Whens a good time to buy kayaks?
 

Aspiring yak angler here, wondering whens a good time to buy a new/used/clearance yak. Any help would be appreciated. I'm operating out of San Diego. Thanks!

Welcome toe BWE! That's a vague question ,Anytime its in the budget. What type of kayak are you looking for, paddle or mirage drive? Malibu kayaks does a blow out sale but you missed it a few months back. Hobies are for sale on the boards here all the time. It comes down to what you want and how much your willin to pay.

Never a bad time to buy, however this time of year you may see fewer up for sale from private sellers due to the good fishing that's going on. However, anytime is a good time if you have the money. For me, I'm buying new so I don't buy anyone's surprises. For once I want a kayak that I setup for my styles.

Have you paddled many Kayaks? If not hit up OEX and test out some Kayaks.

What he said!!! (JimmyZ123)
Check out OEX. Take a yak out for a 'test drive' short yaks handle differently than longer ones, wider ones are harder to paddle (because of the drag), then there are stability issues.
I was lucky I did a lot of research and found one I liked without a test drive (I live near Magic Mtn.), but now that I have back issues the Hobie is the only way to go for me.
FFY

No need to test drive anymore kayaks. A 2009 hobie revo is just right for you.:p

Fred Hall or boat show discounts ;)...

OEX Sunset might be having a parkinglot sale in October,but it's still up in the air.That's what i'm waiting for:toetap05:

Anytime is the best time to buy a yack!

Check out places that rent kayaks. They should be ready to sell off their summer fleet in the next month or two.

awesome advice
 

thanks for all the advice guys! i appreciate it mucho. what do you guys think about the following setup:

2007 wilderness 140 tarpon (older model) w/ rudder
300 cuda fish finder with battery
OEX livewell with battery
milk crate with 4 rod tubes
kayak cart w/ air tires
2 nets
4 flush mount rod holders
2 pc paddle

$700.

Im planning on buying it tomorrow unless ppl say otherwise...I dont know the market all that well so any help would be appreciated.

Sounds good.
 

That sounds like a good deal. What kind of paddle is it?

Give it a couple of weeks, the 2013 PA14 just came out and is looking gooooood....

This is a great deal.

OEX Sunset Beach doing lots of demo at demo day this weekend
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=14975

today is better than yesterday...pick a model and go hunting and have the cash in hand...

thanks all! found the perfect boat! see you out on the water