KAPE MASTER SPEED 44

Specification

Length:		520 cm
Width:		44 cm
Weight:		STANDARD: 15 kg / STANDARD+: 14,5 kg / SUPER: 13 kg / EXTRA hard: 13 kg / EXTRA light: 12 kg / PREMIUM: 13 kg
Paddler's weight:		85-120 kg
Cockpit Length:		95 cm
Cockpit Width:		45.5 cm
Stability level:
Boat Color:		As you wish. Click here for more details!

About Master Speed 44

The Master Speed 44 is a hybrid RACING/FITNESS kayak designed for heavier paddlers. Its hull has roughly the shape of the "K1 models of the golden ages", yet has more stability. Its narrowed catch area allows the paddler to put more power into the stroke and reach quite fast speeds.

Because of its position between FITNESS/TOURING & RACING models, paddlers using this model often choose a Racing seat. This gives a higher center of gravity, so you can practice an even higher angle paddling technique.

The MasterSpeed 44 in action - a video made by Marc Hagmann

Available constructions

All our boats are available in different constructions in order to meet each customer's preferences. These have been set up to be in line with the requirements of each segment of the market - from hobbyists & clubs to top athletes - while providing the most favourable quality and price conditions for that specific group of users.

The following constructions differ in the raw materials and technologies applied during the manufacturing process. These together determine the stiffness, the weight and the overall interior look of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a stiffer, more lightweight and more spectacular boat, but it requires more caution during use.

Besides, the standard and available fittings could be also different in different constructions. So we advise you to have a look at the "Fittings" section of this article as well.
STANDARD

Materials: Solid laminate hull & deck: fiberglass / polyester resin

Technology: hand lay-up

Stiffness: 5/10

Weight: 5/10

Description: Composite boats manufactured in the traditional way, using fiberglass and hand-lay up only. The method is simple, but the result is a longlivety product that is easy to maintain and repair.

Advised: Entry-level boats for hobby & recreational use or rentals. A wallet-friendly offer for those who are just looking for a reliable boat for spending their free time.
STANDARD+

Materials: Solid laminate hull & deck: fiberglass + carbon-kevlar inlay (middle section) / polyester resin

Technology: hand lay-up

Stiffness: 6/10

Weight: 6/10

Description: These boats are also made of fiberglass using hand-lay up, but an additional carbon-kevlar inlay is used on the middle - most intensively used - section of the boat. This provides some additional stiffness and a more pleasing interior look. Still they are easy to maintain and repair and still quite economical.

Advised: Good value for money boats for hobby and recreational paddlers or for heavy-duty use.
SUPER

Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: carbon-kevlar reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum bagging

Stiffness: 8/10

Weight: 8/10

Description: Sandwich cored hulls together with advanced reinforcement materials and manufacturing technologies let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time. Carbon-kevlar reinforcement offers a remarkably good trade-off between these and the impact resistance of the hull.

Advised: Those who are looking for a stiff, lightwight and good looking boat and don't mind the little more care.
EXTRA hard

Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum bagging

Stiffness: 9/10

Weight:8/10

Description: Sandwich cored hulls together with advanced reinforcement materials and manufacturing technologies let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time. We have fine-tuned the choice of core materials & layers of carbon reinforcement to achieve more stiffness.

Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction is for fitness paddlers with higher expectations of the stiffness of their boat.

EXTRA+: With an alternative layer design and clear gelcoat, the carbon texture will be visible on the hull and/or deck - and results a cool & stylish look.
EXTRA light

Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: ) / carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum bagging

Stiffness: 8/10

Weight:10/10

Description: Sandwich cored hulls together with advanced reinforcement materials and manufacturing technologies let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time. We have fine-tuned the choice of core materials & layers of carbon reinforcement to reduce more weight.

Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction is for fitness paddlers with higher expectations of the weight of their boat.

EXTRA+: With an alternative layer design and clear gelcoat, the carbon texture will be visible on the hull and/or deck - and results a cool & stylish look.
PREMIUM

Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: double carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum infusion

Stiffness: 10/10

Weight: 9/10

Description: Double carbon reinforcement is applied to get a rock solid boat. Clear carbon surfaces or graphics on the hull are available with no extra charge. Delivered in a padded boat cover.
STANDARD

Front & rear bulkheads are installed as standard. Any of them could be left on request
- Standard Choice
  
  Seat
  
  Touring Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Narrow Footrest
  
  Rudder
  
  Plastic Rudder
  
  Available choice - with no extra charge
  
  Misc.
  
