Anybody has Native Propel kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Toromike · 12-02-2015, 09:02 AM

Yes, I had the Native Mariner 12. They are very nice Kayaks, and yes the prop drive does collect eel grass and other floating objects. I felt it was hard to peddle the kayak. Another issue they have is the rudder is not retractable and could get damaged in transport. But other than that they are great. I eventually sold mine about a year ago and got a Hobie Pro Angler.

tstephens3232 · 12-02-2015, 10:45 AM

The deal was too good... I bought the Slayer Propel 13 on Cyber Monday for $1800 all tax and shipping included. At $800 discount I figured if it's that bad I should be able to get my money back or something close to it. I know they have corrected a lot of the issues especially in the comfort department but the eel grass and kelp will like be a issue (hopefully not a big one). For half the prcie of a PA I had to give it a try.

steve999 · 12-02-2015, 04:11 PM

When I test drove the slayer propel my biggest dislike was the rudder was too small. Steering in reverse is difficult. There is an aftermarket rudder that's bigger, but its still shallow and wide, sort of like dragging a hockey stick. Didn't seem that good. Sure wish they'd fix that. Then it would be a great boat.

nacho66 · 12-02-2015, 07:22 PM

I have a PA and bought the Slayer 13 for my wife from the Guys at OEX last year. Wife loves it, I upgraded my mirage drive just to attempt to keep up with her. We took them up to the Sierra's this past October. Slayer is much lighter than my PA, and more playable (Keep it out of the sun when not in use). I like the rail system which makes it easy to rod holders and such. I got it for her to have the best of both worlds when she wasn't going out with me. I have yet to get in it. She likes it that much.

tstephens3232 · 12-03-2015, 08:25 AM

Nacho, Thanks for the reassuring post. Have you/her had any problems kelp/grass getting caught in the prop?

12-02-2015, 07:22 PM	#4
nacho66 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 85	I have a PA and bought the Slayer 13 for my wife from the Guys at OEX last year. Wife loves it, I upgraded my mirage drive just to attempt to keep up with her. We took them up to the Sierra's this past October. Slayer is much lighter than my PA, and more playable (Keep it out of the sun when not in use). I like the rail system which makes it easy to rod holders and such. I got it for her to have the best of both worlds when she wasn't going out with me. I have yet to get in it. She likes it that much. __________________ 2013 Dune PA-14 2014 Slayer Propel 13 Navy Senior Chief Retired

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12-02-2015, 09:02 AM	#1
Toromike Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 27	Yes, I had the Native Mariner 12. They are very nice Kayaks, and yes the prop drive does collect eel grass and other floating objects. I felt it was hard to peddle the kayak. Another issue they have is the rudder is not retractable and could get damaged in transport. But other than that they are great. I eventually sold mine about a year ago and got a Hobie Pro Angler.

12-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#2
tstephens3232 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Posts: 30	The deal was too good... I bought the Slayer Propel 13 on Cyber Monday for $1800 all tax and shipping included. At $800 discount I figured if it's that bad I should be able to get my money back or something close to it. I know they have corrected a lot of the issues especially in the comfort department but the eel grass and kelp will like be a issue (hopefully not a big one). For half the prcie of a PA I had to give it a try.

12-02-2015, 04:11 PM	#3
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	When I test drove the slayer propel my biggest dislike was the rudder was too small. Steering in reverse is difficult. There is an aftermarket rudder that's bigger, but its still shallow and wide, sort of like dragging a hockey stick. Didn't seem that good. Sure wish they'd fix that. Then it would be a great boat.

12-03-2015, 08:25 AM	#5
tstephens3232 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Posts: 30	Nacho, Thanks for the reassuring post. Have you/her had any problems kelp/grass getting caught in the prop?