Compare the hull, budget the load, and map the rig before drilling holes or buying more accessories.

The download includes:

• US Letter PDF edition

• A4 PDF edition

• Kayak buyer scorecard

• Capacity and load worksheet

• Top-down rigging map

• Transport and launch checklist

• On-water shakedown log

• Post-trip maintenance reset

Print it and reuse the sheets for each candidate kayak or setup change. This planner is a preparation aid; follow the kayak manufacturer's limits and instructions, local laws, current conditions, and official boating-safety guidance.