kayak fit chart

Compare kayak dimensions and recommended paddler sizes. The imperial figures below follow CLC’s chart. The metric figures are approximate conversions of the same values.

How to read the chart

Hull weight is the expected weight with typical fittings, including deck rigging, footbraces and a seat. Finished weight depends on materials, equipment and the way the boat is built. Cockpit size is the standard opening supplied with the kit.

Recommended paddler weight is a guide. Check height, legroom and footwear too. For tandem kayaks, it is the combined weight of the paddlers. Maximum shoe size uses US men’s sizes and assumes low profile paddling footwear.

Maximum payload includes people and gear. It is different from the recommended paddler weight. Stowing weight low in the kayak affects stability differently from carrying the same weight in a paddler.

Metric kayak fit chart

Dimensions are length in metres × beam in centimetres. Cockpit dimensions and knee height are in centimetres. Metric values are converted from CLC’s imperial chart; weights in kilograms are rounded to 0.1 kg for hull weight and the nearest kilogram for paddler weight and payload.

Model	Length (m) × beam (cm)	Hull (kg)	Knee (cm)	Cockpit (cm)	Paddler (kg)	Max shoe (US men)	Payload (kg)
Wood Duckling 8	2.44 × 61	10	27.9	76.2 × 50.8	16–45	8	45
Wood Duck 10 Hybrid	3.05 × 76.2	16.3	34.3	96.5 × 50.8	27–91	13	113
Wood Duck 12 Hybrid	3.66 × 76.2	18.1	34.3	96.5 × 50.8	36–113	14	159
Wood Duck 14 Hybrid	4.19 × 76.2	23.6	Open	125.7 × 53.3	91–159	14+	181
Wood Duck Double	4.27 × 76.2	27.2	Open	214.6 × 52.1	91–181	14+	181
Shearwater 14 Hybrid	4.43 × 58.4	17.7	31.8	78.7 × 41.9	45–68	10	91
Shearwater 16 Hybrid	4.92 × 58.4	19.1	33	78.7 × 41.9	54–86	10	109
Shearwater 17 Hybrid	5.18 × 56.5	20	31.4	78.7 × 41.6	68–100	12.5	122
Shearwater Sport	4.42 × 63.5	21.8	33	86.4 × 43.2	45–109	13	136
Shearwater Sport Hybrid	4.42 × 63.5	21.8	33	86.4 × 43.2	45–109	13	136
Sectional Shearwater Sport	4.42 × 63.5	21.8	33	86.4 × 43.2	45–109	13	136
Shearwater Double	5.64 × 68.6	30.8	35.6	86.4 × 45.7	136–227	14	261
Chesapeake 14	4.27 × 53.3	16.3	26.7	78.7 × 43.2	27–61	8	79
Chesapeake 16LT	4.74 × 58.4	19.1	29.2	78.7 × 43.2	45–73	10	100
Chesapeake 16	4.78 × 59.7	19.1	31.8	78.7 × 43.2	54–82	13	118
Chesapeake 17LT	5.15 × 59.7	20.4	31.1	78.7 × 43.2	73–100	13	136
Chesapeake 17	5.18 × 61	20.4	31.8	78.7 × 43.2	82–113	14	147
Chesapeake 18	5.49 × 62.2	21.8	33	78.7 × 43.2	95–122	14	159
Stitch & Glue Night Heron	5.49 × 50.8	18.6	28.6	73.7 × 40.6	68–100	11	136
Hybrid Night Heron	5.49 × 50.8	18.1	28.6	73.7 × 40.6	68–100	11	136
Hybrid Night Heron – High Deck	5.49 × 50.8	18.1	31.8	73.7 × 40.6	68–100	13	136
Sea Island Sport	4.72 × 68.6	21.8	Open	147.3 × 45.7	45–125	Open	147
Matunuck Surf Kayak	2.59 × 61	9.5	24.1	78.7 × 48.3	36–91	11	91
Chesapeake Sport Tandem	6.60 × 55.9	29.5	30.5	78.7 × 43.2	113–181	13	215
Chesapeake Double	6.40 × 76.2	29.5	35.6	78.7 × 43.2	136–272	14+	318
Chesapeake Triple	6.40 × 76.2	30.8	35.6	78.7 × 43.2	136–272	14+	318
Mill Creek 13	3.96 × 74.9	18.1	Open	144.8 × 43.2	57–113	Open	136
Mill Creek 16.5	5.03 × 83.8	28.1	Open	223.5 × 53.3	104–181	Open	204
Petrel Scout SG	3.66 × 66	16.3	29.2	78.7 × 40.6	50–118	12.5	127
Petrel Play SG	4.27 × 58.4	18.1	30.5	78.7 × 40.6	45–100	12.5	118
Petrel Play SG-L	4.88 × 63.5	19.1	33	78.7 × 40.6	113–159	12.5	159
Petrel SG	5.18 × 50.8	18.1	25.4	78.7 × 40.6	54–91	11	127
Petrel Sport SG	4.88 × 53.3	18.6	28.6	78.7 × 40.6	59–127	12.5	136

Imperial kayak fit chart

These values follow CLC’s published comparison chart. Dimensions are length × beam in feet and inches. Cockpit dimensions and knee height are in inches.

