Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120
A long-running sit-on-top used for both fishing and general paddling, with a rudder-ready stern.
Manufacturer's photograph from confluenceoutdoor.com, read 2026-09-09
Key Specifications
From the 2026 record. Open any figure to see the page it was read from.
- Length
373 cmManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: 147 in - 373.38 cm
Definition: Length
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
Hull length from bow to stern as published by the manufacturer. Some manufacturers measure to the tip of a moulded handle and others to the hull only, so the source wording matters.
- Width
78.7 cmManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: 31 in - 78.74 cm
Definition: Width (Beam)
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
Maximum hull width at the widest point.
- Fitted weight
29.3 kgManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: 64.5 lb - 29.26 kg
Definition: Weight
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
Weight as normally paddled, including the seat and drive unit where fitted. This is the figure that matters for lifting and roof loading.
- Capacity
159 kgManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: 350 lb - 158.76 kg
Definition: Max Weight Capacity
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
The maximum total load stated by the manufacturer. Manufacturers define this differently and it is not a recommended paddling load. Always read the capacity definition alongside it.
- Height
34.9 cmManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: 13.75 in - 34.93 cm
Definition: Height
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
Overall height of the hull, usually excluding the seat at its highest setting.
- Propulsion
PaddleManufacturer
Displayed valueManufacturer verifiedAs published: Paddle
Definition: Propulsion
Wilderness Systems product specifications · Manufacturer website · checked 2026-09-07
Model Years
Specifications and fitment can change between years. Pick the year you own.
Compatible Gear
Recorded fitment for the 2026 record. Other years may differ.
Everything that fits the 2026 Tarpon 120
8 recordsEvidence
100% evidenced- Manufacturer verified
- 11
This measures how well evidenced our record is, not how good the kayak is. Every figure expands to show its source.
Recalls
- Recall found
Wilderness Systems Tarpon fishing kayaks, 2007 model year
US Coast Guard, 070013T, 2007 to 2007
Manuals
- Wilderness Systems owner's manual, 2023 to 2024 editionowners manual, 2023
- Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 parts diagram (9750210142)parts diagram
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