We are producing kayaks as fast as we safely can and shipping kayaks to dealers daily. As a business, when so many others are struggling, we are grateful that our primary challenge is to do more rather than less, and we thank you for your interest and support. Our factory is humming with activity, but we are mindful that we need to produce and deliver boats safely. People of all ages are looking to get outdoors, and we have seen a tremendous surge in demand for our products over the last several weeks as a result. It doesn't look as "plastic-like" as some of the less expensive boats (say the Carolina) and I have no problem with sitting on the deck or strapping it down tight.Kayaking is a great escape anytime, and especially now. Like most plastic boats, the Corona is made of durable polyethylene. The Corona handles the waves very well but took some practice to get used to a following sea. My dad climbed in it (5'8 - 215 pounds) and still managed to paddle around, but I could tell that it was riding lower in the water for him. My first month of owning it I accidentally tipped over after paddling a wider, more stable boat and then going back to the Corona. The Corona is very responsive to leaning. I like that it doesn't feel like a barge. It cut my mileage by about 10 miles per gallon, but I still get 33-34 (eat your heart out SUV owners!).
I've had no problems driving thousands of miles with it back to NY now that I have a tie down system worked out. In the meantime I use 4 straps and 2 foam blocks to fasten it to the top of my Honda Civic Hatchback. A rack would be nice, but not until I get a new car. I have put some scratches on the top of my car though. Some people might not even call it a "Sea Kayak." I like that the boat is lightweight enough for me to get it on and off of my car alone (52 pounds). The Corona is shorter than most Sea Kayaks, only 14'8. I just hopped right in and paddled it for a demo. In fact, I didn't even know it was tipsy until I had read all the reviews on. Having rowed on the crew team I had no problem with the tipsiness that this boat is known for. I bought it used for $900 (including rudder) from Mountain Man Outdoors in Inlet, NY. It was my favorite thing to do up in the 1000 Islands whenever we sailed to a new island.Īpart from the SnoTube adventures, I am quite new to kayaking and the Corona is my first boat. When I was a kid I'd paddle my SnoTube around with a kayak paddle. All my life I've been canoeing or sailing but had only been in a kayak once or twice. I moved to the Jersey Shore from upstate NY. Therefore I will try to keep this review focused on the Perception Corona. I have to say this: I can't compare this boat to any others since I have not had the opportunity to paddle any other boats long enough to become familiar with them. I've found it super for playing in the bays and for navigating muddy rivers both. Not a boat for the timid, the fisherman, or the month-long expeditioner. Here is my original review, reposted but not updated from 2002:įun craft that that won't leave you bored after the first time out. I've tried other fiberglass boats and hated them because of the difference in response. The Corona responds very similarly to the Romany. I've since moved on to a NDK Romany 16 which I absolutely love. If you can find one of these used I can definitely suggest it. Just finished a day trip in two foot seas and had a blast doing it. They seal with a neoprene cover under a hard plastic cover which is held in place by elastic deck lines.
The dry holds are also a decent size, but none are accessible from within the boat. In a single stroke I go faster and much further than the WS Tsunami 120 my wife uses. For tall people the length makes for a tight entry. A complicating factor is the cockpit length. I made two short trips on a flat-water reservoir without event, and followed that up with thirty minutes of trying to cowboy back in after rolling on a river. The hull is without keel and is unchined. It is 14.5' in length and 23" beam, and features a fixed low touring seat, an aluminum rudder, and two dry holds with two-part covers. The Corona is a now discontinued poly boat made between 20. I got this kayak used after reading other reviews here, so I'll start by thanking the community.
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