Scored a sweet deal on a Scupper Classic

I lucked out yesterday.  I scored a sweet deal on the Ocean Kayak Scupper Classic that BrianG found on Craigslist.  Thanks for the heads-up... Brian.  I owe you one!

I couldn't believe the seller actually called me out of over half-a-dozen guys that emailed him in the first few hours.  For $240, I got the  boat (in good condition) with a paddle, leash, thigh straps, a new seatback, foam blocks and straps for transporting, and even a hooded full body wetsuit.  It even came with removable foam inserts to isolate the rear cargo compartment and add flotation for safety.

I took the Scupper out for a test paddle in calm bay waters and it's significantly faster than my Prowler 15.  Also, the thigh straps made a big difference in controlling the boat.  It was the first time ever used them.

Awesome! Glad you got it. It looks like its in great shape and well setup.

I will post more crazy deals if I find.

-Brian

Lucky Duck, that's sweet.

Chuck..
Nice boat, Especially with all that gear!!  I'd like to find a scupper classic also.

JDyak 

Looks pretty nice

One of the guys at HMB kayak was telling me you can eskimo roll with those thigh braces

I believe it.  I nearly rolled it yesterday when I first tried to see how much control the thigh braces provided.  I bet it would be cool to try surfing with them.

Surfing a scupper is not recommended. I have tried. I can surf it in a straight line just fine but you will either bury the front of the yak into sand and swamp the back. I don't have the thigh straps and I don't have the control to peel it sideways. Boats just too long.

-Brian

Surfing a scupper is not recommended. I have tried. I can surf it in a straight line just fine but you will either bury the front of the yak into sand and swamp the back. I don't have the thigh straps and I don't have the control to peel it sideways. Boats just too long.

-Brian

Hmmm.... then how the heck do those guys on 18' surf skis do it 

SCORE! That's what I call more bang for your buck.
As I understand it the long surf skis you see sometimes are mostly for surfing open ocean swells, which are a little different from actual beach waves. A long waterline & ultra narrow hull are perfect for big open swells. Surf kayaks or wave skis do a great job on beach waves since they're shorter & generally have more rocker.
-Sean

SCORE! That's what I call more bang for your buck.
As I understand it the long surf skis you see sometimes are mostly for surfing open ocean swells, which are a little different from actual beach waves. A long waterline & ultra narrow hull are perfect for big open swells. Surf kayaks or wave skis do a great job on beach waves since they're shorter & generally have more rocker.
-Sean

Cool... Thanks, Sean.  Now, that makes sense!

I really like the hatch behind the seat compared to having a tank well instead! NICE CATCH!