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Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-19-2011, 10:16 AM

Pretty tough to say "I have never paddled one" then put out a definitive statement that one is faster than the other.
From someone who spent a ton of time in both I would say it is a push, they are very similar in speed. I will give the nod to the Prowler in rougher conditions and in the surf, it just handles them both better.
I will give the nod to the SPTW for comfort, I could sit in that thing all day and never think twice, not so much in the Prowler.

dorado50 · 01-19-2011, 10:35 AM

kayaks are only as fast as the strengh and power of the operator. what difference does speed make anyway,especially if its a fishing kayak. kayaks can only go so fast so what difference does a 1/4 or 1/2 knot speed make anyway?. If your not satisfied with kayak speed time to get a boat!..

power and speed are only critical on the launch and entry,thats why I'll never give up my "P13"...

01-19-2011, 10:16 AM	#1
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Pretty tough to say "I have never paddled one" then put out a definitive statement that one is faster than the other. From someone who spent a ton of time in both I would say it is a push, they are very similar in speed. I will give the nod to the Prowler in rougher conditions and in the surf, it just handles them both better. I will give the nod to the SPTW for comfort, I could sit in that thing all day and never think twice, not so much in the Prowler. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

01-19-2011, 10:35 AM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	kayaks are only as fast as the strengh and power of the operator. what difference does speed make anyway,especially if its a fishing kayak. kayaks can only go so fast so what difference does a 1/4 or 1/2 knot speed make anyway?. If your not satisfied with kayak speed time to get a boat!.. power and speed are only critical on the launch and entry,thats why I'll never give up my "P13"...