New Feel Free Moken 14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pchen911 · 10-06-2011, 11:42 AM

Any pics of the internal bait tank and how it is set up?

wiredantz · 10-06-2011, 11:45 AM

This looks like the 007 kayak model. Looks pretty cool

Di$co · 10-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Drake, the peddles go on your bike.

pchen911, No pics on the internal bait tank yet. I'll work on getting some and post them up.

kareem korn · 10-06-2011, 01:12 PM

I like the molded in front handle. I like the rod holders in the back. If this one has the wheel in the back, I like that too. I'm not too hip on the weight or the price.

Iceman · 10-06-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

I'm not too hip on the weight or the price.

Trident 15 $1189, Stealth 14 $1299........this thing has rod storage and live well so it SHOULD be $2488!

I plan to have this as a demo when available and will be thoroughly checking it out.

BTW OEX has worked with Eric for years, he knows his stuff!

wiredantz · 10-06-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Trident 15 $1189, Stealth 14 $1299........this thing has rod storage and live well so it SHOULD be $2488!

I plan to have this as a demo when available and will be thoroughly checking it out.

BTW OEX has worked with Eric for years, he knows his stuff!

I am going to start saving my tax return... don't tell the wife

StinkyMatt · 10-06-2011, 01:33 PM

That is a sexy looking boat!

Man the lines look clean. Bait tank all plumed for you and 500 pound capacity.

Bond....

James Bond.

sasha · 10-06-2011, 02:19 PM

Im new to kayak fishing and only have the stealth 14. It looks that it has a hatch in the back of the seat. Can you use it and open it on the water if you have a crate behind it?? On the stealth its usless as the crate blocks the hatch from opening. I would rather not have the hatch in the back so the crate can be closer to reach. If you do the rear hatch make it face up so we can keep tackle or what ever in there and access it easy. A place to hide rods on on lanch and landing is just awsome. Im just learning what i like and dont like with the S-14.

Sasha

Di$co · 10-06-2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareem korn

I like the molded in front handle. I like the rod holders in the back. If this one has the wheel in the back, I like that too. I'm not too hip on the weight or the price.

It will come standard with the wheel but for anyone that doesn't like the wheel then there will be a filler plug you can replace the wheel with to give the boat a standard keel.

Di$co · 10-06-2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareem korn

I like the molded in front handle. I like the rod holders in the back. If this one has the wheel in the back, I like that too. I'm not too hip on the weight or the price.

No sot fishing kayak is light and how can you not be hip on the weight if there isn't one posted yet? I'm not saying it will be light but with the wheel it will be very easy to get to the water. And I think the price is right in line, if not better then anything else in its class.

Iceman, thanks for the vote of confidence. Im personally very excited to have this boat come out so I have a new toy to play with. And its going to look sic in blue camo.

Tman · 10-06-2011, 07:33 PM

Just a couple...

Any way to see views of the hull, hopefully it's more like the Hobie Odyssey and not like the Extreme.

Can the live well area be intended for storage only?

Any way to make the forward hatch larger, ie after production, incorporate to a larger forward hatch?

Do dig the weight capacity, and the front handle.

What is the dry weight, and are there areas to be able to hold onto to haul over terrain with the yak on your shoulder with good yak neutral stability?

Looked at pic again, the black "thing' on the center console, is that flush, or can it be made into a hatch, basically, what is that for?

Most importantly, now, unless I missed something, where are the drain ports (holes) ????
Can't believe this was missed...

Last question, surfability...back to the bow...pics please...

Handymansd · 10-07-2011, 05:00 AM

It sure looks promising!

I have many questions, but I will just have to be patient to see how it handles, how it keeps bait alive, how well the rod storage works, and ease of access, stability otw, how it handles launching and landing...
Love the wheel idea, maybe use wheel "plug" as a transducer mount idea

...
Is there a design for battery placement for ff, and or livewell, or is it back to the ol drybag/box method?

and where is the seat warmer?

and of course more pics!

kareem korn · 10-10-2011, 10:48 AM

[QUOTE=Di$co;97100]No sot fishing kayak is light and how can you not be hip on the weight if there isn't one posted yet? I'm not saying it will be light but with the wheel it will be very easy to get to the water. And I think the price is right in line, if not better then anything else in its class.
QUOTE]

Easy Turbo:

You asked "
I'm looking for feedback. Please post what you like and dislike about the boat"

I was just going by their other models
10' angler @ 61 lbs
12' angler @ 73 lbs
13' @ 71 lbs

Those are heavy kayaks. I don't care how you look at it.

What's the dry weight on this one?

