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More YACK Questions.

Posted on 5/15/12 at 6:14 pm
Posted by StinkDog12
TW, TX
Member since Nov 2006
4753 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 6:14 pm
I'm a pretty good sized dude at 6-3, 225lbs....

1) Are yacks really made for smaller people or should I able to find something that accommodates a larger dude?

2) Im assuming that the bigger the yack the better for a big guy but is there a general rule of thumb for yack size (length x width) based on your size?

One more set of questions.....

I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old. Im thinking that in a few years I'd probably like to take 1 of them out with me every once in a while for a "yack'n day with dad" (I can't imagine attempting to take both in a yack with me at 1 time) so.....

3) I'm assuming that if I plan ahead and buy a 2 seat yack that I can still use it by myself right?

4) A 2 seat yack won't be too large and awkward for 1 person to operate will it?

Just to be clear...I only plan on fishing some of the hundreds of small lakes in central FL, not doing any high speed river yack'n or aggressive stuff.

TYI for sharing any productive thoughts.

This post was edited on 5/15/12 at 6:15 pm
Posted by Tbobby
Member since Dec 2006
4358 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 7:10 pm to
There are some 2 man kayaks that meet your needs on the market, but I suggest you look closer at a 2 man canoe. Your biggest concern is how you are going to transport the boat i.e. car top, truckbed or trailer. Get the lightest weight boat you can afford that still has your space requirements.
Posted by DieselTiger1
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Member since Oct 2008
13672 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 8:03 pm to
quote:

I'm a pretty good sized dude at 6-3, 225lbs....


Im 6'1 220 and I fish just fine out of one with no problem. mine is an ascend 12footer.

quote:


I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old. Im thinking that in a few years I'd probably like to take 1 of them out with me every once in a while for a "yack'n day with dad" (I can't imagine attempting to take both in a yack with me at 1 time) so.....



Ive put me and my girlfriend(no pics) in it before and fished for an hour our so. shes 5'0 95-100 lbs. it wasn't easy but it could certainly be done with a small child


Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 8:26 pm to
My 12 foot yak holds 400 pounds and a kid or dog with ease. Shouldn't be an issue. Also, I have one where you can easily insert and remove a second seat when possible.
Posted by StinkDog12
TW, TX
Member since Nov 2006
4753 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 8:42 pm to
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Posted by StinkDog12
TW, TX
Member since Nov 2006
4753 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:00 am to
quote:

Look into the Native Ultimates. Can be changed from one person to two person. Very stabe, a ton of room.


Pretty sweet ride. Thanks for the advice.

Native Ultimate
Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:39 am to
plenty of room for removable seat in the Kajun Custom K12



Posted by StinkDog12
TW, TX
Member since Nov 2006
4753 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:52 am to
Those K12s look heavy!

....off to check specs
Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 1:57 pm to
60 pounds; I carry it from truck to water with ease. No trailer or dolly/cart needed.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
179315 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 2:00 pm to
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2,1
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179315 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 2:00 pm to
Can one legally drink and paddle a yack?
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28754 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 2:06 pm to
quote:

Ive put me and my girlfriend(no pics) in it before and fished for an hour our so


Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Posted by jigralizer
Baton Scrooge
Member since Mar 2008
523 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 4:01 pm to
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Blue Velvet



I took the second picture. I love those things.
Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 4:56 pm to
Posted by Preys on Gumps
Wrigleyville
Member since May 2012
2099 posts
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:15 pm to
I like the Native Ultimate tandems, good looking boat and can be adjusted for a solo paddle.
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