2026 Crescent Kayaks CK2 Venture Fishing Kayak
A solo configuration utilizing a proven platform for those who want to push their ventures further.
The CK2 Venture is a truly versatile, high-weight-capacity fishing kayak built on a proven Crescent platform. Since the CREW launch, the anglers and adventurers in the Crescent community have seen the limitless potential in customizing this craft as a high-performing single to accommodate all of their gear, electronics, and power options. We created the CK2 Venture as an adventure-ready platform for those looking to explore further. This kayak is for big trips, big weights, big distances, and big ventures.
The hull of the CK2 Venture features a full-length keel and rocker profile designed to track straight and glide through the water. A bulbous nose helps displace water when navigating waves and rapids. Since this craft was designed to accommodate large amounts of weight, the secondary stability is fully-engaged when loaded down adding confidence when standing and fishing.
The standout feature on the CK2 Venture Bow is the large, water-resistant bow cover with a paddle park for easy staging and a zipper pocket for your essentials. It's a great way to compress and manage a ton of gear. Dual YakAttack GearTracs provide forward accessory mounting points. A 6" Deck Plate comes standard with our nylon Kayak Catch Bag for additional gear storage and internal hull access.
The cockpit of the CK2 Venture has ample leg room with adjustable foot tracks for paddlers of all sizes. This model comes standard with a full teak pad kit that pairs beautifully with the Moss colorway for added comfort, noise reduction, and aesthetics. The High Chair is fully adjustable and comfortable with an extra 2.5" of closed-cell foam padding. Dual Stash Trays, cupholders, YakAttack GearTracs, and ample room under the seat provide all of the necessary room for your gear and essentials.
The fore tankwell features dual YakAttack GearTracs with Vertical Tie-Down Loops and Cam Straps for securing coolers, BlackPaks, and more. The aft tankwell features dual YakAttack GearTracs with adjustable bungees for everything else you need. The pass-through features two MightyMount II's for additional accessory mounting options. The stern features our Power Plate which was custom designed for this model—allowing the mounting of a Power Pole or various motor options.
2026 Models: New features including internally routed steering cables and hands free foot control steering system
Crescent CK2 Venture Specs
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Activity: Fishing
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Style: Sit on Top
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Number of Paddlers: 1
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Propulsion: Paddle
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Length: 13'
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Width: 35"
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Weight: 85 lbs
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Capacity: 600 lbs
Crescent CK2 Venture Features
Molded in Features
- Four Cupholders
- Full pad Kit 2/ Recesses
- Solo & Tandem Seating Configs
- Injection-Molded Handles
Adjustable Framed Seat
- Fabric Made In Georgia
- Hand-Sewn in South Carolina
- 2.5" Closed-Cell Foam Padding
- Dual Tie-Down Cam System
- Fully Removable
- Ample Storage Under Seat
Cockpit
- Adjustable Foot Tracks
- Open and Versatile Layout
- Self Bailing Deck
- Dual Stash Trays
Front Tankwell
- Bow Cover w/ Zip Pocket
- 6” Quarter-Turn Deck Plate
- Kayak Catch Bag
- Bow Motor Ready
Hull Design
- Crescent's Signature Paddling Performance
- Handles Speed Under Power
- High-Weight-Capacity Hull Design
- Stability-Focused
- High-Riding Rocker Profile
- Full-Length Keel For Enhanced Tracking
Rear Tankwell & Stern
- Fits Kayak Cooler™
- Dual Rear Tankwell Storage
- Adjustable Bungees For Gear
- Adjustable Cam Straps
- Dual Injection Molded Carry Handles
- Stealth Routing Points
- Motor Plate
- Power Pole Ready
- Motor Ready
- Drain Plug
Frequently Asked Questions About the Crescent CK2 Venture
Who is the Crescent CK2 Venture designed for?
The Crescent CK2 Venture is a solo kayak built for long trips and heavy loads. It is 13 ft long, 35 in wide and rated to 600 lb, with expedition-oriented storage for camping gear, electronics and power equipment. The full-length keel and rocker profile track straight and glide, and the bulbous nose helps displace water in waves and rapids. Secondary stability engages when the hull is loaded down, which is how it is designed to be paddled.
How does the Crescent CK2 Venture differ from the CREW platform?
