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| Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums
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03-09-2009, 09:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chatham, MA
Posts: 424
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Looking to start kayaking
Hey,
I'm thinking about picking up a cheap used yak just to have soem fun with. Are there any that I should stay away from? I intend to use it in small bays and ponds so not white water or the ocean or something but still would like a decently seaworthy yak. I don't really like the sit on top type but I don't have enough experience with kayaks to really know what I'm talking about. I've done a lot of canoeing and boating for a long time but never really tried the kayak. Anyway just wondering if there's anything to stay away from. Thanks!
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03-09-2009, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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hey Cap
you could take a cruise to the King Cove marina
In Stonnington Ct. and see NilsC
and talk it over....
they'll let you try some out there...
then let experience be your guide....
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03-09-2009, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 5,238
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I've been wondering about a good place to try out some yaks before buying. Would prefer something in the SE Mass or Cape area.
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04-03-2009, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
I've been wondering about a good place to try out some yaks before buying. Would prefer something in the SE Mass or Cape area.
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Head on down to Billington Sea Kayak in Plymouth on a weekend day. They're right inside Morton Park. They'll listen to your needs and set you up with several kayaks to test out right there on the lake. Good people. |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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04-05-2009, 09:21 AM
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catch 'em up
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 33
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The Goose Hummock in Orleans has a bunch of boats for sale or rent. The may still be selling last years rentals for cheap money. They also have plenty of accessories.
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04-03-2009, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 374
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If you're going in the ocean, I'd stay away from a SIK. I don't know what you don't like about SOTs, but one thing to appreciate is the ability to get back in the thing if you ever tip. SIKs are a little more stable and a little faster, but you may not be able to get back in and in cold water that could kill you. I use a SOT, and if it's choppy, I'm completely soaked from paddling. I don't know how you could use a SIK without a skirt. With a skirt, you have far less options for storage and now you've got one more thing that's going to try to drown you. With SOTs, storage is easy and abundant.
I have a few of the Wilderness Systems Tarpons and have no complaints. The 140 gets a little water in the footwell, but nothing to worry about. I've had it for a while and over the years have added stuff. Most recently a FF/GPS.
Once you get it, you'll need to install a trolley system for your anchor and drift sock so you're not hitting the waves sideways. There will be a bunch of other stuff too, so don't blow your whole budget on the yak itself.
Don't bother with those 2 pound kayak anchors. Just go to Wal mart and get a 5lb river anchor. They're cheaper and work better in wind.
Guys like rudders.
That's about it for tips. Good luck.
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