Small Boat, Big Water?

[WarVet]

Wow, good luck on your endeavors.

[mybeach]

I'd venture out in an Igloo cooler before I used that thing.

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by fish'n yak

flat as glass until another boat comes along and his wake flips you!!!

took the words right out of my mouth! I honestly wouldn't take that thing in any deeper than you can stand in. There is NO freeboard on that thing. It could be FAC flat ass calm and one dipchit in his 40' searay "cruising" and you will get swamped or pitched out. Keep that thing in the sweet water

[riarcher]

Went fresh water fishing on one of them once. Just once!
Never again thank you very much.

You can take it anywhere you want. But I'd suggest not in water over your knees.

[cbchurch]

to answer the OPs question; extremely

[Terasec]

but believe many are over reacting,
with those thoughts shouldnt take kayak out,
with precaution, Avoiding standing especially,
that boat is more stable than my kayak, yet, have no problem taking kayak out.
and as stated, like the kayak,
sticking close to shore, calm water, in bays/marshes, and such, not going out further than i need to.
always watch weather/tides,
have taken similar on lake ontario, which can get rough, and with precaution its hasnt been a problem.

[BranfordJeff]

Originally Posted by Terasec

been tempted to take my little 9' bass boat out on bay side of LI(not ocean side)
have kayaked it before,
and as long as i stay low, this boat is actually more stable than my kayak.
with basic common sense, safety in mind, sticking close to shore, how foolish/risky to take this dingy out on the bay?
since pic has 40# electric motor.

[/IMG]

PLEASE do not do it!


Somebody's kid will have to risk their life to save yours. That ain't cool.

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by Terasec

but believe many are over reacting,
with those thoughts shouldnt take kayak out,
with precaution, Avoiding standing especially,
that boat is more stable than my kayak, yet, have no problem taking kayak out.
and as stated, like the kayak,
sticking close to shore, calm water, in bays/marshes, and such, not going out further than i need to.
always watch weather/tides,
have taken similar on lake ontario, which can get rough, and with precaution its hasnt been a problem.

Well you asked our opinion You seem hell bent on getting out there no matter what anyone has to say. Just pick your day, bring a pfd and a some type of visual distress signal. and keep your cell in a ziplock! Good luck and post some pics if ya score!

[FishAgain]

Originally Posted by BranfordJeff

PLEASE do not do it!


Somebody's kid will have to risk their life to save yours. That ain't cool.

I agree 150%, you know its a bad idea, we all know its a bad idea so why do it. Or better yet, do it, but don't ask the CG to pull your ass out of the sling. Go out, swamp, (you know you will) and die of hypothermia. Do npot issue a "MAYDAY"

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by FishAgain

I agree 150%, you know its a bad idea, we all know its a bad idea so why do it. Or better yet, do it, but don't ask the CG to pull your ass out of the sling. Go out, swamp, (you know you will) and die of hypothermia. Do npot issue a "MAYDAY"

well... a rescue is still better than a recovery any day!

May I also suggest filing a float plan with the CG

[fisher1630]

A kayak will ride waves much better than that square barge. It might be more stable but it will not ride the waves or cut through the waves like a kayak. I would say no.

[one liner]

Right on - I think there's a big difference between what we call "stability" and being seaworthy. Just because you can lean closer to the edge of that 9" bass boat with out tipping doesn't mean it wll handle a wave or wake from a boat as well as a good seaworthy kayak. It's all in the hull design. I realize the discussion started by being limited to flat water, but the only place I would count on that would be on a small pond....

[Terasec]

Originally Posted by fisher1630

A kayak will ride waves much better than that square barge. It might be more stable but it will not ride the waves or cut through the waves like a kayak. I would say no.

hence why i wouldnt take it out where waves/wakes would be a threat,
where i have kayaked, hasnt been an issue, granted i dont go there often 2-3 times a year, and damn nice weather, dont go out in risky weather, etc..
i stay close to shore, where big boats arent an issue, and spend lots of time on bays/coves and such fishing the marshes.

[the_tin_squid]

Originally Posted by Terasec

hence why i wouldnt take it out where waves/wakes would be a threat,
where i have kayaked, hasnt been an issue, granted i dont go there often 2-3 times a year, and damn nice weather, dont go out in risky weather, etc..
i stay close to shore, where big boats arent an issue, and spend lots of time on bays/coves and such fishing the marshes.

Waves and wakes might only need to be an issue once in that thing.

[riarcher]

Originally Posted by Terasec

but believe many are over reacting,
with those thoughts shouldnt take kayak out,
with precaution, Avoiding standing especially,
that boat is more stable than my kayak, yet, have no problem taking kayak out.
and as stated, like the kayak,
sticking close to shore, calm water, in bays/marshes, and such, not going out further than i need to.
always watch weather/tides,
have taken similar on lake ontario, which can get rough, and with precaution its hasnt been a problem.

Well, I've been at it for awhile. Done some stupid crap.
As for comparing it to a Yak,,, I doubt you're right.
Not partial to yaks in the ocean either, nor canoes.
But I'd take either over the puddle jumper.
Human nature, just a bit more, I can handle it. Then the unexpected happens and it's "oh shitz" time. Of coures then it's too late for anything but dumb luck.
Seriously, yaks are designed for Eskimo's unexpected. Sit insides with skirts are far different than what you propose. Sit on tops? Well it's a different breed.
Do as you will,,, But, I wouldn't. (simple as that)