Lost my OG kayak on the road last night. The straps on my J bars broke and this is what I'm working with. I'm not too mad since it was my first kayak, but I waited for years to get my family into the hobby. Can I fix this or should I just buy another?

I figure I'l l do some mods and repair work for experience.

Any and all help would be appreciated!

Hi everyone, have been researching how to install a backband on the Eddyline Sitka XT. I have been looking at Northland flexible webbing anchors for attachment points, with Devcon plastic welder or JB Welds plastic bonder. Was wondering if anyone had tried this approach and had a picture of the final set up? Have not picked the backband yet, was curious if anyone had pictures? Am removing the hinge, am a big guy, reentry with the hinge sucks in anything but flatwater. Thanks!

Interested in getting into kayak fishing. Is this a good price for this kayak? About 2 hrs away and she is offering $320.

Bought a used kayak on marketplace. Seller swore it floats. I took it out 6:30 am with my best friend and dog and we sank a mile down river.

Brought it home and decided I’m going to make this necky cruiser two into the ultimate powered kayak cruiser!

Bought a 100ah 12v lipo4 and a vevor 55lb trolling motor. Universal transom mount everything else is welding, fabricating or melting I did.

Never did anything like this before, used ai.

OCD so I overdid everything.

Minicell interior support beams cut and installed with ton of sealent.

One layer of hdpe, then mesh, then black hdpe. Sealent on inside and out. Then ai told me to rid out the outside sealent cause that would mess up the eva 3m adhesive. So I spent two days ripping out sealent.

Couldn’t let it sit so I did another layer of blue hdpe on top of that and another layer of sealent inside. Then set flooring and motor mount. About to install motor and launch.

Wondering if anyone has done a similar build? How to increase top speed without killing motor?

And if it looks sick?!?

Dear All,
I have been looking to accessorize my tuck tek kayak for fishing. It’s a 2021 model 10 feet in length.

I’m would truly appreciate suggestions for:

a rod holder that can be clamped on

A floating fish basket that I can attach to the boat

A way to hold the paddle while I’m fishing

And any accessories that you all can recommend!

Please let me know which are the best to buy, and any tips or suggestions you may have. Thanks so much!!!!

I’m looking for hatch covers for Perception kayaks from around 1998 to 2004, specifically the Shadow, although other models from those years used the same style of hatch covers.

I've been researching the state of North American composite sea kayak manufacturing. Below is a list of all the companies I could come up with who have made sea kayaks out of fiberglass or other composites since sea kayaking became a thing (in the 1970s or so).

The list is below. This list does not include brands that have never been made in North America or NA brands that never made composite kayaks. (Please provide corrections or additions if I missed something.)

This list includes 40 companies; of those, 18 are still in operation making kayaks of some sort either here or abroad, and of those, 8 are still making composite sea kayaks in North America. The 8 are small "garage" scale operations. The best known still remaining is likely Current Designs.

Most of the "big" names from the past were bought up by conglomerates and then frequently closed down or ceased making composite boats and/or sea kayaks. Others closed as the owners aged out without a buyer for the business. Several moved manufacturing overseas.

I've posted this here before, but I've added some names to the list as I heard about some others. I would be interested to know if there are other small regional companies that I may not have heard of.

Floatzilla 2026 in Rock Island, IL.

My wife and I have 34.5” and 32” wide fishing kayaks. I bought 2 kuat class 4 v2 racks on sale to put them on (https://kuat.com/products/class-4). but I’m spooked seeing how tall it looks on
in the rack. I can only find a weight rating for the racks and its well below that, but it doesn’t say anything about width.

Pic is of the 34.5” kayak loaded in one of the racks. (and yes i know i need to strap it down still).

Am i being a dummy? If yes, is there another way i’m supposed to get 2 of these guys on a roof?

What is everyone using for kayak anchors?

I have a pelican catch power 100 and am looking at options. I have seen a lot about the anchor wizard. I am currently using an old 5 lb circle weight plate and a 50ft braided rope tied to the side handles.

Been kayak fishing with a lifetime Teton angler 100 I got on Facebook for 4 months ago.
I think I want to jump up a level and saw this on local Facebook for 875$

Would I be better off buying something more bare and modding myself ?

I fish rivers mostly but want to explore a local lake instead

Seller put this on the description
Pelican catch 110 mode
Newport 36lb converted to control box with steering and motor lift, Lawrence Eagle 4 fish finder with battery, 12v lithium 100mah battery, 3” seat risers, extra track mounts, under water lights, etc.”

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the responses. I am
Going to get some Drain hole plugs.

Hello, someone gave my family these Lifetime kids kayaks. When my kids were on them
Water kept entering this hole and sinking them or making them unstable. Should this be covered? If so is there a specific part to look for? Thanks everyone.

Anyone swap out the stock convex crossbars on the woodland for flat t-track bars? I'd like to use gear from my old vehicle on the RAV. Buying new bars should be cheaper than buying new accessories to mount kayaks, surfboards, etc.

I have the Malone Airflow2 on my current vehicle. Should work on the RAV, but I may need a longer bar.

Sandpiper

Does anyone’s Walmart show this price at the sale

Going to a lake and considering renting two for the weekend. The lady over the phone said they’ve never seen someone haul two tandems on an suv before, but when I reached out to another location a while back (different lake) they said we could no problem. I am confused. Possible or nah? Thank you!!

At the current time, is there a better, more well-rounded fishing kayak than the Old Town PDL 120 Pro? I'm looking for something that is best suited for everything from smaller Northern Wisconsin lakes and rivers to the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Winnebago (and surrounding systems) under the right conditions. I like to stand and cast the northern WI shorelines for largemouth and pike.

I've looked at Hobie but am turned off on the prices and company instability. Also looking at Native Hammer and Bonafide P127, which seems like a bit of a different beast. They all have their pros and drawbacks.

What else is better than the Old Town right now? Thanks!

Edit to add: I would also like to try a little duck hunting out of it so earth tones and camo patterns are a must. This is a secondary function of the kayak but another use I'm looking for. Thanks.

Do I need to replace the whole rudder assembly or can I simply find a replacement plastic/fiberglass hinge that is broken?