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re: The Official Kayak Thread

Posted on 11/29/24 at 1:18 pm to
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 11/29/24 at 1:18 pm to
What size and what do you want for it? It’s a pedal, right?
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
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Posted on 11/29/24 at 2:44 pm to
12’ Hobie Compass (lime green)
Pedal drive with reverse
Trolley and Anchor
Lowrance Fishfinder (needs new battery)
Hobie cart (beach version with big wheels)
Paddle
Rail mount rod holders

I need to do some research to see what similar ones are selling for- it looks like anywhere from $1600-2000.
This post was edited on 11/29/24 at 3:04 pm
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 11/29/24 at 3:25 pm to
quote:

Anyone have any thoughts on the pedal drive systems from Native and Pelican? Is Hobie generally regarded to be the best and, if so, why?


I’m not familiar with Pelican’s drive but the Hobie Mirage Drive and Native Propel Drive are pretty much the top two on the market and have been for a while as far as I know.

I’ve demoed Hobie and Native and both drives are great. I haven’t used the Mirage 360 drive, though.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 11/29/24 at 3:36 pm to
How much does it weigh?
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
13895 posts
Posted on 11/29/24 at 4:45 pm to
68 lbs for the bare hull.

I used a bed extender and the cart to help slide into the back of a truck. I always put the seat and drive in the backseat of my truck since they are easier to steal.

Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 11/29/24 at 7:10 pm to
I’m not close to NELA. But if you want to email about price, let me know and I’ll give you my email.
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
13895 posts
Posted on 12/1/24 at 6:32 pm to
I will try to get some pics of the kayak for you. I always put black duct tape on the bottom to protect the bottom from scratch’s, but there still are some (I fished Joes Cove at Big Lake a lot and launched at Dugas Landing which wasn’t very “kayak friendly”).

Where do you live? I travel a lot for work and could always make a little “side trip” to you depending on where you are
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:36 am to
I live a long way from NELA. I am going to keep looking in my local area. Best of luck selling your yak.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 8:00 pm to
Anyone have experience with a Vibe Mankana 10’ pedal? Looking into one now.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15727 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 7:13 am to
Got a delivery yesterday evening. I was able to put on the seat and sidekick wheels and put it on the stand last night. Gonna put the propel drive together this morning and hopefully go take a test drive in my neighbors pond later today. I’ll try to get some better pics later. This thing is a beast!


Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
28223 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 7:47 am to
Congrats. How heavy is it?
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15727 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 7:58 am to
It’s pretty heavy but nothing I can’t handle. Especially with the sidekick wheels I can easily move it around. I’ll let you know when I try to load it into the bed of my truck.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15727 posts
Posted on 1/4/25 at 11:41 am to
Ready to go take this thing for a test drive!



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