2-person kayak suggestions

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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I’ve been contemplating getting a 2-person kayak for years. I think I will finally pull the trigger this spring. Here is my expected usage:
Fishing in creeks, lake, potential for Broad and Saluda River.
My children (3/7/10) or wife will accompany me on occasion for fishing and/or recreational activities.
I’m more partial to sit ins rather than sit on tops, but I’ve found a nice Brooklyn sit on top recently.
I’m wanting to stay under $1000, preferably a lot cheaper.

Soooo, any suggestions?

Philippians 4:13
Hanahan Fishing Club

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Ocean kayak has a good tandem kayak. Its pretty stable fairly light weight and plenty capable. Its a sit on though. I prefer sit ons. Sit ins are 1 mistake from real trouble.

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You may want to check out the Charleston Outdoor Fest that should be in late April. The web site hasn’t been updated for the 2019 event.

https://www.ccprc.com/1542/Charleston-Outdoor-Fest

It used to be called the East Coast Canoe and Kayak festival and is held at James Island County Park. You can see many kayaks and try them out.

I went about 10 years ago and bought a Wilderness Systems sit on top for fishing from Time Out Sport and Ski at the fest. They were very helpful.

https://www.timeoutsports.net/

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I have a Vibe Yellowfin 130T that I really like.

Seah Hunt Ultra 234 Yamaha F250
Sea Pro 190CC Yamaha F150 (sold)

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Personally, I prefer sit on tops because there is more room, and that (I believe) sit insides are made for colder water. There is also more at risk if you flip a sit inside than a sit on top (you could actually sink a sit inside but you have to puncture a sit on top to due so). Just something to think about

Anything that pulls drag, right?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJapLk9rt91Jop89mxRU7eg?

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Check out Native. I had their 14’ tandem SOT years ago. At the time the seats were the only “dry” ones I found.

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Thanks

Philippians 4:13
Hanahan Fishing Club

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I have a two person 13’ emotion sit on top yak. Thinking about selling… is perfectly rigged for fishing.
Depth finder lowrance
2 flush mount rocket launcher rod holders
4 flush mount detachable Scotty rod holders
Garage kept Overall condition 9.5/10

Live in upstate SC

I know this isn’t swap shop but just wanted to throw this out there. PM if you want pictures.

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Another important thing to consider; standing up in a kayak. I’m not sure if you intend to stand, but when I fish from my kayak I’m almost always standing in it. It can help you see fish and make better casts. It is basically impossible to stand from a sit inside kayak, you will almost certainly flip it.

Anything that pulls drag, right?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJapLk9rt91Jop89mxRU7eg?

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The sit on to is a lot more comfy, for an old man like me! Plus a lot more room to move and stand up! Lot easer to board off the bank or dock.

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Thanks for all the input. I’m in the process of trying several sit on tops and even looking at a canoe. Thanks again.

Philippians 4:13
Hanahan Fishing Club

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What do y’all think about the Perception Pilot 12 2 seater?? I’m in the market as well.

Do Y’all prefer those with the pedals??

Thanks,

NN