Kayak Future
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Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Kayak Future
Well,,looks as if I'm out of the transportation business,,thank God,,after 30 years, it's about time.
Going in a totally different direction, still a mode of transportation but not so complicated to deal with.
Over the last couple of months I've been looking at kayaks and after checking out many sites on the net I ran across a company in Ga. that is putting out one fine kayak. A two seater, a single and a camo fishing rig that is out of site. Went to visit the plant yesterday and was very impressed with the order of things, the material used and the folks I spoke with. I was very curious about the thickness of the material and was surprised. They had a red unit out they were trashing and using it to check material flow in the mold. Here's a shot of a couple of holes they had drilled out which show the thickness.
These next pics are of the new camo fishing kayak. This happens to be a double(two person) outfitted with depth finder,, running lights, two rod holders and also net storage, two dry storage compartments and paddle storage area. Pics aren't the best,,was in a hurry to get back to the 96.
Last pics is a double with granite flakes added to the process. The flakes hide scratches you would get while crossing rocky areas and just the general scratches you get while unloading, launching and reloading.
I came back with 3 of the doubles and 2 singles last night and have 2 left so doing good so far and haven't even advertised yet.
Wish me luck,,back to water sports,,something I've always enjoyed.
Going in a totally different direction, still a mode of transportation but not so complicated to deal with.
Over the last couple of months I've been looking at kayaks and after checking out many sites on the net I ran across a company in Ga. that is putting out one fine kayak. A two seater, a single and a camo fishing rig that is out of site. Went to visit the plant yesterday and was very impressed with the order of things, the material used and the folks I spoke with. I was very curious about the thickness of the material and was surprised. They had a red unit out they were trashing and using it to check material flow in the mold. Here's a shot of a couple of holes they had drilled out which show the thickness.
These next pics are of the new camo fishing kayak. This happens to be a double(two person) outfitted with depth finder,, running lights, two rod holders and also net storage, two dry storage compartments and paddle storage area. Pics aren't the best,,was in a hurry to get back to the 96.
Last pics is a double with granite flakes added to the process. The flakes hide scratches you would get while crossing rocky areas and just the general scratches you get while unloading, launching and reloading.
I came back with 3 of the doubles and 2 singles last night and have 2 left so doing good so far and haven't even advertised yet.
Wish me luck,,back to water sports,,something I've always enjoyed.
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Re: Kayak Future
Wow, who knew!
Good luck with your new venture!
Good luck with your new venture!
Matt
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Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
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No new projects until the current ones are done!
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Re: Kayak Future
I too am in the market for a fishing, sit on top kayak. So far the only one that I have found that I really like is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Angler kayak. Unfortunately... I don't particularly care for the price... At around $1,000 , it's a little hard for me to swallow right now. What I really like about it the adjustable foot "pegs" and the flat bottom allowing you to stand up and cast if you needed to. Here's a picture of it:
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Stand up and cast?! Really?! I want to see that....astronut74 wrote:I too am in the market for a fishing, sit on top kayak. So far the only one that I have found that I really like is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Angler kayak. Unfortunately... I don't particularly care for the price... At around $1,000 , it's a little hard for me to swallow right now. What I really like about it the adjustable foot "pegs" and the flat bottom allowing you to stand up and cast if you needed to. Here's a picture of it:
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: Kayak Future
Not sure but that Wilderness looks like a Bob McDonough design. I'll see if I've got a good shot at the same inside angle and you'll see how much they look alike.
Here ya go:
Off course,,this one doesn't have adjustable foot rests but each of those indentions on each side are the different location to place feet. There are also 3 other locations to add dry storage for about 25 bucks each. The camo or any other color rigged for fishing will sell for around 800 bucks. The basic single you see here I'm selling for 350 and the double for 425.
These also, as you may have noticed, have a keel line which takes some of the roll out and more stable when moving around.
http://www.crescentkayak.com/sp2pics/index.htm
http://crescentkayak.com/
Here ya go:
Off course,,this one doesn't have adjustable foot rests but each of those indentions on each side are the different location to place feet. There are also 3 other locations to add dry storage for about 25 bucks each. The camo or any other color rigged for fishing will sell for around 800 bucks. The basic single you see here I'm selling for 350 and the double for 425.
These also, as you may have noticed, have a keel line which takes some of the roll out and more stable when moving around.
http://www.crescentkayak.com/sp2pics/index.htm
http://crescentkayak.com/
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Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: Kayak Future
These are the ones I brought in yesterday. All sold but the two yellow singles on the front.
Dry storage on a double:
Dry storage on a single:
Dry storage on a double:
Dry storage on a single:
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Re: Kayak Future
So, Larry........are you going fishing or are you going to go to work for these guys?
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Re: Kayak Future
Going fishing, some south Alabama and Fla. river trips I've been wanting to go on for some time and peddle these on the side. Do something I like for a change, for myself and not the other guy,,wanta go with us ?
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Re: Kayak Future
Thanks for the offer. I'm not much of a water person. I'm more of a up in the air person. You're going to have some great times. Enjoy. Be safe.
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Re: Kayak Future
Now you have the perfect excuse to drive over to DL`s place and experience the turquoise waters of the Wikki Watchie River.
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Re: Kayak Future
Very cool Larry
I was looking at the sit on kayaks this spring, looks like they could be alot of fun especially rigged out for a lil fishin. Make sure to take alot of pics your 1st trip.
I was looking at the sit on kayaks this spring, looks like they could be alot of fun especially rigged out for a lil fishin. Make sure to take alot of pics your 1st trip.
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Re: Kayak Future
If I had as much hair as you Skip,,I'd hate to mess it up in the water myself.
I really want to head down your way next summer and do that water Darren and DL did. That was the clearest water I've ever seen.
I really want to head down your way next summer and do that water Darren and DL did. That was the clearest water I've ever seen.
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Re: Kayak Future
Wow,,Darren you beat me to it bud. That was some water you guys did,,got to get down there for sure.
Will do Keith,,lots of pics. We're headed out next weekend for an overnight river trip but will probably do a short haul before then.
Keith I'm trying to run down the best rod holders and depth finders for close quarters tonight. Don't think I'm going to wait on the mfg. to complete their fishing unit, their still tweeking theirs. I'll just put my own together and get it out there on the market. They said they didn't care what I did with it after it was paid for and you know how long it takes a company in the US to make a decision. It could be a year before they are happy with their fishing unit and everyone has signed off for production.
Will do Keith,,lots of pics. We're headed out next weekend for an overnight river trip but will probably do a short haul before then.
Keith I'm trying to run down the best rod holders and depth finders for close quarters tonight. Don't think I'm going to wait on the mfg. to complete their fishing unit, their still tweeking theirs. I'll just put my own together and get it out there on the market. They said they didn't care what I did with it after it was paid for and you know how long it takes a company in the US to make a decision. It could be a year before they are happy with their fishing unit and everyone has signed off for production.
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I had the most fun time on the Wikki-Watchie River in W Central Florida, with DL and her man Bob, Awesome turquoise water. We had a fantastic day kyaking while observing huge fish, turtles and alligators..... ( haha! nah we didn`t see any alligators..... )
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First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
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My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
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I had the most fun time with my Astro friends..... Next we went to the store and bought food for a wonderful barbyQ.....
And combining all our cookin` skills together...... < We ripped it up!....
And combining all our cookin` skills together...... < We ripped it up!....
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A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc