The Feel Free seat on their lures is pretty darn comfortable(lots of padding) and adjustable to multiple positions while you can still be seated.  My best advice would be to go to dealer and try out the seats (preferably while on the water).  I did this at Headwaters in Lodi and it was well worth the hour plus drive

+1 for everything above. I actually just purchased a Lure 11.5 Demo from Headwaters in Lodi. #1, i cant say enough about that team (Dan is the man) and transported the yak out to a local lake to demo within the hour. #2, the referenced "gravity seat" is pretty incredible in terms of adjustability (10 different heights that can be adjusted with a single pull of a strap). in terms of comfort, I'm sure the higher end seats offer roughly the same deal, but comfort + adjustability.....i'd look into the feel free system.

-Justin

Not sure how you feel about using inflatables but I got myself a used Hobie i12s and it's being serving me well so far. You could probably find one on CL.

I also live in cramped SF and got that yak for the same reasons as you.

Thanks, HazaradousCliff

I'll look into it as an option. Only thing that worries me about it is taking it off the Mokolumne just south the the Camanche Dam when going for Steelhead. Water in there gets to under a foot or so in a handful of spots and I'd be paranoid it would puncture.

Like i said, ill keep an eye on CL just in case, i wouldnt mind having one of those for local lakes!

Depending on your frame size and weight...
I’ve got a 2010 Hobie sport with normal wear on the bottom and a few “lumps” from trying it down too tightly to the roof. Still tracks well, leak free, and in good condition otherwise. Not exactly sure a fair price for a boat like this? Probably under $700...may need some feedback from other members about a fair price if your interested at all.

Thanks for the offer Trutta,

unfortunately as yatzmail mentioned, me being about 200lbs, getting a 225 max capacity yak isnt going to work.

Appreciate it though!

I've watched tons of Fisherman's Life videos, and enjoyed them thoroughly. The content, editing, and his chill personality make for extremely easy, enjoyable viewing, but I, too, was surprised to see him out at PP without "requisite gear." Not sure why he chose to go out the way he did, however, to his credit, he did check on the wind and swell before going out, and luckily conditions stayed true to the forecast.

This spring will be my first time out in the great salt and I've already 'loaded up' on safety equipment that was recommended by anglers on this site. Hopefully, Matts will continue to entertain with his cool videos, but anglers will read and follow the advice found on these pages. 


         

Couldn't agree more! His content is across the board helpful, and ever sense to he recently go a little inflatable boat and outboard, i doubt he will be trekking out too far in the yak. With that said, not having spent too much time out far from various rock walls or beaches, I feel like I should invest just a bit more into some safety equipment.

They have been getting a few (much smaller) in the San Francisco Bay lately (last couple weeks), some even from shore!

Welcome! Good luck out there. see ya on the water

This is an amazing resource.

I have also found several apps these days that are perfect for specific line applications.

check out:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fishing-knots-mp-fish/id681286803?mt=8