I think that might be LBS not KG ,,i thought they were around 36 kg but could be wrong.
I personally would adapt a small trailer myself to make life easier.
What i like is you have the stability to stand up and sight cast for Bream or whatever.
I heard the figure of around $3500 in the past bandied around,,Albee will know the price for sure
On Edit > 39.9 kg is the hull weight which is what yakkers take notice off because you have to manhandle kayaks,,you can load them up at the waters edge so fully rigged weight not so important to some,,and some people load everything plus the kitchen sink so fully rigged weight will be different for each person,,i see it has Turbo fins which will push it along pretty quick.
Retail is around $3300 ish, and they weigh empty about 40kg. They have rubber skids at one end, the idea being one end goes on the roof, the other sits on the ground, and then the other end goes up.
They have standing platformns in front of the seat, and are designed with a tunnel hull rear end for extra stability. Electric motors are a goer, and most likely small petrol donks too.
Yet to see what the bluewater capabilities are like, will be slower than the Adventures like my current yak, but will have one in my hands to put thru its paces soon enough. Certainly stability wont be an issue, and storage is awesome, with under rail storage for up to 6 fully rigged rods inpurpose built rod racks. The front hatch has a fiberglass removeable well for fish storage. They come standard with the Turbo Fins also!
We will be having a Hobie Test day on Sunday the 14th at Matilda Bay boat ramp with a few of these bad boys for anyone interested in having a look or pedal. The demand is already high, and i would expect them to sell pretty well.
honsu chin
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can it fit a 150hp
can it fit a 150hp outboard??....electric of coz....
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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yak!
Thats one beamy yak for stability............big fish box too!
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i see your name on it
i see your name on it already Brett, looks like it vwould be just a bit more stable fo crossing the gap in Kalbarri
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jay_burgess
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what are these babies worth?
what are these babies worth?
7739ian
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Looks like a Prado
without the wheels - that is a pretty impressive Yak - it may tempt a few more into yakking.
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How heavy are they Brett?
Will it be easy enough to load onto roof racks for one person, or will you need a different system, ie a trailer?
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till
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Its very heavy, they quote
Its very heavy, they quote 63kg rigged and so its probably even more than that. Click here for spec.
Shorty
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I think that might be LBS
I think that might be LBS not KG ,,i thought they were around 36 kg but could be wrong.
I personally would adapt a small trailer myself to make life easier.
What i like is you have the stability to stand up and sight cast for Bream or whatever.
I heard the figure of around $3500 in the past bandied around,,Albee will know the price for sure
On Edit > 39.9 kg is the hull weight which is what yakkers take notice off because you have to manhandle kayaks,,you can load them up at the waters edge so fully rigged weight not so important to some,,and some people load everything plus the kitchen sink so fully rigged weight will be different for each person,,i see it has Turbo fins which will push it along pretty quick.
Colin Hay
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That's pretty exie
But I guess you get what you pay for.
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scottscurious
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the gf can paddle for
the gf can paddle for excerise and i can stand at the front with a rod :D
Shorty
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Now thats a very good plan
Now thats a very good plan Scott ,,buy her one for her birthday .
scottscurious
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got our 1yr anny next month,
got our 1yr anny this month, we both looking for yaks. she would love this idea if i can catch some fish :D
Albee Mangles
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She's a big boat!!
Retail is around $3300 ish, and they weigh empty about 40kg. They have rubber skids at one end, the idea being one end goes on the roof, the other sits on the ground, and then the other end goes up.
They have standing platformns in front of the seat, and are designed with a tunnel hull rear end for extra stability. Electric motors are a goer, and most likely small petrol donks too.
Yet to see what the bluewater capabilities are like, will be slower than the Adventures like my current yak, but will have one in my hands to put thru its paces soon enough. Certainly stability wont be an issue, and storage is awesome, with under rail storage for up to 6 fully rigged rods inpurpose built rod racks. The front hatch has a fiberglass removeable well for fish storage. They come standard with the Turbo Fins also!
We will be having a Hobie Test day on Sunday the 14th at Matilda Bay boat ramp with a few of these bad boys for anyone interested in having a look or pedal. The demand is already high, and i would expect them to sell pretty well.
scottscurious
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might have to go down for a
might have to go down for a look. what shop is this albee?
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