Please Help me decide

[Letsdive]

Please Help me decide.:confused: I am trading in a Whitewater Kayak for a fishing Kayak and this is the 4 I have to chose from. I was leaning towards the Manta Ray 14 and was wondering if you guys thought it may be to big of a boat.




Ocean Kayak Specs

Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler Specifications


specifications


length 13' 4"
width 28”
weight 54lbs
max. weight 400-450 lbs










Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game Angler Specifications


specifications


length 12' 9"
width34”
weight 69lbs
max. weight 550-600 lbs












Native Kayak Specs





NATIVE WATERCRAFT MANTA RAY 14


http://www.belhavenpaddlesports.com/native/Manta_Ray_14_plan.jpg


Native Watercraft Manta Ray 14 Specifications



Length:14' 7"
Width:28"
Depth at Beam:12"
Weight:69lbs
Max Capacity: 375lbs






Native Watercraft Manta Ray 12 Specifications


Length:12' 2
Width:30"
Depth at Beam:12"
Weight:64lbs
Max Capacity:325lbs

[WURK2FISH]

Hey Dive....you'll get alot of opinions....but before you'll get em....guys'll probably ask...how big are you...where you plan on fishing....and then suggest to you....paddle each of your choices and make your decision!

I'll say this to you from just (6) trips out....in a "Bigmans" Kayak....I'm 5'-11" and 240 lbs. I bought a MalibuKayaks X-Factor.....big....heavy....and SLOW!!! I'm already looking to get a 2009 WildernessSystems Tarpon 160I for speed and the ability to go farthur in the search for fish. I didn't paddle my first Kayak...I don't regret it....cause it's STABLE......but with experience....I guess comes the need for speed!!!:thumbsup: I was told it wouldn't be long before I upgraded:huh:


Hope this helps alittle....from a newbie at this kayaking thing!!!

W2F

[Letsdive]

Hey Dive....you'll get a lot of opinions....but before you'll get em....guys'll probably ask...how big are you...where you plan on fishing....and then suggest to you....paddle each of your choices and make your decision!

I'll say this to you from just (6) trips out....in a "Big Mans" Kayak....I'm 5'-11" and 240 lbs. I bought a Malibu Kayaks X-Factor.....big....heavy....and SLOW!!! I'm already looking to get a 2009 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160I for speed and the ability to go farther in the search for fish. I didn't paddle my first Kayak...I don't regret it....cause it's STABLE......but with experience....I guess comes the need for speed!!!:thumbsup: I was told it wouldn't be long before I upgraded:huh:


Hope this helps a little....from a newbie at this kayaking thing!!!

W2F



Hey Work I Was looking at the X Factor. I got to demo one and it was a barge so I ruled it out. I am 6'3" and 250lbs I think Iwill stay away from th 15 foot one only because storing it will be a problem.

[WURK2FISH]

Hey Work I Was looking at the X Factor. I got to demo one and it was a barge so I ruled it out. I am 6'3" and 250lbs I think Iwill stay away from th 15 foot one only because storing it will be a problem.

How bout the OK Prowler 15 Trident???

W2F

[Letsdive]

How bout the OK Prowler 15 Trident???

W2F


I just got done looking at it. That boat is nice.

[WURK2FISH]

I just got done looking at it. That boat is nice.

That would be my seconed choice after of course the WS Tarpon 160I(2009 model)!!!

W2F