He's needing a pfd as well.

Assuming he plans on actually wearing it for safety, he's looking at spending $75-150 for a comfortable pfd such as the Stohlquist Fisherman or an inflatable.

Since its a paddle kayak, if he buys a quality paddle from the start, he's looking at $100-150

So his estimate of $800 is a fair assessment. $600 for the kayak (after tax), plus $150-300 for the paddle and pfd.

OP: don't forget to budget for some of the essentials: anchor trolley, rod holders, crate, fish bag, stake out pole, kayak cart, etc.

Welcome to the addiction.

ETA: yes, he can go buy a cheap paddle for $40 at academy and get one of the orange horsecollar pfds for $15. . . If you use those and like them, more power to ya! I bought a used kayak once that came with the cheap aluminum paddle- they're heavy and after a long day on the water you will be wishing for that fiberglass paddle!

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Posted by boom roasted

Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 5/1/15 at 9:24 am to nahtanojc

shite adds up when outfitting a kayak.

quote:
Stohlquist Fisherman

Great purchase. It's essentially my tackle box.

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Posted by AlxTgr

Kyre Banorg

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 5/1/15 at 9:48 am to nahtanojc

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Since its a paddle kayak, if he buys a quality paddle from the start, he's looking at $100-150

Acad has many a nice one for under $100. Other than length, I can't tell the difference between mine cheap one and Mung's high dolla one. Sure, his has more adjustments, but mine can feather and has the flattened shaft feature. Really like it.

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Posted by tigers84

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Member since Jun 2008

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Posted on 5/1/15 at 10:04 am to nahtanojc

Yes, was figuring around $200 for a quality paddle and pfd

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