The "Golden"
A Redfish Prototype

When designing  the Golden, the goal was to incorporate some of the unique handling characteristics of the "King" in a  smaller kayak that is just as at home in big and rough water.
In addition to being about a foot shorter than the King, the Golden has more rocker, is 1/2" narrower, has an even lower rear deck, and due to the fact that it is recessed, the coaming height is the lowest of all the Redfish designs.
Owing to the shorter waterline length, the Golden is not as fast as the King. However, like its big brother, the swedeform hull and harder chine aft of the Golden contribute to even greater maneuverability and crisp leaned turns that are well behaved - it will return to track when brought back to upright after a leaned turn.
The bow and stern height are similar to that of the King but because it is a shorter kayak, a bit more fullness has been added towards both fore and aft  ends to ensure that the bow and stern ride high and resist burying in heavy seas.

Designed - June 2004
Built - June 2004 to Present
16' 11" x 21"
First introduced at R2K4 - August 2004

I will update this page with more photos and information soon!

  Note that the white along the sheer line in these photos is tape and is not permanent.

Bonnie checking the trim.

Golden Bow - note the recessed coaming in this and the following photo

Golden Stern 

Misc. 

All of the Redfish kayaks take their names from individual species of "Salmonids"  - the salmon and trout family (Salmonidae) or from a term related to their habitat and life cycle.
This kayak takes it name from the specific name of the Golden trout - "aguabonita" - which translates to "Beautiful Waters".

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