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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: Sweetwater on February 21, 2011, 02:52:31 PM
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Some info below relating to the soon to be released Ocean Kayak Prowler ultra 4.3
First stock should arrive in Australia in July.
More info posted as it comes to hand but in the meantime feel free to offer comments or discuss.
Features retained from 4.7
Width
Icebox recess
Rod tube can be fitted, but area made larger to fit 5” hatch or gun bag
Solid handles, front rear and side
Skid plate (modified to reduce drag)
Changes from the Ultra 4.7
Hull
400 mm shorter
Stream lined side scan transducer scupper (reduce drag)
Hard chines rounded (reduce drag)
Water line increased at tail (increase speed and better tracking)
Transducer will accept hummingbird and lowrance transducer with out modification to transducer.
It also big enough to fit most popular other brands
Rear tank well
3 scupper for better drainage
Hatch on front wall to access area under seat (primary for batteries to be store at centre of boat, access for running electronics)
Out board mounting point deepened so extra rod holders can be fitted
Moulded in Rod holders behind seat
Recess and saddle in front of rear tank well for holding anchor
Optional live bait tank will fit into this recess (idea stage only)
Seat
Same seat height as in 4.7
Clip in large foam seat pad, negative recess, Velcro and inserted bolt lock into place.
Optional 4inch hatch area in front of seat, (mainly access for fitting electronics), gulp container fits in 2nd recess
Please note, fixed seat back is still in development and testing stage. It is not shown on the drawing but will be on final boat.
Cockpit area
Increased deck angle for quicker drainage
Foot bumps removed and foot track to be used
Paddle holder has been modified to help ease of use. Not shown in drawing
Side rod holders angled out more for better rod position for stationary fishing
Dash board area will have 3 steps at different angle (not shown) will allow up to 13 rod holder configurations
Latest dash board configuration not shown in drawing, the flat area now extends across the foot wells to allow more area for mounting accessories.
Access hole to transducer nut made bigger
Foot track recessed lower 5mm, so foot track does not protrude
Foot track recess allows foot tracks to be moved 50mm forward or back), will accommodate anglers 5” to 7”
Please note foot well Scupper holes are not as shown in the drawing, they are back in the front end of the foot wells
Click seal front Hatch
Cut out in centre hatch for larger hummingbird sounders
More flare leading up to cockpit
Center well
Perfectly matched to new ultra center hatch
21% more volume
5inch hatch will fit on front or rear wall
Recess for larger sounders
Angle of bottom has been changed so that foam can be locked between it and the hull
Rear wall angle change to make rod tube fit easier,
Square recess has been modified to fit standard fuse switch panel for running sounders, vhf, lights, bait pump, etc ( standard size panel, available from all chandlery shops)
Over all
Locked recessed deck fitting recess, (so the rdf do not spin)
Flare on cockpit lip to deflect water
Recess for gps antenna
Rear areas for flag holder
projected weight of 27kg complete max
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Horney looking rig
I still want Lime Green but.
Even a Lime Green Camo, now that would be sweet.
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Horney looking rig
I still want Lime Green but.
Even a Lime Green Camo, now that would be sweet.
At the time of writting, Johnson NZ don't do lime green. Spring Green is a real possibility..... ;)
fitz..
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A great kayak it will be, it has everything we have always wanted in a plastic kayak.
I'm sure a lot of people new to the sport will want one and those of us who have been around for a while will be upgrading yet again.
I'd be interested to know what Spring Green looks like and what other colors might be available with this new model.
I am certainly looking forward to the July release....
Cheers
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Very smick looking indeed and look forward to seeing what shades it will come out in.
Crossing off the days till July release as I type.
:youbeauty
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Spring Green Prowler example below
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That's a top looking new colour Fitz. :thumbsup
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That's a top looking new colour Fitz. :thumbsup
Toni there's some test shots of the srping green at BLA warehouse. Take a look next time you drop in there.
Fitz..
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The Spring Green Kayaks aren't too bad, When I first saw it, I thought the colour was a bit bleah, but after seeing it everyday for a week now, I kinda looks cool in a minty, lime sort of way :thumbsup
Brad
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Toni there's some test shots of the srping green at BLA warehouse. Take a look next time you drop in there.
Fitz..
Will do tomorrow Fitz! :thumbsup
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The Spring Green Kayaks aren't too bad, When I first saw it, I thought the colour was a bit bleah, but after seeing it everyday for a week now, I kinda looks cool in a minty, lime sort of way :thumbsup
Brad
Its not Lime, dont make me want a Lime that is not a Lime
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Its not Lime, dont make me want a Lime that is not a Lime
You want Day Glo Kermit the Frog Green.
fitz..
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You want Day Glo Kermit the Frog Green.
fitz..
Yep
furture and kayaks so bright
You gotta wear .....shades
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I have been looking around the NZ Kayak Fishing Forum and I cam across this, a picture series of the installation of an anchor trolley on a 4.7 Ultra, well it looks like they must have down a production run of Spring Green over in NZ as this Ultra is certainly green...http://www.kayakfishingnz.com/rob-fort-running-anchor-rig/
Cheers
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Hey Sel,
No that was a custom made spring green kayak :) I've since moved on to a red one now :)
Cheers, Mental
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Ok guys the Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.3 has been launched in New Zealand today, have a look at pics and details here > http://www.kayakfishingnz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4874
Cheers, Mental
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Ok guys the Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.3 has been launched in New Zealand today, have a look at pics and details here > [url]http://www.kayakfishingnz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4874[/url]
Cheers, Mental
now if you have any clout in the big picture, get them to make them in LIME GREEN cause its horny
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/DownloadJan201000C.jpg)
and if you have real big kahunas we want one that is 12 foot long. That would be sweet. Just cut the rear well down a bit ;)
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Steven M,
Watch this space........test shots being done now... ;)
fitz..