Predator Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PAL · 01-27-2014, 12:30 PM

The Predators are good boats, a solid mix of stability and performance - just what you'd expect from Ocean Kayak / Old Town. The two brands now share a design team.

If it wasn't for the high sides and deep cockpit, they would do great at La Jolla. When you take a wave over the nose, they fill with water. On the flip side, on flat water the high sides keep the cockpit nice and dry.

The seat is excellent, maybe the best of all the 'beach chair' hi/lo style.

rhyak · 01-27-2014, 01:42 PM

I have not taken this boat for a spin yet, but my good buddy has one and loves it. I would say give one a try if you want comfort as the seat cant be beat.

Tuff guy · 01-27-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PAL

The Predators are good boats, a solid mix of stability and performance - just what you'd expect from Ocean Kayak / Old Town. The two brands now share a design team.

If it wasn't for the high sides and deep cockpit, they would do great at La Jolla. When you take a wave over the nose, they fill with water. On the flip side, on flat water the high sides keep the cockpit nice and dry.

The seat is excellent, maybe the best of all the 'beach chair' hi/lo style.

Don't a lot of the hobbies have the high sides and deep cockpit as well?

PAL · 01-28-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuff guy

Don't a lot of the hobbies have the high sides and deep cockpit as well?

Not really. They also have a huge hole in the middle of the cockpit.

01-27-2014, 01:42 PM	#2
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	I have not taken this boat for a spin yet, but my good buddy has one and loves it. I would say give one a try if you want comfort as the seat cant be beat. __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

01-27-2014, 12:30 PM	#1
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	The Predators are good boats, a solid mix of stability and performance - just what you'd expect from Ocean Kayak / Old Town. The two brands now share a design team. If it wasn't for the high sides and deep cockpit, they would do great at La Jolla. When you take a wave over the nose, they fill with water. On the flip side, on flat water the high sides keep the cockpit nice and dry. The seat is excellent, maybe the best of all the 'beach chair' hi/lo style.