It's a nice looking kayak no doubt

You asked for feedback. That was mine

Di$co · 10-10-2011, 12:47 PM

Easy Turbo:

You asked "
I'm looking for feedback. Please post what you like and dislike about the boat"

I was just going by their other models
10' angler @ 61 lbs
12' angler @ 73 lbs
13' @ 71 lbs

Those are heavy kayaks. I don't care how you look at it.

What's the dry weight on this one?

Kareem Korn
Thanks for your feedback. And I wasn't getting huffy with my weight comment. I just find it funny when people complain about weights of the fishing kayaks when they are all heavy.

And for the record, Feel Free needs to get inline with posting the correct specs and weights for their boats. The catalogue says one weight and the website says another, and they are both wrong. If I was to fix the online typo the weights would be below. I think the 12' and 13' weights were switched as well.
10' angler @ 61 lbs (catalogue says 60.6 lbs)
12' angler @ 71 lbs (catalogue says 70.7 lbs under the moken 13 page)
13' @ 73 lbs (catalogue says 79.4 lbs under the moken 12 page)
14' ~ 74 lbs (just a guess)

I am working on getting everything updated and correct.

I took the liberty of posting up the specs of the more popular yaks everyone is using now. All of them are heavy.

Ocean Kayak
***Note the weight difference. I don't think they are accurate since the is only a 16" and 18 lbs difference. That's over 1 lb per inch***

Trident Ultra 4.3™ Angler
LENGTH 14' 1" / 4.3 m
WIDTH 29.1" / 74 cm
WEIGHT 59 lbs / 27 kg
MAX CAPACITY 325-350 lbs
SUGGESTED RETAIL $1,599.99 USD

Trident Ultra 4.7™ Angler
LENGTH 15' 5" / 4.7 m
WIDTH 29.1" / 74 cm
WEIGHT 77 lbs / 34.9 kg
MAX CAPACITY 400-450 lbs
SUGGESTED RETAIL $1,749.99 USD

Wilderness Systems
Ride - $1069
Length - 13'6" / 411 cm
Width - 31.5" / 80 cm
Weight - 82 lbs
Capacity: 550 lbs. / 249 kg

Tarpon 140 Angler - $1149
Length: 14' / 427 cm
Width: 28" / 71 cm
Weight: 75 lbs. / 34 kg
Max Capacity: 375 lbs. / 170 kg

Tarpon 160 Angler - $1239
Length: 16' / 488 cm
Width: 28" / 71 cm
Weight: 83 lbs. / 38kg
Max Capacity: 375 lbs. / 170 kg

Malibu
Stealth 14 - $1299
Length: 14’4”
Width: 33”
Weight: 64 lbs
Weight Capacity 550 lbs

Hobie
Outback - $1849
Length: 12' 1" / 3.68 m
Width: 33" / .84 m
MirageDrive® Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
Hull Weight: 66 lbs / 29.9 kg
Total Weight: 72.6 lbs
Capacity: 400 lbs / 181 kg

Mirage Revolution 13 - $1849
Length: 13' 5" / 4.09 m
Width: 28.5" / .72 m
MirageDrive® Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
Hull Weight: 58 lbs / 26.3 kg
Total Weight: 64.6 lbs
Capacity: 350 lbs / 159 kg

10-06-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	This looks like the 007 kayak model. Looks pretty cool __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-06-2011, 11:56 AM	#3
Di$co Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 33	Drake, the peddles go on your bike. pchen911, No pics on the internal bait tank yet. I'll work on getting some and post them up. __________________ Eric Disque Representative Feel Free Kayaks Pyranha Kayaks P&H Sea Kayaks Venture Kayaks Imagine Surf SUP JP Australia SUP NP Paddles and Waterwear SeasonFive Technical Apparel

10-06-2011, 07:33 PM	#11
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Just a couple... Any way to see views of the hull, hopefully it's more like the Hobie Odyssey and not like the Extreme. Can the live well area be intended for storage only? Any way to make the forward hatch larger, ie after production, incorporate to a larger forward hatch? Do dig the weight capacity, and the front handle. What is the dry weight, and are there areas to be able to hold onto to haul over terrain with the yak on your shoulder with good yak neutral stability? Looked at pic again, the black "thing' on the center console, is that flush, or can it be made into a hatch, basically, what is that for? Most importantly, now, unless I missed something, where are the drain ports (holes) ???? Can't believe this was missed... Last question, surfability...back to the bow...pics please... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

10-07-2011, 05:00 AM	#12
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	It sure looks promising! I have many questions, but I will just have to be patient to see how it handles, how it keeps bait alive, how well the rod storage works, and ease of access, stability otw, how it handles launching and landing... Love the wheel idea, maybe use wheel "plug" as a transducer mount idea ... Is there a design for battery placement for ff, and or livewell, or is it back to the ol drybag/box method? and where is the seat warmer? and of course more pics! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover Last edited by Handymansd; 10-25-2011 at 08:25 AM.

