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Old 04-29-2020, 07:43 PM   #1
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PDL Yak questions

This was a great thread on buying a kayak -
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=91597

thank you Zeal, Nebe and Got Stripers for details.

What do SB kayak folk think of these two?

2013 13ft Hobie Revolution for $1500

https://providence.craigslist.org/bo...113612844.html

Or a new Brooklyn Kayak BKC PK13 new $1550

https://brooklynkayakcompany.com/col...operated-kayak

What concerns me with the Hobie is the comfort of the seat and is that kayak stable enough to stand and cast. And I know nothing about BKC kayaks.


For the last 2yrs I’ve fished the hell out of a 10ft sit in BPS Ascend, fresh water all over and for salt out of Green Harbor Marshfield and off South Cape Beach, but the winds have to light. I’m ready to put the paddle down.

Lastly, I’m hoping I can add a hitch extension to my CRV and transport that way. With my ascend, I’m able to transport that way without the extension.

Any info is appreciated
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Old 04-29-2020, 08:11 PM   #2
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That seems a little high to me for a 2013 Revo. Pre-2014 the seats in the Revo and Outback were the soft, wet-butt style seats. In 2014 they improved to the raised and far more comfortable Vantage Seat.

Revo is a little sleeker and faster than the Outback, but feels a little tippy. Secondary stability is still excellent, you almost have to force it to get it to roll. In calm water, sitting side-saddle with feet in the water isn't out of the question. Standing in a Revo is pretty difficult, I've seen it done and did it in my old Revo, but I don't think fishing while standing is an option.

If you're looking to stand and fish, and looking for an all-around kayak, I'd look for an Outback. 2014 or later. There's quite a few coming and going becuase in 2019 they totally redesigned the hull and a lot of guys sold their older versions. I have both a 2016 and a 2018 Outback and I love them, no intention here to swap to newer ones at this time. Standing and fishing in calmer water is definitely an option here. I do a lot of standing and sight casting in freshwater.

I would recommend avoiding the BKC - for that matter anything with that circular bicycle motion is a far less efficient drive.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have. Shoot me a private message.

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Old 04-29-2020, 08:22 PM   #3
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