dcycleman Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I’m wondering if a Cetus LV would fit comfortably for someone 5’8” 180lbs, fully loaded with camping gear. Thanks for any insight. -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaKayakNE Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I’m similar height and weight. I can paddle a Cetus LV but only as a day boat. At my size the boat is playful but I’m slightly tight in it. Paddling it with kit would be pushing it too far. I would suggest a Cetus MV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetL Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I'm 5'7 and paddle other low-ish volume boats (Atlantic LV, regular Avocet) but found both the Cetus LV and Scorpio LV too snug for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Second Jonathan's opinion. I wanted to like the Cetus LV as I like low volume boats, but I felt constrained in it. At 5'10", 170# and size 11 feet it just felt uncomfortably small. Volume wise it is about the same as a Cappella 161 if you believe the P&H numbers, but the 161 seemed roomier as the cockpit and depth are quite different. If you physically fit well and you camp like a backpacker, then the boat would hold the gear for 3 or 4 night trips quite easily. It would not dance, but anything under 225# payload is within P&H's weight range for the boat if you believe the numbers. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 What’s the problem? Fits me just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcycleman Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, jonathanoltz said: I’m similar height and weight. I can paddle a Cetus LV but only as a day boat. At my size the boat is playful but I’m slightly tight in it. Paddling it with kit would be pushing it too far. I would suggest a Cetus MV. Thanks for the info Jonathan. 3 hours ago, JanetL said: I'm 5'7 and paddle other low-ish volume boats (Atlantic LV, regular Avocet) but found both the Cetus LV and Scorpio LV too snug for comfort. Interesting. thanks 2 hours ago, EEL said: Second Jonathan's opinion. I wanted to like the Cetus LV as I like low volume boats, but I felt constrained in it. At 5'10", 170# and size 11 feet it just felt uncomfortably small. Volume wise it is about the same as a Cappella 161 if you believe the P&H numbers, but the 161 seemed roomier as the cockpit and depth are quite different. If you physically fit well and you camp like a backpacker, then the boat would hold the gear for 3 or 4 night trips quite easily. It would not dance, but anything under 225# payload is within P&H's weight range for the boat if you believe the numbers. Ed Lawson Yeah, I'm asking for a friend of mine. we may be doing a trip together and I have access to a number of boats, just trying to figure out which would be most appropriate for him. I can fit in a cetus LV for a very short time lol. 1 hour ago, mhabich said: What’s the problem? Fits me just fine. Its a beautiful thing when you have a boat that fits like a glove Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, dcycleman said: Its a beautiful thing when you have a boat that fits like a glove Mike. Especially when nobody else fits. It’s as good as liking anchovies on your pizza so you can have it all to yourself. (Yuk!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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