Kayak for NJ shores.

[Chapik]

Hi guys.
Got a question. Which kayak(in cheaper price range around $300.00) is good for NJ shores? Loking for one which can support around 450-650lbs( me plus scuba gear), can be handle by one pwrson, launch and retrive from shores and easy stowable and transportable. I was thinking to use my Sevlor pontoon boat, but it is a bit pain in the but on ponds and rivers. I have previous experience of hadling boats and wives, but not a kayak on the ocean. Ny the way, launch will be mostly in Sandy Hook, Point Pleasant areas.
Thanks.

[bluesquids]

Not familar with your waters so hard to answer. But I think a proper used yak for $300 would be a tough find. Most in that range would be too small. A 450- to 650 lb load would mean a bigger yak. Around here scupper pros are a good value and sometimes found for $300, but might be too small for you. A Cobra Fish n' Dive has one of the larger load capacities at #600+ I think. It might be found with a good price, reason being it's on the hard side to paddle being so fat as compared to most newer models. Still it would be good if only going a couple miles out for scuba. Good luck.
ps- check out this site, sub forum from your area.
http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/default.asp

[AquaHunter]

Chapik,

I recommended the Malibu Kayaks as they can handle more loads, I bought mine used for $500 and that's without paddle and seat. Save some more money until you are able to afford a better used yak, you won't be sorry, since you'll save the hassle of selling a yak that you wasted to mod it to your liking.

[spanishfly]

Ocean Kayak Prowler

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o268/spanishfly_03/009.jpg

[projectile]

Hi:
I would like to see where your transducer for the fish finder fits on your kayak and where the battery is located. How do you secure the black crate that holds the dive flag? Please post some more picture with the anchor and where you store it. If a wave goes in the kayak will it sink?

[brad.swells]

that kayak is pretty sick. does it have a bunk to crash for the nite? i don't think i'd ever go home!

[Seth]

its a SOT (sit on top) if a wave went over, it wouldnt sink.