The Finest Folding Kayaks in the World
Your standards are high. You require unparalleled quality, durability, and superior performance. You need a kayak that is going to last.
Whether you’re day paddling, planning an expedition somewhere around the world, or if paddling is in your job description as a guide or member of the military, you need the highest quality materials, superior stability, serious load capacity, excellent tracking, and unequalled reliability.
Master Boat Builder and Owner Mark Eckhart developed his kayak and canoe designs after more than three decades using, repairing, and manufacturing kayaks. He realized there was a better way to design and build long-lasting, folding kayaks that are just as portable as they are durable.
We offer five models of boats in a variety of packages to suit your needs. Let Mark help you navigate the best folding kayak choice. Call us today.
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Wood frame kayaks are superior and have stood the test of time. We hand-select the best Ash and Birch woods, then laminate and shape them into frame components, and seal them with marine-grade finish. High-grade stainless-steel fittings connect each piece to create strong, lightweight frames so tough they can confidently handle large payload capacities and the stresses of full-size sail rigs.
Heavy-duty marine rubber hulls are handsewn and topped with the best quality marine materials in the industry to create kayak shells that last for generations. Comfortable, ergonomically correct seating and smart finishing touches are thoughtfully positioned with the paddler in mind.
Our Kayak and Canoe Models
We offer five basic models in a variety of packages to suit your needs. Each package can then be customized with upgrade options to meet your exact specifications.
Ute Kayak -- Classic Package
Mark I Kayak -- Classic and Expedition Packages
Mark II Kayak -- Classic, Expedition, Quattro, and Commando Packages
Mark II Stretch Kayak -- Classic, Expedition, Quattro, and Commando Packages
York Canoe -- Classic and Commando Packages
Product Specs
Seating Configuration: Single-
Weight: 50 lbs
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Length: 12' 10"
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Width: 28"
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Center Depth: 15"
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Max Capacity: 260 lbs
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Primary Materials: Ash and Birch Wooden Frames, CSM Rubber Hull, Vinyl-Coated Acrylic Deck Fabric, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Fittings, Fiberglass Rods
Nimble, Sporty, and Recreation Oriented. The Ute is our lightest and easiest boat to put together and handle. It's highly portable and lightweight meeting Long Haul's standards for reliability and ruggedness.
The Ute is our most compact kayak and is a great sailing boat and accepts many different types of sail rigs on the market. It's ideal for everything from day touring to longer expeditions for those who pack light.
All hulls are customized to your specs. Some of the custom features available include: lifeline, extra D-rings, tie-downs, keel strips, rudder assembly, bow and/or stern oval deck hatch.
Ute Packages begin at $2,950.
Product Specs
Seating Configuration: Solo-
Weight: 69 lbs
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Length: 15' 10"
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Width: 28"
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Max Capacity: 600 lbs
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Cockpit Dimensions (L × W): 45.00 × 15.00"
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Deck Height: 15"
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Primary Materials: Ash and Birch Wooden Frames, CSM Rubber Hull, Vinyl-Coated Acrylic Deck Fabric, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Fittings, Fiberglass Rods
The Mark I is an expedition-worthy foldable kayak. Its design and construction features make this the perfect folding single kayak for those who prefer stability in unknown conditions, making it the perfect foldable boat for extended wilderness trips, sailing, fishing, or daily cruising. The Mark I can easily accommodate a larger body type and extra gear. It also provides stability, maneuverability, and speed. Combining these qualities with Long Haul’s legendary strength and reliability gives paddlers the ultimate confidence in their vessel, whether they are at the local lake or on the Mackenzie River headed towards the Arctic Circle.
Mark I Packages begin at $4,525.
Product Specs
Seating Configuration: Two-Person and Solo Options-
Weight: 77 lbs
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Length: 17'
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Width: 36"
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Max Capacity: 800 lbs
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Cockpit Dimensions (L × W): 87.00 × 17.00"
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Primary Materials: Ash and Birch Wooden Frames, CSM Rubber Hull, Vinyl-Coated Acrylic Deck Fabric, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Fittings, Fiberglass Rods
Durable, reliable, and versatile. This most popular model, the Mark II is time tested and tough with a life expectancy lasting decades. This model is the most versatile of any of our designs: tandem or solo paddling, fishing, sailing, day trips or long expeditions. The Mark II offers stability in the roughest conditions and for beginner paddlers. From the local lake, to the Florida Everglades, to the fjords of Norway, to the icy waters around Antarctica, the Mark II can take you there. Mark II Stretch model is also available providing an additional 5" in the rear cockpit.
Mark II Packages begin at $4,785.
Mark II Stretch
The Mark II Stretch is our longest double kayak at 17' 5" and has an additional 5" of rear cockpit room to accommodate larger paddlers.
Mark II Stretch Packages begin at $4,976.
Product Specs
Seating Configuration: 3+-
Weight: 89 lbs
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Length: 17'
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Width: 35.5"
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Bow and Stern Stem Height: 20"
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Max Capacity: 900 lbs
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Primary Materials: Ash and Birch Wooden Frames, CSM Rubber Hull, Vinyl-Coated Acrylic Deck Fabric, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Fittings, Fiberglass Rods
The York is a completely unique 3 person folding Canoe that is every bit as capable as Long Haul Kayak's line of Folding Kayaks. The York has several advantages as a larger vessel: bigger hull, bigger payload bays, it is extremely effective for fishing, it has easier access to the cargo bay than a kayak. The York is the largest folding boat on the market, and it’s built with the safe craftsmanship and reliability as all Long Haul vessels.
York Packages begin at $5,411.