Dirigo 140 is the weight. It is not a lightweight 10 foot boat. This is a full 14 feet long and is a bit on the heavy side. I get it up on top of my car by leaning it upright against the back and then "sliding" it up top. A smaller paddler may need some assistance car topping it. For comparison/comfort purposes, I am 5'10" tall, weigh 185 pounds and have more than enough room inside the cockpit for comfort and gear.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: mtr 06-13-2005     This is the best "bank for buck" kayak a family guy can own! This is the only yak I found that allows you to take your small child (under 60 pounds) with you. You can't beat the stability of this hull. It is not the fastest, but it can carry a ton. The Extrasport seat is very comfortable. You can adjust the seat angle and lumbar angle via external controls that are mounted on the gunwhale. I would recommend this craft to any recreational rower.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: --- 06-01-2005     I bought the Dirigo 14 to be used for fly fishing. The roominess of the cockpit makes it ideal for this. It is a great day trip boat, very stable, tracks good. I will use it on the Puget Sound for searun cutthroat fishing. It is ideal for moving along the shoreline and estuaries. It would be nice if it had a spray skirt.Rating: 10 of 10 Submitted by: JD 05-12-2005     This is my first kayak, I shopped around and talked to several people. I wanted a kayak for weekend camping, flatwater, nice flowing NC rivers as well as comfort. I think I got it all. I paddled six hours the first time I put it in and had no problem with tracking or stability, nor was I sore or achy the next day like most of buddies said I would be. Great boat for the money, great features, and plenty of room. I'm 6'1", 265 lbs. I paddled with comfort all day long...Rating: 10 of 10 Place a Bid!