Trident 13 vs Trident 15

[Johnny Hirn]

Hello everyone.
I know there are other threads about this on the internet but none of them addressed some questions i had. First, is there a main difference between the two when it comes to surf launching/landing. Next, i have heard the the 13 is a wet ride, is the 15 dryer? I would primarily use it around malibu area (county line) and sometimes La Jolla in both the kelp and offshore open water. What are the longest rods that will fit inside the rod pod? Any other big differences that i should know about? Any insight more than welcomed.
Tight lines,
Johnny

[GregAndrew]

If you don't have storage/ transportation issues or fish small water, get the 15. A bit more storage and speed, but not much different on dry vs. wet ride. Fishing County line, nothing is going to be a dry ride.

[tacmik]

15 needs a rudder. 13 doesn't. Also weight difference if using a 15. love my 13.

[Amish Ed]

Are you buying new? The new ones have a Wilderness type seat, thus a drier ride.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Are you buying new? The new ones have a Wilderness type seat, thus a drier ride.

I wish but as of now i am looking for used due to money.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by tacmik

15 needs a rudder. 13 doesn't. Also weight difference if using a 15. love my 13.

That's a big perk for me on the T13.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

If you don't have storage/ transportation issues or fish small water, get the 15. A bit more storage and speed, but not much different on dry vs. wet ride. Fishing County line, nothing is going to be a dry ride.

That's what interests me with the 15. I was just unsure because i have heard that longer kayaks get harder and harder to land/launch.

[Snags]

Love my Trident 13. Good in the surf and light.
I've stowed 7' 6" rods in the rod pod but usually just leash my gear.
Plenty of room for bait tank, tackle box, and anything else.
Only wish those new comfy looking seats would fit the older models.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by Snags

Love my Trident 13. Good in the surf and light.
I've stowed 7' 6" rods in the rod pod but usually just leash my gear.
Plenty of room for bait tank, tackle box, and anything else.
Only wish those new comfy looking seats would fit the older models.

Do you think that you could fit in an 8 foot rod or were the 7'6's a squeeze. Also have you found a seat that is better for the older models?

[Snags]

Originally Posted by Johnny Hirn

Do you think that you could fit in an 8 foot rod or were the 7'6's a squeeze. Also have you found a seat that is better for the older models?

The 7'6" was a tight squeeze. I don't usually stow my rods in the hull.
The stock seat is fairly comfortable. I put some extra foam on top and I'm good to go all day. No need for anything else.