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Why a kayak?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:30 pm
by BEOWULF
Ok, maybe a dumb question, but why choose a kayak over say a canoe or small jon-boat? It seems both of these would give you more room to move around in them?
Re: Why a kayak?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:03 pm
by krash
Its personal choice.. they each have their place and purpose.
Sure would not want to launch a jon-boat off the beach and paddle that sucker out to 500'.
Re: Why a kayak?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:12 pm
by BEOWULF
Why?
Re: Why a kayak?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:18 pm
by PhishingPhanatic
Kayaks are much easier to paddle and maneuver, and you can get into very shallow water with no problem.
Re: Why a kayak?
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:20 pm
by BEOWULF
Re: Why a kayak?
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:40 pm
by dm_0001
Weight was already mentioned and that was a big factor for me.
#1 Weight - I have access to cars and not trucks so the idea of buying a small boat or canoe would require a trailer. And I really plan to go alone at times and want something with a little less hassle.
#2 Motor Engine - looked into getting a boat but I would only use it seasonally and when researched the worst thing you can do to a marine engine is not use it often.
#3 Canoe vs kayak - Are you planning to use the watercraft strictly in lakes, flats, or do you plan on taking it out on in the ocean. If so, a kayak may be a better option.
#4 Sit on top vs sit in canoe - SOT is the way to go if you're taking it into the ocean.
Of course if you're looking to cover more distance and want to spend $1800+ look into Kayak with pedal systems... e.g. Hobie and Native Watercraft.
Personally I'm considering a motorized kayak for fishing purposes.