Standard equipment varies from simple deck rigging to two watertight storage compartments, bulkheads, a skeg or rudder. Inland sea kayaks can carry enough gear for a weekend trip or longer. Inland kayaks are easier to store and handle on and off the water compared to their larger, longer cousins. These are the full-blown, expedition boats. Their lengths are between 16 and 19 feet for most models, with a beam between 21 and 24 inches.
Sea kayaks' long length and narrow beam makes for a fast, fun ride.
The hull shape of a sea kayak emphasizes straight tracking and not necessarily maneuverability. These boats have a large carrying capacity so you can really load them up for a two-week trip. Sea kayaks are, of course, found in coastal areas but more and more active paddlers are using them to explore lakes and large rivers. Standard equipment will probably include front and rear bulkheads forming watertight compartments, deck rigging and a skeg or rudder. Sea kayaks made of polyethylene plastic can be rather heavy and awkward to handle when out of the water.