sinking feeling - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dick fabulous · 09-17-2009, 10:35 AM

I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated

is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

Gino · 09-17-2009, 10:53 AM

Thats a tough one. Best looking into a diferatn big mans kayak if you want a kayatank in it. I have a prowler big game, with a big regtangular hatch, and a small 8 inch round clear hatch installed into it. making it easy to reach in and grab a bait.

The Cobra FnD is a pretty good kayak for stability. I would look into still trying to use a bait tank put in the back. unless you want to install the kayatank in the center rectangular hatch. But it does not allow you to access the inside of the kayak very well if you were to stuff fish in it.

driftwood · 09-17-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dick fabulous

I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated

is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

Im not very comfortable replying to a guy who calls himself that. Can we call you Richard instead?

KennyHill · 09-17-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

Im not very comfortable replying to a guy who calls himself that. Can we call you Richard instead?

maby its a girl?

Billy V · 09-17-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dick fabulous

I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated

is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

I would suggest talking with CJ at OEX Mission Bay. He installs kayatanks in many different brands of kayaks. There may be a custom application that will work for you.

j mo · 09-18-2009, 06:57 AM

My buddy gregg aka quilted germ runs that exact set up on his fnd that you speak of (kaya in the rectangular hatch). he is also a plus size paddler and needs to wear a Manzier or a "Bro" to prevent chaffing of his man boobies.....

CurtyL · 09-18-2009, 10:02 AM

I think that's a great and funny name! Why not just make your own bait tube?

Geoffkoop · 09-18-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyHill

maby its a girl?

Classic!

Quilted Germ · 09-18-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by j mo

My buddy gregg aka quilted germ runs that exact set up on his fnd that you speak of (kaya in the rectangular hatch). he is also a plus size paddler and needs to wear a Manzier or a "Bro" to prevent chaffing of his man boobies.....

Please forgive my feable minded friend....I don't need a Manzie and I dont run the kayatank out of the rectangular hatch. The bait are in the round hatch...Jmo likes to speak without thinking too....may not want him up at the MLPA meetings....seriously.

j mo · 09-18-2009, 11:43 AM

weak shiz

branch office · 09-21-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gino

Thats a tough one. Best looking into a diferatn big mans kayak if you want a kayatank in it. I have a prowler big game, with a big regtangular hatch, and a small 8 inch round clear hatch installed into it. making it easy to reach in and grab a bait

Could you post a pic of this setup? Thanks....

09-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#1
dick fabulous Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 90	sinking feeling I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

09-17-2009, 10:53 AM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Thats a tough one. Best looking into a diferatn big mans kayak if you want a kayatank in it. I have a prowler big game, with a big regtangular hatch, and a small 8 inch round clear hatch installed into it. making it easy to reach in and grab a bait. The Cobra FnD is a pretty good kayak for stability. I would look into still trying to use a bait tank put in the back. unless you want to install the kayatank in the center rectangular hatch. But it does not allow you to access the inside of the kayak very well if you were to stuff fish in it. Last edited by Gino; 09-17-2009 at 02:38 PM. Reason: forgot info.

09-18-2009, 06:57 AM	#6
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	My buddy gregg aka quilted germ runs that exact set up on his fnd that you speak of (kaya in the rectangular hatch). he is also a plus size paddler and needs to wear a Manzier or a "Bro" to prevent chaffing of his man boobies..... Last edited by j mo; 09-18-2009 at 07:23 AM.

09-18-2009, 10:02 AM	#7
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	I think that's a great and funny name! Why not just make your own bait tube?

09-18-2009, 11:43 AM	#10
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	weak shiz