HeavyTwenty Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 26 minutes ago, J Francho said: Just trim the seat back on the sliders. Or do you need it forward for better weight distribution? I have the seat forward due short legs (~5'8") and pedaling. I've already found some suggestion on that facebook group, which I'll try to implement 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 24, 2017 Super User Posted May 24, 2017 Gotcha. I had a similar issue with the original PBG. The crate sat way back. I guess it didn't bother me all that much. Quote
22hertz Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 IMO a Wilderness Systems Ride 135 would be a perfect kayak for you especially if you can find one used. Trust me, go as long and narrow as you can get away with. My Tarpon 120 fits fine on my small Japanese car and does not extend beyond the front or back. A Tarpon 160 would still be no problem on my car. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 25, 2017 Super User Posted May 25, 2017 I know a guy that car tops two kayaks on a Miata. I looks hysterical, but completely kosher. He does use bow and stern tie downs. I didn't bother with them on my Maxima with a 14' boat. 1 Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted May 25, 2017 Super User Posted May 25, 2017 They do offer a ride 115 with the electronics console but you will need to either find it used or a left over at a dealer. Look for a ride 115x or max. The radar I have found the same as above that it's not short guy friendly. At the demo show I took both the 115 and 135 out for a few hours did some fishing and racing against the native guys. Im 5'8 and had the seat all the way forward maybe .5-.75" left on the track to move up. But like mentioned above you can't reach your crate if stored in the back well area. I moved mine to the area behind the seat and left the well open problem solved but not the way I would like to do it. Its A great boat other wise it's quick maneuverable tracks great stabil it's just not for short people. Another thing to consider is if you fish with several rods out in front of you so you can just grab and throw follow ups or you have a search bait on one and another rigged with a jig or something to pick a area apart you won't be able to do this from a radar. Could cut a bullwinkle in half to hold one rod on top of the pedal drive and hold the other in your hand the rest the time but that would be the max. I was dead set on getting the radar this year but have decided against it. I'll be getting another ATAK this year just in 120 to go with my 140 and then be putting a torqeedo 403 light on it. 1 Quote
CybrSlydr Posted May 25, 2017 Author Posted May 25, 2017 3 hours ago, clayton86 said: They do offer a ride 115 with the electronics console but you will need to either find it used or a left over at a dealer. Look for a ride 115x or max. The radar I have found the same as above that it's not short guy friendly. At the demo show I took both the 115 and 135 out for a few hours did some fishing and racing against the native guys. Im 5'8 and had the seat all the way forward maybe .5-.75" left on the track to move up. But like mentioned above you can't reach your crate if stored in the back well area. I moved mine to the area behind the seat and left the well open problem solved but not the way I would like to do it. Its A great boat other wise it's quick maneuverable tracks great stabil it's just not for short people. Another thing to consider is if you fish with several rods out in front of you so you can just grab and throw follow ups or you have a search bait on one and another rigged with a jig or something to pick a area apart you won't be able to do this from a radar. Could cut a bullwinkle in half to hold one rod on top of the pedal drive and hold the other in your hand the rest the time but that would be the max. I was dead set on getting the radar this year but have decided against it. I'll be getting another ATAK this year just in 120 to go with my 140 and then be putting a torqeedo 403 light on it. Thanks for the tips! Currently, I have two rods but I only ever bring one with me. I also share a large tackle box with my brother, so I'd only have one or two trays of lures/baits. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Molding-Storage-Case-External-Dimensions-18-Length-X-9.5-Width-X-11-Height-Tackle-1-728000/41256795#about-item So I wouldn't even have a milk crate or anything to bring along. I'm currently a pretty minimalist angler. lol Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted May 26, 2017 Super User Posted May 26, 2017 7 hours ago, CybrSlydr said: Thanks for the tips! Currently, I have two rods but I only ever bring one with me. I also share a large tackle box with my brother, so I'd only have one or two trays of lures/baits. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Molding-Storage-Case-External-Dimensions-18-Length-X-9.5-Width-X-11-Height-Tackle-1-728000/41256795#about-item So I wouldn't even have a milk crate or anything to bring along. I'm currently a pretty minimalist angler. lol I'm sure that will all change lol Quote
HeavyTwenty Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 I just made some adjustments and now can get to my crate fairly easy or get a new rod. Just a bit longer stretch than my Tarpon 120, but still safe. My old position required me to lean way over to get to it... felt pretty sketchy in the wind or current. 1 Quote
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