First Kayak
Printed From: The Fishing Website
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Yak Yak Yak
Forum Description: The forum for Kayak enthusiasts
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138609
Printed Date: 27 Jan 2026 at 2:41pm
Topic: First Kayak
Posted By: Fishing1993
Subject: First Kayak
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 7:58am
Hi I’m looking at getting a fishing kayak, I’m currently looking into the fish master Mercury, any advise would be good thanks!
https://wavepassion.co.nz/amp/fishmaster-mercury-pedal-kayak-white-black.html
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Posted By: piwikiwi
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 1:50pm
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Hi it depends on your budget. A 2nd hand Viking or Oceankayak Prowler would be preferable. Look on Facebook marketplace for good deals.
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Posted By: Fishing1993
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 3:42pm
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Hi thanks for your reply, looking at spending 1200 but also wanting to get one with a peddle system on them
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Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 5:08pm
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Kayak market is quite subdued with Old Town/Ocean Kayak pulling out of NZ and the fire at the Viking factory. Old Town make some great pedal kayaks, but they are very expensive. I did have a semi-serious look at the Wave Passion kayaks and owners say they are fine if you're well within the maximum stated carrying capacity.
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Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 5:29pm
That brands website has a dedicated fishing pedal kayak which is $1600 (sold out) Ive seen a few of these on the water, but not in rough water conditions
I am guessing the 1200 pedal kayak you're looking at would have stability issues being more of a recreational kayak compared to a fishing pedal kayak
You really need to get on to the facebook kayak fishing pages & ask there. Ive read a few reviews on that brands pedal drive kayaks, both negative & positive.... interesting tho is that some owners didn't like using them in the rough
Inquire about the warranty on the pedal drive mechanism itself & individual parts for servicing
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Posted By: lawabidingpoacher
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 6:44am
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Get a second hand viking or ocean prowler .. can't go wrong and well proven .. also well within your budget
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