Tupelo 12.5

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$1,099.00

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Specs

Length:

12' 5"

Width:

29"

Capacity:

300 lbs

Total Weight:

55 lbs

Tupelo 12.5 Accessories and Parts

Tupelo 12/12.5 Bungee Replacement Kit with Pads — Tupelo 12/12.5 Bungee & Cockpit Replacement Pads

$32.99

If you need replacement or back-up bungee, this kit includes nearly all sizes and lengths of bungee for the Jackson Tupelo 12 and 12.5 (71713). These bungee pieces outfit the gear compartments,...

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Elite Seatback Pouch — Elite Seat Back Mesh Zippered Pouch

$8.99

Our handy mesh zippered seatback pouch helps you keep snacks, phones and other personal items or accessories secure and close at hand. Velcro closure works with seats that feature rings on the back...

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tupelo 12 front wall — Tupelo 12.5 Front Wall

$37.99

Tupelo 12.5 Front Wall- This is to replace the front wall of the Tupelo 12.5.

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Plastic Welding Sticks (5 Pack) — Plastic Welding Sticks

$10.99

Has your kayak gotten some road rash over the years? Use these plastic welding sticks and a blowtorch to help restore your ride to its former glory! Each pack contains five (5) sticks.

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Description

Designed to offer both comfort and efficiency, the Tupelo is a premium, feature-laden recreational kayak. It’s tri-chine hull provides great stability and tracking along with loads of storage.

Versatility, comfort, ease-of-use...the Tupelo has it all in one lightweight package!

Features:

Super comfy Ergo Seat with integrated lumbar support
Gear track around the deck for easy customization with products like rod holders, GPS, camera mounts and more
Easy-open rear hatch access to semi-dry bulkhead storage in stern. Large enough for day trip or camping gear
Bow and stern bungee deck rigging for storing maps, jackets, or hand paddles
Roomy, padded cockpit
BACK AGAIN for 2023 - our fully-removable framed seat system ensures all-day comfort on the water

Voted Best In Class - Beginner Kayak - 2021 by PaddleTV. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA59X_-hFUc

Suggested Application:

Great for paddling small rivers or lakes, the Tupelo is the perfect kayak for any kayaker looking to take a step up in comfort or looking to do day-long, or overnight paddling trips.

Tupelo 12.5 Cockpit Dimensions: 22.5" x 48.5".

Tupelo 12.5 Videos

Warranty Information

This warranty applies to all Jackson Adventure products (kayaks, boats, coolers and kennels) and covers substantial defects in materials and workmanship in the hull and outfitting components sold new or as "demos". The warranty policy is subject to the exceptions lists. Review the full warranty list and details by clicking here.

4 Reviews

Tupelo 12 and 12.5
5
Posted by Gary Charlebois on Mar 17th 2023

In 2017 My wife and I purchased two Tupelos, 12 and 12.5. After over 5 years of heavy use, which includes primitive camping in the Adirondacks ( yes include long portages) the Tupelos just continue to impress us. The quality of workmanship is exceptional. Never had a problem with the Tupelos, none...Zero.
This is a quality kayak that is above all (all) the rest in comfort and Straight line paddling with out the need for a Skeg (rudder) is great. I own a sit on top (fishing) kayak, canoe and pack canoe and hands down the tupelo is my favorite.
I am surprised that the 12 and colors like my Mystery machine color are not available.
12.5 Jackson Tupelo
1
Posted by Edward Gbur on Jul 12th 2022

Great in appearance but very poor quality in construction. I have used it 3 times on flat lakes and so far the rear hatch lid hinge broke ( poor design and cheap material) the rivets on the cockpit padding pulled out again ( poor design and cheap material ) I have been kayaking and canoeing for over 40 years and had experience with entry level and expensive craft the Jackson Tupelo is over rated over priced and just cheaply made.
Jackson Tupelo
5
Posted by Jeff Brown on Dec 12th 2021

I've had mine for three years and it didn't take long to realize what a versetale boat it is! It's a great river runner and lake taker! It's got enough storage in it's hatch to do an overnight float especially when you make use of the behind the seat area. It tracks and handles better than any other boat I've had or used so I highly recommend it for just about any floating application!
Tupelo 2022
1
Posted by Mark Barrett on Oct 23rd 2021

Went to buy a Tupelo solar eclipse at Outdoor Experience in Cookeville, so excited for the color. The salesperson said I had to see the seat before he would sell it to me. As soon as a saw the molded seat, they lost the sale. Been waiting for an orange colored Tupelo for a few years, loved the seat it was better than the molded plastic I have in another brand kayak. I am so disappointed, love the color, why change the seat?