Trident 13 vs Trident 15

[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.

[Jizzling]

Whats your budget i you dont mind me asking?

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by Jizzling

Whats your budget i you dont mind me asking?

Well right now i am hoping to sell my current kayak and i have some money saves so probably around 800. Hopefully my kayak is sold for what i want.

[Johnny Hirn]

Originally Posted by Snags

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.

Ok that's good to know. I don't see myself really storing them unless the landing could be sketchy.

[FullFlavorPike]

I never have a problem launching my older Trident 15. I get by without a rudder, too. Landing the longer boat is trickier...but you'll figure it out!

[Gunner58]

I had my trident 13 for years. I loved it. It would break through the surf and I was able to haul all my gear and a 56 pound white sea bass. The 13 is more than capable. You should be able to find one on Craig's list for around 600. I sold mine for 700 and I threw in the FF and a crate. But I went to the dark side and now I have a Hobie Outback. As to your question I would go with the 13 it is all around a better kayak in my opinion.