Seb85 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:56 pm
Tim399 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:44 pm
Something else worth considering is re-entry access for whichever kayak you end up buying. For this reason I have left a clear path from the stern of my kayak to the seat as it is easiest to re-mount from the stern, because the sides are a little on the high side with the rails and fishing rod holders. If there was a crate or esky taking up the rear well I would have to scramble over this in presumably rough weather (less likely to capsize in calm weather).
Safety should always come before convenience :thumbsup:
Fair point. What's the alternative solution for storage? if its not a crate behind the seat. Seems to be very common and popular to have a crate behind the seat.
Often rods and net. More obstacles for re-entry via stern.
For my catch I use one of these as a catch bag
https://seasherpa.com.au/products/fish- ... catch-bags
It can lay flat in the rear well, and would be easily traversed if need be. For additional rod storage I made pvc holders that are in a row front to back, using the standard flush mount holders. These can be removed easily as they slip in snug.
Note - I lay the cart down in the rear well when on the water
As for anchor, manual bilge, etc. I store them beside and behind the seat.
As for rods, I dont have any super expensive set ups as I expect that I will one day capsize, and i would prefer to lose them rather than have them leashed and be tangled up in leashes under the kayak.
The Hobie PA14 has a nice sized centre hatch which is plenty big (possibly too big) for tackle, tools, sunnies, etc.
I am not all that familiar with the layout of the native pedal kayaks, but these are the adjustments I made when I got my PA. My last kayak had lower sides and was easier to re mount from the sides so I had a crate with rod holders in the rear similar to most set ups.
Looking forward to seeing how you set up your new beast :a_goodjob: