Great review, thanks for doing this. I too bought a MARIUS32 from China. I found their customer service second to none and I am totally pleased with this kayak. I have been adding several upgrades and am near to creating a video to demonstrate its many attributes.

seems to be very much like the "Hammerhead" Kayak

Beautiful.. the main reason I like this K was build in 2 wheels.. it's easy for 1 person carry to water.. 👍

@capitolbassfishing

16 күн бұрын

Yes, true

@capitolbassfishing I found couple drops of oil on the rear cables for steering helps smooth it out

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

oooh good tip!

im buying this so fast

Dude thanks a lot

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

No problem

Hi Joe - did you get the Vicking VK32 out on the water yet? And if so, what are your thoughts? How does it handle? If you could do it all over, would you go the same route and get the Vicking VK32.... or get a different kayak? Thanks for all the great input... keep those lines tight! Cheers

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

I love it - its not perfect but youre correct long overdue for a follow up...good and bad...I will do it this week.

@thunderball1617

3 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishing - Thanks Joe for the feedback! Would you say this is comparable - quality and amenities wise - to a $1600 or $2000 Perception or Vibe Kayak? So far from what I have researched, these kayaks, especially the Vk-32, has many great qualities that the "name brand" kayaks have (and those are mostly from China as well). If the ride and handling are great, I'm going to grab a few. Thanks Joe!

Great video👍👍👍 did you measure the length width and depth of the kayak? In alibaba some sellers writes 330 cm length and some sellers 320 cm. I wanna learn the actual sizes

@capitolbassfishing

Ай бұрын

I didn't, but better review coming

I just bought this same one from a local shop here in Texas for $999 I like mine hold onto that center console though! Took mine off to raise the drive and a boat flew by and rocked the yack and the console disappeared into the water faster then I could grab the net!

@capitolbassfishing

5 ай бұрын

yep that thing pops right off!

@cheapprintedtshirts1985

Ай бұрын

What shop did you get it from in texas

@jacobanderson9523

Ай бұрын

@@cheapprintedtshirts1985 Line Cutterz out here near Freeport TX

How sturdy is the floorboard This is a good deal, thinking about yhis yak but motor a trolling motor to fit the pedal area. Weight capacity?

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

"OK" but I dont stand much mainly sit and pedal. You can order a higher plastic pellet density and make them stronger. They actually make units with motor units to slip right in.

Where you going to do a review on this on the water? Definitely waiting for it!!

@capitolbassfishing

Ай бұрын

Soon, too many projects currently...sorry

Thanks for this. I saw this on alibaba and was skeptical. Have been in touch with their support. Pending a response to them asking about my nearest shipping port. I’m in NOVA (see your Hokies shirt) so I told them Norfolk and Baltimore. About to watch your video on the ordering process for more details but I’m thinking I’m gonna go this route if the shipping costs doesn’t outweigh the overall benefit for buying just one. Now just have to convince my wife. 😅

@capitolbassfishing

5 ай бұрын

good luck and hit me up if you need help

@capitolbassfishing

5 ай бұрын

My rep at Viiking Kayaks is Clare Jin...look her up.

@IamG3X

4 ай бұрын

Living in Nova too. If you haven't bought anything. Let's grab a couple people for group order.

@Vini7034

19 күн бұрын

​@@capitolbassfishingi need help convincing my wife 😂

I would rather not have the wheel attached permanently at the bottom. If it cracked at some point, it would cause trouble to patch it on the run.

I just bought this one in West Columbia Texas sold under the name Pro Fish Fin Finder 110. Slowly rigging it up. But it’s pretty damn good for $998 and packed with features for that price. The wheels on the bottom make it easy to move and avoid rash. I had to add seat risers. Not a fan of the low seat.

@TexasPapa13

3 ай бұрын

I’m have noticed the deck is a little soft. I’m 225 and the plastic has a little give to it. I’m used to a hobie pa so this one was still surprisingly nice.

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

They make a seat riser, I used it on mine...its a 3d printed product if I can find the link I will send it. Its perfect. Cheap too. Its a good yak for the $$...Claire-Jinn in the comments here on this video is my vikking rep, you can reach out to her for goodies maybe too.

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

zephyrsmarket.com/products/kayak-seat-risers-for-hoodoo-tempest-and-native-kayaks-raises-seat-by-3?variant=43876435034348¤cy=USD&gad_source=1 Baddabing Bro...here ya go

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

if the link doesnt work just google - kayak seat riser...it will pull up.

