I hunt only public land, and water access has proven to be the easiest way to get away from the masses and into lower pressure pockets. But, capable kayaks/canoes are pretty dang expensive. Lots of the water access areas have steep banks and require a very stable craft. I have used (borrowed) a Nucanoe and a Hobie Pro and they seem to be the most stable 2 sit on tops on the market with a high enough weight capacity. Weight adds up quick when you have you, your gear, and a 120lb-190lb field dressed deer all on one craft. The Nucanoe is by far the most stable one I have ever tried out. You can stand on the top of the bow and bounce and not go over the edge.
I have seen several pictures/videos of guys building these foam kayaks. Most aren’t the wide, stable, flat top design I would need. But, I could be easily just change the design some. They seem to use either fiberglass or paint-on-canvas for the outer layer. I guess that I could probably get one done for about half of what a Nucanoe ($1549 msrp)or Hobie ($3,000+) cost new. Heck, I even saw one where the guy made it compatible with the mirage drive.
My needs would be high weight capacity, flat deck (for gear/deer storage), and high stability, and lightweight. I think all of these categories could be achieved with a foam yak...
Has anyone tried one of these? If you have, let me know what you think the pros and cons are with these builds.
For reference....
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I have seen several pictures/videos of guys building these foam kayaks. Most aren’t the wide, stable, flat top design I would need. But, I could be easily just change the design some. They seem to use either fiberglass or paint-on-canvas for the outer layer. I guess that I could probably get one done for about half of what a Nucanoe ($1549 msrp)or Hobie ($3,000+) cost new. Heck, I even saw one where the guy made it compatible with the mirage drive.
My needs would be high weight capacity, flat deck (for gear/deer storage), and high stability, and lightweight. I think all of these categories could be achieved with a foam yak...
Has anyone tried one of these? If you have, let me know what you think the pros and cons are with these builds.
For reference....
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