Thanks for the great walk through! That platform is hard to beat and the fact it’s American made is even better! 💪🏼 cheers. Subbed for more great small boat /kayak reviews!
@tgcanoesandkayaks10 күн бұрын
@diywaterworld Thanks for stopping by. I agree, Solo Skiff's are awesome 🤘
@WhitchurchFishing114 күн бұрын
As i tell other yes you will go this fast with nothing in it but once you pack the gear on these speeds mean nothing
@tgcanoesandkayaks14 күн бұрын
@WhitchurchFishing1 Fully loaded with all my gear I cruise at 6.6 mph.
@ctreece750615 күн бұрын
Think a guy 6’5 230 would have any stability issues standing and fishing with the U10 or should I suck it up and go bigger with the unlimited?
@tgcanoesandkayaks12 күн бұрын
I dont belive so, Im 6'2" 275 lbs and this kayak is super stable for me. The bigger Unlimited would have a touch more stability and more cruising speed on the open water.
@ctreece750612 күн бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks appreciate the reply. Love the content!
@richardwilson819415 күн бұрын
Great job! Thanks 🙏
@expediterfromgeorgia798116 күн бұрын
Great video and review. I needed to see this. I got a U10 but I’m still setting it up before I take it out. Thank you.
@tgcanoesandkayaks15 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy it, I cant stop using mine 👍
@expediterfromgeorgia798117 күн бұрын
What’s the trolling motor model number again for minn kota bow mounted
@expediterfromgeorgia798117 күн бұрын
Name not number
@tgcanoesandkayaks17 күн бұрын
@@expediterfromgeorgia7981 Motorguide XI3 Kayak version
@expediterfromgeorgia798117 күн бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks thank you!
@caseysimpson261018 күн бұрын
Would love to see the skf from bonafide
@holedem2622 күн бұрын
Cause if this video I tried out this area for the first time! I got in at the boat ramp under 35 and almost made it to Cypress Park. Thank you!
@TGCanoe22 күн бұрын
We're glad you made the effort and enjoyed that part of the beautiful Guadalupe River. It's always a "go to".
@holedem2626 күн бұрын
More put in put out videos please
@tgcanoesandkayaks26 күн бұрын
@@holedem26 👍 I'll try again when more water flows constantly
@holedem2625 күн бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Appreciate your videos I recently discovered. I have only been kayaking the Guadalupe and your videos has me researching SM. Ill visit the shop soon!
@MoarCoffeePlzzz29 күн бұрын
Love your channel. If you had to choose the RVR or the Shoalie for your river/creek runner what would you pick? I have seen a lot of people asking for this comparison but havent found many answers. Would love to see a comparison video but a comment back would be just fine :) Hope all is well!
@holedem2629 күн бұрын
Any recommendations for solo kayak or the only way is two have two cars?
@holedem26Ай бұрын
Just rode from Rio to L and L today. This is a route I haven’t not known about. Adding this to the river road bucket list!
@DaleSidesАй бұрын
Where is the link to the motor setup?
@GregMcGuire007Ай бұрын
Hey Buddy. Nice video. I’ve kayaked from the 2nd bridge on 377 south back towards town, Junction. I’ve never seen any of that scenery before. Help me understand where I can see that big waterfall and also the natural spring. Thanks. Norman
@andrue17Ай бұрын
Looks like it paddles and glides through the water pretty good, especially for how wide it is.
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
I'm surprised with its paddling as well.
@David-gldАй бұрын
I sold mine. The floor is too narrow. It's uncomfortable to keep your feet so close together all day. The boat is so wide, doesn't make sense to design such a narrow floor. The bigger Ultimate is the same.
@David-gldАй бұрын
Floor is so narrow, it's very uncomfortable to keep your feet so close together all day. The bigger Ultimate is the same. It's a shame since the boat is so wide, the narrow designe doesn't make sense.
@AndyDepweАй бұрын
Thank you!
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
@@AndyDepwe 👍
@SuperLenny555Ай бұрын
yes , a longer paddle would work nice
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
👍
@outdoorsman9384Ай бұрын
What happens when your dragging it through rocks and skipping across gravel, does the bottom get all scratched up and compromised?
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
All kayaks get scratched, that's part of running river.
@ajpendАй бұрын
One of the things this vessel had going for it over those shallow rapids and submerged sandbars was its shallow draft. A kayak with a true keel would have been hung up at least 2-3 times on those submerged sand bars that the K-Craft went over in this video.
