Towing sunken kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MalibuJohnny · 12-11-2008, 08:40 AM

I have a set of these JUST IN CASE.

Although I do not find myself out in the middle of the ocean like most of you...I don't want to find myself bait!

Kayak Float Bag

taggermike · 12-11-2008, 09:00 AM

Towing a flooded kayak can be done but it is hard work. I worked as a kayak guide last summer and had several first time paddlers roll thier boats. We were using sit-in-sides so the kayaks were about instantly filled with water. There is a some what complicated technique for draining a flooded kayak at sea but for the most part it was easier to tow them to shore. A flooded kayak wieghs what, about a ton at 8lbs to the gallon. If the paddle isn't too long or the water too rough it can be done. If the conditions are poor you'd be better off just pulling the paddler in and let the kayak go. Mike

Adam · 12-11-2008, 09:36 AM

I've had a sit on top kayak (very old ocean kayak classic) completely fill with water twice. It was just slightly negatively bouyant. I was able to swim it through the surf without too much problem, and I was pretty far outside. I always wear a wetsuit because I feel safer knowing I can swim in if everything goes downhill and I sometimes launch through big surf. Towing a flooded kayak I think would take a lot of energy because it would want to sink a little. If one person could be in the water sort of holding it up, that would make it much easier but this would depend on water temperature and what the kayakers are wearing.

Shorty · 12-11-2008, 02:41 PM

O.K it seems short distances might be the go,,of course if you had a group you could take turns,,,might be easier to hail a passing boater to assist.

BTW > I have a 2009 Hobie Adventure,,no water comes in but i will get a handpump as suggested,,thanks,,,

12-11-2008, 08:40 AM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Sinking feeling I have a set of these JUST IN CASE. Although I do not find myself out in the middle of the ocean like most of you...I don't want to find myself bait! Kayak Float Bag (Click to close) __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-11-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	O.K it seems short distances might be the go,,of course if you had a group you could take turns,,,might be easier to hail a passing boater to assist. BTW > I have a 2009 Hobie Adventure,,no water comes in but i will get a handpump as suggested,,thanks,,, __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

12-11-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Towing a flooded kayak can be done but it is hard work. I worked as a kayak guide last summer and had several first time paddlers roll thier boats. We were using sit-in-sides so the kayaks were about instantly filled with water. There is a some what complicated technique for draining a flooded kayak at sea but for the most part it was easier to tow them to shore. A flooded kayak wieghs what, about a ton at 8lbs to the gallon. If the paddle isn't too long or the water too rough it can be done. If the conditions are poor you'd be better off just pulling the paddler in and let the kayak go. Mike

12-11-2008, 09:36 AM	#3
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	I've had a sit on top kayak (very old ocean kayak classic) completely fill with water twice. It was just slightly negatively bouyant. I was able to swim it through the surf without too much problem, and I was pretty far outside. I always wear a wetsuit because I feel safer knowing I can swim in if everything goes downhill and I sometimes launch through big surf. Towing a flooded kayak I think would take a lot of energy because it would want to sink a little. If one person could be in the water sort of holding it up, that would make it much easier but this would depend on water temperature and what the kayakers are wearing.