MOKAI - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Handymansd · 01-13-2008, 08:26 PM

I talked to the MOKAI people the other day to see if there is any way to get a hold of a MOKAI that I could inspect to see the practicality of converting it into a fishing machine. They are a factory direct company, which means it is very difficult for them to get their product name out there which in turn means it is hard to get one to "demo" or even see. I asked if they would consider a booth at the Long Beach Fred Hall this year and they said it was possible if they had enough interest, but they thought that their interests should go to Texas.

Is anyone here even semi-seriously interested in the MOKAI as a fishing platform?

www.mokai.com

Dan · 01-13-2008, 10:32 PM

You would own the seabass bite in that thing. lol

sdcityboy · 01-14-2008, 02:02 AM

keep an eye on craigslist. i've seen two since summer. last one was a guy in la mesa in sept for $1500 w/trailer.

jscott · 01-14-2008, 09:11 AM

Throw a baittank in there, rod holders, storage for fishing gear, the necessary cup holder (haha!), and then cut price in half-- I'd buy one!

wavster · 01-14-2008, 09:40 AM

One could self-mothership with one of those...

tylerdurden · 01-14-2008, 10:59 AM

I think if you are going to fish out of a small boat, you may as well get a tin can or a zodiac instead. Just my thoughts.

madscientist · 01-14-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

You would own the seabass bite in that thing. lol

Ugh.

That thing is interesting but it doesn't strike me as appropriate for big open water or surf. But who knows, once the MLPA shuts down LJ it might be just the ticket.

cabojohn · 01-14-2008, 02:34 PM

That thing would be kewl...if it did 100mph.

Not much of a chance of injury or death with a top speed of 15mph.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-14-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden

I think if you are going to fish out of a small boat, you may as well get a tin can or a zodiac instead. Just my thoughts.

That is exactly what I was thinking. Even a small tin can would have a lot more room.

mg2969 · 01-14-2008, 07:41 PM

I think it would have 2 advantages over the tin can and zodiac:

1. You could launch like a kayak, like from any beach, rather then from a boat ramp like you would have to in a tin can or a zodiac.

2.You could load it on your roof as opposed to have a trailer

I am looking into getting one, just don't know if I want the hassle of motors, gas, and registration

One of the things going against it is there is only 1 testimonial on it in the salt, hawaii.
Even the video doesn't show any salt action
I'd need to see it on a surf launch plowing through some waves

Looks like it would be great in the bays and even harbors but anything with some wave action greater than 2ft it looks like trouble.
Even with a spray skirt
If you look at the design, the air intake and exhaust are sooooo low
1 good wave to the chest or 1 mini rogue wave on the stern look like it would kill the engine

Zed · 01-14-2008, 08:26 PM

In CA, aren't you required to register (get CF#'s) if it has a motor?

And with a motor, aren't you restricted from launching from just any beach and are required to launch from ramps like vessels with CF#'s? (LJS is the only beach I know of that allows boat launches)

I didn't feel the need to check it out further.

mg2969 · 01-14-2008, 09:09 PM

Me neither, thats probably why I don't know the law that well

sdcityboy · 01-15-2008, 12:00 AM

theres a guy opening a jet powered 9.5 horse kayak store in el cajon check it out. http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/surfango

peguinpower · 01-17-2008, 06:04 PM

surf launching, wont the jet drive self destruct as it sucks in the sand? you cant paddle that thing into the surf can you? youd have to rev it into the waves. i dont know, just thinkin out loud.

cool lookin rig though. i like gas powered toys

/bing

mg2969 · 01-17-2008, 06:20 PM

it does come with "a paddle" as one of its standard accesories

wavster · 01-18-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mg2969

it does come with "a paddle" as one of its standard accesories

That's funny...even paddle kayaks don't come with a paddle...

mg2969 · 01-18-2008, 07:04 AM

That is funny, come to think about it
The Hobie Mirage drive line comes with paddles too

Probablly since the good ole paddle way is second to the peddle or in this case the engine, the manufacturer wants to make sure should something goes wrong you still have a way to get back. Most people probablly wouldn't purchase a paddle since they have an engine.

My 2 cents

01-13-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	MOKAI I talked to the MOKAI people the other day to see if there is any way to get a hold of a MOKAI that I could inspect to see the practicality of converting it into a fishing machine. They are a factory direct company, which means it is very difficult for them to get their product name out there which in turn means it is hard to get one to "demo" or even see. I asked if they would consider a booth at the Long Beach Fred Hall this year and they said it was possible if they had enough interest, but they thought that their interests should go to Texas. Is anyone here even semi-seriously interested in the MOKAI as a fishing platform? www.mokai.com __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

01-14-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I think if you are going to fish out of a small boat, you may as well get a tin can or a zodiac instead. Just my thoughts. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

01-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#10
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	I think it would have 2 advantages over the tin can and zodiac: 1. You could launch like a kayak, like from any beach, rather then from a boat ramp like you would have to in a tin can or a zodiac. 2.You could load it on your roof as opposed to have a trailer I am looking into getting one, just don't know if I want the hassle of motors, gas, and registration One of the things going against it is there is only 1 testimonial on it in the salt, hawaii. Even the video doesn't show any salt action I'd need to see it on a surf launch plowing through some waves Looks like it would be great in the bays and even harbors but anything with some wave action greater than 2ft it looks like trouble. Even with a spray skirt If you look at the design, the air intake and exhaust are sooooo low 1 good wave to the chest or 1 mini rogue wave on the stern look like it would kill the engine __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

01-14-2008, 09:09 PM	#12
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Me neither, thats probably why I don't know the law that well __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

01-15-2008, 12:00 AM	#13
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	theres a guy opening a jet powered 9.5 horse kayak store in el cajon check it out. http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/surfango Last edited by sdcityboy; 01-15-2008 at 06:30 AM. Reason: added pic

01-13-2008, 10:32 PM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	You would own the seabass bite in that thing. lol

01-14-2008, 02:02 AM	#3
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	keep an eye on craigslist. i've seen two since summer. last one was a guy in la mesa in sept for $1500 w/trailer.

01-14-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Throw a baittank in there, rod holders, storage for fishing gear, the necessary cup holder (haha!), and then cut price in half-- I'd buy one!

01-14-2008, 09:40 AM	#5
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	One could self-mothership with one of those...

01-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#8
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	That thing would be kewl...if it did 100mph. Not much of a chance of injury or death with a top speed of 15mph.

01-14-2008, 08:26 PM	#11
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	In CA, aren't you required to register (get CF#'s) if it has a motor? And with a motor, aren't you restricted from launching from just any beach and are required to launch from ramps like vessels with CF#'s? (LJS is the only beach I know of that allows boat launches) I didn't feel the need to check it out further.

01-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#14
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	surf launching, wont the jet drive self destruct as it sucks in the sand? you cant paddle that thing into the surf can you? youd have to rev it into the waves. i dont know, just thinkin out loud. cool lookin rig though. i like gas powered toys /bing

01-17-2008, 06:20 PM	#15
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	it does come with "a paddle" as one of its standard accesories __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

01-18-2008, 07:04 AM	#17
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	That is funny, come to think about it The Hobie Mirage drive line comes with paddles too Probablly since the good ole paddle way is second to the peddle or in this case the engine, the manufacturer wants to make sure should something goes wrong you still have a way to get back. Most people probablly wouldn't purchase a paddle since they have an engine. My 2 cents __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands