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11-06-2020, 09:44 PM | #1 |
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Paddle or Pedal?
X2, save time and money just order one now. After you see us out there moving from spot to spot or distant bird action in a couple of minutes instead of 20 minutes, you'll know why. I have owned both and caught more Yellowtail on my paddle kayaks then on my 2016 Hobie Revo 13. Every time I use my Solo Skiff, I get more impressed at it's ability in surf launching and landing, rough water, wind, current and stability. Neither paddle or pedals can even come close to the power of the 6 hp outboard while using about $2 of gas in 6-8 hours in La Jolla. I think I've launched at La Jolla about 12 times since July 23rd. The Solo Skiff isn't just a game changer, it's on another planet! Here's a couple picts, 1st is at the La Jolla Shores launch and the 2nd a Yellowtail release.
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11-07-2020, 06:12 AM | #3 |
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How much that unit weigh?
How do you transport it? Not on a roof I would guess. |
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Transportation: Like a lot of guys with different kayaks, I carry it on the bed of my Ram 1500 using a bed extender. I made a 5' 2 piece ABS pipe ramp to the bed extender and use a hand crank strap winch to pull it up and into the bed. Same as you have on a boat trailer, $27. That saves me having to do any heavy lifting. It take less time to load than it took to remove items and lift any of my kayaks on top of my truck bed rack. If I need to use my travel trailer I remove the outboard and put the Solo on top of the bed rack. No different than all the guys that have to carry their PA's on a truck rack. Roof Mount: On a car I have seen all sort of Kayaks and combinations loaded. Roof racks on cars are usually rated for 150 lbs Some you know just aren't safe. It's not the weight on the roof rack. It's the forces of the weight wanting to continue it's course while the driver is trying to stop, turn, or accelerate. I have seen Pa 14s on the roof of small cars, but would never recommend that as being good. I choose not to use a trailer because of speed limits and hassle in finding Parking (especially at La Jolla) Price: The Solo Skiff and the Tohatsu outboard together is less $ than a PA14, Pa12, and just a little over the Outback.
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11-07-2020, 03:40 PM | #5 |
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For solo skiff owners, have you used them to hoop net with? And how do you add accessories? Can you add a rail system?
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11-07-2020, 07:48 PM | #6 |
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You can see some pictures and comments from Nick (NICKWORN) on this General Kayak fishing discussions page go to SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS thread half way down the page and go to page 10. Yeah his post started the longest running thread about the Solo Skiff and has had over 19k views (crazy)
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11-08-2020, 07:35 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the information.
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