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Made in Canada
Fast on a long crossing and steady when the lake turns rough, the Delta 17 is a touring kayak for trips that last days.
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USD prices are estimates at the latest Bank of Canada rate. You pay in Canadian dollars.
- Built for distance
- Packs for the whole trip
- Steers with your feetThe rudder keeps you on course in a crosswind
The Delta 17 is for the paddler who has outgrown the afternoon loop and wants to keep going for days. Its 17 foot hull covers more distance with each stroke, and the rudder holds it on course when the wind swings around. Two dry hatches take a week of camping gear, so the trip along the Superior shore you've been planning fits in one boat.
The Delta 17 is made for paddlers who want to cruise on lakes, paddle extended trips or have fun in ocean swells. Its v-shaped hull, pronounced chine and moderate rocker give a smooth transition to edge and impressive tracking. This version comes with a rudder.
- Press-Lock hatch system
- Multi-position Contour II Seat System
- Front deck Day-Pod
- Dual-density soft grip handles and bungee risers
- Length 17' / Width 22.5" / Depth 13" / Weight 50 lb
- Cockpit opening 17" x 32"; cockpit volume 47 gal
- Day hatch 1.8 gal; bow dry storage 26 gal; stern dry storage 42 gal
- Max capacity 410 lb; rudder standard, skeg optional
Colours: Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Sunset Orange. Please contact us for shipping options.
- Rudder you steer with the foot pedals
- Day-Pod on the front deck
- Contour II seat that slides and adjusts
Delta thermoforms the hull and deck from an ABS base layer under a Solarkote surface. The ABS gives the boat its stiffness and takes knocks, and the Solarkote holds a bright, glossy colour against scrapes and sun.
- Colours
- Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Sunset Orange. Please contact us for shipping options.
- Brand
- Delta Kayaks
Shipping by quote
Kayaks and canoes ship by quote, so call the store at (705) 253-2361 for a price to your door.
Pickup
Order online and collect it at 162 Old Garden River Rd in Sault Ste. Marie.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 7 days of receiving the order, in its original state and with your receipt, and the refund goes back to the payment you used.
Warranty
Delta Kayaks covers the Delta 17 with a 3-year limited warranty. To activate it, register the kayak on Delta's Owner's Centre page.
Keep the gear dry and the boat on the roof
Dry bags keep clothes and food dry inside the hatches, and a roof carrier gets a 17 foot boat to the launch on its side.
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What our customers say
Store reviews
4.5
4.5 stars from 137 Google reviews
Nobody has reviewed the Delta 17 yet. This is what shoppers say about our store on Google.
Ordered a very fragile ice rod online. It was shipped right away and packed very well.
A lovely shop with more gear than you would think. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who actually use the gear.
Didn't know what to expect on our visit, but the staff was fantastic and the selection was impressive for the space.
Reviews here come from customers who bought this product from us. After your order, we email you a link to review it.
What our store expert thinks of the Delta 17
This boat just pushes through the rough water and is rock solid at full load.
Fit out the Delta 17 for its first trip
Every sit-in kayak in Canada has to carry a lifejacket for each paddler, a whistle, a bailer or bilge pump and a floating throw line. A touring boat also wants a good paddle, a spray skirt for rough water and a cover for the cockpit when it sits on the car. Untick anything you already own, then add the rest in one go.
Parts you'll use every time you paddle
You open the hatches, set the seat and steer with the rudder on every trip, so they are where a touring kayak shows how well it is made. Here is what Delta puts on the 17.
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Press-Lock hatches
Colour-matched hard covers press down to seal the bow and stern compartments, then lift off by hand when you unpack at camp.
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Day-Pod
A low hatch just in front of the cockpit for what you reach for on the water. Delta advises keeping a phone in a waterproof case inside it.
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Contour II seat
The seat slides forward and back and the backrest moves up and down, so you can shift your position partway through a long day. Vented foam lets water drain and air move.
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Delta rudder
Delta makes its own lightweight aluminium rudder. It folds up onto the stern deck for launching and landing, and drops into the water when the wind starts pushing the bow around.
Delta Kayaks, built by hand in British Columbia
Delta Kayaks makes only thermoformed kayaks, at its own plant in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Its designers draw every hull on computer, and the final assembly and finishing are done by hand at the plant.
Delta says thermoforming keeps its kayaks among the lightest on the market while taking impacts better than composite fibreglass. Every scrap of plastic from the plant is collected and reused.
We carry Delta's kayaks and the spray skirts, cockpit covers and fit kits made for them. You'll find all of them in our Oh Canada department too.
