gbellware wrote:Welcome Christian!
Nice boat, for sure. The good: it is the newer 545, which is about a foot longer and much easier to paddle as a double than the earlier 520. The hull looks to be in great shape. That said, I don't think it is an Expedition quattro, can't tell for sure. But if it is an expedition model it will have some nice reinforcement strips on the hull and at least a rear hatch and paddle pockets. Those are really important if you intend to tour/camp with the boat, but I don't see those in the pics. The sail rig is interesting but it does not work very well as a camping/touring rig, it really is limited to day sailing. WIthout outriggers the boat will be a handful in any decent wind, and the rudder is too small for sailing with stock Klepper setup. And there are some very nice sail rigs that can turn this Klepper into a great touring/sailing/camping kayak, take a look at Balogh Sail Designs for the best of that lot. The paddles are expensive and very nice.
All in all I think the kayak is worth maybe $1,500-$2,000 U.S., the paddles another few hundred $'s, but I would not value the rest of the accessories at much more than that. So overall my opinion is that this is overpriced. But that is just an opinion! That is sort of a ramble, but if you want any more specifics just ask, and good luck!
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Good morning gbellware,
Thanks for the reply.
You have a good eye to see all these details of the photos;)
I'll contact the seller and see what he says about the hull if it's an Expedition or a Quattro!
The outrigger I imagine that they are "obligatory", even more for us who are absolute beginners.
I looked at the sails you recommended to me Balogh Sail Designs.
Are they more performing and more manageable than those of Klepper?
My first impression was that the ones of Klepper being two and with more sail area were more manageable and more balanced on the boat being distributed over a greater length of the boat, and even faster!
Of course it's a fascinating world and I can't wait to start paddling! Better if with the right kayak and bought at the right price!

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