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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Kayaking Sea Kayak or SOT kayak? |
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05/03/2011 05:59PM
I've got two kayaks, one closed cockpit sea kayak, necky looksha 14, and a Sit-on-top wilderness systems freedom 15. Both have sealed hatches, are comparable in weight, space and speed. Ive used them both on big water with no issues but the sit-on-top is relatively new to me. Wondering if your BWCA style tripping, anyone has a preference. I feel like I would like the SOT better.
I cannot make my days longer, so I strive to make them better. Paul Theroux
05/04/2011 06:57AM
I have a Necky Looksha 14 myself, and don't think it would be a real good candidate. Though the SOT may be harder to find a way of attaching a portage yoke. I've carried a SOT using a thigh strap as a sling, but it wasn't real comfortable. If you could find a way to portage it comfortably, the SOT would be preferable. Rec boats tend to be a bit better due to the ease of getting in/out and the ability to use a clamp-on yoke.
05/05/2011 11:31AM
I'm debating drilling holes for a quick mounting system. It would be smaller holes and I figure I could seal them with O-rings, washers or whatever it takes to get a good seal. Can you think of a reason not to do this?
I cannot make my days longer, so I strive to make them better. Paul Theroux
09/07/2012 08:09PM
My thoughts on a quick attach yoke were to use the brackets for attaching stabilizer floats from spring creek.
Kinda like this only a yoke instead and at the center of gravity.
My sot has fairly large side rails so these would probably work for my situation. My kayak is banned in the bwca though so I would be using it somewhere else like timber-frear..
Kinda like this only a yoke instead and at the center of gravity.
My sot has fairly large side rails so these would probably work for my situation. My kayak is banned in the bwca though so I would be using it somewhere else like timber-frear..
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