Thread: Bargain store kayaks?

Some of them look like they are from the old Perception Pescadore kayak mold and they are good all around kayaks in my opinion we have a 10 and 12. Some of the others look nice and wide with a pontoon style hull so they should be pretty stable. My older son has had one of the cheaper fishing kayaks and he uses it regurally and it has held up well.

A buddy and I both have big blue box store yaks and both like them. His is a sit on fishing kayak for under 300$. Mines a sit in fishing style for less than 250$...we've both been please

The pair on their maiden voyage. Not rigged really.

I have some wilderness systems kayaks but wanted to get kayaks for my children and wife to use occasionally and got them Future Beach kayaks and they have been real nice kayaks for the money. I found them on such a great sale price I ended up buying four of them. More than worth the price we paid for them; two of them @$179 and two "angler" models @$199.

A few years ago we picked up a used Perception Pescador (10ft) off Craigslist for my wife. It's the same model sold in at least one of the big stores. It has been a great kayak.

I have a 13 foot Ocean Kayak Trident, and I almost love paddling hers more than mine! Mine is great for the room and storage, but I find hers a bit more comfortable for me, actually. I don't think you could go wrong with one of those. Typically around $400-500 I think.

The box store kayaks are not my thing,but I see lots of folks using them.I own a nu canoe,it allows for more rigging,and higher seating,plus it keeps me from sitting in a pool of water.I do wish my back would allow me the luxury of a lighter,box store kayak,I would use it on quick fishing trips to the creek.

I've had one for going on four years now. It has been great. Plenty of room. Added rod holders, fish finder and anchor system. It is a sit in. Haven't had any issues with it. The only thing I see as a downfall to it is trying to convince myself it would be worthwhile to spend 2 to 3 times as much on a new yak, that I don't know if I would get any more benefit out of.

Originally Posted by yakpilot

A few years ago we picked up a used Perception Pescador (10ft) off Craigslist for my wife. It's the same model sold in at least one of the big stores. It has been a great kayak.

I have a 13 foot Ocean Kayak Trident, and I almost love paddling hers more than mine! Mine is great for the room and storage, but I find hers a bit more comfortable for me, actually. I don't think you could go wrong with one of those. Typically around $400-500 I think.

What makes the Trident less comfortable?

I considered one, but got such a good deal on a Prowler couldn't pass up.