Kayak vs boat - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MuddyMike · 01-13-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lipripper92592

BOAT really means "Bust Out Another Thousand".....

You misspelled it. It is: BOATT (Bust Out Another Two Thousand)

maui jim · 01-13-2013, 12:13 PM

Two happiest days of a boat owner...day you buy it and the day you sell it.

Nothing better than hosing off plastic with no CF fees.

taggermike · 01-13-2013, 01:05 PM

A big advantage of a yak for me is that you don't have to register your boat and your boat's trailer. You can get your boat ready and moving pretty fast but a kayk is ready to go in a moments notice. It depends on where you live and schedule of course, but say you get off work early or you notice the wind has died in the afternoon, or you get a call from a buddy saying "lets hit it". You're ready to go. This flexability has allowed me to spend much more time on the water. Mike

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-13-2013, 02:12 PM

I have never owned a boat, but I have fished out of many. Love it, great fun and I would never turn down an invitation! That said, from the moment I hit the water on a borrowed kayak, I have been absolutely hooked. I now own my own and have for about 6 months. Now, instead of waiting for an invitation, I just go. It is so much fun to rig your kayak over time. I now have it pretty much rigged. Now it is a matter of seeing how everything works and what changes I will make. It is not for everyone. You don't get anywhere fast, your range is limited, it is very confining, you can bring only what is important. And, it is A LOT of work. But as I get into it, I get better and better about knowing my own system and what works for me. Now, I need to catch something big (I guess that means a surf launch!). See you out there and have fun.
Janine

MotoHero · 01-13-2013, 03:40 PM

You are on the right track with a small boat of Aluminum; open floor etc. for quick easy clean and inspection. Otherwise you are doing continual maintenance etc to keep systems up to par.

I keep an aluminum in my garage and (2) kayaks. both easy to haul boat costs money even when sitting.

Keep it simple you will be way better off in the long run,

Dwayne

01-13-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Two happiest days of a boat owner...day you buy it and the day you sell it. Nothing better than hosing off plastic with no CF fees. __________________

01-13-2013, 02:12 PM	#4
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	yak vs boat I have never owned a boat, but I have fished out of many. Love it, great fun and I would never turn down an invitation! That said, from the moment I hit the water on a borrowed kayak, I have been absolutely hooked. I now own my own and have for about 6 months. Now, instead of waiting for an invitation, I just go. It is so much fun to rig your kayak over time. I now have it pretty much rigged. Now it is a matter of seeing how everything works and what changes I will make. It is not for everyone. You don't get anywhere fast, your range is limited, it is very confining, you can bring only what is important. And, it is A LOT of work. But as I get into it, I get better and better about knowing my own system and what works for me. Now, I need to catch something big (I guess that means a surf launch!). See you out there and have fun. Janine

01-13-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
MotoHero Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temecula Hills Posts: 64	Boat vs Kayak You are on the right track with a small boat of Aluminum; open floor etc. for quick easy clean and inspection. Otherwise you are doing continual maintenance etc to keep systems up to par. I keep an aluminum in my garage and (2) kayaks. both easy to haul boat costs money even when sitting. Keep it simple you will be way better off in the long run, Dwayne

01-13-2013, 01:05 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	A big advantage of a yak for me is that you don't have to register your boat and your boat's trailer. You can get your boat ready and moving pretty fast but a kayk is ready to go in a moments notice. It depends on where you live and schedule of course, but say you get off work early or you notice the wind has died in the afternoon, or you get a call from a buddy saying "lets hit it". You're ready to go. This flexability has allowed me to spend much more time on the water. Mike