  Number Holder
  
  Available choice - with extra charge
  
  Seat
  
  Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  High Back Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut, High Back Racing Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Full & Adjustable Angle Footrest
  
  Steering
  
  Foot Pedals
  
  Footrest
  
  Velcro Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Buckle Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Traction Pad for Footrest
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest (narrow)
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest - (full & adjustable angle)
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"
  
  Rudder
  
  "SmartTrack" Overstern Rudder
  
  Rudder
  
  Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless ‘Marathon’ Rudder
  
  Misc.
  
  Bigger hatch (15 cm) on rear bulkhead
  
  Misc.
  
  Second rear "bulkhead"
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee rope behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee net behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Stickers (monochrome, die-cut decal)
- Standard Choice
  
  Seat
  
  Touring Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Narrow Footrest
  
  Footrest
  
  Velcro Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Traction Pad for Footrest
  
  Rudder
  
  Plastic Rudder
  
  Available choice - with no extra charge
  
  Steering
  
  Foot Pedals
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
  
  BITS & PIECES
  
  Number Holder
  
  Available choice - with extra charge
  
  Seat
  
  Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  High Back Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut, High Back Racing Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Full & Adjustable Angle Footrest
  
  Footrest
  
  Buckle Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest (narrow)
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest - (full & adjustable angle)
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"
  
  Rudder
  
  "SmartTrack" Overstern Rudder
  
  Rudder
  
  Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless ‘Marathon’ Rudder
  
  Misc.
  
  Bigger hatch (15 cm) on rear bulkhead
  
  Misc.
  
  Second rear "bulkhead"
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee rope behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee net behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Stickers (monochrome, die-cut decal)
- Standard Choice
  
  Seat
  
  Touring Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Narrow Footrest
  
  Footrest
  
  Velcro Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Traction Pad for Footrest
  
  Rudder
  
  Plastic Rudder
  
  Available choice - with no extra charge
  
  Seat
  
  Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  High Back Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut, High Back Racing Seat
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
  
  Misc.
  
  Number Holder
  
  Available choice - with extra charge
  
  Footrest
  
  Full & Adjustable Angle Footrest
  
  Steering
  
  Foot Pedals
  
  Footrest
  
  Buckle Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest (narrow)
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest - (full & adjustable angle)
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"
  
  Rudder
  
  "SmartTrack" Overstern Rudder
  
  Rudder
  
  Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless ‘Marathon’ Rudder
  
  Misc.
  
  Bigger hatch (15 cm) on rear bulkhead
  
  Misc.
  
  Second rear "bulkhead"
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee rope behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee net behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Stickers (monochrome, die-cut decal)
- Standard Choice
  
  Seat
  
  Touring Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Narrow Footrest
  
  Footrest
  
  Velcro Foot Strap
  
  Footrest
  
  Traction Pad for Footrest
  
  Rudder
  
  Plastic Rudder
  
  Available choice - with no extra charge
  
  Seat
  
  Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  High Back Racing Seat
  
  Seat
  
  Low Cut, High Back Racing Seat
  
  Footrest
  
  Full Footrest - adjustable angle
  
  Steering
  
  Foot Pedals
  
  Footrest
  
  Buckle Foot Strap
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
  
  Misc.
  
  Number Holder
  
  Misc.
  
  Bigger hatch (15 cm) on rear bulkhead
  
  Misc.
  
  Second rear 'bulkhead"
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee rope behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Bungee net behind cockpit
  
  Misc.
  
  Stickers (monochrome, die-cut decal)
  
  Available choice - with extra charge
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest (narrow)
  
  Footrest
  
  Spare Part: Extra Long Footrest - (full & adjustable angle)
  
  Rudder
  
  Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"
  
  Rudder
  
  "SmartTrack" Overstern Rudder
  
  Rudder
  
  Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless ‘Marathon’ Rudder
Detailed description of all available accessories is coming soon!