Carbonology · Surfski
Carbonology Cruze X
Long stable displacement hull with wide 55-56cm beam, high volume nose and a deep, comfortable roomy bucket. Flat rocker and lots of secondary stability; the most stable boat in the Carbonology range.
- Length
- 5.5 m
- Beam
- 56 cm
- Deck
- 33 cm
- Lightest
- 12.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.5 m
- Beam
- 56 cm
- Deck height
- 33 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- beginner
- New price
- A$3,300
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Speed here also has a traced hull behind it: measured off this boat's own side and plan photographs, the shape alone rates it 4.5, and the published score moves a third of the way toward that. What that means.
Suits: Flat water, estuaries, light chop, gentle downwind and touring; a confidence-building first ski, also a stable rough-water/touring platform.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 96 kg. It stays workable from 85 kg to 102 kg, and sits at its best between 90 kg and 98 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Original Cruze; entry/rec stable ski, integrated bailer kicks in ~4km/h
Cruze X (current gen); also Cruze X Double (SS2) and Cruze X RT rotomoulded touring version; touring cutaway variant adds sealed hatches +A$500
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Very stable, easy remount
- Roomy bucket fits large paddlers (to ~120kg)
- Fast-acting bailer, dry ride
- Touring/RT variants add versatility
Trade-offs
- Slow top end vs narrower skis
- Heavier in cheaper layups
- Outgrown quickly by keen paddlers
What paddlers say
Paddled a Cruze two years, very pleased with build quality, characteristics and dealer service (surfski.info forum)Reported experience
Bailer engages early ~4km/h so footwell drains at low speed (surfski.info forum, contrasted vs Boost LV)Reported experience
Gallery
Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
A$3,300 base glass at Australian Paddle Sports (2024); up to ~A$6,000 top carbon; Cruze X RT roto A$2,250.
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