NuCanoe Unlimited Fishing Kayak (381 cm)

NuCanoe Unlimited: an open deck for fishing and hunting

NuCanoe Unlimited is a 381 cm long and 104 cm wide fishing kayak with an open, flat deck. It is built for anglers and hunters who need to stand, carry plenty of gear and fit a motor. The hull is fast and stable, the maximum load capacity is 295 kg and the hull itself weighs 38 kg. The NuCanoe Unlimited fishing kayak is made in the USA, and the price includes the swivelling 360 Fusion Seat seat.

Key features

✓ 104 cm wide hull – you can stand, cast and land fish

✓ Draft only 8-13 cm – gets through shallows and weedy bays

✓ 7 scupper holes and Tarpon channels – water does not pool on the deck

✓ Over 6.7 m of aluminium track – accessories mount without drilling

✓ Rigging plates for a clean fish finder and battery hookup

✓ Motor mounts at the bow and stern motor up to 2.5 HP

✓ 1-2 seats optional child seat position

✓ Ready GearPod removable dry box for electronics and battery

✓ Made in the USA made at the NuCanoe factory in Fletcher, North Carolina

What you get on the NuCanoe Unlimited deck

Stable hull for stand-up fishing
A 104 cm beam and a flat deck let you stand all day. The manufacturer rates stability near the top of its scale and speed above average, so the Unlimited also suits longer crossings. Draft is only 8-13 cm, so you can get close to the shore, reeds or shallows where the fish hold.

360 Fusion Seat
The seat swivels 360 degrees, so you can follow a fish in any direction without turning the kayak. The fabric is fused to the frame, so it does not sag and keeps even tension. The seat bottom is semi-reclined, the backrest is adjustable, and the Fusion base locks firmly to the deck.

Tracks, holders and room for electronics

The Unlimited has more than 6.7 m of aluminium Freedom and TopLoad track: two 201 cm deck tracks, gunwale and bow tracks, plus a 38 cm floor track. Standard equipment includes two flush mount rod holders, two rod tip holders, two cup holders, a transducer mount, two rigging plates and room for a crate behind the seat. You mount a fish finder, camera or rod holder to the track without drilling.

Dry deck with Tarpon drainage

Seven scupper holes and Tarpon channels carry water off the deck, so it does not pool under your feet. With the scuppers open the kayak self-bails, and the safe load is 181 kg. With the scuppers plugged the maximum load rises to 295 kg (paddlers and gear combined).

Motor-ready
There are motor mounts at the bow and stern, with a maximum motor power of 2.5 HP. The manufacturer offers the NuCanoe EPS system with a Newport or Torqeedo motor, bow trolling motors, the MotorGuide Xi3 and a Honda 2.3 HP outboard. For a bow motor use the bow motor mount, for an outboard the outboard motor mount. When paddling, it is easier to hold your line with the QuickConnect steering system, controlled with your feet.

For hunting and paddling in pairs
The open deck also works for hunting from a kayak. The Unlimited can be set up for two: next to the main seat you can fit a second 360 Fusion Seat, Bench Seat a bench or Buddy Seat a child seat. For gear and the battery you can fit a removable GearPod dry box, and for the anchor there is the Anchor Wizard mount.

NuCanoe Unlimited performance ratings

Ratings converted from the NuCanoe graphic scale to a 10 point system.

Who is the NuCanoe Unlimited for?

✓ Anglers who like to fish standing up and need plenty of room for gear

✓ Fishing with an electric motor on lakes, rivers and the coast

✓ Hunters who need a stable kayak with an open deck

✓ Paddlers who want to go out in pairs or with a child

✓ Those who will rig the kayak step by step: tracks, rigging plates and motor mounts are already in place

The NuCanoe Unlimited fishing kayak is a good start with a paddle, and later you can add a motor, fish finder and other accessories. If you need even more capacity, compare it with the NuCanoe Unlimited MAX: it is 411 cm long and carries up to 340 kg.