Ask the people who run the store
We want to be a part of your outdoor experience by making sure you are well prepared, comfortable and safe when you step out into the Great Outdoors.
Dave Edgar and Steve Meating own the store. Call us with any question about the Delta 17, or come see our kayaks at the paddle centre on Old Garden River Road.
How the 17 measures up against the 16 and the 15s
All three are Delta touring kayaks with rudders. The 17 is the longest and carries the most, the 16 is a foot shorter and 2 lbs lighter, and Delta designed the 15s for small to medium paddlers.
| Delta 17 $2,945.00 See options | Wilderness Systems Tsunami 165 Touring Kayak - With Rudder $2,899.95 See options | Delta 16 - Rudder $2,845.00 See options | |
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| Brand | Delta Kayaks | Wilderness Systems | Delta Kayaks |
| Colours | Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Sunset Orange | Mango | Arctic White, Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Lime Green, Sunset Orange |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock |
What paddlers ask us about the Delta 17
Call the store at (705) 253-2361 for anything not answered here.
Does it come with a rudder?
Yes. This is the rudder model, so the rudder is fitted and you steer it with the foot pedals. Delta also offers a spring-loaded skeg for the 17. A skeg helps the boat hold a straight line but does not steer it.
Will I fit in it?
The cockpit opening is 17 by 32 inches, Delta's regular size. If you are on the smaller side, look at the Delta 15s, since Delta designed it for small to medium paddlers. We're happy to help you choose over the phone.
How heavy is it to carry and load?
It weighs 50 lbs and has soft grip carry handles. A J-style carrier on your roof rack holds it on its side for the drive.
How do you ship a kayak?
Boats ship by quote. Call the store for a price to your address, or pick the kayak up at 162 Old Garden River Rd in Sault Ste. Marie.
What warranty comes with it?
Delta Kayaks gives the Delta 17 a 3-year limited warranty, which starts once you register the kayak with Delta.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes. Delta Kayaks builds its thermoformed kayaks in Canada, which is why you'll find the brand in our Oh Canada department too.
Built to hold a straight line and a week of gear
The Delta 17 is 17 feet long and 22.5 inches wide, a long, narrow shape that covers more water with each stroke. Delta gives it a v-shaped hull and a pronounced chine, the edge where the bottom meets the sides, so it tilts onto that edge smoothly for a turn and tracks straight the rest of the time.
Delta thermoforms the hull and deck from an ABS base layer under a Solarkote surface. The ABS gives the boat its stiffness and takes knocks, and the Solarkote holds a bright, glossy colour against scrapes and sun.
- Colours
- Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Sunset Orange. Please contact us for shipping options.
- Brand
- Delta Kayaks
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Pick it up in the Sault
Order online and collect your boat at 162 Old Garden River Rd in Sault Ste. Marie, or come in and buy it at the counter.
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Shipped by quote
Kayaks and canoes ship by quote. Call (705) 253-2361 and we'll price the delivery to your address.
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Questions before you order
Call the store at (705) 253-2361 and the staff will check stock, sizes or shipping for you.
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7 days to return
Return an online order within 7 days of receiving it, in its original state, with your order receipt.
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In its original state
The item comes back unworn and unwashed, with every tag still on.
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Call to set it up
Call (705) 253-2361 to set up the return. The refund goes back to the payment you used.
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3-year Delta warranty
Delta Kayaks covers the Delta 17 with a 3-year limited warranty. To activate it, register the kayak on Delta's Owner's Centre page.
Find the Delta that fits your trips
Every Delta we carry is thermoformed in Canada. Length decides how much a boat carries and how it handles, so pick by the trips you have in mind.
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Delta 17
Performance touring: Quick on long days and at home in surf.
- Colours
- Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$2,945.00 See options -
- Colours
- Arctic White, Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Lime Green, Saffron Yellow, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$2,645.00 View -
Delta 14 - Rudder
Touring: Big storage for longer trips, for new and seasoned paddlers.
- Colours
- Arctic White, Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Lime Green, Magenta, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$2,545.00 View -
Delta 15s - Rudder
Performance touring: Quick on long days and at home in surf.
- Colours
- Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Magenta, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$2,645.00 View -
Delta 16 - Rudder
Performance touring: Quick on long days and at home in surf.
- Colours
- Arctic White, Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Lime Green, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$2,845.00 View -
- Colours
- Arctic White, Azure Blue, Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Lime Green, Magenta, Saffron Yellow, Sunset Orange
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$1,745.00 View -
Delta 12s
Light touring: Shorter and lighter, steady from calm water into a chop.
- Colours
- Cherry Red, Costal Teal, Lime Green
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$1,745.00 View
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