Mirage 530 Sea Kayak

This is a third-hand Mirage 530 (fibreglass) kayak for sale. Its in used condition. It has been owned by me for 8 years, there are 2 previous owners, so age is unknown. It has some scratches in the gelcoat (as pictured) from general wear and tear, but these are just superficial. There is however a split of approx.

3cms in the hull which can be repaired. Price is therefore negotiable. Specifications: Length: 5.3m Beam: 56cm Weight: Fibreglass = 24kg New: $3,200 Ex-rental: $1,895 About this kayak The 530 is a great all-rounder. Fast and efficient, while also being sporty and easy to control when manoeuvring. When loaded up with camping gear it comes into its own.

Equally its great for surfing in . The 530 is Mirage's original 5.3 metre kayak. The newer model is the 532 (released in 2013), which has had complete hull re-design to alter the balance characteristics and suit a wider range of paddler weights. The 530 is more suited to small to average sized paddlers. Mirage 530 features: - Unique Mirage pedal and integrated rudder system, - Solid footrest platform to enhance leg drive, - Three dry storage compartments: bow, stern, and day.

Bow and day hatches have a rubber round hatch cover. Stern hatch has a neoprene inner seal and oval fibreglass hatch lid. - Full safety perimeter line, grab handles and functional elastic deck rigging, - Contoured, supportive, ergonomic seat (moulded fibreglass), with a back-band for lumbar support and a 15mm Thermofoam seat pad which moulds to your body's shape when heated. It comes with a skirt and cockpit cover. The rudder has been replaced with a mirage rudder.

Knee supports have also been added. Has an electric bilge pump (battery not included ) Lightweight kevlar paddle ( with coversock) and paddle lead Hand pump ( used once ) Tow rope (never used ) Kayak wheeltrolley Kayak sun hat Katyak skirt New cockpit cover. The 530 is a fast kayak and it is principally designed as an expedition sea kayak for New Zealand and Australian open ocean conditions. At 530cm (17.5ft) the Mirage 530 provides the best of both worlds for weight and straight-line tracking. It is an ideal kayak for people under 85kg bodyweight.

This kayak can handle the same conditions as the 580 and has done similar expeditions including a 2001 all-women crossing of Australia's Bass Strait from Victoria to Tasmania. The 530 is equipped with three watertight hatches for maximum storage capacity. The fore and aft compartments provide huge storage capacity whilst the day hatch is offset and within easy reach for access while out on the water.