KAYAKS...

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 08:06 AM

I'm looking for opinions on a small kayak. What it will be used for is locating small strips of saltwater marsh grass. Typical use would be in a tidal creek, maybe a total of 1500' of water travel then back in the truck. I'm looking for one that is light, small, and easy to use. Where is a good place to look for a used one. Are used kayaks common? Can you drill holes into them and mount a bracket?

SOMETHING LIKE THIS ONE or smaller

WES1977 · 05-28-08, 08:23 AM

I just bought 2 Old Town 12' and like them. I heard they were pretty good. the back hatch won me over. They are more expencive and heavier. for your distance I would think a 10' would be ok. There are fishing version kayaks.

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WES1977

I just bought 2 Old Town 12' and like them. I heard they were pretty good. the back hatch won me over.

Dirigo or loon..

WES1977 · 05-28-08, 08:30 AM

Dirigo 106 Angler Kayak - Old Town Canoes and Kayaks
This hatch is a real hatch IMHO. This one has hinges and is possible to open and close underway. the others would be a pain to open in close underway as they are just a cap.

The seats are nice also.

WES1977 · 05-28-08, 08:34 AM

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Dirigo or loon..

I have the Dirigo 120. it's 55lbs and is pretty hard to load alone.

I had some con-fer rain gutter attachments and made racks out of them for the Kayaks. Pretty much a straight bar with fun noodles for pads.

BeefBarley · 05-28-08, 08:41 AM

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Atticus · 05-28-08, 08:52 AM

Get a canoe.

WES1977 · 05-28-08, 08:53 AM

i tried looking through craig's list but stoped looking after I found the same one's that bass pro shop had new for $700 and she was asking for $800 used.

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Get a canoe.

canoes are to expensive

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WES1977

i tried looking through craig's list but stoped looking after I found the same one's that bass pro shop had new for $700 and she was asking for $800 used.

seems to be the same around here..

'74 UA FJ · 05-28-08, 09:02 AM

I paddled around in a one seater very light canoe a few weeks ago. You'd have to be coordinated to not sink that thing, though. It was top heavy.

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

I paddled around in a one seater very light canoe a few weeks ago. You'd have to be coordinated to not sink that thing, though. It was top heavy.

I agree, canoes are awkward. I need something small and easy to maneuver.

Atticus · 05-28-08, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

canoes are to expensive

They're about the same as a kayak.

Atticus · 05-28-08, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

I paddled around in a one seater very light canoe a few weeks ago. You'd have to be coordinated to not sink that thing, though. It was top heavy.

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

I agree, canoes are awkward. I need something small and easy to maneuver.

Are you joking?

'74 UA FJ · 05-28-08, 09:16 AM

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Are you joking?

I'd like to see your fat ass try to drive this one that I was in. It's about 40 pounds and you sit two feet above the water. You'd be wet in about three seconds. I had to take care not to get wet in it.

Atticus · 05-28-08, 09:17 AM

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I'd like to see your fat ass try to drive this one that I was in. It's about 40 pounds and you sit two feet above the water. You'd be wet in about three seconds. I had to take care not to get wet in it.

You would just like to see my fat ass, fucking stalker.

I have never had a canoe defeat me.

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

They're about the same as a kayak.

a new small kayak is about $300... do you know of any $300 canoes?

Atticus · 05-28-08, 09:34 AM

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a new small kayak is about $300... do you know of any $300 canoes?

3 Canoes for sale. 2 brand new, 1 canoe used once 3 seaters

romegadave · 05-28-08, 09:50 AM

I got a sit on top kayak from LL Bean for about $450--since I ordered around Christmas I got free shipping--Bean's got a lot to choose from (they've become the Wal Mart of kayaks it seems).

BeefBarley · 05-28-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

I agree, canoes are awkward. I need something small and easy to maneuver.

hey dummy, did you see my link?

'74 UA FJ · 05-28-08, 10:01 AM

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3 Canoes for sale. 2 brand new, 1 canoe used once 3 seaters

Why would some retard buy 3 canoes.

fsusteve · 05-28-08, 10:17 AM

Go longer if you can, and check out craigslist often. Fishing kayaks are nice, but the reality is you can set one up cheaper if you're not picky. I considered getting one till I watched some guys trying to paddle with an onshore wind blowing, fuck that. Go gheenoe, flat back canoe or a small john boat with a small out board and be done with it, you wouldn't necessarily need a trailer for any of those.