@TexasPapa13

3 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishing I ended up buying seat risers for a hoodoo tempest and customized them to fit. They work great. They’re similar to those in the link.

Where is the 2nd part? Have you been fishing with it? any videos? what do you like and what you did not?

@capitolbassfishing

4 күн бұрын

In my videos...check it out.

Click bait! Misleading title. You make everyone sit through your commercial for this kayak THEN you tell us it costs more than the $500 you claimed in the title.

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

Actually I have two kayaks that cost me $0. sorry

@skyak4493

2 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishing Is this Joe logged in to a different ID? My point is that your title claims you are reviewing a peddle drive kayak viewers could purchase for $500 -when in fact it is a commercial for selling products sourced from China -with far more money out of pocket and risks. I am happy for you getting a boat you like for your efforts.

Joe!! I can't wait for the vids up and coming!! I've been wanting one but dang man the prices are through the roof around here. The cheapest I've found was $1300-$1500.. I've got a boat but it needs some serious TLC that I don't have time or money to give lol. So I'm looking for a quicker and cheaper alternative👍👍👍

@capitolbassfishing

9 ай бұрын

yep, This weekend I will try to get it out.

Are you happy with it so far ?

@capitolbassfishing

5 ай бұрын

only thing I would change is maybe thickening the body material...they said they could/would do that on my next order.

is this legal to buy without owning a biz and just keeping them for ur self?

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

perfectly legal

What happens when the foot hits a stump? Does the prop and foot pop up into the boat?

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

No, there is a lock down mechanism that keeps it down...it will if you are hauling but most things I hit are not that big of an issue. It doesnt feel "great" buit so far nothing has broken.

@RyanDyalRealEstate

2 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishing Thank you. I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me to Hammerhead who now sells them for 1300. Any idea how to still get the deal you did?

The only thing about these kayaks is theyre not compatible with the conventional t track gear mounts like yakattack.

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

not sure what you mean but the track system is the same as what is on my friends feel free ... his stuff fits mine.

@LetsFish204

2 ай бұрын

@capitolbassfishing you need adaptors for the feel free tracks too. Good to know people just need to buy the feelfree adaptors.

What’s the website you bought it at

@capitolbassfishing

5 ай бұрын

www.alibaba.com

great looking kayak. my ears perked up at the price. how about a link to purchase site?

@capitolbassfishing

9 ай бұрын

yep I will, although the price on Alibaba may look good but you have to pay tax from china, import fees US, tarrif US to China ...so buying just one...wont get you very far...the best option is to buy 4, sell 3 and you'll end up $0 for your kayak. The part that freaks most people out is the $3500 outlay and selling the other three but its really not that hard.

@AndrewVSmith10

5 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishingThis is what I needed to know and makes sense.

Can you share where you got this kayak?

@capitolbassfishing

4 ай бұрын

alibaba, Company Called Vicking Plastics

@capitolbassfishing

4 ай бұрын

watch the importing kayaks video...

Were is the kayak sold

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

China...alibaba.com

Why no link for the yak

@capitolbassfishing

Ай бұрын

I did, other video, full tutorial

This kayak has been rebranded as Hammerhead kayaks all their kayaks are made by VK kayaks

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

Yes, alot of kayak manufacturers use Chinese products.

What he dose t tell you is shipping in 1000 dollars

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

I kinda do, and in the follow up video I show you exactly

Go Hokie's

Hammerhead kayaks

@capitolbassfishing

3 ай бұрын

Made in china :-)

Are we related lol

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

probably...especially if we both like fishing...:-)

Im getting hoodoo kayak vibes.

@capitolbassfishing

2 ай бұрын

its a good one. I think the hoodoo is made by vicking kayaks china...look around youll see alot of "american" kayaks on alibaba. Not trying to dis hoodoo but thats the reality. All that said Hoodoos are great kayaks.

@houstonbigfooter

2 ай бұрын

@@capitolbassfishing Yeah I know a lot of them are made in China.starting this yr Hoodoo are now making there's in Texas..they're just south of Houston.

How sturdy is the floorboard This is a good deal, thinking about yhis yak but motor a trolling motor to fit the pedal area. Weight capacity?

@mitchponder837

2 ай бұрын

You can order one, not sure if it's worth the extra weight. The prop drives are pretty damn easy