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Topic: Ocean Kayak Drifter  (Read 1928 times)

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Ron

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  • Location: Elk Grove
  • Date Registered: Mar 2010
  • Posts: 144
Does anyone have any experience with an Ocean Kayak Drifter?  Any Pro's and Con's?  Thanks in advance.
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DrHabanero

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  • Location: Suisun City
  • Date Registered: Jun 2006
  • Posts: 3095
I've had the drifter for over 3 years and found it to work fine for me. I am getting ready to upgrade to the Malibu X-factor. the Drifter isn't very good with surf launches but fine out there jigging for rockfish. Not the fastest ship in the fleet but one of the stablest plus it has a big cargo limit.
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Eric B

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  • Location: Fremont
  • Date Registered: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 4409
Yup!

Cons: You always are sitting in a bit of water.  Slowest kayak around.  Hull slap in the chop.  Doesn't track real well.

Pros:  Lightweight, especially for a big kayak.  Super stable.  Lots of room to shift around seating positions. 

I can't see getting rid of it, since it's so forgiving and versatile.

Sin Coast had one, and so does Northern Boy.