Seaward's Passat K-2 has set an industry standard for a sleek, fast touring tandem kayak. A "Greenland" style bow, semi -V hull, 26-inch beam and over 233 liters of interior volume add up to a combination of speed, comfort and load capacity that is unequaled in a touring tandem.
The Passat is Seaward's best selling tandem kayak.
Standard Features Molded Padded Seat |
Safety Features Safe Hatch System
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Dimensions
| LENGTH | BEAM | DEPTH | COCKPIT | BOW | STERN | TOTAL KAYAK | WEIGHT |
| 22' | 26" | 15.5" | 32.25"L x 16"W x 13.5"D | 97.5 ltrs | 136 ltrs | 642.5 ltrs | 85 LBS. |
Seaward Fibreglass kayaks are customizable with 19 colors* to choose from for the deck, deck fade, hull, seam, hatches and coaming.
white |
ice white |
ivory |
signal yellow | burnt orange |
| mandarin | red | fuschia | burgundy | navy blue |
| cyan | light blue | light teal | teal | aqua |
lime |
mint |
dark grey | black |
Reviews of the Passat
"Sea Kayaker Readers Choice Awards 2008" in Sea Kayaker Magazine (2009-02-09) » View as Text
Best Double Kayak
Passat by Seaward Kayaks
We reviewed the Passat in 1999, and it was a hit with the reviewers: “The Passat is a rewarding boat to paddle. It had none of the bulky feel of many other doubles. It is a very comfortable boat to paddle in rough water and is a well thought-out and sensibly equipped double.” “This kayak will kick the pants off of other doubles.”
The 22’ Passat is long and lean. Its 26” beam is narrow in comparison to other doubles, where a beam of 28” to 30” is typical. The narrower beam gives the Passat a bit less stability than wider doubles, but it still has a feeling of stability greater than that of most singles. The narrow beam creates good clearance for paddling—especially for the stern paddler who sits just at the widest part of the kayak—and feels very much like paddling a single. The distance between the cockpits keeps paddles from clashing. On the Passat G3 the cockpits are even farther apart, making room for a bulkheaded cargo or kid compartment in the middle of the kayak. The Passat will make good headway in sloppy water and a pair of strong paddlers can get the Passat moving at 6.5 knots. Loping along at a more relaxed pace, it is easy to sustain 5 knots. The Passat is a capable kayak that will, as one of our reviewers put it, “tempt a pair of motivated paddlers to perfect tandem rolls, braces and other advanced kayaking skills.”
Passat by Seaward Kayaks
We reviewed the Passat in 1999, and it was a hit with the reviewers: “The Passat is a rewarding boat to paddle. It had none of the bulky feel of many other doubles. It is a very comfortable boat to paddle in rough water and is a well thought-out and sensibly equipped double.” “This kayak will kick the pants off of other doubles.”
The 22’ Passat is long and lean. Its 26” beam is narrow in comparison to other doubles, where a beam of 28” to 30” is typical. The narrower beam gives the Passat a bit less stability than wider doubles, but it still has a feeling of stability greater than that of most singles. The narrow beam creates good clearance for paddling—especially for the stern paddler who sits just at the widest part of the kayak—and feels very much like paddling a single. The distance between the cockpits keeps paddles from clashing. On the Passat G3 the cockpits are even farther apart, making room for a bulkheaded cargo or kid compartment in the middle of the kayak. The Passat will make good headway in sloppy water and a pair of strong paddlers can get the Passat moving at 6.5 knots. Loping along at a more relaxed pace, it is easy to sustain 5 knots. The Passat is a capable kayak that will, as one of our reviewers put it, “tempt a pair of motivated paddlers to perfect tandem rolls, braces and other advanced kayaking skills.”
Testimonials about the Passat
"I have purchased 7 fiberglass kayaks from four manufacturers in the last six years, and the construction of this boat is superior to all others.....This boat was obviously designed by paddlers, for paddlers" ~ Mark Wendling
"We love training and racing in our performance Seaward Kayaks. They have been perfect for coaching our serious adventure racing clientele. Presidio is proud of the four open ocean race victories in the Passat." ~ Duncan Smith, Founder Presidio Adventure Racing and former host of OLN Canoe & Kayak Show
"You will be pleased to hear that the overall winners of the Yukon 1000 Canoe and Kayak race were paddling a Seaward Passat. As were 2nd and 3rd. The Yukon 1000 is a 1000 mile, 1600 Km race from Whitehorse, Yukon, to the Alaska Pipeline Bridge North and West of Fairbanks Alaska. See http://yukon1000.com for more information. The winners took just 6 days and 2 hours to complete the 1000 mile journey, spending 18 hours a day in their boats. This is a real testimony to the spead and comfort of these boats. There are some quite good photos of these kayaks in http://gallery.yukon1000.com/2009-y1k-harry-kern/. I can get you higher resolution versions of these photos should you need them. Peter Coates Race Organizer Yukon 1000
" ~ Peter Coates
"04-01-2009
I would say this is the nicest double I've paddled. Over the years I've rented various models. Most of them were rather "barge-like". The Passat feels very stable but yet more lively than most doubles.
