Electric Kayak Poll

[eastonkayaker]

Thanks for all you input on human vs electric power. Out of curiosity started this poll to find out how many forum users have electric. pedal and/or paddle kayaks.

[chimo]

Paddle only. Although I may pick a motor up and put it on an island hopper rig on my OC Trident 15. Good Fishin

Chimo

[ronaultmtd]

Paddle- When I decided to go the kayak route- I wanted a KISS boat that I could load up and go on a spur of the moment to fish for an hour or two with minimal prep- I have owned power boats for offshore fishing and it takes a lot of planning and preparation for a trip with them.

Not that I have anything against electric or gas powered kayaks- just not what I wanted-

[Pinch]

Got an EYAK then realized it can be a pain in the butt sometimes so I got a peddle. BOTH are sweet.

[MetroMan]

EK here!

I'll probably start paddling more just to avoid lugging the 50lb battery when I'm not going far.

[Uncle.giggy]

paddle versus electric

I truly enjoy the paddle, but a low voltage troller would be sweet for positioning while fishing.

[Memory Maker]

should be another class ...... pedal/paddle and electric ....... I voted wrong should be electric and pedal mainly

[eastonkayaker]

Unscientific Results

If you include those who have both a pedal and paddle kayak, about 70% of us still paddle, 50% paddle only, 20% pedal, and 10% use electric.

Interesting to read some of the posts recently about the EK guys going back to pedal/paddle because of the difficulty dealing with battery/motor etc.

[ronaultmtd]

Can't imagine what would happen to a EK on a nasty turtle from a heavy boat wake- can you see a fifty pound battery breaking loose and sinking?

And if that didn't happen think about a complete discharge from salt water closing the circuit-

[Slackdaddy]

"KAYAK" Fishing,
Last I check that included a Paddle only
Nothing wrong with an electric boat, or a gas/diesel boat, and I may be found on one,, but for me the simplicity of throwing the kayak in the bed of the truck and going for a 2 hour paddle "IS" Kayak fishing.

[Memory Maker]

"KAYAK" Fishing,
Last I check that included a Paddle only
Nothing wrong with an electric boat, or a gas/diesel boat, and I may be found on one,, but for me the simplicity of throwing the kayak in the bed of the truck and going for a 2 hour paddle "IS" Kayak fishing.

Soooo ........ it's not Yak fishing if you don't use a paddle ...... Really?

[Pinch]

Interesting that I prefer the hobie to the torque now in most cases. The torque is now the loaner yak. Unless im feeling lazy

[Slackdaddy]

Soooo ........ it's not Yak fishing if you don't use a paddle ...... Really?

Only to "Me"
Some do not consider UL "Aircraft", some Do.
Some people want everyone to "see it" their way, I does'nt matter to me.

Slack

[Shady]

I voted for having an electic kayak, but my first kayak is a sit in paddle kayak and my newest kayak is a hobie outback with Torqeedo motor. So I have paddle, peddle and electric...

I was not even thinking about getting an electric yak, but I found the right deal and went for it. the battery for the Torqeedo is only 6 pounds and powers me pretty much all day. Right now I am using the option of putting the motor in the spot where the mirage drive goes, but I think I want to mount it on the rudder so I can have both peddle and electric power at the same time.

[Memory Maker]

Only to "Me"
Some do not consider UL "Aircraft", some Do.
Some people want everyone to "see it" their way, I does'nt matter to me.

Slack

Then why even post it .......... it's offensive and gives you a holier than thou image