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Topic: Ocean Kayak suggestions  (Read 2910 times)

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swebb089

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Hello,

I am looking for an ocean kayak. I am 6'1 250 lbs and will mostly be fishing within a mile of shore from Santa Cruz all the way up to Eureka targeting rockfish,salmon,halibut,and striper. I am willing to buy used and shop around for a deal. I have sat in the kracken 13.5 and really like the seating, I do not need stadium seating but would prefer. This is the budget I am figuring:

Kayak:$1200
Rod holders/ Fish finder: $500
Wetsuit/drysuit: $300

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks!


Yowlie

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Lots of thread on this.  That's actually a big budget for a few good brands if you buy gently used.  Definitely demo the Trident 15  given your physical specs.  The new one is very hefty though:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=73591.0

I love the Trident 13 from a couple years ago, but I am 195# and you might experience a different ride.  Then again, I pack way too much stuff:  two guns, a heavy anchor (cuz I found it), weightbelt, heavy scallop/ab bars, full camelbak and gatorades.  At my max weight, I can feel that I ride a little low and don't glide as nicely as I could on a longer boat.  But it never feels sketchy in surf and swell.  They are excellent kayaks.  There is a new seat on the T15 that might meet you stadium needs.  That high seating can make you feel tippy, especially if you are tall, though.


P-Sherman

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Demo a few kayaks.
Go here: http://www.kayakcity.com/
I'm on my 2nd Hobie from them. I'd second the T15 (at least the old model).

I don't mean to advertise but I have a used Dragonfly7 for sale if you're interested.

John da P-Sherman
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hoihtah

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What did you end up going with?  I'm looking for my first kayak.


 

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