Just bought a new boat

[jasoncooperpcola]

Well, my boat is in pieces scattered all the over the yard. The 18 Fish is a hopeless case. I have considered buying another hull to rig out but then I end up with yet another boat in the yard. So today I went down and dropped the down payment on a new boat. She is four feet shorter than the V20 and light. I bought her as a dealer demo so she has some scratches. Supposed to be one of the best hulls in her class. Took her for a test ride today and she is fast but a little hard to turn. Power is a little sketchy. I have never paddled a kayak before so I got some learning to do. Should have my 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 home by the end of the month!
It was killing me having no way to fish. This seems to be the most affordable option while I work on the V.

[spareparts]

I hear Budlight is a better fuel for it that regular Bud, more strokes per can!

[Destroyer]

Congrats Jason. Best of luck with it. Get and wear a PFD made for canoes and kayaks. They have larger holes in the arm area so it makes paddling easier. Spares right on the Bud light, but if you want more power go with the higher octane Sam Adams.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I am jittery enough with just the kayak. Let alone bringing some BUD. Destroyer I plan on wearing my inflateable like jacket. I wear it on the V and this is no different.

[smokeonthewater]

congrats on your new wessel.....

may I suggest the name MIYOTT...

"I'm sorry Janet, I can't really talk right now. I've gone out on MIYOTT for a couple of hours but I promise I'll call you when I get back."

[willy]

Congrats Jason, looked at them at the sportsman show here in Jersey yesterday. I think that is so cool, great way to fish.

[chumbucket]

You'll have a blast with that thing. The Tarpon is a good boat too.
I've had three nice fishing kayaks from a LiquidLogic Manta Ray, Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident and then the Hobie Pro Angler. It's a great way to catch fish and very addictive. You might find yourself using the kayak more than the boats.
Enjoy and be safe. If you have any questions about rigging, I'll be glad to pass on what I learned over the years.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks for the input. So far I plan to mount a Lowrance Elite 4 DSI on the slidetrax dashboard with a tranducer mounting arm. Wont drill any holes until I am for sure on my mount, I do plan to have a rudder installed as well as a couple flush mount rod holders behind the seat. Maybe two scotty rod holders in front of me. Once I get it paid off I plan to take it to the beach and build some confidence in it. Flip it and work on getting back in it etc. My bigger fear is that I may have bought the wrong boat for a beginner, at 28" wide. But I have never been on a yak so maybe its part of the learning curve.

[ssiredfish]

Man Wish I knew. I got one for sale thats rigged to the max!!! What did you end up gettin it for if you dont mind me askin????

[jasoncooperpcola]

I paid $657 for it as a dealer demo. One of the orbix hatches is a little sun faded and some paint is missing on the slidetrax rails.