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Need advice on a 2-man kayak
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:05 am
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:05 am
Don't know anything about 'em, but I want it to have a few functions:
1) be able to fish(very recreationally)out of
2) be able to get a bit of excercise with if I want to
3) big enough to be able to take my son out in (thats why it needs to be a 2-manner--i knoe most are for just 1 person)
Any advice on brands, pruces, and where to shop around Baton Rouge appreciated.
1) be able to fish(very recreationally)out of
2) be able to get a bit of excercise with if I want to
3) big enough to be able to take my son out in (thats why it needs to be a 2-manner--i knoe most are for just 1 person)
Any advice on brands, pruces, and where to shop around Baton Rouge appreciated.
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Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:12 am to Hot Carl
You looking to fish with your son in it or fish alone then be able to take him cruising at times?
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:13 am to Hot Carl
Jackson Big Tuna $1800
Native Ultimate Tandem $1800
If you are ballin
Hobie $5300
Native Ultimate Tandem $1800
If you are ballin
Hobie $5300
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:13 am to Hot Carl
Native Ultimate 14.5 Tandem. The front seat is removable and can be used as a one man craft very easily (I've fished out of it as a 1 man craft dozens of times and its a great platform for that). It is super stable.
MSRP is somewhere around $1400 I think, but you can probably find a used one for around $1000 if you keep your eyes peeled.
ETA: Didn't realize the price had jumped recently - Pop is right - it's about $1800
MSRP is somewhere around $1400 I think, but you can probably find a used one for around $1000 if you keep your eyes peeled.
ETA: Didn't realize the price had jumped recently - Pop is right - it's about $1800
This post was edited on 6/4/15 at 11:16 am
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:15 am to The Last Coco
I agree with ultimate tandem being the best bet.
You get rear tankwell space for fishing gear storage also.
You get rear tankwell space for fishing gear storage also.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:22 am to Hot Carl
As others have already stated,you should definitely look at the Native Ultimate tandem. There was one in CL recently for $1k in laffy. (If you email them though, keep in mind it's the original model-2008ish. I'd try to get them down to $700)
They have a new Ultimate Fx that has a lot of improvements and was on sale at Masseys recently for $1500
Jackson big tuna is also an option and is a SOT, so the scuppers will drain any water that gets inside.
Hobie tandem pro angler is legit... But way expensive. Lol but if money is no option...
They have a new Ultimate Fx that has a lot of improvements and was on sale at Masseys recently for $1500
Jackson big tuna is also an option and is a SOT, so the scuppers will drain any water that gets inside.
Hobie tandem pro angler is legit... But way expensive. Lol but if money is no option...
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:29 am to nahtanojc
Here's the one in Lafayette. Says price is firm but worth a shot.
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I was quite surprised to find out both Massey's and P&P have already sold a handful of these. Add in tax and rigging and you're looking at $6k+. I couldn't even imagine I'd ever be in a position to justify that cost. Something that much better have a motor hanging off the back of it.
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Hobie tandem pro angler is legit... But way expensive. Lol but if money is no option...
I was quite surprised to find out both Massey's and P&P have already sold a handful of these. Add in tax and rigging and you're looking at $6k+. I couldn't even imagine I'd ever be in a position to justify that cost. Something that much better have a motor hanging off the back of it.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:31 am to YOURADHERE
That one in Lafayette is a nice deal at $1000 but you can probably get a few dollars off.
It looks like they have phased out the Ultimate 14.5 Tandem for the Ultimate FX15 tandem, along with the price hike.
It looks like they have phased out the Ultimate 14.5 Tandem for the Ultimate FX15 tandem, along with the price hike.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:36 am to Hot Carl
KC Kayaks has a two man. Not sure if they are selling them to the public yet, maybe you can give them a call and find out. I'm sure that it's very stable and would provide plenty of room for 2 people.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:37 am to Dtiger19
They are. Saw some at Backpacket
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:37 am to Dtiger19
The 12 KC can also be used as a 2 man
Posted on 6/4/15 at 11:37 am to YOURADHERE
Backpacker has also sold a couple... And evidently one owner has already managed to flip it out in the surf at Elmers!
