Lookin to buy a yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin' Magician · 07-22-2015, 05:21 AM

If stability is an issue, try a kayak that is a little wider, like a Malibu Stealth 12 or 14. They're something like 33" wide vs. other kayaks that are 29" to 30" wide. My fishing buddy is well over 6' and about 250 pounds and he has no problems with his Stealth 12.

But you do sacrifice speed for stability. The wider the kayak, the more surface area on the water and more resistance. So you need to really think about what your needs are going to be. Personally, I prefer the stability, but there have been times when I've been smoked on the water by others in faster kayaks that leave me in their wake. Wider = Stability, Narrow = Speed.

07-22-2015, 05:21 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	If stability is an issue, try a kayak that is a little wider, like a Malibu Stealth 12 or 14. They're something like 33" wide vs. other kayaks that are 29" to 30" wide. My fishing buddy is well over 6' and about 250 pounds and he has no problems with his Stealth 12. But you do sacrifice speed for stability. The wider the kayak, the more surface area on the water and more resistance. So you need to really think about what your needs are going to be. Personally, I prefer the stability, but there have been times when I've been smoked on the water by others in faster kayaks that leave me in their wake. Wider = Stability, Narrow = Speed. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....