“I’d buy four of your Santee 116, if you’d just make the cockpit opening longer so we can get our birding gear stowed in easily,” wrote JP.

We did and he did. The Santee 116 Sport still handles like the incredible 116, but it is 17 inches longer in the opening. You can put fly rod tubes, tripods and other outdoor tools of play in the cockpit with you. Even the right dog can ride in there too. We’re waiting for pictures of your cats. The 116 Sport still has a rear Hurricane hatch with watertight bulkhead, and it weighs in at a scant 35 lbs. So go ahead . . . take that extra cooler or dry box with you and make a day of it.

Ideal Use: Day touring quiet coastal waters and larger lakes

Further Specs:
Capacity: 136kg / 300lbs
Rudder Skeg Option: no
Bulkheads: stern
Hatches: stern
Deck Rigging: stern
Adjustable Seat Back: yes
Perimeter Deck Lines: --