Ocean kayak trident series?

[croaker d]

Hello everyone, let me start by saying im new to kayak fishing but not new to this site. I have been a member on this site for a little while but never posted because I didnt have a kayak until now and at this point I have a dilemma that only you experienced yakers can help me with? Ok recently got a great deal on a 2013 ok trident 13 got it home and realized I had a real storage issue, I really didnt take the time to think about the storage to much (rookie mistake) because I just love that particular boat! I am now considering going down to the trident 11 instead but I do want to fish the chesapeake bay really bad as soon as I get the hang of things and not until then. What I want to know is if I go down to the trident 11 will I still be able to safely fish the cbbt or the ship wrecks with little issues on decent days?

[Mbae]

what kind of issues are you having in terms of storage? do you have a garage you can put your kayak? or maybe under a deck?
i dont know much about the trident 11. most people i see have the trident 13. a longer boat will definitely help when you are out in open water.

[silasvirus82]

Dick's sells a nice hoisting kit for $30, I just bought two of them. With some minor modifications you should be able to get your boat within a 1' of the ceiling which should still leave plenty of room for most vehicles in your average garage.

[croaker d]

Wish I knew how to post picks but I don't have a garage but I do have a huge car port! And I have a storage in my yard! In the storage where I would like to keep it is just a tad to small! And if I leave it to in the car port I guess I would just have to chain it up! I am new to my neighborhood and don't know any of my neighbors just yet so I'm skeptical about the car port. But in the storage I know for sure it will be safe!

[silasvirus82]

If it was me I'd figure out the storage issue and not worry about the kayak.

[echo5oscar]

If it was me I'd figure out the storage issue and not worry about the kayak.

+1
Trident 13 is a good boat.

[Fishtank]

I use these storage bags for the kayaks I store outside and run a chain through the scupper and out the end of the bag.


http://www.amazon.com/Dallas-Mfg-Co-...ak+storage+bag

[Salty Dog]

If you have a carport get a kayak hoist and hoist away. I store my yak on a rack attached to my fence outback.

[mebe007]

I use these storage bags for the kayaks I store outside and run a chain through the scupper and out the end of the bag.


http://www.amazon.com/Dallas-Mfg-Co-...ak+storage+bag

You don't have heat issues with the bag?

[Shady]

I store my yak on a rack attached to my fence outback.

Same here for both of mine. I used to put a cover over it, but got tired of doing that and the cover I got started going bad after a couple years of use...

[plastic boat]

Get a good cable or chain and run it threw the scupper holes and lock it to something solid.
I do that when I am traveling it's locked to the truck.

[croaker d]

So many great ideas! But for some reason I just want to use my storage that would hold about a 12' 5" boat comfortably and not spend anymore money that I dont have to! Anyone with experience with the trident 11'? Will 2' really restrict me that much? I know the boat is alot wider and slower but could it handle the bay?

[silasvirus82]

The boat you currently own is a better boat for the bay

[Fishtank]

Never had a heat issue. I have several kayaks and all of them get zipped up.

[Bulldog]

I have a Trident 11, it was my first boat , and I have moved up to the Trident Ultra 4.3, big difference on the water, probably a better ride then the Trident 13, just glides along. That said my son-in-law has my Trident 11, he is right there with us in the Jamaica bay chop, Susky flats wind/ chop last year, and Cape May inlet. I am actually looking for either a Trident 11 or Ultra 4.1(if possible) right now for a second ride. You got an awesome boat, putting thinks at an angle might look odd but they fit, covered carport with a chain through the scuppers should be good. I would stick with the 13' boat. What kind of kayaker are you , how big is the living room, just stuff it in the front door!....Jack