Opinion or thoughts on the Santa Cruz Raptor

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome to BWE, It was discussed a while back. Havent seen anyone on one, ever in person.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ptor%26quot%3B

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ta+Cruz+Raptor

I also saw the post and was thinking about it. I also remember wondering since wider Yaks are harder to paddle due to extra drag, I wonder if it wouldn't be equivalent to paddling a Cobra F'nD' or other wide body kayak.
Just my .02,
FFY

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

I also saw the post and was thinking about it. I also remember wondering since wider Yaks are harder to paddle due to extra drag, I wonder if it wouldn't be equivalent to paddling a Cobra F'nD' or other wide body kayak.
Just my .02,
FFY

I'm new to this community and haven't decided on a kayak yet so that's what peeked my interest in this new deign and why I brought it up again. I wasn't aware it had been discussed yet. Not really that much wider if at all than other kayaks being used for fishing. Being a newbie I worry about stability. anyway these are the spec's from their website, It'd be nice to get a demo but I'm not going north in the near future.
Features:

• Optional Live Bait Tank with scupper recess to fit the Attwood live bait pump.
• Patented Design : wave piercing bow with a wide stern for enhanced stability.
• On-Board Storage: gasketed center hatch, bow storage for over sized gear
• Optional Storage: dual access hatches at pontoons
  
• Self Bailing Scupper Holes
  
• Adjustable Foot braces
• On deck recess to hold fishing poles/spearguns and paddles

Specs:

• LENGTH: 13' | 3.35 m
• WIDTH: 34" | 77.5 cm
• WEIGHT: 60 lbs | 24.5 kg
• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 360 lbs | 163 kg

SUGGESTED RETAIL: $950.00 USD

Available Colors: Mango, Yellow, Sand, Stealth Gray, Camo, and various mixes