[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":134},["ShallowReactive",2],{"9Kun5-YcQyJfSO9uVCYYujkfaUc7gzyuNranGB6ESrk":3,"article_solidworks-entrepreneur_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":132,"_apollo:identified":133},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","solidworks-entrepreneur","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":131},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":46,"globalTags":60,"products":63,"disciplines":76,"seo":120,"__typename":130},"cG9zdDo1MzIxNQ==","SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur: Pakayak the Ultimate Packable Kayak","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fsolidworks-entrepreneur","\u003Cp>With beautiful summer days ahead, it gives me great pleasure to introduce…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-1024x660.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-768x495.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-1024x660.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-768x495.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-1536x989.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-2048x1319.jpg.webp 2048w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-assembled-to-nested-no-text-615x346-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53217\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-assembled-to-nested-no-text-615x346-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-assembled-to-nested-no-text-615x346-1-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>With beautiful summer days ahead, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our newest SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur, Pakayak.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpakayak.com\u002F\">Pakayak \u003C\u002Fa>is a patented high-performance sectional 14-foot sea\u002Ftouring kayak made of hard plastic just like a traditional kayak so it paddles just the same. It is easy to assemble & disassemble. It is easy to transport by one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-2-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53218\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-2-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-2-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The individual pieces fit inside each other to minimize the storage footprint.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-apart-615x346-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53219\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-apart-615x346-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-apart-615x346-1-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nWhen packed, it is 3 1\u002F2 feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nested-615x461-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53220\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nested-615x461-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nested-615x461-1-300x225.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>It is easy to transport in an elevator\u002Fcab\u002Fsubway\u002Fferry\u002Fplane\u002Fcar trunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-carry-on-back-615x348-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53221\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-carry-on-back-615x348-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-carry-on-back-615x348-1-300x170.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nAssembles in under 5 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-1-615x341-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53222\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-1-615x341-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-1-615x341-1-300x166.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The sections are held together with our extremely strong unique clamping system to create a watertight seal.\nTwo large watertight hatches are designed for storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-performance2-615x344-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53223\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-performance2-615x344-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-performance2-615x344-1-300x168.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nSimilar to most sea\u002Ftouring kayaks, two bulkheads keep fore and aft compartments watertight for safety when flipped or swamped, allowing the boat to stay afloat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here are the Specs:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Assembled Dimensions: 168”L x 24”W x 16”H\nNested Dimensions: 42”L x 24”W x 16”H\nCockpit: 18” x 34”\nWeight: 55 pounds\nMaterial: plastic resin specifically formulated for kayaks\nMax Capacity: 300 pounds\nMade in the U.S.A.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-team-615x424-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53224\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-team-615x424-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-team-615x424-1-300x207.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Giving back, Pakayak is helping the planet. According to Team Pakayak, Doug Mackro, Zinelle Mackro, Phil Miller and Day Moore, “We think it’s nearly impossible to enjoy paddling and not want to see the water and the things in it preserved. We are dedicating the company toward giving back to help preserve and clean up our oceans and waterways. From the beginning, a portion of our profits will be donated to preservation projects. It is our hope that through knowledge and awareness of the state of our oceans will come support for preservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-615x396-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53225\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-615x396-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-nesting-kayak-615x396-1-300x193.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>To that end, each Pakayak model will be named after an endangered marine animal or fish with a percentage of profit from each sale going toward efforts to save that particular species. Each Pakayak owner will receive information regarding the status of the named species and a way to follow its progress. We also intend to join the member companies of 1% for the planet in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-3-615x343-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53226\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-3-615x343-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpakayak-solidworks-3-615x343-1-300x167.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Pakayak is a member of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Fcommunities\u002Fsolidworks-for-entrepreneurs.htm?scid=swexpress_0815_prospect_solidworks_entrepreneur_program\">SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur\u003C\u002Fa> program. They utilized SOLIDWORKS and our simulation tools to design and analyze the Pakayak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpakayak.com\u002F\">Pakayak s\u003C\u002Fa>uccessfully launched a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kickstarter.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fpakayak\u002Fpakayak-the-ultimate-packable-kayak?ref=category_recommended\">Kickstarter\u003C\u002Fa> campaign and we wish them the best in their next adventure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thank you Zinelle and Team Pakayak for sharing with the SOLIDWORKS community.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>","2016-07-07T07:15:13",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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