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Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« on: February 21, 2011, 02:52:31 PM »
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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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 07:01:13 PM »
Horney looking rig

I still want Lime Green but.

Even a Lime Green Camo, now that would be sweet.

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 08:16:09 PM »
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.....  ;)

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 08:29:17 PM »
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....

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 08:34:05 PM »
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.
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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011, 09:03:10 PM »
Spring Green Prowler example below

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 09:28:30 PM »
That's a top looking new colour Fitz. :thumbsup

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2011, 12:13:14 PM »
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.

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2011, 07:52:24 PM »
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

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2011, 12:22:14 AM »
Toni there's some test shots of the srping green at BLA warehouse. Take a look next time you drop in there.

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Will do tomorrow Fitz! :thumbsup

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2011, 06:37:40 AM »
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

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Its not Lime, dont make me want a Lime that is not a Lime

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2011, 09:41:24 AM »
Its not Lime, dont make me want a Lime that is not a Lime

You want Day Glo Kermit the Frog Green.

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 06:29:25 PM »
You want Day Glo Kermit the Frog Green.

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Yep

furture and kayaks so bright

You gotta wear .....shades

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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2011, 07:20:11 PM »
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/


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Re: Prowler Ultra 4.3 information
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 11:09:22 PM »
Hey Sel,

No that was a custom made spring green kayak :) I've since moved on to a red one now :)

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