Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak - Clearance
- 16.0 ft length
- 300 lbs max capacity
- Built for Touring
Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak - Clearance
Sea-ready tracking built into every line of the hull
The Tempest 165's hard chines and shallow-V hull deliver confident initial stability while still letting you carve a clean edge on open water. Its narrow beam and lower deck are tuned to push long distances with speed and true tracking.
- Hard chines with a shallow-V hull for stable, predictable edging
- Narrow 21.5" beam and 16'6" waterline for efficient touring speed
- TruTrak adjustable skeg dials in tracking through crosswinds
All-day comfort from the Phase 3 AirPro seating system
The Phase 3 AirPro XP seat pairs mesh fabric covers with honeycomb-vented, ergonomic 3D foam for cooling airflow and lower-back support. Adjustable outfitting keeps smaller-framed paddlers locked in and connected to the boat.
- Phase 3 AirPro XP seat with mesh and honeycomb-vented 3D foam
- Padded, adjustable thigh braces for precise boat control
- Sized for paddlers in the 99–155 lb range
Pack for multi-day expeditions with sealed three-hatch storage
Bow, midship, and stern push-on hatches with full bulkheads let you balance gear loads for overnight and multi-day touring. Deck rigging and a reflective perimeter line keep essentials secure and visible.
- Three push-on hatches (bow, midship, stern) with bulkheads
- Bungee deck rigging with reflective static perimeter safety line
- Bow compass recess and soft-touch carry handles
Fingertip outfitting that keeps you dialed in
The Slidelock XL foot brace system adjusts on the fly with an extension rod, while padded thigh braces and a snug cockpit give smaller paddlers full command of the boat in dynamic conditions.
- Slidelock XL foot brace with extension rod for fingertip adjustment
- Adjustable padded thigh braces for connected control
- Lower-volume cockpit tuned for smaller frames
What paddlers say
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See how the Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak - Clearance stacks up against similar models we carry.
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| Price | $1,499.00 | $1,599.00 | $2,406.15 |
| Length | 16.0 ft | 17.0 ft | 15.2 ft |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 57 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Max capacity | 300 lbs | 325 lbs | 400 lbs |
| Hull | — | — | Sit-Inside |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 16' 6" (502.9 cm)
- Width
- 21.5" (54.6 cm)
- Weight
- 55 lbs (24.95 kg)
- Deck Height
- 12.5" (31.75 cm)
- Cockpit Size
- 34" x 18"
- Max Capacity
- 300 lbs (136 kg)
- Recommended Paddler
- 99–155 lbs
- Construction
- Hardshell, sit-inside touring
- Seat
- Phase 3 AirPro XP
- Best For
- Sea / multi-day touring
Everything you need to launch day one
About this kayak
The award-winning Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 is a sea kayak designed for paddlers of all levels who want to sharpen their skills on the water. The Phase 3® AirPro seating system delivers industry-leading comfort, while generous capacity lets you travel farther and carry more. The TruTrak adjustable skeg system makes it easy to dial in straight-line tracking or switch to tighter, more responsive handling as conditions demand.
Specs
- Length: 16 ft 6 in
- Width: 21.5 in
- Deck Height: 12.5 in
- Cockpit: 34 in x 18 in
- Boat Weight: 55 lbs
- Max Capacity: 300 lbs
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