offshore kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 11-16-2012, 05:12 AM

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junglejim · 11-18-2012, 03:29 PM

Just picked up a Santa Cruz kayak . I own an OK Scupper Pro and Prowler 15. I wanted more stability and to be able to move around and stand up. I can do both with the Raptor. I am in the process of rigging up a live well. It comes with a large tank well all set up to take an Atwood Live well pump in the pre configured scupper hole in the well. Should work very nice. I have been out twice and really enjoy the ride and stablility. Not much slower than the Prowler fish the bays and Gulf of Tampa Bay and look forward to doing some king fishing off the beach in the Gulf! Here is their website www.santacruzkayaks.com Check out the video.

Here is a pic of my kayak:

Sdspeed · 11-18-2012, 03:46 PM

how does it compare comfort wise, dry ride etc?

junglejim · 11-18-2012, 05:09 PM

It has a large seat area for any size body and the seating area is elevated by about an inch above the center part of the kayak where 4 large scupper holes drain any water that might enter the kayak over the side or front. I have found this kayak to be very dry. You can see from the picture is sits higher out of the water. Ride was comfortable. Looking forward to trying out in the gulf with some larger waves.

Sdspeed · 11-18-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by junglejim

It has a large seat area for any size body and the seating area is elevated by about an inch above the center part of the kayak where 4 large scupper holes drain any water that might enter the kayak over the side or front. I have found this kayak to be very dry. You can see from the picture is sits higher out of the water. Ride was comfortable. Looking forward to trying out in the gulf with some larger waves.

no dealers here in SoCal so your input is greatly appreciated especially since you've owned other yaks. Me. I'm still a lookie loo

Baitman · 11-19-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

how does it compare comfort wise, dry ride etc?

JungleJim, What seat do you have on yours? I've found that the seat makes all the difference in the world in comfort.
My favorite is the Surf to Summit KGT 400 About as good as it gets short of a recliner.

junglejim · 11-19-2012, 03:29 PM

Hi Baitman,
I am looking to get the Surf to Summitt Seat for Xmas

thanks

Jim

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11-18-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
junglejim Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	offshore Kayak It has a large seat area for any size body and the seating area is elevated by about an inch above the center part of the kayak where 4 large scupper holes drain any water that might enter the kayak over the side or front. I have found this kayak to be very dry. You can see from the picture is sits higher out of the water. Ride was comfortable. Looking forward to trying out in the gulf with some larger waves.

11-19-2012, 03:29 PM	#7
junglejim Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	offshore Kayak Hi Baitman, I am looking to get the Surf to Summitt Seat for Xmas thanks Jim

11-18-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	how does it compare comfort wise, dry ride etc?