Sterlings Kayaks Illusion Part 3

CUSTOM OPTIONS

No two boats are alike!

Custom deck height.  I went with the full size.  I’m tall and plan to do trips in my boat.  So I didn’t have it cut down at all.  The thigh braces are the best I’ve seen on a stock boat.  So even at full volume the boat fits me great.  Are you a Greenland rolling enthusiast.  You can have a super low volume boat similar to Dubside’s custom Ice Kap.

Sterling will add or remove features to fit your needs.  Some people for example choose not to have foot pegs.  So instead the bulkhead is placed to fit the paddler.  Maybe you don’t want a skeg so you can have more storage.  I wanted to have the bulkhead behind the seat as close to the coaming as possible to make dumping water easier.  However I was worried about losing the ability to grab the coaming for a reentry if I had to wet exit.  Sterling created a grab recess for me that solved the problem.

Notice the grab recess behind the back rest

The photo above also shows the Joe Greenley custom foam seat.  All I can say about this seat is WOW!  Absolute comfort.  The photo above is the basic set up.  I’ve seen several variations of the back rest customized by each paddler for their desire.

Paint options are pretty cool as well.  The normal white hull yellow deck with a black seam like you see on so many kayaks is obviously available.  But if you want something different there are lots of choices.

International Orange

Gray

High Vis Yellow with high white sides

Perhaps you want a custom image?

There are numerous possibilities.  Check out Sterlings color chart for more options.

How about a custom security pin to lock up your boat?

Another option I added was a keel strip.  Color matched white to match the hull. I also had the boat made using Sterling’s Infused process making for a stronger lighter kayak.  Mine finished at 43 pounds.  Not bad at all for a fiberglass boat.

Notice there are no bolts through the side for the foot pegs?

Sea Dog foot pegs are glassed in

Also notice the recessed  deck fitting mounts.  Nothing to grab dry bags etc.

Under deck pump holder

Left flush skeg control

An all around great boat that was designed right!

Up next:  Rough water handling…….