The Crescent CK2 Venture is built on the CREW platform but configured as a high-performance single: same 13 ft length and 35 in width, different outfitting. It adds equipment the CREW does not carry, including a full pad kit, a bow cover, a deck plate with catch bag, YakAttack GearTracs, a stern Power Plate and a tankwell conversion kit. The CREW is a framed-seat recreational tandem rated to 500 lb without scupper plugs and 600 lb with them.
Is the Crescent CK2 Venture sold as a solo kayak, and can it be configured for tandem use?
The Crescent CK2 Venture is sold and configured as a solo kayak. The hull carries molded-in solo and tandem seating positions, so a second seating position exists on the platform, but a second seat is not included and one seat ships with the kayak. Adding a second paddler means sourcing a second seat separately, and the 600 lb rating then has to cover both people and everything they bring.
What is included with the Crescent CK2 Venture package?
The Crescent CK2 Venture package includes a full pad kit, the Crescent High Chair, YakAttack GearTracs, the bow cover, a deck plate with catch bag, the Power Plate and a tankwell conversion kit. The High Chair is an adjustable framed seat with an extra 2.5 in of closed-cell foam padding. The bow cover is water-resistant, with a paddle park and a zippered pocket. Four cupholders, injection-molded handles, adjustable foot tracks and dual stash trays are molded in.
What does the 600-pound capacity of the Crescent CK2 Venture include?
The 600 lb capacity of the Crescent CK2 Venture covers everything it carries: your own body weight plus the seat, paddle, PFD and safety gear, tackle, cooler, and any motor, battery and mounting hardware you add. On a kayak built for expedition loads that adds up quickly, because a week of camping gear, a battery and a bow motor account for a large share before the paddler is aboard. Add up what you actually intend to bring and leave margin under the rating. A hull loaded close to its limit sits deeper and handles differently than the same hull loaded lightly.
How stable is the Crescent CK2 Venture when standing or carrying a heavy load?
The Crescent CK2 Venture hull is designed around carrying substantial loads, and its secondary-stability characteristics were developed for loaded use. The 35 in beam gives a wide platform to stand on. Actual stability and handling still depend on how the load is placed, the total weight aboard, your own balance, and the conditions on the day. Try standing in shallow, calm water close to shore before you rely on it.
What bow and stern motor-mounting provisions does the Crescent CK2 Venture have?
The Crescent CK2 Venture is provisioned at both ends. The bow is motor ready, paired with the 6 in quarter-turn deck plate for access and cable routing. The stern carries a Power Plate mounting surface, which accepts a Power-Pole or a range of motor options. That is the mounting surface only; the motor, Power-Pole and mounting hardware are separate purchases. Confirm what your chosen motor needs with us before you buy it.
Is a motor, battery, steering system or second seat included with the Crescent CK2 Venture?
The Crescent CK2 Venture ships with the equipment listed in its package and nothing more: no motor, no battery, no wiring, no steering system and no second seat. Bow motor ready and Power Plate describe provisions built into the hull, not equipment in the box. Budget for the propulsion package separately, and remember its weight counts against the 600 lb rating. Registration, titling and safety-equipment requirements depend on the state where a motorized kayak is used, so confirm them with the relevant state boating agency before the first launch. That is separate from Crescent's owner registration page, which records ownership.
How much storage does the Crescent CK2 Venture provide for camping and fishing gear?
The Crescent CK2 Venture carries gear at both ends. The bow cover compresses and manages a large volume on the foredeck, with a zippered pocket for essentials and a paddle park on top. Behind it, the 6 in deck plate with the nylon catch bag opens the interior hull for long or bulky items. The stern uses a tankwell conversion kit, and there is room under the seat plus dual stash trays and four cupholders in the cockpit.
How should the Crescent CK2 Venture be transported, and what warranty applies?
The Crescent CK2 Venture should be stored and transported flat and upside down on the gunwales, with rack contact points and cam straps about one third in from the bow and stern, kept snug rather than cinched down; over-tensioned straps deform a polyethylene hull. Coverage is split under Crescent's published warranty terms. The hull carries a limited lifetime warranty and every other component is covered for one year from the original purchase date. Coverage applies to the original purchaser only, is not transferable, and a claim requires proof of purchase. Contact Eco Fishing Shop if you need help confirming coverage or assembling the purchase information a claim requires.
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