beginner sit on kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Schmalzy88 · 03-13-2014, 01:04 PM

Looking to purchase a sit on variety kayak to replace my current sit in kayak in order to enable me to get into some of the fishing that you guys are tantalizing me with in your posts. My only setback at this point is the financial ability to buy one and a lack of knowledge in the matter. I'm going to be around the $300-350 range ( know its not a lot but I'm a broke college student). I would appreciate some insight on the matter and some suggestions. I'm aware of the array of exciting upgrades available to the sit on's but just wondering what might be a good step in the right direction to building a beast. Certainly selling my current sit in would be a huge step in the right direction (its in the gear for sale page) and if anyone knows of anyone looking to grab a sit in for the bay or freshwater would also be appreciated. Already on cragslist trying to sell as well.

Cheers.

rayster · 03-13-2014, 10:19 PM

If you have the time this weekend goto OEX Sunset Beach and there demo days. Ask about the Ocean Kayak seconds that they have at times.

Ray

Cadillyak · 03-13-2014, 10:40 PM

Not to familiar with paddle types, but if u expand your range to $400, you definitely have options. I went on Craigslist and found a bunch around $400. Like this one being sold on BWE.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21216

U may be able to work so something out. BWE members look out for their brethren.

Amish Ed · 03-13-2014, 10:58 PM

Definitely ask Andy at OEX Sunset Beach. Maybe he has something used that would fit your budget. Personally, I wouldn't go shorter than 12'.

William Novotny · 03-13-2014, 11:25 PM

Do your research and find the right fit. I speak from personal experience. I know what hulls work for me through trial and error. If you can't afford the right kayak now then shelf your budget and save a little more. If you end up buying a bunk kayak because it was in your budget, you will most likely sell it fora loss so you can upgrade, putting you back even more money. The prowler series is a great kayak and you cab find some pretty good deals out there

Mongo Johnson · 03-14-2014, 10:31 AM

Ray is right.

Check with OEX Sunset Beach today. They've got some kind of event THIS weekend 3/15. Also, with your budget, they've done a lot of clearance work with Malibu blems. Good boats and a price fit for you.

There's a guy in Whittier selling off all his stuff before moving.

He may still have a sit-on-top cheap
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20860

William Novotny · 03-14-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mongo Johnson

Ray is right.

Check with OEX Sunset Beach today. They've got some kind of event THIS weekend 3/15. Also, with your budget, they've done a lot of clearance work with Malibu blems. Good boats and a price fit for you.

There's a guy in Whittier selling off all his stuff before moving.

He may still have a sit-on-top cheap
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20860

Nope, I bought his kayak

Mongo Johnson · 03-14-2014, 11:22 AM

Try OEX Sunset Beach FIRST. They really know the boats and fishin'. They sometimes sell off their rental stock. Might be well used, but working fine.

Malibu's factory is next door to you in Paramount . . . might be worth calling them about their "blems." Might be worth reading of their boats on the forum to see what's popular and then target those specific models. You may have better luck if they don't have to fill a salesperson role.

Schmalzy88 · 03-14-2014, 09:25 PM

gonna try and get down to OEX this weekend. have to work all weekend as usual but im going to try. also didnt know about the malibu factory near by gonna look into that as well. i appreciate the info

03-13-2014, 01:04 PM	#1
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	beginner sit on kayak Looking to purchase a sit on variety kayak to replace my current sit in kayak in order to enable me to get into some of the fishing that you guys are tantalizing me with in your posts. My only setback at this point is the financial ability to buy one and a lack of knowledge in the matter. I'm going to be around the $300-350 range ( know its not a lot but I'm a broke college student). I would appreciate some insight on the matter and some suggestions. I'm aware of the array of exciting upgrades available to the sit on's but just wondering what might be a good step in the right direction to building a beast. Certainly selling my current sit in would be a huge step in the right direction (its in the gear for sale page) and if anyone knows of anyone looking to grab a sit in for the bay or freshwater would also be appreciated. Already on cragslist trying to sell as well. Cheers.

03-13-2014, 10:40 PM	#3
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Moken Not to familiar with paddle types, but if u expand your range to $400, you definitely have options. I went on Craigslist and found a bunch around $400. Like this one being sold on BWE. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21216 U may be able to work so something out. BWE members look out for their brethren. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-13-2014, 10:58 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Definitely ask Andy at OEX Sunset Beach. Maybe he has something used that would fit your budget. Personally, I wouldn't go shorter than 12'. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-13-2014, 11:25 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Do your research and find the right fit. I speak from personal experience. I know what hulls work for me through trial and error. If you can't afford the right kayak now then shelf your budget and save a little more. If you end up buying a bunk kayak because it was in your budget, you will most likely sell it fora loss so you can upgrade, putting you back even more money. The prowler series is a great kayak and you cab find some pretty good deals out there __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-14-2014, 10:31 AM	#6
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	Ray is right. Check with OEX Sunset Beach today. They've got some kind of event THIS weekend 3/15. Also, with your budget, they've done a lot of clearance work with Malibu blems. Good boats and a price fit for you. There's a guy in Whittier selling off all his stuff before moving. He may still have a sit-on-top cheap http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20860 __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

03-13-2014, 10:19 PM	#2
rayster Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 18	If you have the time this weekend goto OEX Sunset Beach and there demo days. Ask about the Ocean Kayak seconds that they have at times. Ray

03-14-2014, 11:22 AM	#8
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	Try OEX Sunset Beach FIRST. They really know the boats and fishin'. They sometimes sell off their rental stock. Might be well used, but working fine. Malibu's factory is next door to you in Paramount . . . might be worth calling them about their "blems." Might be worth reading of their boats on the forum to see what's popular and then target those specific models. You may have better luck if they don't have to fill a salesperson role. __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

03-14-2014, 09:25 PM	#9
Schmalzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bellflower, Ca. Posts: 122	thanks fellas gonna try and get down to OEX this weekend. have to work all weekend as usual but im going to try. also didnt know about the malibu factory near by gonna look into that as well. i appreciate the info