Do you like your scupper pro kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunters Pa · 01-18-2011, 04:21 PM

I started on a SPTW (Jim's old Marlin yak to be precise) and really enjoyed it. I now have a P15. Moved up for more speed, more rigging possiibilities & greater range. That said, I think the Scupper was a great entry kayak for me, but I'm 5'11 and 145#. Butt tended to get a bit wet during the day, but nothing a decent pair of splash pants wouldn't cure.

yaknewb · 01-19-2011, 07:51 AM

Yea im not to sure what im gona do i can only spend 350 right now and i can get a scupper for 300 but i really like the trident 15s but havnt found one in my budget yet. Thanks for all replys it has helped me out.

-scallywag- · 01-19-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

I now have a P15. Moved up for more speed, more rigging possiibilities & greater range.

I've never paddled the prowler, but I've done some time on the SPTW and there is no way the prowler is faster, more rigging options and drier yes, but not faster. I'm pretty sure the SPTW is one of the fastest SOT yaks on the market besides the cobra expidition. Definantly a different animal than the newer style fishing yaks so test paddle first. You should be able to find one used for under 400.

Hunters Pa · 01-19-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by -scallywag-

I've never paddled the prowler, but I've done some time on the SPTW and there is no way the prowler is faster, more rigging options and drier yes, but not faster. I'm pretty sure the SPTW is one of the fastest SOT yaks on the market besides the cobra expidition. Definantly a different animal than the newer style fishing yaks so test paddle first. You should be able to find one used for under 400.

Hmm, ok. Maybe it's that I have gotten better at paddling & my P15 came with a better paddle. I attributed it to increased waterline & better tracking.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-19-2011, 10:16 AM

Pretty tough to say "I have never paddled one" then put out a definitive statement that one is faster than the other.
From someone who spent a ton of time in both I would say it is a push, they are very similar in speed. I will give the nod to the Prowler in rougher conditions and in the surf, it just handles them both better.
I will give the nod to the SPTW for comfort, I could sit in that thing all day and never think twice, not so much in the Prowler.

dorado50 · 01-19-2011, 10:35 AM

kayaks are only as fast as the strengh and power of the operator. what difference does speed make anyway,especially if its a fishing kayak. kayaks can only go so fast so what difference does a 1/4 or 1/2 knot speed make anyway?. If your not satisfied with kayak speed time to get a boat!..

power and speed are only critical on the launch and entry,thats why I'll never give up my "P13"...

01-19-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Pretty tough to say "I have never paddled one" then put out a definitive statement that one is faster than the other. From someone who spent a ton of time in both I would say it is a push, they are very similar in speed. I will give the nod to the Prowler in rougher conditions and in the surf, it just handles them both better. I will give the nod to the SPTW for comfort, I could sit in that thing all day and never think twice, not so much in the Prowler. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

01-18-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I started on a SPTW (Jim's old Marlin yak to be precise) and really enjoyed it. I now have a P15. Moved up for more speed, more rigging possiibilities & greater range. That said, I think the Scupper was a great entry kayak for me, but I'm 5'11 and 145#. Butt tended to get a bit wet during the day, but nothing a decent pair of splash pants wouldn't cure.

01-19-2011, 07:51 AM	#2
yaknewb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 143	Yea im not to sure what im gona do i can only spend 350 right now and i can get a scupper for 300 but i really like the trident 15s but havnt found one in my budget yet. Thanks for all replys it has helped me out.

01-19-2011, 10:35 AM	#6
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	kayaks are only as fast as the strengh and power of the operator. what difference does speed make anyway,especially if its a fishing kayak. kayaks can only go so fast so what difference does a 1/4 or 1/2 knot speed make anyway?. If your not satisfied with kayak speed time to get a boat!.. power and speed are only critical on the launch and entry,thats why I'll never give up my "P13"...