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Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:39 pm
by txspeck
http://www.soloskiff.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; interesting new concept?

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:54 pm
by Jeepin Yaker
I like it! Sure can get somewhere quick and looks like it has as good of a draft as a Kayak. 3" Draft with a 230# person.

Tim

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:09 pm
by Tombo
I just so happen to weigh 230#'s. :)

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:39 pm
by Eddie Mac
That is a sweet set up. Best of both worlds. If they catch on, I could see lots of modifications coming. :D

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:09 pm
by SKIFFGUY
Thanks guys.... if ya have any questions... ask away :D 8)

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:12 pm
by SKIFFGUY

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:16 pm
by JaimeInTexas
Since I started kayak fishing, I have doodled with designs. I have even, thought of converting my sunfish into a skiff. I have not done yet. This design gets so close to some of my ideas.

My question: will this skiff work for strictly paddling?

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:14 pm
by lptxguy
This has peaked my interest however I'm am a little surprised by the 375lb capacity. I weigh 225 so when you factor in a motor there's very little room left. I would like to see the electric version and a price tag. My main interest is trolling lures 1 to 2 miles offshore.

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:30 pm
by hipshot
SKIFFGUY, I'm intrigued. How does it hold up to oysters, and is there a Texas dealer who can show / demo one?

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:50 pm
by CopanoCruisin
Dog gone it! That could cut out about 8 or 9 mile paddle from my usual trip, with the possibility of covering more territory. I could be possibly interested...........cC

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:01 am
by texasag07
lptxguy wrote:This has peaked my interest however I'm am a little surprised by the 375lb capacity. I weigh 225 so when you factor in a motor there's very little room left. I would like to see the electric version and a price tag. My main interest is trolling lures 1 to 2 miles offshore.

I believe the Honda 2hp is the motor they show with it. This little motor weighs 27lbs when full of gas. I have one for my canoe and carry a 32oz Gatorade bottle with gas ( which is twice as large as the factory tank) at about 4-6 mph with a 2 man hunting load(500lbs).

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:25 am
by vinny
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Here's another option if we're gettin away from traditional kayaks--portabote-- They make em 8-14 ft and folds the size of a yak--assembles in 10 min--unsinkable--runs 15-20 mph with 6-10 hp motor--will handle 2ft waves--6'' draft-- 2 anglers and plenty of gear--easy to pole and site fish--weighs 50-90lbs--made for rv's but mine is always together and fits in the back of a small pick-up-- 10 yr warranty...

They can be equipted with a sail and wheels for launching. This is my 2nd one and are a great fishin machine.. Cheers

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:23 pm
by JBondoc1
So does the solo skiff come with a trailer or do you just toss it in back of ur truck?

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:12 pm
by freespool
Over $2000 without the motor or trailer. :shock:

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:11 pm
by SKIFFGUY
The capacity is stated for the fact we have to draw a line somewhere if you watch the videos closely showing two people it is obvious it has plenty of capacity for a big guy the boat had 350 pounds of people and the outboard... a lot of thought went into it.....

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:16 pm
by SKIFFGUY
The solo skiff can be paddled for sure. I got in a hurry the other day and forgot to fill tje tank with gas and ran out a long way from the ramp so I paddled and poled back.... its a power boat first thoud hence the design but yes you can.

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:37 pm
by SKIFFGUY
I just saw the oyster question sorry
The Skiff holds up fine... just like any other boat though or kayak they all will scratch if you hit them hard

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:21 am
by SKIFFGUY
truck works

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:48 am
by Roger S
freespool wrote:Over $2000 without the motor or trailer. :shock:
Less money than a Hobie PA. Hope they can set up a Tx. dealer in the future.

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:43 pm
by skunk factory
SKIFFGUY wrote:Thanks guys.... if ya have any questions... ask away :D 8)
are you going to be at any fishing show in the Houston area, say January or February? very interested.

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:23 am
by tw1nny03
You can buy a gheenoe for $1k new and put an outboard on it. U can take a friend on the gheenoe and it's faster than the solo skiff.

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:58 am
by bigun
where'd you find a Gheenoe for a $1K?

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:08 am
by txspeck
Where can you buy Gheenoe for 1k? I will buy one right now!

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:10 am
by SKIFFGUY
Yes we will be doing shows in Texas this winter. I have also been in contact with people in Texas that are getting Solo Skiffs so all you guys out there can see =)

Re: Solo Skiff Yak

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:25 pm
by tw1nny03
txspeck wrote:Where can you buy Gheenoe for 1k? I will buy one right now!
You can buy a brand new gheenoe 15'4" highsider at any gheenoe dealer for $1,080. U will need to buy an outboard for the gheenoe just like u would need to buy an outboard for the soloskiff. U can cartop or put Tue gheenoe in the back of a pick up. It's only 120lbs and the weight capacity is 675lbs. U can easily fish two people on it. It drafts in 3-5" of water fully loaded.

This is why I went with a gheenoe. I bought mine from pack and paddle in Lafayette, la. My parents live in Lafayette. So I go back to visit them often. I pick my gheenoe up Sept 22. Will have a 9.9 Yamaha two stoke on my gheenoe. When I get it, if anyone is interested in looking at it, pm me.