{"id":2732,"date":"2019-06-14T12:44:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T16:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dockcraft.com\/?p=2732"},"modified":"2020-01-06T10:28:29","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T15:28:29","slug":"sit-on-top-vs-sit-inside-kayaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dockcraft.com\/sit-on-top-vs-sit-inside-kayaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Sit-On-Top vs. Sit Inside Kayaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 14, 2019 | Ed Wrobbel | DockCraft Industries LLC <\/p>

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Sit On Top Kayak<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Sit Inside Kayak<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Sit On Top (SOT) vs. Sit Inside (SI) have several \u201cparts\u201d\nthat have the identical name.
\nThe top of the kayak is called the deck. The bottom is the hull. The front is\nthe bow and the back is the stern.<\/p>

At the bow and the stern of the kayak, you should find some\ngrab loops or handles to assist in carrying the kayak from your garage \/ car to\na body of water and between navigable waters on your adventure. Some kayaks\nhave rudders that assist in the steering of your kayak. <\/p>

Both sit-on-top and sit-inside kayaks have seats and some\nform of foot support.<\/p>

That\u2019s the end of the commonality!<\/p>

A <\/a>Sit-on-Top (SOT) Kayak differs from the Sit – In in that the boat is a completely sealed compartment, and the paddler sits on top of it \u2013 called an Open Cockpit \/ Deck. Since the boat itself is sealed, SOT kayaks are \u201cunsinkable\u201d, and they often have drainage holes (Scupper Holes) to allow any water that collects on top of the boat to drain out.<\/p>

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Sit \u2013 In Kayaks can be broken down into two further categories; Recreational and Touring.  Touring Kayaks are narrower and faster, whereas; recreational Kayaks are more stable and maneuverable.<\/p>

Sit-on-Top Kayak:<\/p>

Pros :<\/p>