How does this kayak work in the ocean? I'd like to use it for exploring bays, fjords, ocean caves NOT riding waves.
802942
I haven't taken it to the ocean. I have taken it to the edge of an inlet and I can say that it is a little hard to paddle against a current.
802943
Even though I do not live in the bay areas, I would have to say that it would ride well. Where I live at, I use it to ride on waves and calm lakes. It treads well in those already so I would imagine that if you were to ride it in areas like that, you should be fine. Even with waves here and there, you should have no problems at all. I hope that helps out a bit.
802944
I haven't used mine in the Ocean, only on a river with a strong current. It's a very stable boat and unlikely to turtle, but the tracking isn't the best so if there's a current it'll be a challenge to manoeuvre it. The rubber is very sturdy and should withstand the salt water. But I'm not sure how it would handle in stronger currents.
802945
We took ours out in Rockport Harbor, Maine. It worked perfectly fine, no problem with small waves from boat traffic. I will probably buy a SeaEagle inflatable as they look even better. All in all, enjoy the bays.
903507
It transmits thru the fiberglass hull on my offshore fishing boat ! I'm sure it will go thru the hull of your kayak.
772256
i'm not an experienced enough with kayak's to take this into the ocean. if there were any waves i would have problems. maybe after a few months of using the kayak. if your experienced i would say yes.
406974
Sorry, ours didn't work out of the box, so we sent it back for a refund. I bought it as a beginner boat for my son and we planned on using it in salt water, just be sure to rinse it with fresh water after each use. That was our intention, but never got to try it out. Sorry, but hope that helps.
1150537
I have never gone Kayaking with it, but it performed well with limited water exposure (i.e. rain storm).
2036243
I used mine in the ocean and it did great! Although unless the water is super clear you won't be able to see anything.
1821359
Yes it does. Kayak works well for touring. It is not very fast, so don't try to race anyone with it!
1662831
I shoot through the hull of a kayak. Is the underside if the deck in constant contact with the water? If there is any air gap it will not work. Please also more that this "track plotter" is not the same as a regular chart plotter. It will show you where you have been, but will NOT let you select a waypoint to navigate to. I bought it and did not attempt to install for a few months due to shoulder immobility post surgery. Then I found this out when not was too late to return it.
435208
Cliffy, it's actually easier than rowing, because you can see where you're going ! If you can swim, I don't think you'd have any safety issues. I've used mine on calm water, in a running tide and going downriver with the current--paddling upstream might be pretty challenging, but otherwise I've been very impressed with what this kayak can do.
903506
You will not have any problem transmitting through your Kayak. However, I don't think the unit is waterproof!
190704
I never took it on a fast pace river... I have taken it on some slow and steady ones which it absolutely handeled fine. I tried to take it on some rapids quite a few time because I do feel extremely confident in the design that it would have no issues at all... But they were always dried up, low and slow flowing while I was back in Missouri. I'm out in the UK now and actually looking to take these up to Loch Ness and Loch Lomond in Solcotland and also looking for some faster paced rivers. If I do manage to experience anything of the kind I will be sure to let you know. From a little wal-mart store in MO to across the world. I'm sure my lil kayaks are proud of them selves!!! :)
1827035
It has to be in the water. I didn't try pressing it tight against the hull and try measure through the hull, but doesn't seem to be likely it will work. Actually, it doesn't seem to work reliably when the boat is moving too - at speeds above 6 kt I hardly had any success.
1439619
Yes, without a doubt. You will get wet as there is not much rocker in the bow but there's no question it's sea worthy in those conditions. I take it rafting regularly and we have no problem with waves that size and bigger. You'll want some kind of motor though. Unless you're a super human rower the oars are not going to make much headway in those kinds of seas.
1645689
I don't know as to others but I used this model all summer on site of a kayak rental on the water. We never had any issues with them not working.
2170134
Have had no problems with kayak; however, I did lose the FIN while going across rocks. Cannot find a replacement. Just take fin off if you know you are going to be in shallow water.
1786220
It works fine in the hull of my kayak. Mounted it in marine goop. It does give the temperature but of the hull not the actual water temp. I imagine it is close though
524917
I began with an open kayak for fishing. Start with a comfortable life vest. Try a few on at a boating supply store and be sure it feels ok when you sit and when you rotate your arms. Next is a kayak paddle. Check the ratings for quality and get the kind that has drip rings. Kayaks are very light and don't sit deep in the water. Choose a calm day or you'll get blown around. They are quite "tipsy" so choose shallow water until you are confident with your balance and paddling abilities. Hope this helps.