I am interested in buying a kayak. I want to spend as little as possible. I would like to take my kayak in lakes/ponds/rivers/ocean and whatever else. Mainly i would use it in a lake though. I do not want to spend over 500 bucks. I would like to be able to do up to class 2 rapids on a river as well. I also want a STABLE kayak!
I went to a local kayak place and the guy did not really know that much. He recommended a swifty 9.5 foot kayak for me though. It was only 330 bucks.
I am going to use this kayak for fishing and just plain old kayaking! I don’t think i need a “fishing” kayak necessarily because they are too expensive for me.
soooooo… what do you guys recommend I should get?
THANKS FOR ANY HELP!!! 
Gilligan,
Talk to the folks from Blackwater Adventures in Pinopolis SC. They run an outfitters business and he “recycles” his fleet of kayaks every year or two. He has premium brands that he sells for around the price you are talking about and his boats are in decent shape. Call him and meet with him and you can try out several. Tell him what you will be using it for and he will give you some good tips. His last name is Prilou or something like that…save $$$ plus get a quality yak.
http://www.blackwateradventure.com/
Ya gnaw wha I’m sayin?
Jimislesc
swifty is a good deal for 330. They are a little tight for bigger folks however. check the Liquidlogic stingray or tuxedo. if you can get % off a carbon or fglass paddle and pfd when you buy, go for it. Don’t get a bs rec paddle just to save a hundred$. A lightweight paddle is crucial. PB
ps. you might have to spend more than 500.
Hi Gilligan,
I have an Adirondack sit inside that is quite roomy, very comfortable seat, Large cockpit. Two years old, excellent
condition. Red with black seat and bungies. Well cared for.
Comes with kevlar double paddle and Stearns life jacket. I have
over $800 invested and will take $400. Recent knee surgury forces
sale. Email me: ezbuild@homexpressway.net if interested. Boat
is in Bonneau. Warm regards, Jim
“KAYAK SOLD!”
dude i got a 13 ft. perception in pretty good condtion, with life jacket and everything you need for 350. And I’ll deliver it.
16 CC Scout
what do yall think is better, a sit on top or inside? i am also looking to purchase a used one and i want what will suit my fishing needs.
king marlin, you still got the kayak and what model is it