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| Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums
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02-07-2007, 06:58 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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Kayak for fat guys
Hello,
Looking for a kayak for the portly angler. Any advise would be welcome.
Thanks!
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02-07-2007, 07:06 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=31195
Read through this thread will give you a few options with weight capacities.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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02-08-2007, 08:44 AM
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#3
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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like tim the tool man
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02-17-2007, 08:43 AM
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#4
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 178
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Emotion Fisherman, Ocean Kayak Drifter(discontinued, but used would be a great deal) Malibu Kayak X-factor
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02-17-2007, 11:57 PM
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#5
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bean Town
Posts: 466
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"Weight Watchers"
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02-18-2007, 06:33 PM
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#6
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Guy who likes to fish
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Marblehead MA
Posts: 68
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Malibu Exreme, Malibu X-Factor or Cobra Fish n Drive.
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02-19-2007, 07:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Richmond VA
Posts: 6
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I don't know how big you are, but the X-Factor, Fish-N-Dive, and Prowler Big Game all support a payload of 600lbs. Consider your gear and you, and you want to be at 75% capacity, leaving a margin for headroom. Don't load it tothe hilt. If you can get by with a smaller yak...all the better, as you will gain speed and manuverability. If you have the luxury to try before you buy, that would be better. Keep in mind most trials take place in the best of conditions. Will you feel comfortable in that kayak when you are in rougher water. I have been out in some crappy weather, and was gald I was in a bigger yak to provide the extra stability. Check around and do a little more reading, and if you have a friend...try his out.Do yourself a favor and find some safety training for what to do when falling overboard. This could truly save your life. Most kayak clubs will know where to locate these clases. Even the best of us have been in harms way at one time or another.
Good Luck In Your Pursuits!
Tightlines
MAX
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02-19-2007, 12:43 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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bayliner?  |
Ski Quicks Hole
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02-19-2007, 02:00 PM
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got gas?
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,716
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buy my mako 24 and you can paddle it our drive it only 22,000
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02-20-2007, 12:26 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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Thank you for the replies w/exception to the weight watchers comment. I am 280#'s and pretty agile. I would most likely be launching the kayak from my boat, to get into spots w/skinny water.
I saw one at the boat show w/retractable pontoons. They are made in CT. I lost their brochure.
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03-03-2007, 11:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bean Town
Posts: 466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by parker23
Thank you for the replies w/exception to the weight watchers comment. I am 280#'s and pretty agile. I would most likely be launching the kayak from my boat, to get into spots w/skinny water.
I saw one at the boat show w/retractable pontoons. They are made in CT. I lost their brochure.
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The "weight watchers's" comment was ment to be humorous not hurtful. I didn't mean to offend you. Please lighten up....life is short. |
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03-04-2007, 02:41 PM
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Shorts and Sandals
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: southeastern mass
Posts: 597
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Parker I know where there is a fish and dive used, mint and the guy is serious about selling. It will handle your size easy. PM me if your interested. A friend of mine is your size and he uses it as a tender.
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02-21-2007, 12:50 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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I have had the same question just waiting to ask. Thanks for taking the heat on the portly part of the replys.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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02-21-2007, 07:25 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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There are many models that can accommodate my girth. I will forward some info on my findings via PM. I really like the Kayak w/retractable pontoons, it appears to be very a very stable platform.
I could care less what someone w/ low self esteem anonymously replies to my post. Obviously, he has no other outlet for his self-loathing.
Hopefully, we can share information without attracting sophomoric remarks.
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02-21-2007, 07:43 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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found the website
They are in Stonington, CT.
http://www.triflykayak.com/
Does anyone have any input? |
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02-21-2007, 09:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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This makes me think of Chris Farley in the movie "Tommy Boy"
Fat guy in a small coat / kayak  |
LETS GO BRANDON
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02-23-2007, 01:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Eastern Long island NY
Posts: 1
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I am 265lbs and 6'2" and I use a Cobra Fish&Dive which I think carries the most weight of any yaks. It's cap is 600lbs
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02-21-2007, 09:22 PM
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got gas?
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,716
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I wish I weighed 280. I did wiegh 380 but am on the Medifast diet have lost 30 pounds since Christmass!!!
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03-02-2007, 01:03 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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50, get scupper plugs or make some. My T140 had the same issue w/water in it. I'm 225# 6-1, got scupper plugs, bone dry
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Used hard and put away dirty....
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03-02-2007, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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I'm not planning on touching a Kayak unless its rigged with a trolling motor....(600 lb capacity)
I've been in high winds and water in my john boat so strong i had to get out and tow the boat behind me for the whole circumference of the lake to get back to the parking area.
i looked like an IDIOT.... to people on the shoreline ....
from then on i parked on the other side of the lake.
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03-02-2007, 03:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 374
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I'm not complaining about the water; I really don't mind it, and I intentionally leave the plugs out most of the time.
I was just saying that heavier guys might have more of a problem.
The nice thing about Hobbie is that even if you're not in tip top shape you can always peddle.
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03-02-2007, 05:16 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Mac just got one ... he'll Know the answer to this one ... I saw his kayak at his house .. kinda like a mini Queen Mary ..  |
Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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03-02-2007, 07:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tagger
Mac just got one ... he'll Know the answer to this one ... I saw his kayak at his house .. kinda like a mini Queen Mary .. |
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