Well lets just say that my boats are far from being new. Technically they’re all vintage kayaks and the list is growing. A two place sit in is coming soon here. oh yeah, the 3 Hour Tour has arrived. It’ll be a lot of fun though I think/hope.
1997 Prijon 17′ Seayak
She’s looking a little old with her faded hull but don’t let her oxidized color and scared belly fool you. She’s 110% perfect when it comes to all the things that matter.
Her cockpit is small. At 6′, 170 lbs she’s a kayak I slip into and wear. Once in, well you’re in. A really fun boat that’s plenty stable. She will get you wet once the water though as she prefers to go through waves instead over them. She’s a lot of fun! No, she’s a blast!
1990 Prijon 18′ Kodiak
7 years older than my Seayak above, she’s in nearly brand new condition. Deceptively fast, roomy, and has enough storage to go just about anywhere for as long as you would like. Also like the Prijon Seayak above, she’s got the gas pedal style rudder system making steering a breeze. Paddling her without a rudder isn’t something that you would want to do for long. She’s a beautiful and extremely comfortable boat… but she needs direction.
1985 Necky Amaruk 18′ Tandem
Lastly, well as of right now anyway is my big gal. She’s a beast of a kayak and far from the most graceful and sleek boat on the water but she’s comfortable, fairly fast for her size, and turns just a little tighter than an aircraft carrier. All joking aside she’s a neat boat to show people around in. Like my others, she’s a sit in but has a large cockpit opening for easy entry and once in, you still have room to move around.
My first few outings made me realize the rudder system had a lot of flaws. I installed rudder stops and lessened foot pedal throw dramatically. She doesn’t turn any faster now but it’s far more comfortable to steer and no more locking up of the rudder system in currents.
1989 Jeep Wrangler Islander
While not technically part of the fleet, without her I’d not be able to get myself or the gals off to the beach and back. She hauls the trailer load to and from pretty effortlessly. Remove the doors, drop the top and she’s my little land yak. Simple, fun and just a hoot to get around in. I have as much fun getting to the put in as I do paddling sometimes.
