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Old 06-03-2013, 12:32 PM   #1
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looking for a inexpesive starter kayak

Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky
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Old 06-03-2013, 12:44 PM   #2
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I have a cobra tandem that I converted into a one seater and installed 2 hobie hatches, it has a hole in the deck where I pulled the fish finder out of and its not pretty by any means but its 100% seaworthy and doesn't leak id be willing to sell really cheap.
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Old 06-03-2013, 06:04 PM   #3
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Also looking for a tandem for my brother.
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:15 AM   #4
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OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount.

Whats your budget for everything?
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Old 06-04-2013, 04:23 PM   #5
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OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount.

Whats your budget for everything?
I don't want to go much higher than 300 for everything I need in case I wreck everything and somehow sink the ship. Plus my wife will kill me
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:43 PM   #6
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I don't want to go much higher than 300 for everything I need in case I wreck everything and somehow sink the ship. Plus my wife will kill me
You won't have too cause know one will sell a decent kayak for under $300 lol
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Old 06-05-2013, 12:25 AM   #7
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I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome
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Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.
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Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.
+1 just save up. Demo some that you think would fit your research. I was that got that got a demo kayak now I have a hobie.
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Old 06-05-2013, 08:54 AM   #11
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Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.
Lol, yeah I figured as much, I'm used to hobbies like that. I used to ride motocross and now am into saltwater reef tanks and both of those were money pits too.
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Old 06-05-2013, 09:07 AM   #12
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Right...its expensive initially but in the long run it's totally worth it. If your serious about kayaking and fishing buy the best you can afford, otherwise you'll buy something cheap and then upgrade soon after....just spend the money and upgrade now it'll be cheaper. Now if you just want to screw around and maybe go fishing once or twice then the cheapo route is the way to go. If you unfortunately get hooked on the sport...you will end up spending thousands!!!! But you will have a million dollars worth of fun...!
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I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome
He's right, I started with a 14' X-factor which I think is a perfect start yak but they run a little more. The stability is pretty great, and has a Lott of space for your gear and yourself. My bro in law has one he's thinking of getting rid of comes with a ff but I think he wants $650
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Old 06-05-2013, 10:45 AM   #14
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Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky
I have a nice Malibu Mini X I might sell (Red). I installed a fish bait tank in the front hatch, also has 4 built in rod holders (also has 2 scotty rodholder mounts).

I love this Kayak, very stable and fun. I used it for 2 years before getting my Hobie outback.

It comes with a paddle and a kayaking life vest. Around $400-$450, PM me if you interested.
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Lol, yeah I figured as much, I'm used to hobbies like that. I used to ride motocross and now am into saltwater reef tanks and both of those were money pits too.
I'm $100k in to my reefing ediction!

<----- will trade reef stuff for fishing stuff.
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Old 06-05-2013, 02:25 PM   #16
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I have no idea how much I've dumped into my tank.upgrade lights, new skimmers all koind of stuff. Why can't I find a cheap hobby like rock collecting or something?
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http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18736 .....these yaks are in great shape and include seats Bro
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