The Kraken

[alanw]

Nice, I was wondering what the deck layout was going to be like. It's going to be much more expensive than I thought but the specs look good. I'm sure Jim will post an update to his original thread soon. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20104

[FlyFishinYakr]

That thing is going to retail almost much as an Outback!
Personally I'd rather pedal than paddle.
FFY.

[bwana]

It looks like a well thought out Pacific fish killin' machine.

The length, width, and weight capacity are almost identical to my 8 year old ride which is very stable and paddles well.

I look forward to seeing what the hull looks like and all the features up close.

[kauaiboy04]

For those who just scroll through posts.

[Zed]

just an opinion.
Too much rigging, too heavy, dont trust ram, dont like modular design on bait tank, neoprene doesnt "seal" anything.
Would like to see a stripped down version of the hull. Hobie exacerbated this "rigged to death" out of the box trend I dont follow.
Give me a kayak with a tested hull. Ill do the rest.

[kauaiboy04]

Originally Posted by Zed

just an opinion.
Too much rigging, too heavy, dont trust ram, dont like modular design on bait tank, neoprene doesnt "seal" anything.
Would like to see a stripped down version of the hull. Hobie exacerbated this "rigged to death" out of the box trend I dont follow.
Give me a kayak with a tested hull. Ill do the rest.

yea, definitely a higher amount of standard rigging, but it still allows for lots of personal customization too. i believe this is targeted to newer anglers who are looking into getting more out-of-the-box rigging options. i also didn't like the Ram ball type rod holders, but this one is the ram tough tubes with bulkhead/flat surface base. much more sturdy, and i haven't had any problems with them currently. i do wish it was lighter, though it is in the same weight class as every other kayak that size.

i'm glad that the big ocean type kayaks are getting a new push from these kayak suppliers. gives customers much more options to choose from.

[jbaker]

Originally Posted by Zed

neoprene doesnt "seal" anything.

I belive what they are referring to is a hatch like sea kayaks have been using for the last 20 years. It's a neoprene cover with a hard plastic cover over it. For a bow hatch designed to punch through waves it's the best type of seal/cover/lid out there. Not sure if this is what they are using but hope it is.
I know I can't wait to get mine.

[Zed]

Yeah got it.
It was an option on my Prowler and I stand behind what I said. Neoprene doesnt "seal" anything.

[wiredantz]

options, options , options.