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Topic: Interest in Kayak Rentals?  (Read 1278 times)

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I was curious if there is any interest in Hobie kayak rentals for people in the Bay Area? (more for people to use repeatedly than trying out new models which I know many kayak dealers offer)

I know storage space is an issue for many in the Bay Area and might be a barrier to enter the sport of kayak fishing. It might also be good for if friends/family come from out of town and want to join you on a fishing adventure.

What are peoples thoughts on this? Would there be interest in something like this?


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Funny you ask - I just saw this posting on CL earlier in the week:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/d/pacifica-rent-my-kayak-hobie-14-tandem/7469320909.html

A lot of people in this community are willing to lend a kayak to a fellow member if they need one, so $250/day seems pretty steep.  That being said, I could imagine some scenarios where you could generate some interest.


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Funny you ask - I just saw this posting on CL earlier in the week:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/d/pacifica-rent-my-kayak-hobie-14-tandem/7469320909.html

A lot of people in this community are willing to lend a kayak to a fellow member if they need one, so $250/day seems pretty steep.  That being said, I could imagine some scenarios where you could generate some interest.

wha?  Looks like I better raise my guide fees.  And, to leoyou:  Kayak shops rent out yaks usually stored right at the water.   I guess you're thinnking like "Yak B&B"  My suggestion is to just relax, go fishing and use NCKA to make friends and learn how to have more fun. If someone needs a yak for visting family mmbers, one of us usually loan out happily. NCKA is way more about PIF than about PFT.  Members that try to use this forum as a profit-making channel usually don't last long.  I'd like to see you stick around  and embrace the madness.

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Funny you ask - I just saw this posting on CL earlier in the week:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/d/pacifica-rent-my-kayak-hobie-14-tandem/7469320909.html

A lot of people in this community are willing to lend a kayak to a fellow member if they need one, so $250/day seems pretty steep.  That being said, I could imagine some scenarios where you could generate some interest.

wha?  Looks like I better raise my guide fees.  And, to leoyou:  Kayak shops rent out yaks usually stored right at the water.   I guess you're thinnking like "Yak B&B"  My suggestion is to just relax, go fishing and use NCKA to make friends and learn how to have more fun. If someone needs a yak for visting family mmbers, one of us usually loan out happily. NCKA is way more about PIF than about PFT.  Members that try to use this forum as a profit-making channel usually don't last long.  I'd like to see you stick around  and embrace the madness.

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Bushy and gtnotte. Really appreciate the feedback and comments.

My interest in the topic was more so to understand why this wasn't more of a common practice. Before I bought my kayak and moved into a house, I lived in pretty tight quarters (also know quite a few friends in a similar scenario) that does not allow me to own a kayak and I seriously looked into if there was an option to rent a Hobie but didn't find any promising needs. After getting my kayak I fell in love with the sport and my wife and I go almost every weekend, but if I didn't own a house I would have never been able to get exposed to the sport and also this awesome community. In the Bay Area, space feels like a limiting factor for a lot of people and I wonder if there are other like me (1.5 years ago) who would fall in love with the sport but just cant access it due to storage space issues.


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Funny you ask - I just saw this posting on CL earlier in the week:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/d/pacifica-rent-my-kayak-hobie-14-tandem/7469320909.html

A lot of people in this community are willing to lend a kayak to a fellow member if they need one, so $250/day seems pretty steep.  That being said, I could imagine some scenarios where you could generate some interest.

wha?  Looks like I better raise my guide fees.  And, to leoyou:  Kayak shops rent out yaks usually stored right at the water.   I guess you're thinnking like "Yak B&B"  My suggestion is to just relax, go fishing and use NCKA to make friends and learn how to have more fun. If someone needs a yak for visting family mmbers, one of us usually loan out happily. NCKA is way more about PIF than about PFT.  Members that try to use this forum as a profit-making channel usually don't last long.  I'd like to see you stick around  and embrace the madness.

Respectfully

Bushy

Bushy and gtnotte. Really appreciate the feedback and comments.

My interest in the topic was more so to understand why this wasn't more of a common practice. Before I bought my kayak and moved into a house, I lived in pretty tight quarters (also know quite a few friends in a similar scenario) that does not allow me to own a kayak and I seriously looked into if there was an option to rent a Hobie but didn't find any promising needs. After getting my kayak I fell in love with the sport and my wife and I go almost every weekend, but if I didn't own a house I would have never been able to get exposed to the sport and also this awesome community. In the Bay Area, space feels like a limiting factor for a lot of people and I wonder if there are other like me (1.5 years ago) who would fall in love with the sport but just cant access it due to storage space issues.

