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bstnsportsfan
05-10-2008, 03:19 PM
I've been waiting 15 years for my first "boat" and although it doesn't have a motor, it will work great for right now. I picked up a Ocean Kayak Malibu II, tandem sit-on kayak. I was planning on getting a solo kayak, but a coworker sold me it for $100. It will work great to get started and have fun with my girlfriend. It's 12 feet long but fit almost perfect on my mazda 3. I purchased an inexpensive kit from Sports Authority and it fits well for right now. I am going to keep my eye out for a good deal on a Thule or Yakima room rack.

I went over to West Marine and picked up two inflatable suspender style lifevests. They were regulary priced at $120, marked down to $99 and one was marked down to $70. Salesguy gave us both of them for $70 plus 50% off so we couldn't pass them up.

I will be using it next weekend, I think we will be going out to Jonathan Dickenson State Park. I've never been on kayak before but have canoed a few times. I have been wanting a kayak for a couple years and finally bought one. I'm not into fishing too much, but will probably use it once in a while for that.

I just thought I'd post. I noticed this forum seems to be very slow. I will get a picture of it next weekend. There are a few things I want to buy, especially seats (or atleast seat backs).

Hope you guys are all enjoying your kayaks and can't wait to get out on the water! :tht_rulez:


Wet-n-Wiley
05-13-2008, 10:07 PM
We'll have to meet out there some day. Watch out for the gators!

My back ain't worth crud these days but I think I can manage an afternoon of yakkin' all over the place.

bstnsportsfan
05-15-2008, 07:49 PM
Wet-n-Wiley - 5/13/2008 10:07 PM

We'll have to meet out there some day. Watch out for the gators!

My back ain't worth crud these days but I think I can manage an afternoon of yakkin' all over the place.



Maybe we could get a small group of us from THT to go out kayaking. Do you still have the hobie kayaks? :tht_rulez:


Wet-n-Wiley
05-15-2008, 08:37 PM
2 hobie revolutions - 1 bad lower back.

We'll do a get together through southeastflorida

:thumbsup:

bstnsportsfan
05-16-2008, 06:53 PM
Wet-n-Wiley - 5/15/2008 8:37 PM

2 hobie revolutions - 1 bad lower back.

We'll do a get together through southeastflorida

:thumbsup:

Sounds good to me! Hopefully you don't do more damage to your back!

mila
08-19-2008, 12:37 AM
I just love kayaks, once you get a hang of it, nothing like it. I find solos the best.



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