Model	Length × beam	Hull (lb)	Knee (in)	Cockpit (in)	Paddler (lb)	Max shoe (US men)	Payload (lb)
Wood Duckling 8	8′ × 24″	22	11	30 × 20	35–100	8	100
Wood Duck 10 Hybrid	10′ × 30″	36	13-1/2	38 × 20	60–200	13	250
Wood Duck 12 Hybrid	12′ × 30″	40	13-1/2	38 × 20	80–250	14	350
Wood Duck 14 Hybrid	13′9″ × 30″	52	Open	49.5 × 21	200–350	14+	400
Wood Duck Double	14′ × 30″	60	Open	84.5 × 20.5	200–400	14+	400
Shearwater 14 Hybrid	14′6.375″ × 23″	39	12-1/2	31 × 16.5	100–150	10	200
Shearwater 16 Hybrid	16′1.75″ × 23″	42	13	31 × 16.5	120–190	10	240
Shearwater 17 Hybrid	17′ × 22.25″	44	12-3/8	31 × 16.375	150–220	12.5	270
Shearwater Sport	14′6″ × 25″	48	13	34 × 17	100–240	13	300
Shearwater Sport Hybrid	14′6″ × 25″	48	13	34 × 17	100–240	13	300
Sectional Shearwater Sport	14′6″ × 25″	48	13	34 × 17	100–240	13	300
Shearwater Double	18′6″ × 27″	68	14	34 × 18	300–500	14	575
Chesapeake 14	14′ × 21″	36	10-1/2	31 × 17	60–135	8	175
Chesapeake 16LT	15′6.5″ × 23″	42	11-1/2	31 × 17	100–160	10	220
Chesapeake 16	15′8″ × 23.5″	42	12-1/2	31 × 17	120–180	13	260
Chesapeake 17LT	16′10.75″ × 23.5″	45	12-1/4	31 × 17	160–220	13	300
Chesapeake 17	17′ × 24″	45	12-1/2	31 × 17	180–250	14	325
Chesapeake 18	18′ × 24.5″	48	13	31 × 17	210–270	14	350
Stitch & Glue Night Heron	18′ × 20″	41	11-1/4	29 × 16	150–220	11	300
Hybrid Night Heron	18′ × 20″	40	11-1/4	29 × 16	150–220	11	300
Hybrid Night Heron – High Deck	18′ × 20″	40	12-1/2	29 × 16	150–220	13	300
Sea Island Sport	15′6″ × 27″	48	Open	58 × 18	100–275	Open	325
Matunuck Surf Kayak	8′6″ × 24″	21	9-1/2	31 × 19	80–200	11	200
Chesapeake Sport Tandem	21′8″ × 22″	65	12	31 × 17	250–400	13	475
Chesapeake Double	21′ × 30″	65	14	31 × 17	300–600	14+	700
Chesapeake Triple	21′ × 30″	68	14	31 × 17	300–600	14+	700
Mill Creek 13	13′ × 29.5″	40	Open	57 × 17	125–250	Open	300
Mill Creek 16.5	16′6″ × 33″	62	Open	88 × 21	230–400	Open	450
Petrel Scout SG	12′ × 26″	36	11.5	31 × 16	110–260	12.5	280
Petrel Play SG	14′ × 23″	40	12	31 × 16	100–220	12.5	260
Petrel Play SG-L	16′ × 25″	42	13	31 × 16	250–350	12.5	350
Petrel SG	17′ × 20″	40	10	31 × 16	120–200	11	280
Petrel Sport SG	16′ × 21″	41	11.25	31 × 16	130–280	12.5	300

Shoe size comparison

CLC lists maximum kayak shoe sizes in US men’s sizes. These approximate shoe size equivalents come from its comparison chart.

US men	US women	EU	UK men
7	8.5	39	6.5
7.5	9	40	7
8	9.5	41	7.5
8.5	10	41.5	8
9	10.5	42	8.5
9.5	11	42.5	9
10	11.5	43	9.5
10.5	12	44	10
11	12.5	44.5	10.5
11.5	13	45	11
12	13.5	45.5	11.5
12.5	14	46	12
13	14.5	47	12.5
13.5	15	47.5	13
14	15.5	48.5	13.5

*Figures are from CLC’s kayak comparison chart. For a particular kit, check fit and specifications before ordering. If you need help choosing a kayak, contact us.