The original Capella is squirrelly, very easily maneuvered, and requires some skill at directional control. The later Capella series in multiple sizes took out some of the squirrelliness, and added a little stability and tracking to the original Capella design. I’m guessing this has 2 hatches and not 3? Are the hatch covers square or round?
Can anyone fill me in on the main differences between the older P&H Capella RMs and the new ones? There are several older ones (used) for sale in area and they appear very similar to the current models except they only have 2 hatches/bulkheads rather than 3. The hatch covers also are squarish with rounded covers rather than round or oval. I am mainly concerned about whether the older Capellas ...
P&H Capella RM - older vs new models - Advice - Paddling.com
The 167 is an improvement, and brings this mid-sized Capella in line with the rest of the boats in the family, but should you come across a used 169, it is definitely worth a test paddle.
After some discussion on these forums about 6 weeks ago, I bought a new RM Capella 166 as the next step up from my first kayak, an Old Town Cayuga 146. As everyone suggested, my initial concerns about it’s initial stability quickly became a non-issue. In fact, I can even do a reliable cowboy re-entry… which is a good thing, because my legs from knee to bottom of foot are longer than the ...
Capella 169 I checked your previous posts and see that you are a 130# female who is paddling a Walden Vista, which I think is a 12.5 foot entry level kayak. Your posts ask opinions on a variety of equipment, and I am guessing that you are not an expert paddler (neither am I.) Check the P&H website. I don’t think that a 169 Capella is a good fit for you, it is designed for a heavier person. I ...