Tarpon 160 w/ rudder and Color sonar - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

trob · 12-05-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy

Would you be willing to throw in a decent paddle? The ones with a bend in them? I know I'm stretching it, but its worth a try and I also have to ask the wifey too! doh!

wow, really? you want a bent shaft paddle for free on an already awesome deal? This is a great kayak and about $700 cheaper than buying new.

Siebler · 12-05-2010, 08:29 AM

Yeah sorry I cant throw in a paddle, especially not a Bent shaft. The cheapest bent shaft I own is 480.00.

wiseguy · 12-05-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by trob

wow, really? you want a bent shaft paddle for free on an already awesome deal? This is a great kayak and about $700 cheaper than buying new.

Yeah, i know. I've read up on it and the only thing I dont like is the weight capacity.

I ended up getting a Wilderness Systems Ride 135 for a heck of a deal. Thanks for sending me the pictures anyways.

dgax65 · 12-05-2010, 08:53 PM

How does that thing surf? If you still have it after I move and after I get the new rifle and after I get the new scope, I'll take it off your hands. I could probably use a sleek, sporty kayak strictly for paddling. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to fish from it. The weight of my tackle box alone would probably swamp it. Is the load capacity really only 375#? I can't believe that. I think I saw Dave Easton with at least 375lbs of WSB on his T160 once. You couldn't even see the kayak; it looked like he was straddling a raft made of lashed-together WSB.

Anyway.....let me know if you still have it when January rolls around.

trob · 12-06-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

How does that thing surf? If you still have it after I move and after I get the new rifle and after I get the new scope, I'll take it off your hands. I could probably use a sleek, sporty kayak strictly for paddling. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to fish from it. The weight of my tackle box alone would probably swamp it. Is the load capacity really only 375#? I can't believe that. I think I saw Dave Easton with at least 375lbs of WSB on his T160 once. You couldn't even see the kayak; it looked like he was straddling a raft made of lashed-together WSB.

Anyway.....let me know if you still have it when January rolls around.

Wilderness systems uses a recommended OPERATING weight for their maximum capacity. other manufacturers mark the weight capacity as when the kayak will sink, and cannot really be paddled...

In other words, i would have no problem using a tarpon 160 with 375lbs on deck, but I would not use another brand of kayak to their limit. make sense?

Jzo · 12-06-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by trob

Wilderness systems uses a recommended OPERATING weight for their maximum capacity. other manufacturers mark the weight capacity as when the kayak will sink, and cannot really be paddled...

Interesting, thx for sharing.

SGV Rookie · 12-06-2010, 07:48 AM

I have a Tarpon 160 and Love it. Weight capacity is very high in my standards. I weigh 250, then add five gallons of water in the bait tank, tackle, rods, emergency equipment and layered clothes. The thing floats and performs well with all of that. I can't say much when I have fish on board because I don't catch much.

cowboybill · 12-08-2010, 05:28 PM

What on earth do you need shocks like that for?

Gonna race to the local duck hunt?

Ha Ha...

I love my tarpon 160...

cowboybill

Siebler · 12-10-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboybill

What on earth do you need shocks like that for?

Gonna race to the local duck hunt?

Ha Ha...

I love my tarpon 160...

cowboybill

yeah I should be pulling 20-22" of travel on the rear end. Its great for the dirt roads and after duck season.

trob · 12-29-2010, 12:18 PM

who got some xmas cash?

Siebler · 12-06-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

How does that thing surf? If you still have it after I move and after I get the new rifle and after I get the new scope, I'll take it off your hands. I could probably use a sleek, sporty kayak strictly for paddling. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to fish from it. The weight of my tackle box alone would probably swamp it. Is the load capacity really only 375#? I can't believe that. I think I saw Dave Easton with at least 375lbs of WSB on his T160 once. You couldn't even see the kayak; it looked like he was straddling a raft made of lashed-together WSB.

