Tarpon 160 w/ rudder and Color sonar - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jzo · 12-06-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by trob

Wilderness systems uses a recommended OPERATING weight for their maximum capacity. other manufacturers mark the weight capacity as when the kayak will sink, and cannot really be paddled...

Interesting, thx for sharing.

SGV Rookie · 12-06-2010, 07:48 AM

I have a Tarpon 160 and Love it. Weight capacity is very high in my standards. I weigh 250, then add five gallons of water in the bait tank, tackle, rods, emergency equipment and layered clothes. The thing floats and performs well with all of that. I can't say much when I have fish on board because I don't catch much.

Siebler · 12-06-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

How does that thing surf? If you still have it after I move and after I get the new rifle and after I get the new scope, I'll take it off your hands. I could probably use a sleek, sporty kayak strictly for paddling. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to fish from it. The weight of my tackle box alone would probably swamp it. Is the load capacity really only 375#? I can't believe that. I think I saw Dave Easton with at least 375lbs of WSB on his T160 once. You couldn't even see the kayak; it looked like he was straddling a raft made of lashed-together WSB.

Anyway.....let me know if you still have it when January rolls around.

Right on Doug, ill let you know for sure.. Selling this thing will probably be paying for my Utah tags for our hunt too. On that subject, I just sent you an email that may get you excited even more so haha

fishin' fool · 12-06-2010, 06:09 PM

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

Waiting your reply.

Good luck selling her....

trob · 12-06-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin' fool

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

Waiting your reply.

Good luck selling her....

He could ship it for $40

Siebler · 12-07-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin' fool

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

maybe if you were in LA, MS, ID, MT, MO, or any of those other states that are better than CA but im not rating Florida much higher haha

cowboybill · 12-08-2010, 05:28 PM

What on earth do you need shocks like that for?

Gonna race to the local duck hunt?

Ha Ha...

I love my tarpon 160...

cowboybill

Siebler · 12-10-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboybill

What on earth do you need shocks like that for?

Gonna race to the local duck hunt?

Ha Ha...

I love my tarpon 160...

cowboybill

yeah I should be pulling 20-22" of travel on the rear end. Its great for the dirt roads and after duck season.

trob · 12-29-2010, 12:18 PM

who got some xmas cash?

Rik · 12-29-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

yeah actually I do have that PFD in storage. It is an Extrasport Osprey in lg/xl. Only used like 3-4 times. 40.00 and its yours.

Can I buy your camo jacket?

WahooUSMA · 12-29-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

How does that thing surf?

I had a 160 once...traded it plus some cash for a second Revo (want to sell it back, Dave?) The 160 surfs just fine. Great ride, extremely comfortable and fast too. However, it was the first yak I flipped in.

SGV Rookie · 12-29-2010, 05:47 PM

Sorry roger, I love the tarpon. I feel a bit more comfortable in it than the revo. Your welcome to borrow it until you get another yak

Siebler · 12-30-2010, 09:33 PM

So I have all the parts ready to do my rear leaf springs and bed cage except shocks. They are almost exactly 800.00. If you have 800 cash and contact me you could have yourself a new kayak. One hell of a deal for a 160 with rudder and sonar....

fishin' fool · 12-31-2010, 08:07 AM

$800.00?

I can't believe it's still on the market at $1,000.00.

Don't make me drive out there.

Siebler · 01-01-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin' fool

$800.00?

I can't believe it's still on the market at $1,000.00.

Don't make me drive out there.

Yeah pretty crazy to me. The market isn't THAT stagnant, we are still selling new boats....

trob · 01-03-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Yeah pretty crazy to me. The market isn't THAT stagnant, we are still selling new boats....

800....unbelievable. thats what you get for selling it in the winter

this will make someone happy.

T Bone · 01-03-2011, 11:20 AM

I like that FF too.I had one but lost it somehow at SCI

LoneFish · 01-03-2011, 11:55 AM

I WANT THIS! but I have no way to pick it up

. The ride's still in the shop, going on 4 wks now

.

Siebler · 01-03-2011, 01:33 PM

Where do you live? Maybe we can work something out.

MarkT · 01-03-2011, 02:03 PM

I know the time of year and the economy aren't helping but I can't believe you still have it. I've been tempted to drive down and get it but I don't have a rack to carry it on top of my Trailblazer. Of course, you sell those too, right?

12-06-2010, 07:48 AM	#22
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	WS Weight I have a Tarpon 160 and Love it. Weight capacity is very high in my standards. I weigh 250, then add five gallons of water in the bait tank, tackle, rods, emergency equipment and layered clothes. The thing floats and performs well with all of that. I can't say much when I have fish on board because I don't catch much.

12-08-2010, 05:28 PM	#27
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	WT.....freak? What on earth do you need shocks like that for? Gonna race to the local duck hunt? Ha Ha... I love my tarpon 160... cowboybill

12-29-2010, 12:18 PM	#29
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	who got some xmas cash? __________________

12-29-2010, 05:47 PM	#32
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Sorry Sorry roger, I love the tarpon. I feel a bit more comfortable in it than the revo. Your welcome to borrow it until you get another yak

12-30-2010, 09:33 PM	#33
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	So I have all the parts ready to do my rear leaf springs and bed cage except shocks. They are almost exactly 800.00. If you have 800 cash and contact me you could have yourself a new kayak. One hell of a deal for a 160 with rudder and sonar.... __________________ CJ Siebler

12-06-2010, 06:09 PM	#24
fishin' fool Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 6	I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there. Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it. Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal? Waiting your reply. Good luck selling her....

12-31-2010, 08:07 AM	#34
fishin' fool Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 6	$800.00? I can't believe it's still on the market at $1,000.00. Don't make me drive out there.

01-03-2011, 11:20 AM	#37
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I like that FF too.I had one but lost it somehow at SCI __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-03-2011, 11:55 AM	#38
LoneFish Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	I WANT THIS! but I have no way to pick it up. The ride's still in the shop, going on 4 wks now.

01-03-2011, 01:33 PM	#39
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Where do you live? Maybe we can work something out. __________________ CJ Siebler

01-03-2011, 02:03 PM	#40
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	I know the time of year and the economy aren't helping but I can't believe you still have it. I've been tempted to drive down and get it but I don't have a rack to carry it on top of my Trailblazer. Of course, you sell those too, right?