Go Back   Bream Master Forums > Bream Boats > Kayak / Canoe Fishing

Kayak / Canoe Fishing Just for those guys who prefer to paddle...



Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #16  
Old 10-07-2017, 05:16 PM
manno's Avatar
manno manno is offline
Blue Lip
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Melb
Posts: 1,953
Quote:
Originally Posted by Slazmo View Post
I'm thinking of the mini x but the prices are lunacy, the price of a Chinese "copy" is half of that yes and surprisingly still made in China.

...................They all seem to be built on the exactly same mould.
Malibu are made in California not China.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 10-07-2017, 10:16 PM
Slazmo's Avatar
Slazmo Slazmo is offline
Blue Lip
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 1,546
Quote:
Originally Posted by manno View Post
Malibu are made in California not China.
Just cross referenced, you're right. But every time I look at one there is some weird moulding crease on one side, like a ripple in the plastic.
__________________
Find me in the real world...
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 11-07-2017, 12:06 AM
bender bender is offline
Blue Lip
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perfffff
Posts: 1,852
My mini-x even had a slight twist in the keel but
it makes no difference to how it rides...

The rectangular hatch was only available on that yak
so i bought it ... best thing i ever purchased. The
hobie tub with all my tackle sits in the hatch and
makes life easy. I added the anchor system that allows
me to drop and raise it without turning around.
When its up , it drags behind the hull and really has no
resistance due to being a plough style.

The yak weighs nothing and is so stable... im 94 kilos .

Wait for a sale like i did .

Yak was $479
Luxury seat was $89
Glide superlite paddle was $139

And yes , you can buy a chinese yak and get them with seat
and paddle but they dont compare.
__________________
Breammaster - A West Australian fishing site to help people into lure fishing no matter what gear you use .

Last edited by bender; 11-07-2017 at 12:08 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 15-07-2017, 03:40 AM
Slazmo's Avatar
Slazmo Slazmo is offline
Blue Lip
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 1,546
The weird creases on the hull on every Mini X I've seen to date.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20170715_120433[1].jpg (440.4 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg 20170715_120443[1].jpg (410.5 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg 20170715_120450[1].jpg (390.6 KB, 0 views)
__________________
Find me in the real world...
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 17-07-2017, 04:17 AM
mountainman mountainman is offline
Mature Bream
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 189
I can recommend a Malibu Sierra; they have an open cockpit which has enough protection to hide your legs from the majority of the sun, are easy to outfit, paddle well and are quite stable. Because of the open design they give you the ability to bail out should you get into trouble going down rapids etc. I have given mine a beating on the various NSW bass rivers and it has been very durable.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 17-07-2017, 06:15 AM
Slazmo's Avatar
Slazmo Slazmo is offline
Blue Lip
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 1,546
Quote:
Originally Posted by mountainman View Post
I can recommend a Malibu Sierra; they have an open cockpit which has enough protection to hide your legs from the majority of the sun, are easy to outfit, paddle well and are quite stable. Because of the open design they give you the ability to bail out should you get into trouble going down rapids etc. I have given mine a beating on the various NSW bass rivers and it has been very durable.
Been a while bloke - good to see your still around.

Yeh i had a Perception Minnow before i bought my Tempo Fisherman, possibly a stupid thing to have gotten rid of however payload was a problem, sat a little deep in the rear especially in salt, freshwater was quiet sketchy.

I am thinking its a possibility to get back into a sit in kayak as long as the weight capacity is about 150 kg, 100kg for paddler and the rest snacks and couple lures
__________________
Find me in the real world...
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 17-07-2017, 08:51 PM
Kando Kando is offline
Poddy Bream
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 31
I'm in the same "boat" () as you at the moment, looking for something around 3m long, less than 20kg and that'll hold 120-150kg (angler + tackle and occasionally some lightweight camping gear). I'm looking for something that'll be a decent jack of all trades - mostly estuary and freshwater work but also used for getting through light surf to drop shark baits.
I was originally looking at a basic sit-in but would prefer not to drown while trying to get through a shore break, so the Viking Nemo is sort of at the top of my list at the moment.
Let us know what you end up deciding on!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Google