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Title: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: I LIKEY FISH on June 20, 2009, 02:02:29 PM
Hey Ladies and Gents

so if you guys been reading up on my post i went out and demo a few brands of kayak. But now im questioning the Cobra Fish And Dive any of you guys know anything about them, there wasnt one for me to demo. Im debating this with the Tarpon 140 and I plan on making a purchase Monday morning. Please keep in mind I'm only 5'8 130lbs Jai Boi enough talk its time to get WET haha lol

Do the pick up speed pretty Quick?

Comfortable?

Stable?

Maneuverability?

HERE ARE MY OPTIONS

#1 http://ventura.craigslist.org/spo/1230305940.html (I like this one alot what do you guys think of the price?  its about 3-4 years old)

#2 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/1221365459.html

#3 http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1229822350.html



Thanks in Advance Keo
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: Sailfish on June 20, 2009, 02:21:41 PM
I don't have an opinion on the Tarpon 140 since I never paddle one.  I have a FnD and like it for the roomy, big rectangular hatched for easy storage, and you can't beat its stability.  On the other hand, you probably won't win any race but it tract fairly well and I don't have a need for fast yak to fish in the ocean or lakes.
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: Dale L on June 20, 2009, 05:26:34 PM
First of all I would never buy a yak I hadn't test paddled.

second, at 130# I don't think you'd be happy with a boat that wide (FnD).
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: mickfish on June 20, 2009, 05:33:21 PM
i had a F&G for 4 years and was very happy with it but at 130 I wouldn't want either of those boats. I think a Prowler or a T13 would suit you better
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: I LIKEY FISH on June 20, 2009, 07:48:04 PM
yeah i was thinking tat too with FND about time i get to the spot i wanna fish i be hella tired haha lol  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 i love the Tarpon 140 a lot when i demoed it I actually stayed and tested it multiple times and was very comfortable it just felt rite i guess so T140 it is what do you guys think about the price? Is it a deal?

Keo
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: EWB on June 20, 2009, 08:37:21 PM
that first one looks like a good deal. Assuming you can get it from so cal to nor cal
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: I LIKEY FISH on June 20, 2009, 08:45:29 PM
yeah i might hv to swoop on that one kinda  just waiting around for Darius he has a hook up with the T140 if he gets it imma just go down south on Monday to swoop this one up for sure im hella anxious rite now  :smt003

Keo
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: Pat R. on June 21, 2009, 06:29:26 AM
I Like Fish on the T140 it does not look or say if you get a seat and the one you demoed was probably a 2009 model they are comfortable not sure about the older models good luck on your hunt.

Pat R
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: I LIKEY FISH on June 21, 2009, 10:47:48 AM
hey Pat very true now im kinda hestitant and 450 i probably should wait im just desperate  :smt003

Keo
Title: Re: Cobra Fish n Dive??????
Post by: PAL on June 21, 2009, 11:17:14 AM
The Cobra FnD is a big guy boat. At 130 lbs, its more kayak than you need to push around. Don't worry, your boat will pop up sooner or later.