Pedal drive for Raptor SOT?

Check is in the mail.

Any estimate on when the mirage drive insert will be available?

Just wondering if we could see an artist rendition of how the yak will look fully loaded? I especially  would love to see the  rudder section and the ff transducer.
Will the rudder be retractable or will I be able to stand up the kayak  on the stern end?

For customers intending to use the pedal system with the rudder,  should we send you the 1150 now and we'll just have to pay a little more when the pedal adapter cost is ironed out?

Give me the how /when/where...I will take care of my end.  This is the boat I have been asking for!  Now it comes to me SS Squidder!

"Need the payments by the end of February.   Mailing address is on our website."
Below is the link to Jm's website:
http://www.santacruzkayaks.com

Just wondering if we could see an artist rendition of how the yak will look fully loaded? I especially  would love to see the  rudder section and the ff transducer.
Will the rudder be retractable or will I be able to stand up the kayak  on the stern end?

For customers intending to use the pedal system with the rudder,  should we send you the 1150 now and we'll just have to pay a little more when the pedal adapter cost is ironed out?

      $1,150???       Please don't read between the lines....      You get a paddle version for 950.    For appx. 200 more we should be able to outfit the rudder, control and mirage drive adapter.   

   

      With the "Paddle" insert, and seat included.  It's looking like  $ 950 for a pre-order.    That's  FOB our Watsonville shop...    Need the payments by the end of February.   Mailing address is on our website.     I'd estimate an additional 200 dollars  to add the rudder and controls.
   For now,, just can't quote a price for the pedal version yet. 

      If you're uncomfortable and don't understand what it is you're buying,  it might be better to wait until we have the fully rigged Pedal version so that you can have a better understanding.      The pre-order offer is made here to assist in funding the mold cost...  The low initial price is the incentive and reward for your helping to fund the start-up.    I'm not looking for a "down payment" , full 950 or nothing please.      I need to limit this offer to 8 NCKA members. I already have 6 commitments from Texas and several more going to Florida.   After this, price is going to be based on MSRP... ( whatever that amounts too ).  I'd guess you will save around 300 bucks, but more importantly, you're helping a small company to grow.  You'll be part of the effort to " Make America Great" again...       ( I crack myself up sometimes )

       Like I said earlier,  if you're not happy with the kayak after you see and demo it...  I will refund your "contribution".   I'm not sure what colors I'll have available, so that could be an issue.       It would help if you include your color selection with payment.. plus be sure to include Name, contact info, etc.   I know how to find Sonny, Al,  (Mark is always at the dock... LOL)  .       I'll be honest here, there's still a few things "up in the air" as far as the small details.  So you decide for yourself.      We don't have a firm date on when it's going to be available, so please, no whiners!   " Is it ready yet? "  messages.     I got enough shit on my plate.   Think of it as buying stock, you"ll just have to be patient.   If you don't have the patience, please don't send money.   

         Yes, the rudder is retractable, TruCourse rudder made by Sealect Designs.   Rudder mounted at the stearn, so no, you can't stand it on it's end while the rudder is attached.    It also makes it a PIA trying to wheel the kayak using a Raptor Cart...  Might be more comfortable using a conventional kayak cart, unless you don't mind the rudder tucked up your nuts.      ( I've got an idea for relatively simple way to  hinge the rudder mounting to eliminate this issue )
   

Good info. Thank you. I apologize for asking too many questions. I was a little too eager, curious,  and excited about your new design.

I just put a check in the mailbox.   

I just put a check in the mailbox.   

   Saaaaweeeeett !       Thanks.    We even got a  few guys all the way from Texas throwing down from this post.

    FYI   Just talked to the guy making the molds.  He says " almost completed, a week, two at the outside".    Still a lot of misc little parts that need to fall into place.    Pretty exciting stuff... 
     By the end of March, I'll finally pedal a kayak for my first time,,, ever !           ( Exception being my own contraptions )     Yup,, it's true!  I've never demo'd a Hobie.     Hope that mirage drive is as good as they say it is.   

Baitman, you gonna race around the red can again?  Pedal vs. Pedal? Lol

Baitman, you gonna race around the red can again?  Pedal vs. Pedal? Lol

    Who's up for a challenge????     You go as my Proxy
   

Baitman, you gonna race around the red can again?  Pedal vs. Pedal? Lol

    Who's up for a challenge????     You go as my Proxy
 

For you, definitely

Mailed the check this afternoon 

   Thanks Sonny !       # 00001   

   Thanks Sonny !       # 00001

        Got you guys all covered.  Thank You !
     Sonny,
     eelkram
     NoWhere
    Al
    Victor
   

   Thanks Sonny !       # 00001

Got you guys all covered.  Thank You !
     Sonny #00001
     Sonny #00002
     eelkram
     NoWhere
     Al
     Victor
   

FIXED! 

Baitman, in the picture of the pedals in your new insert, I see a white one in the background.  Is that a plug for the hole if you do not want to have anything there?  If that is a plug, is it flush with the floor?  If it is not a plug, how hard would it be to create one?  I am somewhat concerned that the new G2 may have some issues around standing if the pedals are in.  The plug would manage that for me.