BeefBarley · 05-28-08, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Why would some retard buy 3 canoes.

prolly the same reason why a retard would buy three broke dick FJ40's

BeefBarley · 05-28-08, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fsusteve

Go longer if you can, and check out craigslist often. Fishing kayaks are nice, but the reality is you can set one up cheaper if you're not picky. I considered getting one till I watched some guys trying to paddle with an onshore wind blowing, fuck that. Go gheenoe, flat back canoe or a small john boat with a small out board and be done with it, you wouldn't necessarily need a trailer for any of those.

ahem....

'74 UA FJ · 05-28-08, 10:25 AM

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prolly the same reason why a retard would buy three broke dick FJ40's

I don't get your logic. These were three brand new canoes. He dumped his kid so he is selling all three. WTF?

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 10:39 AM

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hey dummy, did you see my link?

I saw it.. looks nice and expensive. Hell, I'd take one of those stupid looking whitewater kayaks if it was the right price.

beaufort-fj60 · 05-28-08, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fsusteve

Go longer if you can, and check out craigslist often. Fishing kayaks are nice, but the reality is you can set one up cheaper if you're not picky. I considered getting one till I watched some guys trying to paddle with an onshore wind blowing, fuck that. Go gheenoe, flat back canoe or a small john boat with a small out board and be done with it, you wouldn't necessarily need a trailer for any of those.

another guy down here uses a 8' johnboat for locating the marsh line.

05-28-08, 08:06 AM	#1
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,198	KAYAKS... I'm looking for opinions on a small kayak. What it will be used for is locating small strips of saltwater marsh grass. Typical use would be in a tidal creek, maybe a total of 1500' of water travel then back in the truck. I'm looking for one that is light, small, and easy to use. Where is a good place to look for a used one. Are used kayaks common? Can you drill holes into them and mount a bracket? SOMETHING LIKE THIS ONE or smaller __________________ Real Americans drink PBR Last edited by beaufort-fj60; 05-28-08 at 08:19 AM.

05-28-08, 08:23 AM	#2
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,167	I just bought 2 Old Town 12' and like them. I heard they were pretty good. the back hatch won me over. They are more expencive and heavier. for your distance I would think a 10' would be ok. There are fishing version kayaks. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website Last edited by WES1977; 05-28-08 at 08:28 AM.

05-28-08, 08:30 AM	#4
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,167	Dirigo 106 Angler Kayak - Old Town Canoes and Kayaks This hatch is a real hatch IMHO. This one has hinges and is possible to open and close underway. the others would be a pain to open in close underway as they are just a cap. The seats are nice also. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

05-28-08, 08:52 AM	#7
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	Get a canoe. __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

05-28-08, 08:53 AM	#8
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,167	i tried looking through craig's list but stoped looking after I found the same one's that bass pro shop had new for $700 and she was asking for $800 used. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

05-28-08, 08:41 AM	#6
BeefBarley IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right side of the world TLCA# 00001 Posts: 542 Blog Entries: 1	this is what you should get....Paddling Life magazine -- for Paddling, Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Kayak Fishing, Outrigger Canoe, Rec Boats and Touring, plus boating Blogs, Photos and News Clearinghouse.

05-28-08, 09:02 AM	#11
'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	I paddled around in a one seater very light canoe a few weeks ago. You'd have to be coordinated to not sink that thing, though. It was top heavy. __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

05-28-08, 09:50 AM	#19
romegadave IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: rome, georgia Posts: 234	I got a sit on top kayak from LL Bean for about $450--since I ordered around Christmas I got free shipping--Bean's got a lot to choose from (they've become the Wal Mart of kayaks it seems). __________________ ___________________________ 69 Fj55 I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow...

05-28-08, 10:17 AM	#22
fsusteve IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Where the tarpon roll.... TLCA# 8714 Posts: 1,758 Blog Entries: 1	Go longer if you can, and check out craigslist often. Fishing kayaks are nice, but the reality is you can set one up cheaper if you're not picky. I considered getting one till I watched some guys trying to paddle with an onshore wind blowing, fuck that. Go gheenoe, flat back canoe or a small john boat with a small out board and be done with it, you wouldn't necessarily need a trailer for any of those. __________________ This is very serious business....it has to be someone who has a keen eye for hotness and does not get derailed by pudgy, horse faced, chicklet teethed, cottaged cheezed ass whores who would never pass for hot.....noah