*Evolution -
Purchased from the original owner in Florida. This yak is very unique and innovative,
a true original. She was designed and manufactured by Bill Masters, the founder of
Perception kayaks, in Greenville, South Carolina.. I find the visual appearance very
appealing, think 60's Jag XKE, it's a piece of sculpture. The true innovation is
the hull design, it's an hourglass parabolic shape (twin beam), which provides some
interesting technical advantages: It has perhaps the strongest secondary stability
of any kayak and extreme edging capability.This boat was only manufactured in small
numbers for less than 1 year. There was also a 14ft version. List prices: 14'-
The only other kayak manufactured with a similar hull design that I am aware of is: Warren Light Craft
The original manufacturers website is still up: www.evolutionkayaks.com
* I would be very interested in conversing with other Evolution owners! contact
>Or with anyone possessing information regarding these kayaks
>Or if you have comments...
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Fleet
At 11 Mile Reservoir, CO
My Fleet-
The unique hull design with "Wings"
Name: Rod
Location: Central Mountains -
Favorite paddle spot: 11 Mile Reservoir
Comments: She's a beauty!
Boat >
Length: 16' 3"
Color: Ferrari red
Date of manufacture: May 2005
Date of purchase: September 2010
Name: Bernadette
Location: SW Washington
Favorite paddle spot: Columbia River Gorge
Comments: When people first see it, they immediately compare it to a sleek, sexy
sports car. However, I just think of it as my beloved "Banana Boat!" :-
Boat >
Length: 16' 3"
Color: Yellow
Date of manufacture: ?
Date of purchase: November 2005
Note: This is apparently the first Evolution sold
Owners Group
Beacon Rock -
Photo: Eric Hunter
I would be happy to relay messages between owners
I came across an ad in Craigslist, dated Feburary 11, 2015 from the Baltimore area for a 14 foot Evolution Diversion (best offer). Here's the photo:
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