advice on kayak

Does anyone have a recommendation for very fast but still fishable paddling yak? Id like to get into long distance trips and eventually paddle to catalina. I think id be most comfortable on a sit on top

I know I said id feel more comfortable on a sit on top, but ive been looking at a tempest 165... anyone have experience in one of those?

I heard the stealth line is quite the slaying rocket...

Stealth or maybe a Kaskazi


https://kaskazi.co.za/product/kaskazi-dorado/

Tarpon 160, tracks straight and has incredible glide. 

Gabe,

Build one! if you didn't worry about the peddle drive or the rudder you could replicate mine for less than $1000 and about a month of evenings and weekends.

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=BF15-29

Phil

I ordered a Stealth Fisha 500 that should be here soon from South Africa. I’m in Petaluma. Just over 16 feet. Sixty pounds. This is the fastest sit on top for its class. You can come over and check it out when it’s here. Take it down to the Marina here and try it.

speedsters. dang.. the glide... jelly

I'm no Mathamagician but is that 15.5' Kaskazi really only 1400$?  That's a pretty sweet ride.

I'm no Mathamagician but is that 15.5' Kaskazi really only 1400$?  That's a pretty sweet ride.

Yeah, but if you want that price you probably have to fly to S. Africa and then paddle it home. Their website does not list any US distributors, and shipping ain't cheap unless you can fill an entire container, then it still isn't cheap.

Gabe,

Build one! if you didn't worry about the peddle drive or the rudder you could replicate mine for less than $1000 and about a month of evenings and weekends.

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=BF15-29

Phil

Yeah id like to but im barely finding any free time right now.  It would be under construction for a year lol.

I ordered a Stealth Fisha 500 that should be here soon from South Africa. I’m in Petaluma. Just over 16 feet. Sixty pounds. This is the fastest sit on top for its class. You can come over and check it out when it’s here. Take it down to the Marina here and try it.

Do you mind sharing the price? Id love to get a stealth but I cant justify something pricey unless I sell my hobie. And i dont want to sell my hobie haha

I'm no Mathamagician but is that 15.5' Kaskazi really only 1400$?  That's a pretty sweet ride.

Yeah, but if you want that price you probably have to fly to S. Africa and then paddle it home. Their website does not list any US distributors, and shipping ain't cheap unless you can fill an entire container, then it still isn't cheap.

Now thats a real long distance paddle

I ordered a Stealth Fisha 500 that should be here soon from South Africa. I’m in Petaluma. Just over 16 feet. Sixty pounds. This is the fastest sit on top for its class. You can come over and check it out when it’s here. Take it down to the Marina here and try it.

Do you mind sharing the price? Id love to get a stealth but I cant justify something pricey unless I sell my hobie. And i dont want to sell my hobie haha

3K

The Mirage 583 SOT looks super sick. A premier touring/fishing SOT. I think Austrailian. Check out Uncle Baggy on YT. He has one. Any really nice fiberglass or kevlar kayak is going to be pricey. Im sure there are some really nice RM touring yaks that would fit the bill, but if you are serious, you might as well go all out. I picked up a Stealth last year and am loving it. And kept my Hobie. Nothing wrong with investing in what you love