Klepper Aerius 2 Double Folding Kayak Inc Frame, Skin And Paddles. Ready To Use

This is an unusual example of the much-famed 'Klepper Aerius 2' two-person Kayak. Unusual because although it has the bog-standard Klepper hull frame, the seats and the skin are home-made. Anyone looking to buy this could either see this as a budget way of getting to own a Klepper or as the basis of an upgrade to a 'proper' specification (it is still possible to get new skins and all other spare parts for these from either Klepper or from Wayland). Details:FRAMEThe frame is a standard Klepper Aerius 2 wooden frame. Points to note:- The frame is probably very old - guessing, perhaps 1960s but there are no signs of rot.- New plywood has been epoxied in to some of the floor to replace the originals which were damaged probably by someone standing on them.

Also one of the main stringers has had a plywood repair too.- The squashy semi-circle clips that hold the round-section stringers are losing their springiness and will need replacing - one or two are also missing - These are replaceable from Wayland kayaks.- One of the stringers has lost its 'male' brass sheathing, so it's join with its corresponding stringer is a little loose. It has no little/no effect on how the kayak works but ought to be sorted sometime. Again - available from Wayland. SEATS- Seats and seat backs are non-standard. I made these myself from plywood/epoxy.

They fit and work well but don't look as refined as the proper ones do. They are comfortable too. SKIN- Main skin is about eighteen months old and made by me from PVC (the same stuff they make lorry tarpaulins from). It's glued using proper PVC cement and sewn in places (with any sewn seams over-layered with glued pieces). Again - like the seats, it doesn't look as good/refined as the 'proper' skins do and it is more fiddly to assemble, but it doesn't leak and seems pretty robust.

I'm quite pleased with the way it came out.- Kleppers have long inflatable sponsons along the inside. These are both Klepper originals seemingly made of rubber. Although old, they work well. They are a bit of hassle to get into exactly the right place when assembling the kayak but work well once they are in place.- Spraydeck looks like the original from Klepper. Made of rubberised canvas.

I've fitted it to the boat but never used it in anger.- Carrying bags are Klepper canvas originals and are really showing their age. I have a modern bag to carry the seats. PADDLES- One pair of bog-standard aluminium-shafted, plastic-bladed paddles (ie not Klepper originals) plus a two-piece aluminium paddle as a spare. Klepper folding kayaks have a really strong and enthusiastic following. They are safe, stable boats that carry weight well and would suit beginners or more serious expeditioners.

They are at the top end of the market price-wise; new ones cost thousands, but are a tried and tested design that hasn't changed much in decades. Have a look on the internet if you don't know them. I reckon this could be the cheapest way you could get to owning one that works!! This boat is not new!!! It has home made bits on it.You are bidding to buy.Cash on collection please.Collection only unless you happen to live near somewhere were I'm going (we can arrange costs if necessary separately)Viewing encouragedPlease ask if you have any questions at all.

Feel free to make an offer - even silly ones!! No offence will be taken :)