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GT Knot Easy, fast and very very strong.

Funny, just last week I bought an aluminum kickstand off Amazon for $7.00! My first attempt putting the kayak on went great but fumbled trying to get it off the cart at the water. Had the kickstand facing forward and down!!! Lesson learned. It does help tremendously.

I think “beginner” perception is most always based on cost. So “spending less” for your first one doesn’t make it a beginner, it makes it a cheaper alternative. Basically I see it as spend less, get fewer options, less focused activity (fishing) and more of a general overall use kind of kayak, or learn how to do the basic stuff then have a better idea of what you want or need. I disagree. The additional cost spent outfitting a lesser value kayak will eventually equal or overtake a better, well outfitted one. Personally, I never owned a kayak and my first one is an Old Town AP120. Several reason I chose it as my first; quadruple bypass, near 70 years old, bad knees and knowing I would “move up” eventually. I have great physical strength but my endurance is a bit lacking now so I wanted options. I don’t regret the decision at all! That being said I did learn to use the paddle as mode of movement, positioning and control. The kayak is heavy to paddle but is doable with the proper method and paddle. Would I want to paddle all day or river fish with just the paddle, NO! But I have learned a bit about boat positioning and maneuvering so I can be effectively stealth if need be. If money isn’t an issue, buy what you want, or what you believe you’ll eventually move up too. Things change and after 2, 5, 6 even 10 years you may find a small boat a better option. Life’s to short for creeping up on your goals and ambitions. Tomorrow is not guaranteed………….

That above is ADARAC. I just bought one for my truck. Truly the only one I could find that offered quality and affordability. Goes on with my roll up tonneau cover and you can get different height uprights. It is mounted with a system using the truck stake pockets , no drilling or permanent attachments. Comes in powered coated black and natural silver. Nice selection of accessories too. I added the side rail tie downs and the bar anchor cleats. All aluminum, nice unit. ADARAC

Well, I started this while in the purchase process of my kayak. I have got it, rigged it and had it out a few times. I love it! It is stable, easy to use, easy to load and unload out of my truck. I will say one noted downfall is getting it back on the cart at the water, very awkward if on any kind of uneven slant. But still doable, I just have to get my method figured out. After owing about every style of fishing boat (Rangers, Lund, pontoon, flats and skiffs) this is something that can be thrown in the truck and hit the water when the feeling strikes, which is refreshing. All in all it’s been a great deal of fun and really looking forward to warmer, non rainy summer weather.

I haven’t updated my recent outfit so…..

My Helix 7 is on a YakAttack CellBlock so I can remove it easily for river fishing. The YakPower is for lights, charge plug accessories run thru the yak. I’m saving the last power plug on the YakPower to add the Minnkota puck link for the jog feature on my iPolit. Adds an extra battery but works out great.

My job(s) are now golf and fishing……….. …….I’m retired three years now and my goal is to wake up every morning with nothing to do, and go to bed with half of it done.

Say hello to my little friend……….

One mandates the other!

WOW!

I use a Nacqua for my Hummingbird Helix 7 and another for the YakPower light system. No issues

Incentive Koz There are several AP120’s with trailers on FB for sale. Guy just posted a ‘21 w/trailer and accessories for $3,600.

I vote either a add on motor (Bixby, Newport, Torqeedo) to your existing kayak or go all in with the Old Town AP 120. Neither addresses the movement to storage but makes fishing a lot easier. Either way a truck to slide it into or the Bronco with a trailer. Both modes would allow access ramp loading and unloading making it much easier to get in and out of storage. I’m near 69 and have no issues loading and unloading mine from the cart. Most difficult is putting it on to the t-bone from the ground to load up at the ramp as mine is extra high with a Decked Drawer system, but that’s doable. I built a bed high roller cart to store it on and it’s real easy to put in the truck bed and back out on to the cart for storage. I know you don’t want a truck so the trailer makes the most sense, and you get your new Bronco! A trailer and add-on motor would more cost effective but the AP120 is an awesome package. Don’t give up, just make it easier .

I use several BFS baitcaster set up; Curado SLX reels, 10lb Power Pro braid with a 12 or 8lb fluro leader on 6’ 8” medium light/fast rods. I too prefer baitcasters to spinning but do carry a 6’ 6” light/fast spin rod with same line set up for 1/32 - 1/16 hair jigs.

You have another 25 years to use them then. Time will test any and everything.

No. You can take the unarmed jacket but any type of gas cylinder in not allowed. Considered an explosive device. Take the PFD and buy the cylinder when you get to your destination.

Yeah, I have a degree in fine art, was going to be a high school art teacher. Started painting houses while in college and 38 years later I’m a retired commercial contractor! I paid for the “experience “ of college,,,,,,pffffttttt.

Yeah well with a near $5k yak abuse isn’t optional! I’ve thought about this cart but it seems a “tweener”. No good for road use and additional trips back to the truck to store it. Then there’s the assembly / disassembly every time. So it’s really only useful from the vehicle to the water, then from the water to the vehicle. It does nothing more than a traditional cart can do. If you launched at a super long ramp and long distances from the parking lot every time, towing from the parking lot to the water and back would be useful. Otherwise, I consider it just added hassle.

Ya don’t fish out of it silly, it’s an anchor!

Maybe the motor magnet connection.

AWESOME FIND!

Can’t hurt ?‍♂️

I think the ‘ol dental floss/braided line saw would work fine. I just ordered a sheet of kydex for my autopilot and plan on using “goop”.

Yes it is! I bet he’s played that a few times in the last 50 years.