We ordered ours at the end of Jan/09 and received in 2nd week of March. Our boat has some new features. Most notable the slider rudder control - very nice. I like this much better than the traditional rope pull setup. The seats are also bolt-in foam cushion on plastic seats as opposed to previous foam flotation seat.
We've only had the boat out 3 times but one of the times was in 20knot wind. It has a pronounced tendency to turn up wind but I was able to keep us on course with a little pressure on the rudder. Most boats have this same tendency. Tracking and turning have been primarily by rudder input at this point. My partner is somewhat inexperienced. Two experienced paddlers could probably paddle and maneuver without rudder in calm waters.
IMO few boats could live up to a 10 rating. I've been paddling now for about 6 years. Here's some of my thoughts about the boat:
Hatch system seems really good. Haven't rolled the boat over yet but front hatch was bone dry after taking a number of waves over the bow. I'm currently adding additional deck lines along my cockpit in the rear. I'm currently modifying the seats to add a tad more contour to make them more comfy. I love the pivoting rudder pedal system. I prefer that over the sliding pedal system. However if the pedals were slightly larger that would make them a bit more comfortable and easier to operate. Also if you're a person with large feet you might have an issue with space since the hull tapers down on the sides quite a bit for the aft paddler.
Overall a great boat that I'm really happy with. I'd recommend it.
Rating: 9 of 10
" ~ Submitted by: MikeBikePaddle
"08-17-2006
A wonderful double and well suited for medium range (up to 10 days or 200 nm) trips here in Southeast Alaska. We've had our boat for two summers and have used it on a dozen multi-day trips as well as sharing it with friends who have less experience on the water than we. It is confidence inspiring.
It is also fast. We can cut our time to known points by 20% over our singles. We also tend to take the shortest route in crossings rather than hug a coast if there is wind.
Carries a surpsringly large amount of gear. Dry storage is adequate for a five day trip. The hatch covers are great and have proven to be effective even in rough water. You must use the space in front of the pegs for anything longer than five or six days -- tarp bag, bear can, fire pots.
Handles well, even when coasting among the rocks near shore. We use the rudder in following seas or when we are lazy. The rudder is a bit spongy, but it is turning a 22foot long vessel, and I guess that is ok. We can lean and brace easily and I'm sure we could roll it, if we were silly enough to try. Why roll when you can brace has been my mantra for decades.
I've made a sail from a triangular tarp and have deployed it with good results.
The Seaward seats, which double as a paddle float, are comfortable if you fit them to your size. I've added some height and am comfortable for the 4-5 hour marches we tend to do.
At 85 lbs it is easy to walk up and down the beach, and with carry straps four people can move it out of the surf if needed.
Rating: 10 of 10
" ~ Submitted by: Umnak
"08-20-2001 A very good boat. Efficient, comfortable, excellent volume to performance quotiant. The smartrudder system works very well (it's my only ruddered boat) and the foot peddles are solid and not at all mushy. The hatches do a very good job at keeping water out and the boat gives a dry ride in rough water. The only thing I would really do differently is recess the deck fittings and provide a perimeter deck line as it, being 22' long, can be awkward to handle out of the water. Oh yeah, and everyone likes the splatter pattern on the deck. We bought our boat off the rack but it sounds like Seaward can do some amazing colors to order.
Rating: 9 of 10 " ~ Submitted by: Anonymous at paddler.net : Reviews
"03-22-2001
I was looking for a performance double - one which is fast and has secondary stability for rough weather. I am very pleased with the Passat. It has a fine entry/exit and basically feels like paddling a big single. Since I won't be using it for long unsupported trips, I have plenty of cargo space. The cockpits are keyhole and separated so you don't clash paddles when out of sync. The construction is excelent - strong rudder, fiberglass bulkheads, etc. There are many good features such as seat adjustments, and easy foot pedal adjustment. And at 85 lbs is light for a 22 ft boat. (I would only change it to include recessed deck fittings.) Seaward = great kayaks.
Rating: 10 of 10 " ~ Submitted by: Anonymous at paddler.net : Reviews
"07-14-1999
Great tandem. Sea Kayaker's review of July 1999 is right on target. fast, well manufactured, good lines. easy to paddle. very little weathercocking and rudder handles very well. Handles up to 5 Ft. waves and winds in excess of 40MPH with no problems on the Chesapeake. Plenty of space for expeditions and kayak camping. Only problems have resulted in the cabling for the rudder placement in and out of water. It requires manual work. Just needs to be checked before putting in. Would buy another or any of the Seward products.
Rating: 10 of 10 " ~ Submitted by: thorley
*Colours on website are approximate and may not necessarily match those on actual product.
