Off shore?

[dissy]

Hi Guys,

I've been fishing canals creeks and rivers in my Sea Bird Fisherman 12 yak since christmas and was wondering if it would be capable of going off shore? Seen a few guys went out to brays on the weekend and would love to tag along some time, just not sure if my machine is up to it???

Length: 3.66 m

Width: 76 cm

Depth: 36 cm

Load capacity: 145 kg

Weight: 25 kg

Any ideas guys?

Thanks

[PlasticFantastic]

I was out at Brays on Friday in a Tarpon 120 which is spot on to the specs you have listed and it's perfectly at home offshore, you tend to get a bit wet when it's choppy but that goes for most yaks.

Cheers

Mark

[JarrydA]

Hey mate,

A yak that length should be fine Off Shore as long as its not huge swell. Ive never seen let alone been in one of those particular ones, but based on the specs theres no reason why not.

[dissy]

Cheers Mark and Jarryd.

I don't mind getting wet how ever it is a sit in, open top style yak.

Would this be a problem?

[Runty66]

i am very keen to go offshore myself..

i have a revo 13..

[JarrydA]

Just had a look at the model. Looks ok, you will just have to be careful if its choppy cause by the looks theres no scuppers so if you get a big wave over the side, its got nowhere to go. Maybe take a little bailing bucket

[billp]

I wouldn't go offshore unless it was fitted with a skirt, too much chance of water entry and no way of getting it out.

You get hit by one good wave going out and you will be full.

Sit on top yaks are the go offshore, so the water can get away.

[dissy]

Cheers Jarryd, Thanks again for your effort.

Will keep an eye out and tag along next time.

[dissy]

I wouldn't go offshore unless it was fitted with a skirt, too much chance of water entry and no way of getting it out.

You get hit by one good wave going out and you will be full.

Sit on top yaks are the go offshore, so the water can get away.

Thanks for the advice Bill, I have done a bit of research and I can get a skirt for my yak. will put it on the shopping list....

[Jufish]

Hey mate,

If you plan on going offshore with the sit-in kayaks it could also be valuable to have a bilge pump (electric/manual whatever is in your budget). Like others have said before, it's a really good idea to have a spray skirt and also be able to utilise some techniques such as a roll or how to get out when you're upside down.

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Rob

[tomca]

I'm planning on hitting Dunwich on Friday, not quite offshore, but you are welcome to tag along with us

[Biggles]

Almost ANY "sit in" fishing kayak offshore is asking for trouble. Just my 2 cents :whistle:

Al

[Baptism]

might go for tuna up north this fri/sat if weather permits

bad thing about a sit in, its hard to get back in if you fall out as well.

[dissy]

Thanks for all the advice guys,

I think the general consenus is a) get a skirt fitted buy an electric bilge c) only go out on a flat day.

Thanks again for the offers to tag along, but i'm out of action this weekend.

Cheers, Brent