I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS WHERE CAN I GET A KAYATANK AND WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT AVET REELS - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gino · 12-17-2009, 09:20 PM

avets = good

Kayatank - OEX does them. They will do it right, or make it right.

steveooo · 12-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Avets = Good on a boat, Bad on a Yak

I have a few avets. They last 2-3 trips on the yak b4 they are too gummed up to use on the yak. Great reels for boat trips, but too finniky for my taste if you are really using them on the yak. I know there are a few tutorials on how to self-service them, but I havent had the best of luck with them. Haven't seen a bill for less than $100 when I send hem in to Avet for service. I'm sure other have a different experience.

For the Kayatank, go see Andy @ OEX, or any other OEX shop. I'm sure they will hook you up. Let the pro's do the install, so there is no doubt on the H2O.

WahooUSMA · 12-18-2009, 08:54 AM

I have avets and they are outstanding! As far as the Kayatank - take everyones advice on this thread and have the pro's at OEX install. I tried the install process myself on a previous yak, and I had nothing but leakage and timer switch issues/problems. Finally, OEX SD fixed the FUBAR. Without OEX's assistance, I would have Sheeet canned my yak all together.

BEAT NAVY - Maybe next year!

fishfoo · 12-18-2009, 10:12 AM

BE CAREFUL THE PROS AREN'T THAT GOOD
HAD THEM DO WORK, AND THEY DID VERY BAD
GAVE THEM THE CHANCE TO DO RIGHT TWICE,
TO NO ADVIL. HAVE PICS TO BACKUP STATEMENT
BETTER OFF DOING A LITTLE READING AND DOING IT
YOUR SELF, YOU'LL BE MUCH BETTER OFF AND WITH OUT THE
HEADACHES
GOOD LUCK

steveooo · 12-18-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishfoo

TO NO ADVIL.

Why Advil? You have a headache? Maybe its from shouting so much.

stairman · 12-19-2009, 05:04 AM

I built a basit tank out of some plywood that had the pump so it was just hanging off the side once i got though the waves...no problems at all as long as the batttery was charged.bait pump tank and hardware 40$ or less.If the tank developes a leak so what.Mine holds twenty macks and keeps them alive.

OEX · 12-19-2009, 10:33 AM

Sorry guys, Kayatanks are no longer in production. The cost of the insurance alone for that system outweighed total sales last year! Not to mention the time/labor/materials, we end up losing money. The only internal bait tank on the market now is the one built into the Malibu Stealth 12 and 14. We've come up with this system to fill the void, but it is not an internal tank.

Fishfoo, I don't know who you are or what the problem was, but it smells fishier than my kayatank. Welcome to the site.

12-19-2009, 10:33 AM	#7
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	Sorry guys, Kayatanks are no longer in production. The cost of the insurance alone for that system outweighed total sales last year! Not to mention the time/labor/materials, we end up losing money. The only internal bait tank on the market now is the one built into the Malibu Stealth 12 and 14. We've come up with this system to fill the void, but it is not an internal tank. Fishfoo, I don't know who you are or what the problem was, but it smells fishier than my kayatank. Welcome to the site. __________________ OEX San Diego 7718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 619 866-6129

12-17-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	avets = good Kayatank - OEX does them. They will do it right, or make it right.

12-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Avets = Good on a boat, Bad on a Yak I have a few avets. They last 2-3 trips on the yak b4 they are too gummed up to use on the yak. Great reels for boat trips, but too finniky for my taste if you are really using them on the yak. I know there are a few tutorials on how to self-service them, but I havent had the best of luck with them. Haven't seen a bill for less than $100 when I send hem in to Avet for service. I'm sure other have a different experience. For the Kayatank, go see Andy @ OEX, or any other OEX shop. I'm sure they will hook you up. Let the pro's do the install, so there is no doubt on the H2O.

12-18-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	I have avets and they are outstanding! As far as the Kayatank - take everyones advice on this thread and have the pro's at OEX install. I tried the install process myself on a previous yak, and I had nothing but leakage and timer switch issues/problems. Finally, OEX SD fixed the FUBAR. Without OEX's assistance, I would have Sheeet canned my yak all together. BEAT NAVY - Maybe next year!

12-18-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
fishfoo Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19	BE CAREFUL THE PROS AREN'T THAT GOOD HAD THEM DO WORK, AND THEY DID VERY BAD GAVE THEM THE CHANCE TO DO RIGHT TWICE, TO NO ADVIL. HAVE PICS TO BACKUP STATEMENT BETTER OFF DOING A LITTLE READING AND DOING IT YOUR SELF, YOU'LL BE MUCH BETTER OFF AND WITH OUT THE HEADACHES GOOD LUCK

12-19-2009, 05:04 AM	#6
stairman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	I built a basit tank out of some plywood that had the pump so it was just hanging off the side once i got though the waves...no problems at all as long as the batttery was charged.bait pump tank and hardware 40$ or less.If the tank developes a leak so what.Mine holds twenty macks and keeps them alive.