Prowler Trident 13 vs the 15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sbsyncro · 10-15-2008, 08:49 AM

has anyone paddled both and has an opinion about the differences? I'm considering one of these as my next addition, and I'm drawn to the compactness of the 13, as it has all the same features as the 15. the only visual difference is a slightly stubbier and shorter foredeck and tail - storage looks about identical...

Siebler · 10-15-2008, 09:17 AM

They are both great boats. If you are going longer distances go with the 15. Essentially the tracking and speed was the only real difference I have noticed. Also the forward deck on the 13 is slightly changed, I dont think it is better or worse though, just different.

prowlerdude · 10-15-2008, 10:26 AM

What CJ said about is very true. A 15 foot boat will track and glide better on long distance paddleing. The shorter boat will handle better in the surf. I have an older p-13 and Im happy with its performance (Ocean and Bay). I do notice that when Im paddleing with people in bigger boats they seem move a little more gracefully. On the flip side while fishing in tighter spaces, I have a slight advantage.

My recomendation is that if you are going to fish primarly in the ocean covering long distances go bigger.

sbsyncro · 10-15-2008, 11:30 AM

90% of my fishing is within 2 miles of launch and 90% of my launches are through surf 1-3' (the good part about living in the shadow of the channel islands). Sounds like the 13 might be the way to go... (plus it comes in camo...)

MVC · 10-15-2008, 04:56 PM

I now have the older model p-13 and had the older model p-15 before that. The p-13 is more stable than the old style p-15 but does not paddle as well. I am able to load my p-13 on top of my honda accord with no problem and that is the main reason that I switched. Overall I am very happy with the p-13.

10-15-2008, 08:49 AM	#1
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Prowler Trident 13 vs the 15 has anyone paddled both and has an opinion about the differences? I'm considering one of these as my next addition, and I'm drawn to the compactness of the 13, as it has all the same features as the 15. the only visual difference is a slightly stubbier and shorter foredeck and tail - storage looks about identical...

10-15-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	They are both great boats. If you are going longer distances go with the 15. Essentially the tracking and speed was the only real difference I have noticed. Also the forward deck on the 13 is slightly changed, I dont think it is better or worse though, just different. __________________ CJ Siebler

10-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#3
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	What CJ said about is very true. A 15 foot boat will track and glide better on long distance paddleing. The shorter boat will handle better in the surf. I have an older p-13 and Im happy with its performance (Ocean and Bay). I do notice that when Im paddleing with people in bigger boats they seem move a little more gracefully. On the flip side while fishing in tighter spaces, I have a slight advantage. My recomendation is that if you are going to fish primarly in the ocean covering long distances go bigger.

10-15-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	90% of my fishing is within 2 miles of launch and 90% of my launches are through surf 1-3' (the good part about living in the shadow of the channel islands). Sounds like the 13 might be the way to go... (plus it comes in camo...)

10-15-2008, 04:56 PM	#5
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I now have the older model p-13 and had the older model p-15 before that. The p-13 is more stable than the old style p-15 but does not paddle as well. I am able to load my p-13 on top of my honda accord with no problem and that is the main reason that I switched. Overall I am very happy with the p-13.