Customer Reviews

Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 13 Angler Sit-On-Top Recreational Fishing Kayak

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This kayak works great for a larger man. I am very active 6ft 300lb person who fishes almost every day, and this boat works well for me. I have tried other kayaks and the boats ride so low in the water that I feel like I am sinking. If you do weigh 250 or more lbs I would get the scupper plugs for colder weather fishing. The boat tracks well and is pretty easy to paddle.

Took two weeks to receive and the packaging was half off. My buddy bought the same kayak through Austin Kayak and received it in 5 days with packaging that took an hour to peel off. The first thing I did was pick it up by the side handle which abruptly broke ($30 to fix). Got to inspecting it and noticed that there were no flush mount rod holders that are shown in numerous pictures(I cannot even find these on Oceankayak web site). After going 0 for 3 within the first 5 minutes I put it in the water and I love it. It's comfortable and tracks really well. It's a bulky kayak to try and carry around (i.e. broken handle) so I would definitely get a carrier for it. For the money I spent I had real high expectations and was left a little disappointed.

Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 13 Angler Sit-On-Top Recreational Fishing Kayak I bought this model for the stability, tracking, and design that after trail and error many professional kayak designers was able to suggest factors that maximized the pro's and minimized the con's. I weigh 250 pounds and I like to fish. So within my equiptment I want to take with me is a Minn Kota trolling motor, trolling motor mount, a 5 inch Humminbird 788c Combo fishfinder with GPS, Compass, A size 27 deep cycle battery, fishing rods, tackle box, bait, small ice chest, life preserver and other items too numerous to mention. I can't forget the possibilitys of catching 10 or more pounds of fish to take home and plenty of food to bite into ---in case the fish ain't biting. Considering all the items in your kayak most will be tied down a lot can be lost because of a toss - the stability was the largest factor of buying this model. The weight capacity of this modeled kayak gives me this extra weight allowance. Because this Kayak is 13 feet 6 inches it's tracking and speed is favorable better than the 8' and 10' kayaks I've tried out. If I was to choose the 15' trident angler it would be an overbite. Extra weight and Hauling length would be the negetive factors for me. If this kayak can handle 2 and 3 foot swells or more in the ocean - just think how safe it will be for me in a small lake. I should mention when I received this kayak from Amazon that a side handle was defective. I made a complaint to Ocean Kayak and they sent me new replacement - hassel free and received it within 5 days - wow was that reasonable! Anyway I like it - I bought it. If there are a kayak out their in this world that is better in comparesome - it will have to stay there. I can only afford one, and I feel I made an excellant choice.

Excellent boat. Great on inlet areas, a little bit long for narrow rivers. Handles well in both situations and is rock stable. The rod well is great for drink storage on longer trips. Seat is comfotrable up to 5 hours and the adjustable foot position bracket works very well. Boat is a bit long for truck beds but easy enough to get on the roof.

Purchased this kayak for my husband and it's great! We live on the largest lake in Texas and he can walk across the street and put it in the lake. It has places for his ice chest and fishing rods. It's great because he can fish for hours, rowing is easy and good exercise. Ocean Kayak is an awesome brand and very well made!