solo skiff

[King Saba]

I'm just thinking about all the fishing possibilities with this bad boy. Looks fun!!!!

[PapaDave]

The video is cool, but they didn't show how it does on a choppy sea. Would it still be stable at those speeds?

Other then that it would be cool to have a longer range. I could see the value in that. Heck, on a good day you might get out to the Coronado's, definitely reach any offshore tuna.

[fishing md]

Take my money!!!!!!
Perfect for flyfishing!
Can I demo one at OEX sunset?

[YakHanded]

Super cool!

Here are some more videos
stability test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYcBSvsgg4U

Through minor lj-esque 'surf':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD9x5WGUpo4

This is another company Hayaari Marine that makes a similar boat - pretty cool too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbMSfUmoW2Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA5mhRhnvIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-pEGUtvdw0

[sandico]

Yes we are going to be rigging up the Solo Skiff we have and bringing it to the shows. This is a unique kayak and has limitless rigging options. Unfortunately we will not be able to do any demo's until after the shows. Currently we are taking orders and they will be available in both OEX locations and come in 3 colors. Check it out here as well!

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-skiff/id/288/

Kerry
OEX Mission Bay

[farreola]

There are tons of videos on YouTube. There are is one where it is going through white caps, another through surf and a nice DYI dolly.

[SDROB]

Originally Posted by farreola

There are tons of videos on YouTube. There are is one where it is going through white caps, another through surf and a nice DYI dolly.

Buy one Frank! Or better yet 2, so I can borrow one I can see us rolling to the islands.

[Baja_Traveler]

Exactly - this!!

When I get mine I want Bob to get busy with his drone!

For all those who are serious about getting one, there is a great Solo Skiff Owners Group on Facebook. Lots of good info on motor recommendations, rigging and general use. I had read early reviews stating that the 3.5 HP Tohatsu is adequate and the way to go, but this group has convinced me that for a lard butt like me a 5 or even a 6 is the way to go.

[makobob]

So who is going to be the FIRST to do a Greg Andrews roll in one of these at Leo? SDROB, that thing should outrun a GW so you would be good to go.

I found a Gregor 14 with almost new 20 Honda ready for Baja, Should be there in April. Thanks guys.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by makobob

So who is going to be the FIRST to do a Greg Andrews roll in one of these at Leo? SDROB, that thing should outrun a GW so you would be good to go.

I found a Gregor 14 with almost new 20 Honda ready for Baja, Should be there in April. Thanks guys.

If you're going to use an outboard you might as well go with that...

[makobob]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

If you're going to use an outboard you might as well go with that...

I went that way because of reliability, 20 hp 4 strokes just work and sip fuel. The smaller outboards seem to have more maintence and running problems including idle and fouled carbs. Only my opinion. TightLines.

[Baja_Traveler]

Originally Posted by makobob

I went that way because of reliability, 20 hp 4 strokes just work and sip fuel. The smaller outboards seem to have more maintence and running problems including idle and fouled carbs. Only my opinion. TightLines.

Yep - in all my research on these little outboards - you'd better shut the valve and run the carb bowl dry after the end of the day, or suffer the consequences. Most likely because of the tiny jets on the carbs of these small engines are so easy to varnish up. Also recommended to add a marine fuel stabilizer.
Take care to do that, and they are extremely reliable and fuel efficient.

Also - I'm not about to be dragging an outboard out of the truck routinely that weighs over a hundred pounds. My goal is to go trailerless, simply because trailers are not allowed in the Sentri lane.