Solo skiff

[ShoreYakAngler]

I recently posted a thread on the hobie pro angler and realized for ten pounds more i could get a soloskiff and a motor for the same price and less. The solo skiff draws less water and can be paddled or rowed but its a barge. Much like paddling the pro angler. Any thoughts on the solo skiff???

[sega]

Solo skiff

To really paddle that thing around you need to be an absolute beast. The idea of paddling a boat like that is an optimistic one at that in my opinion.

I think they're cool, but you gotta realize what you're buying. I give guys with hobies a hard enough time ;-) but those truly are the first real step out of the kayak fishing realm. Those need a motor (gas at that), gotta get the motor registered, you need a trailer to haul, have to get it registered, and so on and so forth.

In my opinion, if you got the extra funds to get one and you want it, get it. They are sick. But if you're looking for something that is going to give you the same pros a kayak does (even a hobie at that) I wouldn't.

Just my .02 :-)


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[echo5oscar]

I am going to get one this summer. I agree with Sega, but like all boats or kayaks, they each have their own place. The question is, how are you going to use it? I don't see myself ever paddling it, but stuff happens. Sure you can paddle the SoloSkiff. Look at the places they are "paddling" it, calm, smooth waters. Wind looks absent, and I doubt there is any current. Ask someone to paddle their PA14 sometime. That would give you an accurate idea of what the Solo would most likely be while paddling. I plan on using it to get to places a lot quicker, and to cover more ground. It'll be great for getting to places that are a bit too far for a kayak. It has it's perks, just like our kayaks do. For me, I don't have the space to store a boat and trailer. So this is practical. I don't consider it any type of kayak. As for hauling it, it can be transported in my truck with a bed extender. There's a video on YouTube showing how easy it is to load and unload out of a truck.

It all comes down to how you plan to use it. For me, it won't be as a kayak. That's what a kayak is for.

[Memory Maker]

I've been looking at them for 2 years. I know you can use electric engines on them but I'm not sure how well to handles waves ........ No me has answered that for me yet. I like the look of it.

[suicyderider]

I've been looking at them for 2 years. I know you can use electric engines on them but I'm not sure how well to handles waves ........ No me has answered that for me yet. I like the look of it.

you could always go propane also burns clean and surprisingly last a while

[Donsail68]

Hmm... I'm not sold on this idea. First thing I noticed is the lack of back support. As for using the gas motor, You are limited to those models with built-in gas tanks. If you want to go with gas, just get a small jon boat. You will have much more storage, room, and stabilization.

[silasvirus82]

Hmm... I'm not sold on this idea. First thing I noticed is the lack of back support. As for using the gas motor, You are limited to those models with built-in gas tanks. If you want to go with gas, just get a small jon boat. You will have much more storage, room, and stabilization.

Agree, a jon boat would be way more versatile and probably cheaper

[ShoreYakAngler]

The thing about the solo skiff is that its unsinkable. It can take on water and it runs right out the back. So surf launches are very possible as there are some videos

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[sega]

The thing about the solo skiff is that its unsinkable. It can take on water and it runs right out the back. So surf launches are very possible as there are some videos

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That is a cool feature. Might be a deal sealer if you plan on doing a bunch of surf launches, but even around most parts of the bay there isn't chop like you'd get during a true surf launch.


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[ShoreYakAngler]

That is a cool feature. Might be a deal sealer if you plan on doing a bunch of surf launches, but even around most parts of the bay there isn't chop like you'd get during a true surf launch.


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I'm planning on taking it on trips to beaches on the east coast like outer banks and floridas coast. So I'm looking for either a kayak or this



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[echo5oscar]

I think you guys need to look at them with more of an open mind. Why do people add things to their kayaks? To suit their personal needs. You can easily add things to this to suit your needs. Lots of jon boats don't have any seats or back support, but you can easily add one. You can easily add one to the SoloSkiff. As well as an external fuel tank. Electric motors can also be used. They are extremely versatile. Just like kayaks. As far as what a fisherman needs, well we aren't the same either.

[silasvirus82]

After looking at them further I do really like them. I'll be getting one right after my hot air balloon on my toy list. It has a lot of advantages from both a boat and a kayak, but also disadvantages from each. The advantages are many including speed, portability, stability, self bailing, etc. The main disadvantage I see depends on the type of fishing you plan to do. A large percentage of kayak anglers around here troll, and unfortunately you lose one of a kayaks big advantages of being quiet. If you go with an electric outboard that might not be the case. Something to consider, especially since a lot of us all try to steer clear of noisy boats motors. If you just plan on fishing from spot to spot, this is the way to go! Also a great boat for poling flats.

[hookmeup]

The soloskiff looks like a good tool for investigating skinny water and calm water. Bass, snook, trout, reds in the southeast mangrove channels, swamps, and maybe inland lakes and ponds. Don't think I would be willing to venture out on big water and risk swamping a gas or electric motor on such a toy. A kayak, skiff or john boat would be my choice there.

[ShoreYakAngler]

The soloskiff looks like a good tool for investigating skinny water and calm water. Bass, snook, trout, reds in the southeast mangrove channels, swamps, and maybe inland lakes and ponds. Don't think I would be willing to venture out on big water and risk swamping a gas or electric motor on such a toy. A kayak, skiff or john boat would be my choice there.

No way to swamp it.


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[Memory Maker]

........ Fantastic for poling deep into the pads at Mattawoman .......... You can get to snakeheads that no one else can