As to the ultimate on Craigslist, ask him the year- it will be the last 2 digits on the hull #. Back when he bought it, the ultimate tandem was only $1400 or so to begin with... And with the added features from newer model years, the kayak isn't appreciating...
Not a horrible price if it is in as great condition as stated, but not a steal by any means
As to the ultimate on Craigslist, ask him the year- it will be the last 2 digits on the hull #. Back when he bought it, the ultimate tandem was only $1400 or so to begin with... And with the added features from newer model years, the kayak isn't appreciating...
Not a horrible price if it is in as great condition as stated, but not a steal by any means
Posted on 6/4/15 at 12:57 pm to Hot Carl
How old is your son?
Another option is a canoe/ kayak hybrid. It has two seats but you can take one out and the other seat is on a track that can slide to the middle to give proper balance when solo. The open cockpit also gives lots of room for fishing.
Edit to remove some incorrect info. My experience is with Touring kayaks not fishing so made some incorrect points
Another option is a canoe/ kayak hybrid. It has two seats but you can take one out and the other seat is on a track that can slide to the middle to give proper balance when solo. The open cockpit also gives lots of room for fishing.
Edit to remove some incorrect info. My experience is with Touring kayaks not fishing so made some incorrect points
This post was edited on 6/4/15 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 6/4/15 at 1:18 pm to Hot Carl
Native Ultimate 14.5
Jackson Big Tuna
Native Magic 14.5(discontinued, but can occasionaly find one on Craigslist)
All of these are useable as a one or two man craft, simply by moving the seats.
Alternatively, most any 15" or longer canoe can be operated with two, or you can turn it around a sit backwards in the front seat to use as a solo.
In BR, Massey's or the Backpacker have the best selection. The boats at Academy and BassPro are typically too generalist to be really good flatwater boats.
Jackson Big Tuna
Native Magic 14.5(discontinued, but can occasionaly find one on Craigslist)
All of these are useable as a one or two man craft, simply by moving the seats.
Alternatively, most any 15" or longer canoe can be operated with two, or you can turn it around a sit backwards in the front seat to use as a solo.
In BR, Massey's or the Backpacker have the best selection. The boats at Academy and BassPro are typically too generalist to be really good flatwater boats.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 1:26 pm to tigers win2
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to the Hobie with the use of pedals and rudder.
All the other tandems mentioned in the thread allow the seating to be changed from tandem to solo quite easily!
Op, another couple options would be a KC kayak or, depending on how old your son is, I have seen several people bring their kids in their pro anglers
Posted on 6/4/15 at 2:17 pm to Hot Carl
Hobie best 2-man around. Get the turbo fins 
Posted on 6/4/15 at 2:22 pm to Hot Carl
The Pescador 2 man is on sale for $299 right now.
Posted on 6/4/15 at 3:11 pm to AlxTgr
Get two one man kayaks. You both will be happier and you may save money
Posted on 6/4/15 at 3:49 pm to nahtanojc
Someone just posted a yellow 14.5 Ultimate on the LKFC forum as well for $900. Not sure if it's the same one as the descriptions are a little different but it might be.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 1:50 am to tigers win2
Son is 6.
Am intrigued. Honestly, was not expecting such baller answers(though that was clearly naive of me). I'm looking in the $500-$800 price range. Mind you, I am no professional fisherman nor kayaker. Just looking to get a little exercise a couple times of week and to be able to spend some time with my boy and likely my father. The memories will be more much, much more than the fish.
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Canoe/kayak hybrid
Am intrigued. Honestly, was not expecting such baller answers(though that was clearly naive of me). I'm looking in the $500-$800 price range. Mind you, I am no professional fisherman nor kayaker. Just looking to get a little exercise a couple times of week and to be able to spend some time with my boy and likely my father. The memories will be more much, much more than the fish.
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