Lightweight Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgarland10 · 03-18-2020, 10:16 AM

Good morning! My Dad, who is 76, would like to get a kayak to just paddle around the harbor and some lakes. I'd like to get him a kayak that is pretty light and easy to carry. Any suggestions?

SoCalEDC · 03-18-2020, 11:31 AM

The older tridents and and prowlers are like 60#. Surf skis are in the 30# range. Andy was giving one away a while back

FISH11 · 03-18-2020, 11:39 AM

Malibu Mini X is about 40 lbs and has a good capacity rating. Great if your not going to be surf launching and go out in the open ocean. They start at like $399. They also have a Stealth 9 based on that model but has hatches and a built in live well, of course that is more expensive. Someone has a Stealth 9 with a bunch of accessories for sale on this site in the Trade or Sale forum. Here is the link to his post, this is loaded he even has a rudder, navigation light, extra rod holders on the X Wing front attachment that can be used to mount and storage for all sort of things including fish finder. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=34971

TJones · 04-02-2020, 05:36 PM

had a post for a OK trident 13. I was refraining on giving up information cause I would love to grab it.

monkeyfishturds · 04-02-2020, 06:08 PM

The trident 13 & 15 are 79 & 91 lbs. The regular prowler 13 & tetra 12 are 56 lbs & 55 lbs. The tetra has a narrow rod pod, which is a bonus for surf launches.

summers in kuwait · 03-18-2020, 11:50 AM

A couple questions:

Fishing, no fishing?
Budget?
Physical ability

Here a couple ideas that came to mind. But of course there are many options to consider. Hope this helps!

Eddyline @ 45 lbs.

Viking GT @ 57 lbs.

Hobie I11S Inflatable

Stealth Fish 460 @55 lbs.

dgarland10 · 03-18-2020, 11:56 AM

I should have mentioned kayak is really just to cruise around in, maybe a little fishing but not really a factor. Budget hopefully under $600?

SoCalEDC · 03-18-2020, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

A couple questions:

Fishing, no fishing?
Budget?
Physical ability

Here a couple ideas that came to mind. But of course there are many options to consider. Hope this helps!

Eddyline @ 45 lbs.

Viking GT @ 57 lbs.

Hobie I11S Inflatable

Stealth Fish 460 @55 lbs.

Diggin that eddyline and that stealth is so sexy

C. Cary · 03-18-2020, 07:02 PM

Malibu Mini X would be a good choice. It is light and stable.

Bishop · 03-22-2020, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Cary

Malibu Mini X would be a good choice. It is light and stable.

Pretty much perfect for lightweight, very stable, easy to transport kayak.

03-18-2020, 10:16 AM	#1
dgarland10 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Long Beach Posts: 56	Lightweight Kayak Good morning! My Dad, who is 76, would like to get a kayak to just paddle around the harbor and some lakes. I'd like to get him a kayak that is pretty light and easy to carry. Any suggestions?

03-18-2020, 11:31 AM	#2
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	The older tridents and and prowlers are like 60#. Surf skis are in the 30# range. Andy was giving one away a while back __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

03-18-2020, 11:39 AM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Malibu Mini X is about 40 lbs and has a good capacity rating. Great if your not going to be surf launching and go out in the open ocean. They start at like $399. They also have a Stealth 9 based on that model but has hatches and a built in live well, of course that is more expensive. Someone has a Stealth 9 with a bunch of accessories for sale on this site in the Trade or Sale forum. Here is the link to his post, this is loaded he even has a rudder, navigation light, extra rod holders on the X Wing front attachment that can be used to mount and storage for all sort of things including fish finder. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=34971 __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 03-18-2020 at 11:55 AM.

04-02-2020, 05:36 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Professor Long Arms had a post for a OK trident 13. I was refraining on giving up information cause I would love to grab it.

03-18-2020, 07:02 PM	#9
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 105	Malibu Mini X would be a good choice. It is light and stable. __________________ Isn't this America? Let them fish

04-02-2020, 06:08 PM	#5
monkeyfishturds Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 74	The trident 13 & 15 are 79 & 91 lbs. The regular prowler 13 & tetra 12 are 56 lbs & 55 lbs. The tetra has a narrow rod pod, which is a bonus for surf launches.

03-18-2020, 11:50 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	A couple questions: Fishing, no fishing? Budget? Physical ability Here a couple ideas that came to mind. But of course there are many options to consider. Hope this helps! Eddyline @ 45 lbs. Viking GT @ 57 lbs. Hobie I11S Inflatable Stealth Fish 460 @55 lbs.

03-18-2020, 11:56 AM	#7
dgarland10 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Long Beach Posts: 56	I should have mentioned kayak is really just to cruise around in, maybe a little fishing but not really a factor. Budget hopefully under $600?