Batastrophe
04-17-2015, 02:29 PM
Got my new yak, an Old Town Predator XL, aptly named "The Bad Sea'd," about a month ago and promptly got sick for 3 weeks and have been traveling non-stop for work all year. Called the boss yesterday and told him I was going fishing!
Took her to Irvine Lake today for her maiden voyage and test out the car topping, electronics, mods I made and generally get this gal in the H2O. Love this yak! Somewhere between an Outback and a PA. At 13', 36", & 92#, it's heavier than the former and lighter than the later. Despite her size, this thing actually handles like a much smaller craft! Like padding a Revo.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak1_zps4yamsvga.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak1_zps4yamsvga.jpg.html)
Everything has been carefully thought out, including an optional 45# thrust saltwater Minn Kota motor console, which I didn't get since I need the exercise and actually enjoy paddling. Big, roomy, portable electronics console - every detail has been accouted for. The seat is more comfortable than my car! Here's my initial review.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak2_zpsu2c0i55c.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak2_zpsu2c0i55c.jpg.html)
The word "shakedown" was intentionallty used, since it's Irvine Lake and I came home with the stripe. Taking her to Huntington Harbor on Sunday to test her salt chops.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak3_zps0a8ox7zb.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak3_zps0a8ox7zb.jpg.html)
Searched long and hard for a versatile yak I can use for lakes, bays, light inshore and bowfishing - The Bad Sea'd is definitelty the one!
Took her to Irvine Lake today for her maiden voyage and test out the car topping, electronics, mods I made and generally get this gal in the H2O. Love this yak! Somewhere between an Outback and a PA. At 13', 36", & 92#, it's heavier than the former and lighter than the later. Despite her size, this thing actually handles like a much smaller craft! Like padding a Revo.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak1_zps4yamsvga.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak1_zps4yamsvga.jpg.html)
Everything has been carefully thought out, including an optional 45# thrust saltwater Minn Kota motor console, which I didn't get since I need the exercise and actually enjoy paddling. Big, roomy, portable electronics console - every detail has been accouted for. The seat is more comfortable than my car! Here's my initial review.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak2_zpsu2c0i55c.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak2_zpsu2c0i55c.jpg.html)
The word "shakedown" was intentionallty used, since it's Irvine Lake and I came home with the stripe. Taking her to Huntington Harbor on Sunday to test her salt chops.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y494/batastrophe1/yak3_zps0a8ox7zb.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/batastrophe1/media/yak3_zps0a8ox7zb.jpg.html)
Searched long and hard for a versatile yak I can use for lakes, bays, light inshore and bowfishing - The Bad Sea'd is definitelty the one!