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04-05-2009, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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There was a guy at th show who had a prototype yak with a custome trolling motor mounted in the center and it tilted up. Wide flat stern too...can't recall what it was called.
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04-06-2009, 04:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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getting back to car
wind can change everything
and make even a strong trolling motor
not seem powerful enough
when you realize your way the heck out there
and your not gaining at all
those are nice rigs
thanks for posting them  |
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04-06-2009, 08:51 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Thinking about build one out of 2-3mm and glass this summer.
LL Bean is also selling one that splits in the back to bring pontoon support to with a standup leaning post.
but at 1400 without motor seems steep.
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04-06-2009, 02:19 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
There was a guy at th show who had a prototype yak with a custome trolling motor mounted in the center and it tilted up. Wide flat stern too...can't recall what it was called.
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It was a Native kayak I believe and it was pretty wild.
I don't know, the idea of a trolling motor on a yak and making it into boat just kind of defeats the purpose. when it's too much to get up on the roof, it's time to think if it's just as easy to get a skiff with a real motor on it! |
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04-18-2009, 06:37 AM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
Posts: 439
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Over the years I have taken more and more of the rigging/electronics of my yak. For one, I have switched to more ocean fishing then backbay. I try to keep everything to a minimal in case of spills. I;ve been lucky so far. I have alot of experience as I was a lifeguard and raced paddleboards which are fun to luanch from the beach and hop waves. I fished off them a few times after work wsa over in the early 90's chasing bluefish and bass after we where done for the day.
I have an 2000 Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT. It was an old lifeguard rescue yak. I have a rod mount down the starboard side I put a 8 ft Lami and a VS 150 on and I keep a conventional setup stored underneath. I only bring 6 or 8 plugs and a few metals, shads, and bucktails. Oh - I almost forgot - some 9" sluggos with a single 10/0 Gami. It's a very stable yak but you obv. loose paddling efficiency.
If I did more backbay I would get a hobie with the footpedals. I've tried them and they are sweet.
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Ride the spiral to the end...............
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05-05-2009, 01:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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A kayak with a trolling motor is no longer a kayak, but a BOAT.
Kayaks were intended to be paddled.
Think of the reason you bought a kayak for in the first place, and then you want to turn it into a boat.
If that's what you want, fine, but please don't claim that you're fishing from a kayak like it's some "medal of honor". It's just more of the BBD (igger Better Deal) wanting to have all the gagetry of a boat , only on a smaller "boat".
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