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Topic: Thresher 155 review  (Read 8013 times)

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Recieved my new thresher 155 last thursday. Been too busy to post up some pics.  Bought from ack from their 2015 closeout red was a closeout color which just so happens to be the color i was going to get anyways. Pricing was at about 1200 (retail now is 1549)  which i thought was a killer deal i couldn't resist.

Also took advantage of their 15% off on accesories, got a few things including a closeout werner hooked tybee paddle.

Now to start rigging. Anyone have any ideas? I could assume not much have to be done to it since there are gear tracks everywhere. Debating on puttinng some flushmount rod holders. The flexpod is awesome. Still trying to see which lowrance to get. Probably the elite 4 chirp hopefully it goes on sale soon.  Would appreciate any tips and advice. I dont see many samples online, since its just a first model year and i guess not many people have this boat.

I have it mounted on my car in the pic, i tried out a few ways to load it. The reason why i wanted a 15ft boat is so i can solo load it from the front of my car. Rear keel on the floor and bring the front on to my yakima bar. The hull rests on the car hood just a little, so ill have to put some padding on my hood to do it. But it works.  Boat hangs out a lot. If anyone has any tips on loading easier, please let me know. I used to solo load a 12ft pescador 60lbs by lifting it over my head. No way i can do that now with this 80lb beast.

Now. Where to go for her maiden voyage.



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Congrats on your  new ride,  looks slick! Probably, need bigger car now? :)
« Last Edit: November 03, 2015, 12:05:37 AM by sebast »
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Looks like you got a  good deal!! That's a really nice looking kayak!! Looks like you have Yakima racks?
I have a Hobie Tandem Oasis which is pretty heavy to load with only one person. I haul it around on my 2003 Toyota Corolla and use a portable/adjustable ball bearing roller that I already had for ripping long pieces wood or sheets 0f plywood on my table saw. I adjust the foot long roller to just above the trunk and with one motion, I grab the back pull and can get this pretty heavy Hobie on the Yakima racks with rollers in the back and saddles in the front.
I double strap the kayak on the 2 crossbars and like you have the front and back tie downs. I think that cinching down the front and rear tie downs first is crucial. It really gets the boat snug on the racks and keeps it from moving around. I strap the boat down on the crossbars after I cinch the front and rear tie downs. I can go pretty fast and not worry about losing my kayak off my car.
I agree, that you might have to get a bigger wheels, but with a good racks and accessories you can load it on pretty snug and haul ass with your hatchback.
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Congrats Bob!  There might be a few options for loading. Take a look at the Yakima Boat Loader bar. It's just a side extention that allows you to tilt one end up and then lift the other end while sliding it onto the rack. There's also the Yakima ShowBoat66. It basically loads the way you currently do it, except from the rear... and the assembly slides so the kayak rests on the load bar instead of your car.  Or... you can add a hitch and a T-bar. 
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Nice ride! Hope to see it with you on the water soon.

I'd recommend flush mount rod holders over the gear tracks. Flush mounts would be stronger.
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Sweet new ride Bob!


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Nice yak! I use the malone wings and stinger setup. The stinger slides to the back edge of the car and you rest the nose of the boat on it and then slide it up on the rack. I can load our heavy ass tandem on the car by myself pretty easily.

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Congrats on your new ride bro.

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Nice ride! Hope to see it with you on the water soon.

I'd recommend flush mount rod holders over the gear tracks. Flush mounts would be stronger.

there are options for the gear tracs... dan at headwaters had some bolts that were larger to keep the scotty mounts stabile. consider the electronics pod fish finder install. I think I would have (and may still) use it for the transducer, battery, and wiring but place the head unit in the center hatch closer to you or it becomes VERY hard to reach to adjust/reach buttons... I have a series on my build somewhere on the site....
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=62913.msg706563#msg706563

More pictures in this old thread...
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=60929.0
« Last Edit: November 03, 2015, 08:32:32 AM by Weimarian »
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Building one up right now too ...  got to go pick up parts today.  Keeping it minimal.


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Nice Bob. Id like to hear how it compares to your other yak.  Does it come with a rudder?



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It is rudder ready, or you can buy it with the rudder already on it. I think the 155 could use one in my opinion.  Something to think about after using it a bit.
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I will hopefully tote mine up to Anchor Bay for LRC2015 if anyone wants to take it for a test spin and it is equipped with a rudder so you can try it with & without for comparison.


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Congrats on the new yak!  My 2012 Hobie AI is around 86 lbs and I can cartop it solo.  I have a Thule Glide and Set.   Just takes some practice.

Does it come with side handles?
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They have DEEP molded hand grips on the inside of the gunwale


 

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