New Vessel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 08-13-2020, 03:31 PM

Sick build, ready to slay!

TCS · 08-14-2020, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the comments.

It goes really well in the chop for a 14 foot boat. Doesn’t really pound like a small whaler. Nice and stable too, so two guys can stand on the same side and not feel tippy. That being said, it’s really best as a solo fishing machine. Feels a little crowded and a little heavy with two guys, bait etc. I go 25 mph solo and 20 mph with a passenger in fair conditions.

The bait tank works great. The intake water is diffused as it enters and the bait swims really easy.

I’m looking forward to lobster season, maybe some night time WSB, and halibut bounce balling, all which I didn’t really do in the kayak. And tuna of course.

The project cost has been pretty reasonable, for a boat. I’m into for about $13k including the trip to buy it. Over $5k of that was the motor. The motor is outstanding though and I’m really happy I got it. Turn key = engine on. Not too loud. Efficient. Everything but the hull is new.

If you see me in LJ give a wave and we’ll compare notes.

PapaDave · 08-14-2020, 05:48 PM

You could tow your kayak to areas that are out of reach normally.

Sdspeed · 08-14-2020, 06:06 PM

Anybody wanna go back upto the PNW?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/200...gpr14-3700379/

C. Cary · 08-18-2020, 04:17 PM

I saw you out on Saturday, boat looks great and that motor is super quiet. Nice ride.

Jxjones · 08-19-2020, 09:16 PM

Nice rebuild...Congrats on the boat!

08-14-2020, 05:48 PM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Nice job... You could tow your kayak to areas that are out of reach normally. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-18-2020, 04:17 PM	#5
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 105	I saw you out on Saturday, boat looks great and that motor is super quiet. Nice ride. __________________ Isn't this America? Let them fish

08-13-2020, 03:31 PM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Sick build, ready to slay!

08-14-2020, 02:26 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Thanks for the comments. It goes really well in the chop for a 14 foot boat. Doesn’t really pound like a small whaler. Nice and stable too, so two guys can stand on the same side and not feel tippy. That being said, it’s really best as a solo fishing machine. Feels a little crowded and a little heavy with two guys, bait etc. I go 25 mph solo and 20 mph with a passenger in fair conditions. The bait tank works great. The intake water is diffused as it enters and the bait swims really easy. I’m looking forward to lobster season, maybe some night time WSB, and halibut bounce balling, all which I didn’t really do in the kayak. And tuna of course. The project cost has been pretty reasonable, for a boat. I’m into for about $13k including the trip to buy it. Over $5k of that was the motor. The motor is outstanding though and I’m really happy I got it. Turn key = engine on. Not too loud. Efficient. Everything but the hull is new. If you see me in LJ give a wave and we’ll compare notes.

08-14-2020, 06:06 PM	#4
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Anybody wanna go back upto the PNW? https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/200...gpr14-3700379/

08-19-2020, 09:16 PM	#6
Jxjones Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	Nice rebuild...Congrats on the boat!