View Single Post
Old 04-04-2014, 08:05 PM   #14
AKDoug
Guru
 
AKDoug's Avatar
 
City: Kenai, Alaska
Vessel Name: Melanie Rose
Vessel Model: 1999 Willard PH
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,236
I have two 15' sit ons, and I will tell you why. Getting into and out of a hole in a kayak off the transom of a boat, especially if there is any water motion, is difficult at best. Standing on it and sitting down is much easier and quicker, and a pair of rain pants will take care of dry unless you tip it over. Then everybody gets wet! Short boats sit too deep in the water, waves can run up over the bow and the faster you paddle the worse it gets. If they have drain holes (like mine) the holes let water in if you weigh too much. I have a friend my weight with the 13' version of my boat, he has to plug the drain holes. Funny thing is... the company that makes the boat also sells the drain plugs, fancy that! All plastic boats paddle poorly compared to fiberglass or kevlar, but usually you motor close enough to paddle before you drop the hook (where I live). They do not glide after a stroke like a "nice" kayak. They are all compromises.
AKDoug is offline   Reply With Quote