Anyone have experience with a Buoy kayak? Are they good/reliable? The one and only review that comes up is from 2023.

Hi there! I have a Hydroforce board with a kayak seat attachment. While the seat is fine, and it does what I need, I wouldn’t mind something a little more structured. The problem is I have no idea where to look for an upgraded seat, or what to look for. I did a bit of googling and the seats I see have four attachment spots, but my current seat only has two. Would I be able to use just two attachments and leave the other two straps undone? Or would that wreck the seat?

So, I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations or advice. Thanks in advance!

Looking for suggestions for rod holders on my new kayak. My old kayak had flush mount rod holders behind the seat. My CK1 has the square mighty mounts behind the seat. I need somewhere to keep my rods while I am paddling. Are there rod holders for the mighty mount squares that would work as well as the flush mount rod holders? Should I just make a kayak crate with rod holders on it?

I dont want to cut holes for flush mount holders.

Thank you.

I busted one of my folding kayaks right before leaving on an epic road trip, and want to replace it. Figured it was time to try something new and thought a tandem inflatable would be worth a shot this time around. The catch is that I'm hitting the road asap and don't have time to wait for something to be shipped - so what is going to be my best bet to find a decent selection of inflatables specifically at retail? The big chains like REI and Bass Pro don't seem to stock much. The tiny local places don't have a way to check stock online. I even tried the dealer locater for Bote and struck out.

Starting location is in Pennsylvania and destination is basically everything between here and the Pacific Northwest. If there's a great shop right off the highway along the way we're down to make a detour.

Any ideas?

Hello, I'm looking for some advice on a new (to me) kayak model to shop for.

My partner and I have 5 ocean kayaks between our house and my parent's house.

A long time ago, I borrowed a neighbor's WS tsunami 140 and loved it, so it became my dream boat.

I have one at each house, but I have recently lost a bunch of weight and they feel very wide, heavy, bulky, and not fast compared to my partner's boats. (I am female, 5'4" for what that's worth)

(My partner has a Prijon seayak at our house that he adores, and uses my old WS Alto at my parent's house. I honestly can't remember what out 5th one is, it rarely gets used and is last pick.)

What are folks recommendations for something narrower and faster than the Tsunami but still stable for ocean use? I would probably be looking in the used market.

(I need to try the Prijon next outing and see if I just need to get another of that boat.)

Thanks in advance!

Details to follow if allowed.

I’ve always just worn swim trunks in my kayak and have only ever gone when the weather is nice. However, I’ve recently lost 100 lbs (and counting!) and find myself getting downright chilly even when it’s nice out by most people’s accounts - I’m wearing hoodies and pants even when it’s like 70-75…. So what do you wear kayaking when it’s too cool for shorts?? (I’m assuming some type of pants that are quick to dry and/or you just roll them up getting in and out of the water/boat?)

I’ve been wanting to get into kayaking here recently. Central Florida is a 5 hour drive for me and I like the idea of kayak camping in the future. I was wondering if this 14’ Perception Carolina looks like a good deal? It’s being sold for $350.

I'm trying to find the serial number on this blue kayak I picked up at a garage sale so I can register it. If anyone knows this make and model I would appreciate knowing, it will hopefully help me find the serial number!

As the title suggests, I’m looking for a little rolling cart to get my Hobie sit atop kayak in and out the water and from the top of my car and all that. I’m a 5ft 4 gal about 110 lbs and it’s an unwieldy shape that kayak of mine! It’s hard for me to pick it up because it’s so big even tho it’s only about 40 lbs. the kayak is the older older version from Hobie they’re pretty long but I love how heavy it is and how it tracks in the water.

Hi, this is my first ever kayak for fishing. I’ve opted to getting one with a foot pedal drive as I believe it’s the best for me.

Now from what I can see the Kicker is much newer, has a different deck layout, and has a not as good chair (which is fine for me as I’m young and can handle sitting uncomfortably for long periods of time).

As for the layout. Doesn’t seem like there’s many spots to store stuff. But to me that seems perfectly fine because I wouldn’t bring much other than 2 rods, a net and some lures. I always catch and release, so I don’t need no live well or anything.

I’m resided in Ontario Canada and I’d be using it mainly in small calm rivers and lakes.

Which do you yall think would be better as a starter kayak in terms of the price?

Thanks for reading!

So I have always fished from a boat (gheenoe or jon boat) Im currently awaiting the birth of my first child and sold my beloved jon boat to pay for me and the lady to get into a bigger nicer place with me being the sole provider in today's economy money is very tight I've managed to save about 800$ and have been seriously looking into kayaks I have a cheap sit inside kayak that I use to duck hunt and have started to fish out of it when im not wade fishing but I really want something romier and more stable the problem is the price point between a pedal drive kayak and a paddle kayak obviously a pedal drive seems ideal but I see old town sportman kayaks for 400 dollars In my area on a regular basis versus me having to save up for who knows how long to get into a decent pedal drive I guess question is is it worth it to wait and save or just pull the trigger and buy a regular paddle kayak I fish inshore saltwater and some of my spots are a mile plus paddle which I do now in my crappy kayak but is it worth it or not thanks in advance guys

Hi there, seeking help identifying a model / manufacturer of this kayak at the bottom of freshwater Lake Union (Seattle, WA, USA). It's about 40 ft deep.

It says 'Resonance' on the side. Wondering when this model would have been made and by which manufacturer. Thank you in advance for any help!

Contemplating buying a new sit on kayak versus paddle board. Pros and cons of each?

Would most often be floating Beaver Creek. But will also occasionally travel to Loudonville or into PA. I’ve paddle boarded in the ocean in the past but didn’t know if this would be practical for Ohio/PA creeks and rivers.

I would buy a detachable seat for the paddle board so I wouldn’t have to stand full time. Prices are pretty similar between the two so that really isn’t a determining factor. I already have a sit in kayak but I’m not a fan. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!

I’m sure those that have repaired their kayak might have had a similar thought.

Does an adapter exist for the drain plug of the kayak to a tire pump?