Patented Design

 

Welcome to Santa Cruz Kayaks

 

The Raptor was created especially for fishing the coastal and off-shore waters of California. Designed to keep you dry and warm and safe, fishing the cold waters of the Pacific ocean. Santa Cruz Kayaks combines art and science to offer a unique kayak created and designed by an avid kayak fisherman.

 

The Raptor is swift, stable and comfortable enough to fish in all day long. The versatility of the design allows for easy stand-up casting or paddling. The interior accessibility and unmatched storage space will surprise you. The large open cockpit combined with the stability of this patented design allows for easy movement inside the kayak. Easily store your rods inside the kayak, protected from salt spray, overhanging branches or while traveling.

 

The stability of the Raptor is unmatched. It's nearly impossible to flip this kayak while in the seated position. Many have tried, none have succeeded. Unsinkable design features like molded in floatation foam combined with the floatation air bags make this craft one of the safest fishing kayaks on the market. Even full of water it still retains the ability to get you back to shore.

Easily customized to fit your style of fishing. Add an electric motor for hands free steering or for that extra speed to get to the fishing grounds. There is much more to this kayak than meets the eye. Find out what makes this boat so different. Available at select dealers, or direct through us. Take some time to view the videos on our website, all were shot for the first time, un-rehearsed. No tricks or gimmicks there, none are needed.

 

One of our primary goals throughout production was that every single part that went into the development and fabrication was to be MADE IN THE USA. A difficult challenge in these times of corporations shifting to cheap Asian labor markets. We are very proud of Santa Cruz Kayaks’ results. All of our molds were designed and fabricated in the USA. In our only nod to the “Global Economy” the rear handles, are made in France. All the other parts that make up our kayaks are manufactured right here at home in the USA.