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Author:
therieldeal
Date:
Oct 05, 2011
Subject:
New Kayak!
Message:
Well, this past winter I had considered getting a kayak… until this spring when someone gave me a little 10’ John boat. That thing is great to fish out of, but not terribly fun to row around all over the place exploring. I recently started hanging out with a girl who happened to mention that she was REALLY interested in going kayaking, but never had anyone to go with. Well, we wound up going to Ocean State Job Lot yesterday, and picked up a pair of Coleman Hooligan 85 kayaks. I know its not the best kayak in the world, but it was somewhat spur of the moment and they were pretty affordable. If these were a truly terrible choice please let me know… they had one other model called the “Tiger Shark” for the same price ($200), but it seemed narrower and the seat looked less comfortable.
We haven’t even been on the water yet, but I was wondering if there were any upgrades or additional equipment that you avid kayakers would recommend I pick up before this weekend? I noticed when we got home that they don’t have foot rests, I thought this was unusual. Can they be added… should they be added?? I’m definitely going to get some flush mount rod holders, but I’m not worried about getting them installed right away. This weekend we’ll primarily be figuring out how to paddle I think haha!
Author:
Flipper
Date:
Oct 05, 2011
Message:
For $200 you could have probably found a used small motor for the boat!
Author:
therieldeal
Date:
Oct 05, 2011
Message:
Yeah probably… but I’d rather save up a bit and try to find a slightly larger boat perhaps 12 or 14 foot with motor/trailer/etc. My john boat is just a narrow 10 footer, only rated for 250 pounds and 2.5 horsepower. Something I was thinking about doing for next spring… would still need to get my boating license too.
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