New Native Watercraft SOT

Bones@Lakeline · Post by **Bones@Lakeline** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:42 am

Wanted to share with you Native's new SOT set to be delivered this Spring. It has an integrated rudder and utilizes the Volt and Propel systems. It comes in two sizes and an angler option is available.

I saw the prototype but have yet to demo the real thing. I'll be sure to let you know when we get them in. We also plan to have one at our demo day.

Here is a full thread that I posted with additional details: http://www.lwnog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=533

Roland J.
www.lakelinewatersports.com

Reel Blessed · Post by **Reel Blessed** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:26 am

sweeeeet ride, but not so sweet price tag

Night Wing · Post by **Night Wing** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:28 am

That price tag for a 12 footer is a might steep.

CC Bug Man · Post by **CC Bug Man** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:36 am

These new hybrids are neat, but I still like my Tarpon better than a "not-kayak".

Bill

Tricky Matt · Post by **Tricky Matt** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:39 pm

$2200??? Steep!!

Finn Maccumhail · Post by **Finn Maccumhail** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:00 pm

Maybe it's just me but that thing is UGLY. JMHO.

I like the Native boats and am saving for an Ultimate 14 but that thing is loco.

Lagunatic · Post by **Lagunatic** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:10 pm

[quote="Finn Maccumhail"]Maybe it's just me but that thing is UGLY. JMHO.

No it's not just you.......that thing looks too funky for me.

Wise1 · Post by **Wise1** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:20 pm

Im glad to see that Native is putting the first class seat on more SOT's now, I have the Magic 12, and it WAS the only SOT with the seat. I also like the back deck area on the yak. Looks stable!

Fish Tales · Post by **Fish Tales** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:22 pm

I think I would just get a Carolina Skiff with that money and make payments for a year

cadruss2004 · Post by **cadruss2004** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:29 pm

As I recall from a demo day trial, that seat squeeks a lot.
The stern on that thing doesn't look too well thought out to me, but it could be they are keeping the stern/hull a bit of a secret.
That bow looks like a Whaler and will probably be noisy and choppy.

Post by **Tombo** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:41 am

I like it. Shows imagination at Native. Thinking outside the box.

SOUTHWESTPADDLESPORTS · Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:57 pm

If you consider the price of the Hobie Mirage yaks that have been on the market for some time now it's not that much more. The new Natives are sweet yaks and yes the price tag is more than a typical plastic yak, but the Natives come with the same great seat as the Ultimates, they are super stable, and come with a built in trolling motor. If you were to get a yak then add the trolling motor, battery and the added floation needed for the added weight you would be right at the same price. It's not a yak for everyone but it will find it's place in the market.

Chris
SWPS
281-292-5600

Bighead · Post by **Bighead** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:27 pm

SOUTHWESTPADDLESPORTS wrote:If you consider the price of the Hobie Mirage yaks that have been on the market for some time now it's not that much more.

That's sort of what I was thinking...it seems to be priced competitively with other yaks in its class.

Bighead

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:32 pm

Bighead wrote:
SOUTHWESTPADDLESPORTS wrote:If you consider the price of the Hobie Mirage yaks that have been on the market for some time now it's not that much more.
That's sort of what I was thinking...it seems to be priced competitively with other yaks in its class.

Bighead

true... but man that things ugly

Coastal Country · Post by **Coastal Country** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:09 pm

It and the Hobie pro angler ain't going to win no beauty contests but I bet they'll excel at whatever they do

Carver · Post by **Carver** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:52 pm

Javelina Russ wrote:It and the Hobie pro angler ain't going to win no beauty contests but I bet they'll excel at whatever they do

Exactly my thoughts JR.

Pretty isn't a requirement for me to appreciate it. It gets REAL pretty when it does it's job well and makes my fishing experience better.
What kind of shape would I be in if it reciprocated about pretty? Nah, pretty don't matter.

I don't think any of these manufacturers release products with this much of a departure from the norm without thinking it through very well. It cost a small fortune to put a rotomolded (or any new product ) into production and these guys are not dummies. Will they find things to improve / fix after the first ones are out? sure. But so does every auto manufacturer and most anyone making a mass produced product.

Both of these manufacturers have already set a very high bar and will probably rule many of our fishing worlds by doing so.

Hats off to both of em.

Post by **Tombo** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:31 pm

I remember the first sit on top, Wilderness Ride. That was so different it was ugly. It was one of the first. Then we went for a test paddle and were blown away.
That was many years and kayaks ago.
Beauty is as beauty does.