The CRANK carries sit-on-top kayaks from Hobie, Native Watercraft, RIOT & Heritage - the best quality boats in the business! Hey, what else would you expect to see at our shop?
Hobie Cat revolutionized the kayak industry with their patented Mirage pedal-drive system. Not only are these the best made sit-on-top kayaks in the world, but you can pedal them like a bike, paddle them like a kayak or even sail them! They are adjustable to fit different sized paddlers (and kids) and are unsinkable and self-bailing for an easy, safe and fun water adventure anytime.
- Sit-On-Tops - Unsinkable and incredibly stable
- Patented 'Mirage' pedal drive eliminates need for paddle technique
- Seat position and pedals adjustable to suit everyone in the family
- Pedal, Paddle or Sail these boats (or all at the same time!)
- Special 'Hank Parker' signature edition with special colors and outfitting for Fishing or Hunting
Here's a few of the wonderful Hobie Sit-On-Tops you can demo at The CRANK...
The Hobie Lanai packs a big boat into a small package. At only 9’ feet long, naturally the Lanai is lightweight and extremely maneuverable— perfect for smaller paddlers of any age. At the same time its innovative hull design affords excellent stability, making the boat comfortable for even the taller paddler. And when it comes to portability, the Lanai can’t be beat. Car-top, back of the SUV, or on deck—now there’s no excuse not to take your Hobie with you...

It’s kayaking’s official family boat. Our Hobie Odyssey has room for two parents, a small child or the family dog in between. It has extraordinary tracking and stability, while providing plenty of room for gear. Plan a day at the beach, invite all your friends and bring your Hobie Odyssey to guarantee fun for everyone...

When it comes to mobility on land or on the water, nothing stacks up to the Hobie Maui. Here’s a high-performance boat that stacks conveniently for easy storage in the garage, car-top or even on the boat deck. Stable, fast, perfect for diving, fishing or just cruising , the Maui is the perfect take-anywhere, go-anywhere boat...

If you don't want to spend $400 on a roof rack system and lift 60-plus pounds of kayak over your head to load it, then this is your new boat! It weighs only 53 lbs. and fits neatly into it's own carrying bag! Simply deflate the boat, stuff it in it's protective bag and toss it in your back seat! You don't need an SUV to go boating any more! At 500 lbs carrying capacity this speedy pedaling kayak will take you and your gear anywhere you can imagine in 2/3 the time of a paddled kayak, and you can carry it in a Volkswagen Beetle! Come see for yourself at The CRANK...


The Native Watercraft Sit-On-Top kayak selection includes both the Magic Series (see picture below...) and the Manta Ray Series. Kayaks in both series offer a range of sizes with plenty of storage space and a comfortable, stable ride whether your on swift rivers or the open ocean.
Here is a picture of the Magic 14.5 Tandem sit-on-top kayak...

Each series also has unique features, like the Manta Ray's DVC Seating or the Magic's Plug-and-Play™ accessory attachment system, that will help you decide which style is the perfect sit-on-top for you.
Here is a picture of the Manta Ray 11...

Riot is an up-and-coming kayak manufacturer that is currently offering the best value in personal watercraft available ANYWHERE. We are continually impressed with their comfortable outfitting, hydrodynamic designs and environmentally friendly and efficient construction techniques. These are the new kids on the block, and they're ready to tackle any other company's challenges, and save you beaucoup bucks at the same time!
Click here for the sit-on-top page from the 2009 RIOT catalog

Heritage holds a pioneering U.S. Patent for the open cockpit, self bailing Sit-On-Top concept and remains an industry leader in the development of high quality, performance oriented Sit-On-Tops. Getting aboard a Sit-On-Top is truly easy, from land or from the water, and a Heritage Sit-On-Top is great for just having fun afloat.
Redfish 10:
This new member of the RedFish Family is perfect for smaller paddlers and for accessing tight spaces. Between the stern tank well, and the oval bowl hatch for dry storage, the RedFish 10 has plenty of easily accessible storage space. It also boasts carry handles for easy transport, our new DVCTM (drains, vents, cushions) Seating System and footbraces for all day comfort, and (4) drain plugs to minimize water that can pool around your feet making it easier to paddle.

Redfish 12:
This stable sit-on-top allows you to hop on and off quickly, and requires only a few strokes to get going or change direction. Carry handles on the ends and sides make loading less of chore; drain plugs (4) can minimize water from pooling around your feet; and the new DVCTM (drains, vents, cushions) Seating System offers comfort all the way “there and back.” The stern tankwell can hold a day’s worth of relaxation, and the new oval bow hatch provides easy-to-reach dry storage!
