New Guy, New Yak, and maiden voyage - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 02-07-2013, 08:47 PM

room for two?? PM, seriously i have been thinking of the same platform for a while now

Cadiyak · 02-07-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

room for two?? PM, seriously i have been thinking of the same platform for a while now

PM sent

MrPatrick · 02-08-2013, 05:42 AM

I think superman landings might be best when the surf is larger.

jorluivil · 02-08-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPatrick

I think superman landings might be best when the surf is larger.

I will pay to see that!!!

JarrodMc · 02-08-2013, 01:19 PM

Yeah man I saw you out there at the same time we were launching. that thing is badass!

flytuber4 · 02-08-2013, 04:48 PM

That thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!! Nice work

A friend of mine has been looking for a hull of one of those for awhile. If anyone knows where to get another cheap leme know please

flytuber4 · 02-08-2013, 04:56 PM

Ps. Don't pay any attention to my avatar..... Please.[/QUOTE]

Kinda hard not to..... Thats disturbing to say the least

mtnbykr2 · 02-08-2013, 06:33 PM

that is one sweet ride right there, and look what can be done with a little imagination and "get er doneness?" welcome to the, well I don't even have to say it..."the addiction"

MotoHero · 02-08-2013, 08:46 PM

With all that leverage you can generate I was wondering if a larger paddle would be in order. Maybe a cupped version or something to minimize any slip.

Looks very cool, kinda like an Edsel but still cool,

Dwayne

sandsquirt · 02-09-2013, 09:47 AM

That thing would be sweet with a Mirage Drive and be able to move the seat fore and aft.

TheBentRod · 02-09-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Someone has to ask

Which side is the bow of the kayak?

Since it is a rowboat with catamaran stylings, you will face the stern with your back to the target. I like it!

PESCAHOLIC · 02-11-2013, 06:05 AM

If paddling backwards isn't your thing. I had a similar catamaran that I used as my fishing kayak. With the right length paddle you should be able to sit facing forward...Check out some of my old posts for reference.

TJones · 02-11-2013, 07:37 AM

are you missing a zero? can it hold yourself and any passengers? if so, that good bring many priceless memories with your children .

Cadiyak · 02-11-2013, 11:45 AM

Thanks for positive feedback and replys. I was wondering if people would think I was crazy, or a poser/kook.

The whole rowing thing actually isn't that foreign to me. Back in my college days I did crew, so I'm used to whole going backwards thing. Due to the center of gravity on the hull, I'm pretty much stuck sitting towards the bow. If I sat aft, the scuppers and stern would be low. I contemplated paddling it, but that idea seemed like it would be more (physical) work. I certainly could get more torque going if I had larger cupped blades and longer shafts, but then there would be more hardware going off the back. Since I was uncertain how this would work out, I tried not to go overboard on cost and kept things relatively simple. Surprisingly, things started adding up quickly as I added on all the hardware. We'll see how long I can "keep the costs down", seeing that I can't wait to get back out on the water again.

-Eric

Cadiyak · 02-11-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

are you missing a zero? can it hold yourself and any passengers? if so, that good bring many priceless memories with your children .

The price was right, kinda was too good to pass up. It is made for two people, but that's sailing, rowing makes it hard to have two full grown bodies on board, but it is perfect for kids. Here's a picture I took with my son (4 1/2) on Lake Miramar, hopefully I can get him out on the big pond eventually.

DSC00596.jpg

02-07-2013, 08:47 PM	#21
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	room for two?? PM, seriously i have been thinking of the same platform for a while now __________________ Last edited by roadx; 02-07-2013 at 08:54 PM.

02-08-2013, 05:42 AM	#23
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Landings I think superman landings might be best when the surf is larger.

02-08-2013, 06:33 PM	#28
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	that is one sweet ride right there, and look what can be done with a little imagination and "get er doneness?" welcome to the, well I don't even have to say it..."the addiction" __________________

02-08-2013, 08:46 PM	#29
MotoHero Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temecula Hills Posts: 64	Paddle Choices? With all that leverage you can generate I was wondering if a larger paddle would be in order. Maybe a cupped version or something to minimize any slip. Looks very cool, kinda like an Edsel but still cool, Dwayne

02-11-2013, 07:37 AM	#33
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	75$ ? are you missing a zero? can it hold yourself and any passengers? if so, that good bring many priceless memories with your children .

02-08-2013, 01:19 PM	#25
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Yeah man I saw you out there at the same time we were launching. that thing is badass!

02-08-2013, 04:48 PM	#26
flytuber4 Bay Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 86	That thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!! Nice work A friend of mine has been looking for a hull of one of those for awhile. If anyone knows where to get another cheap leme know please

02-08-2013, 04:56 PM	#27
flytuber4 Bay Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 86	Ps. Don't pay any attention to my avatar..... Please.[/QUOTE] Kinda hard not to..... Thats disturbing to say the least

02-09-2013, 09:47 AM	#30
sandsquirt Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	That thing would be sweet with a Mirage Drive and be able to move the seat fore and aft.

02-11-2013, 06:05 AM	#32
PESCAHOLIC Junior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA Posts: 26	If paddling backwards isn't your thing. I had a similar catamaran that I used as my fishing kayak. With the right length paddle you should be able to sit facing forward...Check out some of my old posts for reference.

02-11-2013, 11:45 AM	#34
Cadiyak Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 14	Thanks for positive feedback and replys. I was wondering if people would think I was crazy, or a poser/kook. The whole rowing thing actually isn't that foreign to me. Back in my college days I did crew, so I'm used to whole going backwards thing. Due to the center of gravity on the hull, I'm pretty much stuck sitting towards the bow. If I sat aft, the scuppers and stern would be low. I contemplated paddling it, but that idea seemed like it would be more (physical) work. I certainly could get more torque going if I had larger cupped blades and longer shafts, but then there would be more hardware going off the back. Since I was uncertain how this would work out, I tried not to go overboard on cost and kept things relatively simple. Surprisingly, things started adding up quickly as I added on all the hardware. We'll see how long I can "keep the costs down", seeing that I can't wait to get back out on the water again. -Eric