Kraken 13.5
 

The new Jackson Kayak Kraken 13.5 has arrived at OEX Mission Bay! This is a nice kayak. Similar to its big brother with a few tweaks. The 13.5 has a high and low seating position that is slightly different than the 15.5. OEX will be making available a bait tank system for the 13.5 utilizing the scupper bait pump mount location similar to the 15.5. It will have a quick disconnect for both the plumbing and electrical in the 12 volt set up. In 6 volt configuration the plumbing will be quick disconnect in the same fashion but the electrical will feature a 2-pin Marine plug for its disconnect that will be installed in the tank mounted battery box through a wire seal to a waterproof toggle switch. The drain will be over the side or by request we can allow for through scupper drainage. The Kraken 13.5 comes rudder ready, sold separately, and has the new Elite 3.0 seat. 13'5" in length, 30.5" width, and weighing 72lbs without the seat or tank. We have the Kraken 13.5 ready for demo at the OEX Mission Bay location. Come on down and check it out!

Kerry
OEX Mission Bay

LIKE!

She's a nice one in the new for this year color, Bluefin.

cuanto?

I kind of recall it starting at $1,295 or something, but there were supposed to be a couple tiers. This could be the kayak I graduate into when my kids decide they don't want to ride around on the tandem with me anymore.

Where does the seat go??

It must be over the pump with some adaptors.

I have no authority to answer this question, but if I recall correctly the seat butts up against the tankwell over that pump scupper. The seat can adjust forward and back to changed the weight distribution if certain loadouts require it.

Im really excited about this new size. Curious to see how it will compare against the Thresher 140. Can a couple 8' rods with reels fit into the hull on the 13.5 ?

Price for the Standard is $1349 and Elite Package $1749. The one we have at the shop is the Standard. The Elite Package is similar to the way the 2015 Kraken 15 was rigged. You get 3 Ram rod holders, Plano tackle box, and the KKrate in addition to the Standard model.

http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/kayak/k...s/kraken-13-5/ This is the Elite. Product description page shows the color options for the new season.

Just stuck a 7' rod inside with no reel, 12-30lb stick. Should be able to fit at least 2 7fter's.

Kerry
OEX

Was able to take the Kraken 13.5 out few a demo session on Mission Bay. The Kraken 13.5 is a fast kayak. The boat has good glide and tracks well. A rudder would work really well on this kayak and the install is straight forward. I own a Tarpon 140 and to me the speed is similar. The stability is good as I was able to stand up and fish. It was a calm morning with a lite wind and not much boat traffic, but was still able to stand up. The seat is comfortable, feels a little better then the previous model. It does have a high/low seating system but I only used it in the low position. I have a larger crate and was easily able to reach everything in the crate from the seated position. I used the center hatch with the hatch insert. The insert was great for storing pliers, snacks, tackle, and even a jacket. My quick take on the Kraken 13.5 is a good paddling kayak that will fish well, get you there quick, and provide a comfortable platform for your outing especially if you have back issues. We have a demo here ready for you to try out if your in the market for a new kayak.

Kerry
OEX MB

Nice little review, but you must be a paddleboarder to be able to stand up on it? I know I saw something Sammons wrote about designing it that if you can stand on it then it's too wide. Great looking boat!

Not a paddleboarder or surfer. Not saying that you can fish the open ocean throwing iron and fighting a yellow standing up, just that you can stand up on Kraken 13.5 in the right conditions.

Kerry
OEX MB

This is the Jackson that I have been waiting for, plan to paddle this one a lot.

I can pick it up over my head with the 2 side handles and load it on the truck.

Only paddled it one morning off Dana (that was the first and LAST time I ever fish anchovies from the kayak.)

I plan to use this one a lot.

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Started rigging it up today:

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available to DEMO.

Looks like a fun one. That bait tank setup is SWEET! :luxhello:

Hoping to have these in the next day or 2

http://www.yakattack.us/AAP_1022_p/aap-1022.htm

Where is the on/off switch for the pump? Battery storage configuration?

Ross, when I can, I prefer to not add a switch, this one I just have the battery in the center hatch and hook up the spade connectors when ready to use the tank. A toggle could easily be added wherever wanted. If I wanted to free up space in the hatch insert I'd use a battery box.

That's a great way to mount a FF. It also stiffens up the stock plastic track near where it's mounted. I added a cutting board the same way. Doesn't the 13.5 have a built in battery tray similar to the 15.5? I like to be able to turn the pump on/off so I mounted a switch near the seat.

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Alan, no battery tray in the 13.5, like your FF mount and cutting board!

I rigged up the Yakattack mounting plate yesterday, these are a cool way to set up, cost $30

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