Pamlico 140

Pamlico 140

Infobox Automobile


name = Wilderness Systems Pamlico 140
manufacturer = Wilderness Systems
parent_company = Confluence Watersports
production = 2000–2007
class = Entry Level Touring class
body_style = single person/youth
assembly = Easley, South Carolina
The Pamlico 140 is a touring Kayak developed and manufactured by Wilderness Systems, which is a sub division of Confluence Watersports. The kayak was introduced in 2000, and at the time, was a very basic kayak. It came standard with Front and Rear Deck bungees, and the Sidelock Foot Pegs system. The Rear hatch at the time was an option, not standard, and so was the padded seat. The first variation of the Pamlico 140 had the indentations of the hatch-compatible version, but the hole was not cut. A few years after the introduction, the hatch became standard and the logo was redesigned, along with the Wilderness systems company logo. Also standard was a Phase 3 lite seating. Options for the Pamlico 140 was Rear Bulkhead, Rudder, and Phase 3 seats. The EXP trim came standard with these features along with Side Lock Footpegs, deck bungees, and rear hatch, and had a retail price of $850. The Standard trim featured Phase 3 lite seating, Side Lock Foot Pegs, Rear hatch, and deck bungees and had an MSRP of $650. The Basic trim, which was only in production for 2 years, came only with Sidelock Footpeg system, and deck bungees and had retailed for $500. All Trim levels share identical shells, but the outfitting varies. The Pamlico 140's total weight capacity is rated at 400 pounds, and is suited for paddlers below 330 lbs.

Length: 14'

width: 28"

Depth: 14"

Hull Shape: U-hull, with 2 parallel tracking channels.

Capability

The Pamlico 140 is more of a versatile model than many kayaks. This means it does not excel or outperform in one particular setting but is capable of handling many different types of water decently. It performs best on flat water, due to its good tracking and initial stability. It is also rated for shallow slow-moving rivers and streams and has decent maneuverability. It can also handle mild sea conditions, although in rough sea conditions, an Expedition sea kayak will far outperform it because of the Pamlico 140's low secondary stability, which makes it less stable in chop and rough seas.

Construction

The Pamlico 140 is constructed of Rotomolded Polyethylene, named "Gen 2" by Confluence Watersports. In the building process, a factory will have one aluminum mold for every model, which is separated at the edge where the gunwale meets the deck. a Polyethylene powder is placed into the bottom of the mold, and spread out. The mold is then clamped together and placed in a large rotating oven, and the frame supporting the cast will rotate independently itself. As the plastic melts, it coats the inside wall with plastic. The mold is removed, the cast is cooled, then the kayak is removed. Workers then cut out the cockpit opening and hatch (On the basic trim - the hatch is not cut out), and outfit it properly.

Termination of production

While it is not confirmed as to why the Pamlico 140 was discontinued, there are several logical and possible reasons. Because the Pamlico 140 was designed in 2000, it was becoming obsolete, especially to some of its rival models which were much newer in both design and technology. Also, Wilderness Systems was in the process of introducing new models to the market (The Tsunami SP, Tsunami 130 Poly/Pro, Tsunami 135 Poly/Pro, Zephyr 155 Poly/Pro, and Zephyr 160 Poly/Pro), and may have needed to end the production of the Pamlico 140 in order to have the money to build new models.

Resurrection

Confluence has been considering a new 14 ft recreational kayak.

ee also

* Kayak
* sea kayak
* canoe
* inuit


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