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Waterboy
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Initially Posted - 08/19/2005 :  15:24:00  Show Profile  Visit Waterboy's Homepage
Has anyone significant experience with sea kayaks? 'considering a two person sit-on-top. I know the cargo carrying capacity isn't that of a dinghy, but it's lighter, can't be swamped, would probably tow well, and even fun. One less outboard to cart along.

Then I ran across this:

http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/

Hobie makes a pedal kayak! Now, normally I wouldn't seriously consider such an outlandish mechanical contraption on a paddle boat, but if Hobie is sending them out it may indeed be a robust piece of equipment - anyone heard of or seen these?
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JaimeZX
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Response Posted - 08/19/2005 :  15:42:27  Show Profile  Visit JaimeZX's Homepage
Go to www.hobiecat.com/community and read what people have to say in the kayaking forums. There's not as much as in the sailing forums (for obvious reasons) but you might get some ideas. :)
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 08/19/2005 :  17:18:26  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Check the forum data base. We've had many discussions regarding this issue. I would say there is a general consensus and pros/cons for either the Walker Bay or an inflatable. Both are good load carriers if you need to get to a mooring. I use mine with an electric motor for routine acces to my mooring. If I'm towing I only use the oars.
If you need to haul anything at all, a kayak won't do in my opinion.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/19/2005 :  18:58:37  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
The outback SUV looks awesome and I have given a lot of thought to buying it with the optional sail rig. I would not consider any of the others.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/19/2005 :  20:12:37  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Wow Frank, that would be way tool cool.

Does the sail attach to the Roof Rack?
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/20/2005 :  09:41:21  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage

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