New ride finaly arrived

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Welp, ordered her 10 months ago and I finally took delivery on 9/6.

Stealth Fisha 500
16'4" Long
26" wide
about 50#

Wow, looks badass, all the way from Sth Africa! How much did that $et you back? I guess that is the more stable version of the Pro Fisha? Now you can launch off the beach on the no go days for the Hobies.

[SoCalEDC]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Wow, looks badass, all the way from Sth Africa! How much did that $et you back? I guess that is the more stable version of the Pro Fisha? Now you can launch off the beach on the no go days for the Hobies.

You know your kayaks! Yep this one is supposed to have a lower center of gravity than the pro fisha resulting in a more stable ride.

The yak itself was around $3300 when it was all said and done. Only downside is that I can’t put anything longer than 7’8” in the hatch, so jig sticks gotta stay home if I plan to stow everything for a nasty launch. Then again, fishing with shorter rods beats not fishing cause of the conditions

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

You know your kayaks! Yep this one is supposed to have a lower center of gravity than the pro fisha resulting in a more stable ride.

The yak itself was around $3300 when it was all said and done. Only downside is that I can’t put anything longer than 7’8” in the hatch, so jig sticks gotta stay home if I plan to stow everything for a nasty launch. Then again, fishing with shorter rods beats not fishing cause of the conditions

I think the pro fisha probably has a very similar center of gravity, but because the fisha is wider, the righting moment is greater which increases stability for the same center of gravity. 7ft 8" is plenty long, and to be able to keep your gear completely protected from the elements is awesome! Congratulations!

[FISH11]

Congrats. It look BAD ASS! The price is lower than I expected. It also looks fast.

[Harry Hill]

That looks fast and tippy I wish I had the nerve to try something like that, congatulations

[SoCalEDC]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

I think the pro fisha probably has a very similar center of gravity, but because the fisha is wider, the righting moment is greater which increases stability for the same center of gravity. 7ft 8" is plenty long, and to be able to keep your gear completely protected from the elements is awesome! Congratulations!

Thank! I cant wait to get her out, hopefully tomorrow.

Originally Posted by FISH11

Congrats. It look BAD ASS! The price is lower than I expected. It also looks fast.

Thank you! I thought it was pretty reasonable as well considering they're full fiber glass and hand built with a pretty intricate design with dual hulls (the fish hatch inside the main hull is a separate compartment, the live well between my legs is a separate compartment, and the dry storage behind the cockpit is a separate compartment), and even with a carbon fiber wing paddle, a lithium ion battery, and a new 7" ff, I am probably in it for less than 4500 bucks.

However if one were to opt for the same model in carbon fiber, that price will jump by about 2 grand .

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

That looks fast and tippy I wish I had the nerve to try something like that, congatulations

Thanks Harry.
These kayaks are surprisingly stable due to the cockpit position and the hull shape. Lots of rocker, and the paddlers butt/hips are actually below the waterline when in the seat.

[Salty]

It FINALLY came!!! Congrats! That thing looks absolutely insane.... love the colors too. Can't wait to see all the fish you get on it!