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    Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 8:25pm
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Hi all. I have sold the boat and Looking at getting in to some kayak fishing this summer. Mostly inner gulf (Auckland). Launching at Mairangi bay/Takapuna. Maybe waitemata harbour when the tide isn't ripping through.

And advise on whether these are a good option for a starter???

https://www.containerdoor.com/nz/product_listings/3-7m-single-kayak-8

Would love a Viking or similar but the price is very steep!
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Thought it would be the other way round !!!!
Life's a "Beach"..........enjoy the ride!
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Would love a Viking or similar but the price is very steep!

What! After a boat mate its frikken cheap as. Save yourself the hassle of upgrading look at a second hand Profish 400 at least.
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there is an ocean prowler for sale on here at 1.5k....you could haggle on the price...not a bad first yak
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Personally, I'd stick to Ocean Kayak or Viking. If you think you're going to last the distance, get an mid to upper end model from the start. If it's more of a try and see how you get on, then a Viking Espri or GT, or Ocean Kayak Scrambler or Tetra are all good reliable entry level boats. 
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Cheers everyone. Looks like starting off decent is the way to go! Will keep looking around until the right one jumps out at me.
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Also interested in first fishing kayak for wife and daughter. I have a trusty Prowler 13 but wondered about getting something a bit lighter but is still reasonably good through the water. Considering something like Viking Espri, Ocean Kayaks Tetra or maybe Scrambler II. Are there any others I should consider and your thoughts on these would be appreciated. 
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contact Big Maly Yakker on here....he has a yak he may be interested in parting with
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Originally posted by tga fisher tga fisher wrote:

Also interested in first fishing kayak for wife and daughter. I have a trusty Prowler 13 but wondered about getting something a bit lighter but is still reasonably good through the water. Considering something like Viking Espri, Ocean Kayaks Tetra or maybe Scrambler II. Are there any others I should consider and your thoughts on these would be appreciated. 

I am considering this for the wife and kids this summer. Maybe worth thinking about as an alternative to a kayak. Good price.Smile
fit a 50h yamaha to the back and away they go!!


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Haha TTK. Not quite what I was thinking of. With a 50hp motor I wouldn't be able to stay in front and bark orders!
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