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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: Novice on August 11, 2012, 11:47:26 PM

Title: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 11, 2012, 11:47:26 PM
I picked up my new Pungo120 kayak from Adventure Outlet down on the Gold Coast today and promptly took it for a shakedown hitout over at Hinze.

For those interested , here are the specs :

Weight (kg): 22   Width (cm): 74   Length (cm): 366   Capacity (kg): 147

It comes with a few features aswell:

• Phase 3 Outfitting
• Knee Pad with Inner/Outer Cockpit Brace Options
• Slidelock Footbrace System
• Oval Orbix Stern Hatch
• Deck Rigging
• Comfort Carry Handles
• Stern Bulkhead
• Kayak Konsole

With it being longer than my Tarpon100's, I had to find room for it on the roof.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p1.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p.jpg)

The Pungo has a removable work station ( Wilderness Systems call it a Kayak Konsole).
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p2.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p4.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p5.jpg)

Bought a nice paddle to go with the yak too.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p3.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p6.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p8.jpg)

Fishbrain showing me that there are fish in Hinze.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/p7.jpg)

Compared to the Tarpon100 , this yak easily slides through the water, and tracks very straight. With it having such a pronounced keel, more effort is needed than with a tarpon to make it turn quickly.But overall its a good trade off.

Just need to deck it out now . First up will be installing the KeelEzy( keel guard).

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Nativeman on August 12, 2012, 12:20:35 AM
Nice Dave

So how does that front hatch work that is incorporated with the Konsole...does it have a cavity underneath that is sealed?

Cheers

Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 12, 2012, 12:29:43 AM
Nice Dave

So how does that front hatch work that is incorporated with the Konsole...does it have a cavity underneath that is sealed?

Cheers

Water tight rubber seal. I splashed it a few times and everything stayed dry. The cavity isn't much deeper than the thickness of the whole console, enough for wallet ,keys, phone etc...
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: StevenM on August 12, 2012, 05:30:15 AM
She loooooks Faaasssstt

sweet ride Dave
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: fishbrain on August 12, 2012, 12:11:26 PM
He couldn't wait to get home & have sex with it  :)) a sweet ride tracks like a arrow .
Cheers Brad
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: bushwacker on August 12, 2012, 07:50:19 PM
NOT THE ROOF RACKS ..... ha haaaa

looks sweet :Nothing)
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 12, 2012, 08:36:38 PM
He couldn't wait to get home & have sex with it  :)) a sweet ride tracks like a arrow .
Cheers Brad

I only rubbed it clean so that the KeelEzy would hold, honest !!
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: StevenM on August 13, 2012, 07:06:01 AM
 :FunnyPost) :youbeauty
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 13, 2012, 07:28:25 PM
KeelEzy has been installed,  all 3.5 metres of it.

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/P1000773.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/P1000774.jpg)

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 18, 2012, 05:27:48 PM
Installed a drain plug behind the seat aswell as some rear rod holders.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/1-10.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/5-7.jpg)
The front end got some attention too.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/2-9.jpg)
A guide for the anchor rope and some Hobie horizontal rod holders.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/4-8.jpg)
A jam cleat for the anchor rope has been mounted on the console.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/3-8.jpg)

The phrase, "keep it simple", is in the back of my mind, I don't konow whether to put the sounder on her or not.

Cheers,
Dave.

Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: A Marshall on August 18, 2012, 05:54:47 PM
Very Nice looking rig Dave, all ready for opening day. :youbeauty
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: bushwacker on August 18, 2012, 06:29:20 PM
I like the rod holders and the sweetwater toga the spinnerbaits a nice touch

 :youbeauty

Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Nativeman on August 18, 2012, 11:52:46 PM
Looks bloody good, gee I love the Wilderness Systems Gear...

Love the stickers too...

Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on August 21, 2012, 05:43:02 PM
I like the rod holders and the sweetwater toga the spinnerbaits a nice touch

 :youbeauty

The Sweetwater Toga was probably the last one in existence, got lucky there. The spinnerbait was cut from a Bassman spinnerbait boat sticker that I picked up from the lure expo. I just wanted to "whore" the yak up a bit :)

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: StevenM on August 21, 2012, 09:14:49 PM
The bling looks good mate

cant wait to see here in the plastic
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: SpinnaB8 on September 07, 2012, 09:58:53 PM
Looks like a great yak, that keel is very pronounced isn't it.  You'd have to be happy with it weight wise as well. 

SB8
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Yak Fish on September 29, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
KeelEzy has been installed,  all 3.5 metres of it.



did you get the keelEzy from adventure outlet and would you recommend putting it on a tarpon 100?

Cheers Liam.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: StevenM on September 30, 2012, 05:59:59 AM
did you get the keelEzy from adventure outlet and would you recommend putting it on a tarpon 100?

Cheers Liam.

Yes he did and its a great product.

Put it on before you scratch the arse on it.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Novice on July 07, 2013, 12:17:29 PM
An update to my kayak modifications.

I just recently added a rear anchor.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/anchor_zps8170cb48.jpg)

Its matches the anchor on the front now.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/anchor1_zps3eae7920.jpg)

And as seen in another thread, the leg cover for the warmer/more UV intense days.
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/Novice-Dave/s-1.jpg)

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Wilderness Systems Pungo120
Post by: Sweetwater on July 07, 2013, 01:36:08 PM
Leg cover fits a treat mate.  :tick