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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Ocean Kayaks => Topic started by: ryang85 on March 08, 2017, 05:46:54 PM

Title: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 08, 2017, 05:46:54 PM
Just got my new boat today and im pretty excited to get the thing in the water and shoot some fish.   Got one of the last 2016  orange camo models I could find  after the price dropped,  it was just under 1000 with shipping.  Now its time to add a fish finder and anchor setup and kill some lingcod. Its a world of an upgrade my old scrambler. My  first kayak with real storage and stability. Any recommended acsessories for diving?
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Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: DG on March 08, 2017, 07:12:05 PM
Congrats.  Looks like a world of a difference from your first kayak.  Go get'm
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: Stone85 on March 08, 2017, 07:34:38 PM
Very nice congrats!
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on March 08, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
Kelp clip, radio,

I store all kinds of stuff in my hull when diving.
Lots of bottled water, snacks, spare fins, spare mask, spare gun.
Plus 27 pool noodles so I know I won't be sinking  :smt001

Congrats on the new yak!
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: Otter on March 08, 2017, 09:23:10 PM
Nice boat neighbor and great choice! Serious upgrade there.

Let's make a trip up north when the season opens.

-Eliot
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 08, 2017, 09:32:08 PM
Kelp clip, radio,

I store all kinds of stuff in my hull when diving.
Lots of bottled water, snacks, spare fins, spare mask, spare gun.
Plus 27 pool noodles so I know I won't be sinking  :smt001

Congrats on the new yak!
I will be adding the kelp clip with my anchor set up, and will probably add pool noodles at some time,  i have my radio for my zodiac  that ill throw in there.    I used to strap down my 2 guns to the side of the boat with gear ties and it was a constant pain.   Sounds like i need extra gear to fill the new boat.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 08, 2017, 09:33:59 PM
Nice boat neighbor and great choice! Serious upgrade there.

Let's make a trip up north when the season opens.

-Eliot
Thanks, its on the side yard if you wanna stop and check it out while im gone.  And im heading out diving sunday if you want to borrow the speargun, forcast looks flat as can be.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: scottymeboy on March 08, 2017, 09:37:09 PM
It's always fun to get a
brand new kayak!!

Nice Choice


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Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 08, 2017, 10:14:28 PM
It's always fun to get a
brand new kayak!!

Nice Choice


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Deffinantly got me excited. Ive been reseching between the prowler tridents, and  other brands for about 6 months now, price dropped with the 2017 models out and it was an instant buy.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: moon on March 09, 2017, 05:43:23 AM
Don't forget a mount for a dive flag. I was using a DIY mount from a pvc pipe in the flush mount rod holder, but have decided to get a better one from Joe Flores. I love my trident 13.

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Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: Sin Coast on March 09, 2017, 12:55:12 PM
I'd suggest installing a 5" round deck hatch inside the center compartment. Easier to fit your gun & gear if they're too big for the compartment.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 09, 2017, 02:10:00 PM
I'd suggest installing a 5" round deck hatch inside the center compartment. Easier to fit your gun & gear if they're too big for the compartment.
Will doing something like that viod warranty?  My guns arnt close to fitting inside the center compartment but that may be a good post warranty project.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: Otter on March 10, 2017, 06:54:59 AM
Nice boat neighbor and great choice! Serious upgrade there.

Let's make a trip up north when the season opens.

-Eliot
Thanks, its on the side yard if you wanna stop and check it out while im gone.  And im heading out diving sunday if you want to borrow the speargun, forcast looks flat as can be.


Thanks for the invite but I'm still stuck in remodel land. This nice weather has me itching to get on the water though. Hope you guys have a great day!!

In another month or two we should take the whaler out and look for some early season flat ones.

Talk soon,
-Eliot
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ken jan on March 10, 2017, 08:04:15 AM
Congrats on the new boat Ryan!
hope you get some nice viz again on Sunday!
Cheers
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 10, 2017, 08:06:59 AM
Nice looking boat. You are gonna love it.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: VK on March 10, 2017, 08:09:42 AM
Congrats..Giants colors too  :smt003
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ravensblack on March 25, 2017, 11:33:06 AM
I'd suggest installing a 5" round deck hatch inside the center compartment. Easier to fit your gun & gear if they're too big for the compartment.
Will doing something like that viod warranty?  My guns arnt close to fitting inside the center compartment but that may be a good post warranty project.


Look inside the hatch well and see if there are welded nuts already there. For the 4.7 and the 4.3 I had there is an option you can buy that is a long tube that runs to the rear of the kayak. I'll ask for you but I don't think that would void the warranty as they sell the storage tube through Ocean Kayak as a owner installed option.
Title: Re: New Boat. Trident 4.3 ultra
Post by: ryang85 on March 25, 2017, 09:20:34 PM
I'd suggest installing a 5" round deck hatch inside the center compartment. Easier to fit your gun & gear if they're too big for the compartment.
Will doing something like that viod warranty?  My guns arnt close to fitting inside the center compartment but that may be a good post warranty project.


Look inside the hatch well and see if there are welded nuts already there. For the 4.7 and the 4.3 I had there is an option you can buy that is a long tube that runs to the rear of the kayak. I'll ask for you but I don't think that would void the warranty as they sell the storage tube through Ocean Kayak as a owner installed option.
Alright, thanks. Currently im not in dire need but if a start to venture into the kayak fishing world i may find it handy to be able to store guns and stuff without having to climb up and down the kayak when switching from rod to gun.  Seems like if its a self install option it shouldnt be an issue. So far i love the boat, perfect weight,  speed and stability.