Trident 13 vs trident 15

Hi, just wondering how much difference in speed between the trident 13 and 15.  I was sold on the trident 15 but like the new footwells in the trident 13.  I am also wondering if the 13 will be a better fit on top of my car (Camry) etc.  i just dont want to get the shorter boat and think I made a mistake down the road. 



I am looking forward to fishing and posting after I get a ride.

Thanks for any feedback.

Thanks Paul

Te 13 is a nice boat and I don't think speed would be an issue unless you hav some very long paddles in your future.

Aaaah... Should I get the 13 or the 15 footer?  That's a popular question.  You should demo both, but unless you have a compelling reason to get the shorter boat, I'd always go longer.  I know a lot of guys who've started off with a shorter boat and eventually trade up for paddling performance.

I took a close look at the Trident 13 and 11 today. The shape of the hull is more rounded-out than the regular Prowlers. There was literally no definition and looked like the bottom of my old Drifter....which tracked like a broken shopping-cart wheel. Granted, I haven't paddled one but it looked like a rudder would be necessary. I thought the current Trident 15 had a hull shape similar to the regular Prowler line? Maybe I was wrong.
And maybe the reason I am being so critical is because I am considering buying one too LOL. But I was thinking of the 11 because I want a nice lightweight boat for commando launches....where paddle distance is not a factor.
Looking forward to paddling them both.

Aaaah... Should I get the 13 or the 15 footer?  That's a popular question.  You should demo both, but unless you have a compelling reason to get the shorter boat, I'd always go longer.  I know a lot of guys who've started off with a shorter boat and eventually trade up for paddling performance.

I hear you ChuckE!  At 13-6 its a good compromise size, but in the end most guys go long after a few years.

The shape of the hull is more rounded-out than the regular Prowlers. There was literally no definition and looked like the bottom of my old Drifter....which tracked like a broken shopping-cart wheel.

It paddles quite nicely and is nothing like a drifter or a shopping cart. 

I have a full size Dodge truck and I used to slide my X-Factor into the short bed with the tailgate down with a couple of straps holding it in. Now I have the Trident 15 ans it won't fit in the bed, so I have to put the rack on bed to transport it anywhere.

So, I suggest getting both the 15 and the 13. I do agree with you about the footwell on the 13.

Good luck on your choice.

CHEERS!

I do agree with you about the footwell on the 13

Why are you guys so keen on adjustable footpegs? No really, I don't get the attraction. Sure, you can adjust them to your liking. They also take up less space in the footwells. But they don't do a thing for your heels - its the balls of your foot and that's it. Molded footwells improve the connection with the boat, and what's more, they don't break. I mourn their gradual disappearance. 

As long as I'm here I might as well make another observation. 13 ft fishing kayaks don't need rudders; paddlers who have trouble sticking to a straight line, that's another story. 

The 13 and 15 are both solid boats. Good luck in your quest pmjd.

I once paddled a shopping cart and I must say it was very fast, vertically.

I did spend more time on the T13 this past week and really it is a nice paddling boat. I still prefer the 15 as I always feel better in the longer boats in rough conditions. I, like PAL, prefer the molded in foot wells.

Why are you guys so keen on adjustable footpegs? No really, I don't get the attraction.

Having had all of the above I simply find them to be the most comfortable.  I am not in love with the tiny pegs, and would really like a better platform to push against.  The foot braces in the Hobie Quest are very nice, and something bigger like that would be the best of all worlds.

Thank you all - I appreciate your insight.

Pretty new to this forum and fishing from a kayak..very informative and happy I found it. After test paddling 3 SOT's, I went with the Prowler 13. I was set on the Prowler 15, but it felt "tippy" and not any faster then the 13'. I had their Scrambler XT, but grew tired of it being too snug in the seat and I'm a average size guy (6-2/215) with 36-37 waist. Darn good kayak, but my Prowler is the bomb. I look forward to learning all about this sport from all you experienced guys. Thanks again.