I fish from a Hobie lynx kayak, where stability on standing is also a issue. For safety I leash myself to the kayak so if I go overboard I'm not having to out swim the wind and current and the PFD in the boat can be used as a step easing reentry. The leash also aids in standing up. I'm in San Diego ocean fishing and 70 yrs ocean experience. Try it you might like it. 🍻 Cheers

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love kayak fishing, though I've never tried it in the ocean. Thanks for watching--stay safe!

I have a 1432 tracker. I stand and fish up front often with no problem. One thing I did was get a 42" hand controlled trolling motor so when I am standing on the bow and fishing I don't have to bend over. The trolling motor is right there. I even prefer this set up to a foot controlled trolling motor.

@renaissanceguy148

Жыл бұрын

I bet that works great!

It's weird how people feel so differently about stability. You showed how your boat is stable under it's intended use conditions. I like the stability of these over a V-hull, but in the waters I boat in, my V hull is a better boat - but until it has a flat floor, I hate standing in it!

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

I have a jon boat and the problem is exactly what you said. If I'm alone it's fine to stand up, but if I have another person it's sketchy. If the other person moves unexpectedly and the boat starts wobbling, good chance you might fall. In fact I have before haha.

@renaissanceguy148

Жыл бұрын

The struggle is real!

Do you fish big waters? Just got a 1542 and hoping it’s ok to fish waters where big boats will be coming by (worried of the wakes)

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

I mostly stick to coves when I'm on bigger water.

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

I'll add--your 1542 will probably do a bit better than my 1436.

@jlog24

Жыл бұрын

Try to keep your boat facing wake you’ll be fine

More weight will make it more stable?

@renaissanceguy148

Жыл бұрын

The problem with adding weight is that it's already a shallow boat, so adding weight puts the rails even closer to the water...

Looksed a whole lot bigger than 4 pounds 👀

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

I can blame the camera angle or a faulty scale. Either way, it was a good fish.

How much does motor weigh?

@renaissanceguy148

2 жыл бұрын

95 lbs

Is a 14 by 31 stable?

@renaissanceguy148

8 ай бұрын

I don't know; I've only had a 1436. If you're on Facebook, maybe join the "Decked Out Jon Boats" group and ask them.

@stewman590

8 ай бұрын

@@renaissanceguy148 thanks for replying I will check them out. Later.

I've got half of foot and a 1436 mines perfect your deck is way to small dude

@renaissanceguy148

Жыл бұрын

The front deck has been suitable for how I use the boat. If I wanted to make it 100% a fishing boat, then I agree with you: I would need to lengthen my front deck for a trolling motor and seat. But as it is, it's plenty big for me to stand on it and cast and store life jackets underneath.