Whens a good time to buy kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayaKANG · 09-04-2012, 02:07 AM

Aspiring yak angler here, wondering whens a good time to buy a new/used/clearance yak. Any help would be appreciated. I'm operating out of San Diego. Thanks!

bus kid · 09-04-2012, 04:49 AM

Welcome toe BWE! That's a vague question ,Anytime its in the budget. What type of kayak are you looking for, paddle or mirage drive? Malibu kayaks does a blow out sale but you missed it a few months back. Hobies are for sale on the boards here all the time. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Jimmyz123 · 09-04-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome toe BWE! Anytime its in the budget. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Never a bad time to buy, however this time of year you may see fewer up for sale from private sellers due to the good fishing that's going on. However, anytime is a good time if you have the money. For me, I'm buying new so I don't buy anyone's surprises. For once I want a kayak that I setup for my styles.

Have you paddled many Kayaks? If not hit up OEX and test out some Kayaks.

FlyFishinYakr · 09-05-2012, 06:02 PM

What he said!!! (JimmyZ123)
Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues.
I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me.
FFY

dorado50 · 09-05-2012, 06:54 PM

No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.

mrJB · 09-05-2012, 07:12 PM

Fred Hall or boat show discounts

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firstgen · 09-05-2012, 08:48 PM

OEX Sunset might be having a parkinglot sale in October,but it's still up in the air.That's what i'm waiting for

Rufus · 09-05-2012, 08:54 PM

Anytime is the best time to buy a yack!

Vikingj · 09-05-2012, 09:20 PM

Check out places that rent kayaks. They should be ready to sell off their summer fleet in the next month or two.

kayaKANG · 09-05-2012, 10:05 PM

thanks for all the advice guys! i appreciate it mucho. what do you guys think about the following setup:

2007 wilderness 140 tarpon (older model) w/ rudder
300 cuda fish finder with battery
OEX livewell with battery
milk crate with 4 rod tubes
kayak cart w/ air tires
2 nets
4 flush mount rod holders
2 pc paddle

$700.

Im planning on buying it tomorrow unless ppl say otherwise...I dont know the market all that well so any help would be appreciated.

lobstersoup · 09-05-2012, 11:35 PM

That sounds like a good deal. What kind of paddle is it?

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Originally Posted by kayaKANG

thanks for all the advice guys! i appreciate it mucho. what do you guys think about the following setup:

2007 wilderness 140 tarpon (older model) w/ rudder
300 cuda fish finder with battery
OEX livewell with battery
milk crate with 4 rod tubes
kayak cart w/ air tires
2 nets
4 flush mount rod holders
2 pc paddle

$700.

Im planning on buying it tomorrow unless ppl say otherwise...I dont know the market all that well so any help would be appreciated.

PapaDave · 09-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Give it a couple of weeks, the 2013 PA14 just came out and is looking gooooood....

Jimmyz123 · 09-07-2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayaKANG

thanks for all the advice guys! i appreciate it mucho. what do you guys think about the following setup:

2007 wilderness 140 tarpon (older model) w/ rudder
300 cuda fish finder with battery
OEX livewell with battery
milk crate with 4 rod tubes
kayak cart w/ air tires
2 nets
4 flush mount rod holders
2 pc paddle

$700.

Im planning on buying it tomorrow unless ppl say otherwise...I dont know the market all that well so any help would be appreciated.

This is a great deal.

Mongo Johnson · 09-07-2012, 07:17 AM

OEX Sunset Beach doing lots of demo at demo day this weekend
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=14975

Old Man in the Sea · 09-08-2012, 01:07 PM

today is better than yesterday...pick a model and go hunting and have the cash in hand...

kayaKANG · 09-08-2012, 01:38 PM

thanks all! found the perfect boat! see you out on the water

09-04-2012, 02:07 AM	#1
kayaKANG Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 14	Whens a good time to buy kayaks? Aspiring yak angler here, wondering whens a good time to buy a new/used/clearance yak. Any help would be appreciated. I'm operating out of San Diego. Thanks!

09-04-2012, 04:49 AM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome toe BWE! That's a vague question ,Anytime its in the budget. What type of kayak are you looking for, paddle or mirage drive? Malibu kayaks does a blow out sale but you missed it a few months back. Hobies are for sale on the boards here all the time. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-05-2012, 06:02 PM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	What he said!!! (JimmyZ123) Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues. I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 09-05-2012 at 06:13 PM. Reason: clarifying

09-05-2012, 07:12 PM	#6
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Fred Hall or boat show discounts ... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

09-05-2012, 10:05 PM	#10
kayaKANG Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 14	awesome advice thanks for all the advice guys! i appreciate it mucho. what do you guys think about the following setup: 2007 wilderness 140 tarpon (older model) w/ rudder 300 cuda fish finder with battery OEX livewell with battery milk crate with 4 rod tubes kayak cart w/ air tires 2 nets 4 flush mount rod holders 2 pc paddle $700. Im planning on buying it tomorrow unless ppl say otherwise...I dont know the market all that well so any help would be appreciated.

09-05-2012, 06:54 PM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.

09-05-2012, 08:48 PM	#7
firstgen Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Whittier Posts: 20	OEX Sunset might be having a parkinglot sale in October,but it's still up in the air.That's what i'm waiting for

09-05-2012, 08:54 PM	#8
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	Anytime is the best time to buy a yack!

09-05-2012, 09:20 PM	#9
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Check out places that rent kayaks. They should be ready to sell off their summer fleet in the next month or two.

09-06-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,463	Give it a couple of weeks, the 2013 PA14 just came out and is looking gooooood.... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

09-07-2012, 07:17 AM	#14
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	OEX Sunset Beach doing lots of demo at demo day this weekend http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=14975 __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

09-08-2012, 01:07 PM	#15
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	today is better than yesterday...pick a model and go hunting and have the cash in hand...

09-08-2012, 01:38 PM	#16
kayaKANG Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 14	thanks all! found the perfect boat! see you out on the water