where to start - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 10-31-2014, 05:39 PM

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....

Unless you are an F'n idiot!

HELLSTER INC. · 10-31-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....

Unless you are an F'n idiot!

Why do i recall seeing that somewhere?

Irishman · 10-31-2014, 08:46 PM

Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.

10-31-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it.... Unless you are an F'n idiot! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-31-2014, 08:46 PM	#3
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.