Anyway.....let me know if you still have it when January rolls around.

Right on Doug, ill let you know for sure.. Selling this thing will probably be paying for my Utah tags for our hunt too. On that subject, I just sent you an email that may get you excited even more so haha

fishin' fool · 12-06-2010, 06:09 PM

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

Waiting your reply.

Good luck selling her....

trob · 12-06-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin' fool

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

Waiting your reply.

Good luck selling her....

He could ship it for $40

Siebler · 12-07-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin' fool

I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there.

Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it.

Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal?

maybe if you were in LA, MS, ID, MT, MO, or any of those other states that are better than CA but im not rating Florida much higher haha

WahooUSMA · 12-29-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

How does that thing surf?

I had a 160 once...traded it plus some cash for a second Revo (want to sell it back, Dave?) The 160 surfs just fine. Great ride, extremely comfortable and fast too. However, it was the first yak I flipped in.

SGV Rookie · 12-29-2010, 05:47 PM

Sorry roger, I love the tarpon. I feel a bit more comfortable in it than the revo. Your welcome to borrow it until you get another yak

Siebler · 12-30-2010, 09:33 PM

So I have all the parts ready to do my rear leaf springs and bed cage except shocks. They are almost exactly 800.00. If you have 800 cash and contact me you could have yourself a new kayak. One hell of a deal for a 160 with rudder and sonar....

fishin' fool · 12-31-2010, 08:07 AM

$800.00?

I can't believe it's still on the market at $1,000.00.

Don't make me drive out there.

12-05-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Yeah sorry I cant throw in a paddle, especially not a Bent shaft. The cheapest bent shaft I own is 480.00. __________________ CJ Siebler

12-05-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	How does that thing surf? If you still have it after I move and after I get the new rifle and after I get the new scope, I'll take it off your hands. I could probably use a sleek, sporty kayak strictly for paddling. Lord knows I wouldn't be able to fish from it. The weight of my tackle box alone would probably swamp it. Is the load capacity really only 375#? I can't believe that. I think I saw Dave Easton with at least 375lbs of WSB on his T160 once. You couldn't even see the kayak; it looked like he was straddling a raft made of lashed-together WSB. Anyway.....let me know if you still have it when January rolls around. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

12-06-2010, 07:48 AM	#7
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	WS Weight I have a Tarpon 160 and Love it. Weight capacity is very high in my standards. I weigh 250, then add five gallons of water in the bait tank, tackle, rods, emergency equipment and layered clothes. The thing floats and performs well with all of that. I can't say much when I have fish on board because I don't catch much.

12-08-2010, 05:28 PM	#8
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	WT.....freak? What on earth do you need shocks like that for? Gonna race to the local duck hunt? Ha Ha... I love my tarpon 160... cowboybill

12-29-2010, 12:18 PM	#10
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	who got some xmas cash? __________________

12-06-2010, 06:09 PM	#12
fishin' fool Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 6	I've been watching this post and can't believe it's still not sold yet. One hell of a good deal right there. Ok, I know I shouldn't buy another yak, but I gotta have it. Since you won't throw in a bent shaft paddle how about you come over every weekend with "my new kayak" on the top of your car and drive me to the beach and ya know, kinda hang out until I want a ride home. Deal? Waiting your reply. Good luck selling her....

12-29-2010, 05:47 PM	#16
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Sorry Sorry roger, I love the tarpon. I feel a bit more comfortable in it than the revo. Your welcome to borrow it until you get another yak

12-30-2010, 09:33 PM	#17
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	So I have all the parts ready to do my rear leaf springs and bed cage except shocks. They are almost exactly 800.00. If you have 800 cash and contact me you could have yourself a new kayak. One hell of a deal for a 160 with rudder and sonar.... __________________ CJ Siebler

12-31-2010, 08:07 AM	#18
fishin' fool Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 6	$800.00? I can't believe it's still on the market at $1,000.00. Don't make me drive out there.