Raptor Kayak by Santa Cruz Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pchen911 · 06-14-2011, 11:52 AM

Hey, very cool... Looks like fun.

2 questions come to mind.

1. How is speed, tracking, and glide? Similar to which kayak?
2. How do you store your catch? Inside the cockpit?

old_rookie · 06-14-2011, 12:22 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJOmmv3TIw

I want to see it handle bigger waves, like LJ 3 weeks ago.

Phatford · 06-14-2011, 01:54 PM

I really like this Kayak for what we are trying to do with Heros on the Water. A really stable kayak that would suit someone who may not be able to manage in a regular kayak. I have been thinking about adding sponsons but his might be the trick!

http://heroesonthewater.org/home

Baitman · 06-27-2011, 03:34 PM

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,31877.0.html

Video of Race day.. Pay it Forward Paddlle. at Monterey on Saturday. 3.3 mile course with a jump in the water at the whistle bouy. Maintained and avg speed of 4.1 mph... ( not bad for an old man ). Was paddling against a Scupper Pro ( long / skinny yak) I finished about 300 yds behind ... Advil recovery the next day...

Did not use a rudder and had no problem tracking,.. can't compare it to any other kayak I know of.. I like the rudder, but decided against it for the race. I wanted to show that it wasn't necessary.

I toss the smaller fish at my feet. The bigger catch can go behind the seat, inside under the cargo well is a large open area. Playing around with a wood slat style of rack that fits over the pontoons. In case I get lucky and catch a big WSB this year I'd like to put it into a cooler bag.

Large waves... nah, I wouldn't recommend it... unless you could rig your electric bait well pump as a bilge pump. Smaller waves, no problem.

Somebody has one in La Jolla now. I'm waiting to hear the results... Anything come up on the radar here yet?

Phatford ; H O T W ? If I can help, please let me know. I'm a vet, My son also finished two tours in Iraq... It is a very forgiving kayak, easy entry, etc. might help for those with certain disabilities.

Cheers

Phatford · 06-27-2011, 04:18 PM

Thank you and your son for your service. My family is an army family also... Heros on the Water is starting a chapter in Southern California I am putting together a team of Volunteers whos mission is to give back to Disabled Combat Vets... These folks deserve more than we can do for them in one day but I am going to make sure that each event is very special. We could use all the help we can get! Southern California is going to be a huge chapter for HOW... I look forward to meeting with you and your son, in the future... Take care.

My Name is Ryan, my Cell phone is (951) 473-3202, and email is RyanRwalters@hotmail.com

06-14-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Hey, very cool... Looks like fun. 2 questions come to mind. 1. How is speed, tracking, and glide? Similar to which kayak? 2. How do you store your catch? Inside the cockpit?

06-14-2011, 12:22 PM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJOmmv3TIw I want to see it handle bigger waves, like LJ 3 weeks ago.

06-14-2011, 01:54 PM	#3
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I really like this Kayak for what we are trying to do with Heros on the Water. A really stable kayak that would suit someone who may not be able to manage in a regular kayak. I have been thinking about adding sponsons but his might be the trick! http://heroesonthewater.org/home

06-27-2011, 03:34 PM	#4
Baitman Junior Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 22	http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,31877.0.html Video of Race day.. Pay it Forward Paddlle. at Monterey on Saturday. 3.3 mile course with a jump in the water at the whistle bouy. Maintained and avg speed of 4.1 mph... ( not bad for an old man ). Was paddling against a Scupper Pro ( long / skinny yak) I finished about 300 yds behind ... Advil recovery the next day... Did not use a rudder and had no problem tracking,.. can't compare it to any other kayak I know of.. I like the rudder, but decided against it for the race. I wanted to show that it wasn't necessary. I toss the smaller fish at my feet. The bigger catch can go behind the seat, inside under the cargo well is a large open area. Playing around with a wood slat style of rack that fits over the pontoons. In case I get lucky and catch a big WSB this year I'd like to put it into a cooler bag. Large waves... nah, I wouldn't recommend it... unless you could rig your electric bait well pump as a bilge pump. Smaller waves, no problem. Somebody has one in La Jolla now. I'm waiting to hear the results... Anything come up on the radar here yet? Phatford ; H O T W ? If I can help, please let me know. I'm a vet, My son also finished two tours in Iraq... It is a very forgiving kayak, easy entry, etc. might help for those with certain disabilities. Cheers

06-27-2011, 04:18 PM	#5
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Thank you and your son for your service. My family is an army family also... Heros on the Water is starting a chapter in Southern California I am putting together a team of Volunteers whos mission is to give back to Disabled Combat Vets... These folks deserve more than we can do for them in one day but I am going to make sure that each event is very special. We could use all the help we can get! Southern California is going to be a huge chapter for HOW... I look forward to meeting with you and your son, in the future... Take care. My Name is Ryan, my Cell phone is (951) 473-3202, and email is RyanRwalters@hotmail.com