One for you lads

[tuggs]

I assume this would be faster/easier than your conventional paddling?

 

Speedy Yak?

[Dave A]

Hi Tuggs,

 

I've had one for a few weeks, and it is great for lure fishing. I wanted to target pollock and bass around my new home in Devon. No luck with either, but plenty of Mackerel - but I guess that's fishing!!

 

Dave

[south african]

just a thought!!

have you thought about spares for your blades should you wreck them :confused:

[Hungry Fisherman]

since im having doubts about the longevity of my prowler 13 i thinking maybe a hobby kayak outback one for fishing etc but i aint had mutch luck finding a uk dealer as yet

[fatsimon]

hi hungry

theres a dealer in dartmouth i just bought one at boat show

ive also done a deal with him and can sell

them as an agant email me if you are intersted

hope i can help

simon

[Starvinmarvin]

HF why are you having doubts.

 

Having looked at several makes and models now, Hobie, Heritage, Wilderness Systems, Malibu, Ocean K ayak and Perception, I believe that you will have the same wear and tear on all of them, treat her right, and she will be fine, drag her across sharp rocks she will scar. £400 or £1000+ your choice, can't honestly see why the Hobies are so expensive.

 

SM

 

SM

[Hungry Fisherman]

leeking scupper holes are erroding my confidence

 

the hobby peddle system does look good

 

but i aint got a clue on prices yet

[SpeciMan]

Hungry if you had a problem with the scuppers you would probably have known about it by now! As for longevity, it should last for years if looked after..mine was an exdemo/delivery and the tip of the stern was dragged on a driveway - the scrape went deeper than most. I still expect it to last me a good while yet

 

If you're set on getting a new yak it may be best to get one which will complement the one you have - I have a short yak so my next one will probably be quite long being suited for the longer trips I may make.. the Prowler 13 looks like an all rounder - you could just stick with that for a little while?!

 

[ 04. October 2005, 02:47 PM: Message edited by: SpeciMan ]

[Hungry Fisherman]

true ill stick for now do some investigating in the mean time