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Upgraded Dagger 12.5 Fishing & Recreation Kayak – Ready for the Water! - $495 (Cedar Rapids)
boat type:
kayak/canoe/SUP
propulsion type:
human
condition:
like new
length overall (LOA):
12
make / manufacturer:
Dagger
model name / number:
Cypress
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Are you are a beginner looking for a confidence-inspiring ride or an experienced paddler looking for a highly stable, smooth-tracking, and incredibly versatile kayak? This kayak delivers!
The Dagger Cypress is one of the most respected light-touring and recreational kayaks ever designed. This specific kayak has been enhanced for multi-purpose use, making it an incredible crossover kayak for scenic touring, recreation and weekend fishing trips. Perfect for hitting the Cedar River, Lake Macbride, local calm waters, moving rivers or coastal bays right out of the gate!
Key Specifications & Dimensions
*Length: 12 feet, 6 inches (12.5')
*Width (Beam): 26 inches
*Weight: ~49 lbs (Easy to manage and car-top solo)
*Cockpit Dimensions: 34" x 19" (Spacious and easy to enter/exit)
*Maximum Capacity: 280 lbs
Condition of This Kayak:
This kayak has been exceptionally well-cared-for and stored properly.
Hull & Deck: The polyethylene plastic body is structurally perfect with no deep gouges, oil-canning, or warping. As expected it has minor surface scuffing from launch use. It features a striking sunrise/lava red-and-yellow fade that looks incredible on the water.
Outfitting: The legendary Dagger padded adjustable seat back and seat base are fully intact and highly comfortable for long days on the water.
Premium Added Features & Included Gear:
Dual Internal Fishing Rod Holders; custom installed, clean, internal flush-mount rod holders are conveniently placed on each side directly behind the backside of the seat. Perfect for trolling or resting your rods hands-free while paddling.
3 black toggle carrying handles that are located at the tip, front and back.
Inside the cockpit, the kayak features adjustable locking foot pegs. You can lock these into multiple positions to perfectly match your height. This provides a secure, custom brace for your feet, giving you maximum leg comfort and better body control while paddling.
Storage: Features a dry rear storage compartment with a secure black bulkhead hatch lid to keep your tackle, camping gear or lunch dry. Front bungee that can hold gear or a tackle bag. Cup placement on the seat base.
Gently Used Kayak Paddle Included: (Not pictured) A reliable, gently used paddle is included with the sale so you are entirely water-ready.
Hybrid design "best of both worlds"
This particular model is a hybrid, designed to bridge the gap between touring and recreational kayaking.
Dagger specifically created this model to capture the best of both worlds by blending the user-friendly nature of a touring or recreational kayak with the performance of a true sea kayak.
How Dagger Cypress is the best of both worlds
*The Recreational Side: It features a wider 26-inch beam (width) and a large, open cockpit. This gives you the rock-solid, reassuring stability that beginners demand, making it nearly impossible to tip over on calm water while being incredibly easy to get in and out of.
*The Touring Side: At 12.5 feet long, it is significantly longer and sleeker than a standard 10-foot backyard pond boat. This extra length, combined with a distinct V-shaped tracking hull, allows it to slice through the water efficiently, glide farther with each paddle stroke, and hold its course in choppy open water, moving rivers or coastal bays.
*The Safety/Storage Blend: Unlike cheap recreational boats that are completely hollow, the Cypress features a sealed rear bulkhead (wall) and dry hatch. This style feature keeps your gear safe and dry, but more importantly, it provides trapped air buoyancy that prevents the entire kayak from sinking if you ever take on water.
Why Dagger is an Industry Legend:
When you buy a Dagger, you are buying into the gold standard of the paddle sports world. Their hulls are constructed from premium, high-density rotomolded polyethylene plastic—significantly stiffer, more impact-resistant, and highly resilient against UV damage compared to cheap big-box store brands. They are highly sought after on the used market because they simply refuse to wear out.
Price: $495
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pickup only. Serious inquiries only, please.
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