At the end of the day its a lifestyle choice.   People who have hobbies that require space need to find a way to get that space. Sometimes they have buddies who lend them room, or a storage unit they pay for.  Just like having a home machine shop, or a home wine or beer making hobby, you have to make changes to accommodate it.  I would say anyone who is a serious kayaker would likely have made some lifestyle choices to accommodate that.  Not saying they can't do it otherwise, but as a 25-year-old person who is currently renting in the bay area, having a driveway for the boat, and a garage to store my kayak gear is literally the #1 requirement when I look for a place to live.  Obviously you need an intro to the sport, but after a few trips out, its generally pretty clear whether a passion is there or not. If the passion is strong enough, the lifestyle accommodates.

that said my buddy has been kayaking for about 7 years and his kayak never leaves the roof of his truck unless its to go into the water.
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At the end of the day its a lifestyle choice.   People who have hobbies that require space need to find a way to get that space. Sometimes they have buddies who lend them room, or a storage unit they pay for.  Just like having a home machine shop, or a home wine or beer making hobby, you have to make changes to accommodate it.  I would say anyone who is a serious kayaker would likely have made some lifestyle choices to accommodate that.  Not saying they can't do it otherwise, but as a 25-year-old person who is currently renting in the bay area, having a driveway for the boat, and a garage to store my kayak gear is literally the #1 requirement when I look for a place to live.  Obviously you need an intro to the sport, but after a few trips out, its generally pretty clear whether a passion is there or not. If the passion is strong enough, the lifestyle accommodates.

that said my buddy has been kayaking for about 7 years and his kayak never leaves the roof of his truck unless its to go into the water.

Great points. Thanks for that perspective


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This is so true, it's an amazing group.
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This is so true, it's an amazing group.
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Amen brother

And thanks Bleukayak for being more of a cranky guy than I am, once again.
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My interest in the topic was more so to understand why this wasn't more of a common practice. Before I bought my kayak and moved into a house, I lived in pretty tight quarters (also know quite a few friends in a similar scenario) that does not allow me to own a kayak and I seriously looked into if there was an option to rent a Hobie but didn't find any promising needs. After getting my kayak I fell in love with the sport and my wife and I go almost every weekend, but if I didn't own a house I would have never been able to get exposed to the sport and also this awesome community. In the Bay Area, space feels like a limiting factor for a lot of people and I wonder if there are other like me (1.5 years ago) who would fall in love with the sport but just cant access it due to storage space issues.

There are actually a few kayak dealers that will allow you to rent Hobies for a few hours at their store or even take away with you (though leaving a hefty deposit in case of damages).  What's nice is that if you decide to buy a new kayak, the rental fee is usually discounted from the purchase.


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The first Outback I purchased I actually first tried out by renting it back when MelCottons used to do that.  It was very reasonable, and so was their ski rental prices, plus they gave me credit spent on rentals toward the purchase of the kayak!  Sadly they no longer exist, and many others have closed as well from what I know.  A good dealer will have one to demo at some location, at least they used too if they had a location by a waterfront.  But I expect that they have so much demand for their kayaks that they have no reason to rent them as they can sell them as quick as they come in during the nice parts of the year. 
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Funny you ask - I just saw this posting on CL earlier in the week:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/d/pacifica-rent-my-kayak-hobie-14-tandem/7469320909.html

A lot of people in this community are willing to lend a kayak to a fellow member if they need one, so $250/day seems pretty steep.  That being said, I could imagine some scenarios where you could generate some interest.

wha?  Looks like I better raise my guide fees.  And, to leoyou:  Kayak shops rent out yaks usually stored right at the water.   I guess you're thinnking like "Yak B&B"  My suggestion is to just relax, go fishing and use NCKA to make friends and learn how to have more fun. If someone needs a yak for visting family mmbers, one of us usually loan out happily. NCKA is way more about PIF than about PFT.  Members that try to use this forum as a profit-making channel usually don't last long.  I'd like to see you stick around  and embrace the madness.

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My interest in the topic was more so to understand why this wasn't more of a common practice.

The only kook  that’s gonna bounce my kayak off rocks, drive away without strapping it down or leaving bait in the hatch is me.  I don’t trust people…..at all.


PS….my hobie is stored in my living room….right next to my motorcycle.   :smt001
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My interest in the topic was more so to understand why this wasn't more of a common practice.

The only kook  that’s gonna bounce my kayak off rocks, drive away without strapping it down or leaving bait in the hatch is me.  I don’t trust people…..at all.


PS….my hobie is stored in my living room….right next to my motorcycle.   :smt001


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