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Hello all.
As in the thread title, I'm a new member to Snaggedline.
Five years ago, I threw my hat into the kayak fishing ring with the poorly-researched purchase of an Ocean Kayak Frenzy. Great boat, but not quite right for fishing. No hatch, no tankwell, no rod holders. I rigged a crate with rod holders to balance precariously in the wash trough on the back of the Frenzy and donned a fishing vest to hold most of my tackle. It was awkward, uncomfortable, and wet. With very little real estate and a desire to be able to occasionally stand, I went looking for a Trident 13.
Being such a popular boat its hard to find a Trident 13 at a good price. So I found the best deal I could online and took it to my local kayak dealer Beacon Surplus, since they always seem to have the lowest price anyway. Alas, this late in the season, Chris was completely sold out of the Trident. He had a Prowler but the foot well is the rigged kind of like the Frenzy which makes it all but impossible to stand.
And then I saw it. A bright yellow Ocean Kayak Torque Classic. It was beautiful. I had read about these... paddled one too... they say that the hull design is based on the Trident. So that got me thinking. I had pretty much decided on getting the Trident and adding the $225 rudder which would put my prospective Trident at about $1000. For just $250 more I could get this Torque which not only already has the rudder, but it also has a 35lb thrust saltwater trolling motor.
So I restrained myself and put the wallet away. For 2 weeks, I kept reading reviews and forum articles about the Trident and the Torque... digging for reasons that would convince me NOT to buy the Torque.
It didn't work. Last Saturday I returned to Beacon... made a deal... and walked out with my new Torque. woo-Hoo!
I hope to take it out for its maiden voyage this weekend and at least paddle around some. Haven't bought a battery yet. I'm limited to a Group 24 battery based upon the 9.5" high x 7.5" wide x 12" long dimensions of the battery box. Currently I'm considering the Vmax MB107 AGM Battery (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480C3T4). I've seen some AGM deep cycle batteries for less ($175 - $180), but once you add in shipping the total cost ends up about the same.
Does anyone have any tips on where to get the best deal on a suitable battery?
As in the thread title, I'm a new member to Snaggedline.
Five years ago, I threw my hat into the kayak fishing ring with the poorly-researched purchase of an Ocean Kayak Frenzy. Great boat, but not quite right for fishing. No hatch, no tankwell, no rod holders. I rigged a crate with rod holders to balance precariously in the wash trough on the back of the Frenzy and donned a fishing vest to hold most of my tackle. It was awkward, uncomfortable, and wet. With very little real estate and a desire to be able to occasionally stand, I went looking for a Trident 13.
Being such a popular boat its hard to find a Trident 13 at a good price. So I found the best deal I could online and took it to my local kayak dealer Beacon Surplus, since they always seem to have the lowest price anyway. Alas, this late in the season, Chris was completely sold out of the Trident. He had a Prowler but the foot well is the rigged kind of like the Frenzy which makes it all but impossible to stand.
And then I saw it. A bright yellow Ocean Kayak Torque Classic. It was beautiful. I had read about these... paddled one too... they say that the hull design is based on the Trident. So that got me thinking. I had pretty much decided on getting the Trident and adding the $225 rudder which would put my prospective Trident at about $1000. For just $250 more I could get this Torque which not only already has the rudder, but it also has a 35lb thrust saltwater trolling motor.
So I restrained myself and put the wallet away. For 2 weeks, I kept reading reviews and forum articles about the Trident and the Torque... digging for reasons that would convince me NOT to buy the Torque.
It didn't work. Last Saturday I returned to Beacon... made a deal... and walked out with my new Torque. woo-Hoo!
I hope to take it out for its maiden voyage this weekend and at least paddle around some. Haven't bought a battery yet. I'm limited to a Group 24 battery based upon the 9.5" high x 7.5" wide x 12" long dimensions of the battery box. Currently I'm considering the Vmax MB107 AGM Battery (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480C3T4). I've seen some AGM deep cycle batteries for less ($175 - $180), but once you add in shipping the total cost ends up about the same.
Does anyone have any tips on where to get the best deal on a suitable battery?
Very impressive.
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