Ocean Kayak?

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

Not to turn this into a Hobie thread... but they definitely have their advantages. NOT the end all and be all of Kayak's but if you like the idea of hands free operation, they are EXCELLENT.

A Hobie is too expensive, even if I wanted it.

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

A Hobie is too expensive, even if I wanted it.

Yeah, they aren't cheap by any means. If you get lucky you can find used for under a G, but they are tough to come by.

Other SOT's are more popular and can more easily be found used. If your not in a hurry that can be a really good way to save some $$$.

If money is tight, don't waste it on a rack for your vehicle. It is unnecessary for a single Yak. Use pool noodles and straps, very secure and under $30. Yeah, sure it's ghetto, but it works.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

Yeah, they aren't cheap by any means. If you get lucky you can find used for under a G, but they are tough to come by.

Other SOT's are more popular and can more easily be found used. If your not in a hurry that can be a really good way to save some $$$.

If money is tight, don't waste it on a rack for your vehicle. It is unnecessary for a single Yak. Use pool noodles and straps, very secure and under $30. Yeah, sure it's ghetto, but it works.

Time is definitely not of the essence. I'd like to find a nice, used Trident 13'. Keeping my eyes open on craigslist.

Thanks for the noodle suggestion. I'm certainly no opposed to the ghetto option. $30 is much better than $100 - and I have to straps, so it's probably more like $7 for noodles.