Why a yak and not a canoe?

[Brian D]

Why are you guys all into yaks and so anti canoes?

I am thinking about a fresh water setup and considering the canoe for sale on Ausfish for $1600 with all the extras. Is it good value or is it a waste of money?

I don't realy want another boat hanging around and I thought a canoe would be fine - what am I missing?:S

[Magicrik]

where have all the replys gone from this topic?

[Angus]

Rik refer to Website annoucnments.

But Brian ill just retype bascially what i said earlier.

I find Yaks far easier to manouvre for casting.

And despite what people say, they are very very stable.

Angus

[Feral]

Canoes generally can store a lot more gear, they are easier to put an electric on, you can add an outrigger for extra stability, they can carry someone bigger than a midget without sinking (an important consideration for us \"ampler\" blokes!)

[rayke1938]

i vote for a canoe with an outrigger especially if it has a seat so you can sit without your knees around your ears. A yak may be ok if you are young and fit but i am an old bugger with shonky knees and like a bit of comfort plus a dry bum

ray

[rayke1938]

i vote for a canoe with an outrigger especially if it has a seat so you can sit without your knees around your ears. A yak may be ok if you are young and fit but i am an old bugger with shonky knees and like a bit of comfort plus a dry bum

ray

[Brian D]

Angus wrote:

Rik refer to Website annoucnments.

But Brian ill just retype bascially what i said earlier.

I find Yaks far easier to manouvre for casting.

And despite what people say, they are very very stable.

Angus

A pity the other responses were lost but I remember basicly what they were saying - Yaks are lighter, eaisier to handle. eaisier to manoeuvre and suitable for off shore work. A canoe is not.

It must be the generation gap - cause I feel a canoe has a lot more to offer - like: I can't see my wife getting in a yak with me and cruising hinze dam but she would in a canoe.

I want a seat with a back and with a motor the monoeuvrability should not be a problem.

I want storage casue I tend to over pack. So I suppose it may not be trendy but the canoe would be more functional and more suited to my age and needs.

[Bud]

Question. If you catch yourself a decent sized fish in a yak where do you store it for the rest of the day whilst fishing and paddling back to dry land.?