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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:21 pm
I'm about to pull the trigger on this 
from Massey's here in Nola.
Any opinions from the OB on this boat?
from Massey's here in Nola. Any opinions from the OB on this boat?
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Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:23 pm to Honest Tune
Great boat for big water. Narrow and fast.
It will not be as stable as others (Ride), but if you are trying to cover water it will be great. Not wide enough to stand but no big deal.
It will not be as stable as others (Ride), but if you are trying to cover water it will be great. Not wide enough to stand but no big deal.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:26 pm to Polar Pop
Primarily will be used for river camping and marsh fishing, beach trips too.
It looks stable enough for me I believe (6'1" 200), plus I am thinking my dog will want to ride, bitch can't be told no.
Should I go ahead and get the rudder too?
It looks stable enough for me I believe (6'1" 200), plus I am thinking my dog will want to ride, bitch can't be told no.
Should I go ahead and get the rudder too?
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:40 pm to Honest Tune
I agree
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:52 pm to Honest Tune
I have a rudder on the hobie, for fishing, I think it's great. Does well while drifting wind blown banks and throwing heavy baits with a lot of drag. Keeps the yak going in the direction you want to go. Way less time spent paddling trying to right yourself.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:57 pm to DownSouthDave
I've used my friends Hobie w/ rudder before and was impressed with the stability even in some very heavy chop.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:33 pm to Honest Tune
Tarpon 160 max weight is 335 so the 140 is less than that. How much do you weigh and how much gear do you bring for camping? And a dog?
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:37 pm to Honest Tune
If you're using it for camping, I'd look for something with a little more dry storage. Found this deal last night.
Nevermind, it sold but check there before you buy something new. There's always deals popping up.
Nevermind, it sold but check there before you buy something new. There's always deals popping up.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:38 pm to DLauw
The one I am looking at looks like the storage should be fine, the locking hatches were a plus for me.
It's a 14' boat, I'm 6'1 200 lbs, dog is a lab and she rides pretty calmly.
It's a 14' boat, I'm 6'1 200 lbs, dog is a lab and she rides pretty calmly.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:42 pm to Honest Tune
Lots of Texas guys use em
Fast boats
Fast boats
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:50 pm to jimbeam
Good. I'd be less than truthful if I said I didn't want to smoke my cousin in his 12' perception 
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:54 pm to Honest Tune
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Primarily will be used for river camping and marsh fishing, beach trips too.
With this in mind, and a pup no matter how calm she rides, skip the tarpon and go for a Ride 135. Slower but not enough to really matter for your usage and you'll be thankful for the extra weight capacity and stability later. The tarpon 140 will float you just fine, but with the load you'll be putting in it, you'll greatly reduce the performance it was designed for.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:58 pm to SpeckledTiger
Ride 135 is THE all around kayak IMO.
I also think the Ride would suit you better. Tarpon owners have one thing in mind and that is speed/distance coverage.
Ride has tons of storage while camping, large tankwell for your dog, elevated seat option and you can stand up and dance on it.
Throw a rudder on it, elevated Air Pro seat and call it a day.
I also think the Ride would suit you better. Tarpon owners have one thing in mind and that is speed/distance coverage.
Ride has tons of storage while camping, large tankwell for your dog, elevated seat option and you can stand up and dance on it.
Throw a rudder on it, elevated Air Pro seat and call it a day.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:59 pm to Honest Tune
Definitely get the rudder. It's night and day difference on performance. I ordered mine without a rudder and then turned around and ordered one a month later. It was more expensive to do it like that but I didn't think I really needed it. I was wrong.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:03 pm to DLauw
How does the Ride compare price wise? The tarpon I'm looking at runs 1100 give or take.
Just checked, they're pretty similar in price.
Thanks for all the advice, that Ride 135 looks pretty legit, if it's in the store I'm gonna be quite tempted to make a move on that one!
Just checked, they're pretty similar in price.
Thanks for all the advice, that Ride 135 looks pretty legit, if it's in the store I'm gonna be quite tempted to make a move on that one!
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 10:20 pm to Honest Tune
Ride is the same price range. KILLER kayak, so versatile.
Obviously try before you buy when dropping that kind of cash, but definately check it out.
Obviously try before you buy when dropping that kind of cash, but definately check it out.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:17 pm to Honest Tune
I usually prefer to buy local but if you can't, check out Hook1 or Austin Kayak, both great companies I've done business with in the past. Shipping is less than local taxes usually and I got mine in 3 days.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 11:18 pm
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