10-06-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Any pics of the internal bait tank and how it is set up?

10-06-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I like the molded in front handle. I like the rod holders in the back. If this one has the wheel in the back, I like that too. I'm not too hip on the weight or the price.

10-06-2011, 01:33 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	That is a sexy looking boat! Man the lines look clean. Bait tank all plumed for you and 500 pound capacity. Bond.... James Bond.

10-06-2011, 02:19 PM	#8
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Im new to kayak fishing and only have the stealth 14. It looks that it has a hatch in the back of the seat. Can you use it and open it on the water if you have a crate behind it?? On the stealth its usless as the crate blocks the hatch from opening. I would rather not have the hatch in the back so the crate can be closer to reach. If you do the rear hatch make it face up so we can keep tackle or what ever in there and access it easy. A place to hide rods on on lanch and landing is just awsome. Im just learning what i like and dont like with the S-14. Sasha

10-10-2011, 10:48 AM	#13
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	[QUOTE=Di$co;97100]No sot fishing kayak is light and how can you not be hip on the weight if there isn't one posted yet? I'm not saying it will be light but with the wheel it will be very easy to get to the water. And I think the price is right in line, if not better then anything else in its class. QUOTE] Easy Turbo: You asked " I'm looking for feedback. Please post what you like and dislike about the boat" I was just going by their other models 10' angler @ 61 lbs 12' angler @ 73 lbs 13' @ 71 lbs Those are heavy kayaks. I don't care how you look at it. What's the dry weight on this one? It's a nice looking kayak no doubt You asked for feedback. That was mine

10-10-2011, 12:47 PM	#14
Di$co Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 33	Easy Turbo: You asked " I'm looking for feedback. Please post what you like and dislike about the boat" I was just going by their other models 10' angler @ 61 lbs 12' angler @ 73 lbs 13' @ 71 lbs Those are heavy kayaks. I don't care how you look at it. What's the dry weight on this one? Kareem Korn Thanks for your feedback. And I wasn't getting huffy with my weight comment. I just find it funny when people complain about weights of the fishing kayaks when they are all heavy. And for the record, Feel Free needs to get inline with posting the correct specs and weights for their boats. The catalogue says one weight and the website says another, and they are both wrong. If I was to fix the online typo the weights would be below. I think the 12' and 13' weights were switched as well. 10' angler @ 61 lbs (catalogue says 60.6 lbs) 12' angler @ 71 lbs (catalogue says 70.7 lbs under the moken 13 page) 13' @ 73 lbs (catalogue says 79.4 lbs under the moken 12 page) 14' ~ 74 lbs (just a guess) I am working on getting everything updated and correct. I took the liberty of posting up the specs of the more popular yaks everyone is using now. All of them are heavy. Ocean Kayak *Note the weight difference. I don't think they are accurate since the is only a 16" and 18 lbs difference. That's over 1 lb per inch* Trident Ultra 4.3™ Angler LENGTH 14' 1" / 4.3 m WIDTH 29.1" / 74 cm WEIGHT 59 lbs / 27 kg MAX CAPACITY 325-350 lbs SUGGESTED RETAIL $1,599.99 USD Trident Ultra 4.7™ Angler LENGTH 15' 5" / 4.7 m WIDTH 29.1" / 74 cm WEIGHT 77 lbs / 34.9 kg MAX CAPACITY 400-450 lbs SUGGESTED RETAIL $1,749.99 USD Wilderness Systems Ride - $1069 Length - 13'6" / 411 cm Width - 31.5" / 80 cm Weight - 82 lbs Capacity: 550 lbs. / 249 kg Tarpon 140 Angler - $1149 Length: 14' / 427 cm Width: 28" / 71 cm Weight: 75 lbs. / 34 kg Max Capacity: 375 lbs. / 170 kg Tarpon 160 Angler - $1239 Length: 16' / 488 cm Width: 28" / 71 cm Weight: 83 lbs. / 38kg Max Capacity: 375 lbs. / 170 kg Malibu Stealth 14 - $1299 Length: 14’4” Width: 33” Weight: 64 lbs Weight Capacity 550 lbs Hobie Outback - $1849 Length: 12' 1" / 3.68 m Width: 33" / .84 m MirageDrive® Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Hull Weight: 66 lbs / 29.9 kg Total Weight: 72.6 lbs Capacity: 400 lbs / 181 kg Mirage Revolution 13 - $1849 Length: 13' 5" / 4.09 m Width: 28.5" / .72 m MirageDrive® Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Hull Weight: 58 lbs / 26.3 kg Total Weight: 64.6 lbs Capacity: 350 lbs / 159 kg