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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: Novice on August 22, 2017, 10:07:14 PM
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Wilderness Systems Pamlico135T review.
I recently purchased a second hand Pamlico135T. The need arose as I was still keen to go yak fishing but wasn’t prepared to burn wife credits on short trips. I needed a yak that could fit a 2 year old and a nearly 5 year old comfortably in. I didn’t want a canoe so a 2-seater sit in fitted my needs.
(http://i.imgur.com/kAEKTKQ.jpg)
Like all sit in yaks on the market, a bung for easy water removal from the cockpit is an essential aftermarket install.
(http://i.imgur.com/CTLoArl.jpg)
The yak I purchased isn’t the latest version of the Pamlico ( the new ones have knee pads on both seat positions and a newer model of Wilderness System seat.)
For my kiddie configuration, I have the front seat set as far forward as it will go.
(http://i.imgur.com/AlWE752.jpg)
It has notches that the seat locks into.
(http://i.imgur.com/prptwmO.jpg)
And my daughter sits on some cushions behind that front seat.
(http://i.imgur.com/6qLt0EX.jpg)
She gets a better view of the fish there anyway.
(http://i.imgur.com/hUuHdoZ.jpg)
My seat at the stern unfortunately is fixed, unable to move forward, so the kayak runs a little bow high. It doesn’t affect handling at all. The boat still tracks well and is easy to turn. Which was a surprise as these yaks come with rudder tubes at the ready.
(http://i.imgur.com/LG4oN7W.jpg)
Another cool feature is they can be used a single seater.
(http://i.imgur.com/mDzIQlz.jpg)
The front seat slides back but you have to remove the front foot pegs and reseat them on the next set of runners.
(http://i.imgur.com/m3615zg.jpg)
These yaks have a 230kgs+ weight capacity so it would great for that overnight trip where you need to take a lot of gear. The rear hatch is small and can barely fit a couple of tackle boxes. I also own a WS Pungo120 and have found that its kayak console fits the Pamlico too.
(http://i.imgur.com/ztVKQGA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LAjWAcx.jpg)
Brand spankers these babies go for $1500-$1600. On Gumtree they pop up on average 1 every 2-3 weeks and they usually go for between $500 and $800 with extras. I hope this helps other dads get their little ones out on the water too.
Cheers,
Dave.
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I like it mate. Thanks for sharing the info on this yak. I've been half considering a similar style yak to fit the girl in with me. :youbeauty