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Delta Kayaks 15.5GT with Skeg
Delta Kayaks 15.5GT with Skeg
The Delta 15.5GT is designed for paddlers who want efficient touring performance without sacrificing stability or comfort. Its extended waterline and moderate V-shaped hull create a smooth, responsive ride that glides efficiently across open water while maintaining reassuring control in wind, chop, and shifting sea conditions.
For longer adventures, the expedition-focused layout delivers impressive carrying capacity with generous bow and stern storage, plus Delta’s signature Press-Lock day hatch for quick-access essentials on the water. The innovative hard-shell hatch covers provide excellent durability, structural integrity, and UV resistance, helping keep your gear secure trip after trip. Combined with reflective deck lines, soft-grip handles, and elevated deck rigging, every feature is thoughtfully designed for practical touring performance.
Comfort remains a standout feature throughout the journey. The multi-position Contour II Seat System allows paddlers to fine-tune fit and support for long days on the water, while the skeg system offers smooth, kink-free deployment for improved tracking control in crosswinds and changing currents. Built using Delta’s advanced thermoformed construction, the 15.5GT also delivers an excellent balance of lightweight handling, durability, abrasion resistance, and lasting color retention—making transport, loading, and ownership refreshingly easy.
Features
- Length: 15’6” (4.57 m)
- Width: 24” (60.96 cm)
- Depth: 13” (33 cm)
- Weight: 49 lbs (22.2 kg)
- Maximum Capacity: 360 lbs (163 kg)
- Cockpit Opening: 17” x 32” (43.2 cm x 82.2 cm)
- Cockpit Volume: 48 gal / 181 L
- Bow Storage: 25 gal / 92 L
- Stern Storage: 38 gal / 147 L
- Day Hatch Capacity: 1.8 gal / 7 L
- Hull Design: Moderate V-shaped touring hull with long waterline for enhanced tracking and glide
- Construction: Advanced thermoformed ABS/acrylic construction with UV-resistant Solarkote finish
- Seat System: Multi-position Contour II / Elevate Contour Seat System
- Tracking System: Adjustable skeg with under-deck housed control line for snag-free operation
- Key Features: Press-Lock Hatch System, reflective perimeter lines, soft-grip handles, adjustable outfitting, bungee-risers
- Available Rudder Option: Yes
Whether you’re covering distance on a large lake or weaving through coastal inlets, the 15.5GT feels composed, predictable, and confidence inspiring.
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