@curtisdraeger9242Ай бұрын
Have you since mounted a transducer on this guy? The transducer mounting area looks small on mine compared to the other old towns
@FETTYNOPАй бұрын
Why do i need to drill 14 holes. couldn't we do half of them?
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
Use all screw points the kit comes with. A stronger contact with the kayak makes the rail less prone to bending
@k.thomas295Ай бұрын
How does this paddle upstream compared to a crescent? This seems more stable than a shoalie, but is it slower paddling. Would you pick this over a light tackle 2?
@trentwalker4Ай бұрын
How much more stable is this kayak compared to the coosa x, bite, and mica or ultimate?
@k.thomas295Ай бұрын
How is the performance paddling up river, compared to a ck1 or other kayak? Great video btw, very informative, thank you.
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
Its ok, ck1 is a little better imo
@RobBastienАй бұрын
Well done, thanks.
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
👍
@user-dn4kg6yi2wАй бұрын
I weigh 250 lbs. would this kayak work for me with a bow mount trolling motor.
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
Yes, absolutely it will 👍
@Flakko4keepsАй бұрын
Where did you guys put in at?
@HipShot4Ай бұрын
Location anyone?
@JLP_710Ай бұрын
wtf they used to be under 1k? 😮
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
yup, they were a bargin just a few years ago!
@JLP_710Ай бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks heck yeah! I picked up the 120 for $1,600 yesterday 😭
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
@@JLP_710 Its ruff right now 😒
@nicknadeau5538Ай бұрын
Thinking about getting this. I live on the gulf coast of FL so how’s paddling with this in currents? Because that’s what I worry about is fighting against currents and being more worn out than enjoying myself. I would love the pedal drive one but it’s just too expensive.
@artemporkhun14072 ай бұрын
I'm interested in buying a NuCanoe U10. How big is the difference between the U10 and the F10? Thanks for your help.
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
The U10 is a huge upgrade overall from the F10 imo. Unless you find a F10 for a heck of a deal, I would go for the fully featured and updated U10.
@jonathonmaat39792 ай бұрын
Great vid!
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
👍
@Rammerjammer_832 ай бұрын
I noticed underneath your seat, directly behind you, there was a lot of water bubbling up inside the kayak.
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
Yup, motors add more turbulence and can create those bubbles. You can also plug your scuppers should you desire to block them.
@Rammerjammer_832 ай бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Oh, ok. I can definitely see where that could happen, I just didn’t realize the bow mounted trolling motor created that much turbulence. I purchased a Mossy Oak bottomland F12 less than a year ago, but after further research, I now wished I would have purchased the Unlimited model. Thanks for your quick reply!
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
@@Rammerjammer_83 Thanks for dropping by. Have fun on the water ✌
@bobbybass19442 ай бұрын
Great video!! Does the motor come with a battery charger, and can you easily remove the battery and charge it in-house ? Thank you
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
Yes a charger is included, and you can charge it in your house.
@hypergridtech2 ай бұрын
I dont know why this information is so hard to find, thank you for such a great informational resource!
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
👍
@JasonBuchek-wh1ww2 ай бұрын
Paddling upstream and floating and fishing back down to the put-in, sometimes shallow rivers. Considering Jackson Bite, and crescent ck1 or lite tackle. I have been using canoes for years and hoping a kayak will be easier upstream. Will one paddle upstream easier, or one drag worse than the others?
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
You will enjoy a kayak for doing that, It's basically how I live my life. First off, how much do you weigh?
@JasonBuchek-wh1ww2 ай бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks I'm 6'3 and 190lbs.
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
@@JasonBuchek-wh1ww ahh nice, you can paddle anything you like. My favorite throw and go would be the CK1, however if you desire to stand up alot in the kayak then go Bite.
@JasonBuchek-wh1ww2 ай бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Thank you. That was my initial thought until I saw the Bite, then thought maybe Lite Tackle since it's the same weight as the Bite.
@Em44mag2 ай бұрын
CK1 has been my main rig since it came out. Like it so much I have two of them. Since adding a Primo I have spent a lot of time in that. Looking forward to a video with that little boat. Definitely took me some growing to get comfortable but everything I wasn’t super comfortable with initially is everything I love more about it. Obviously a smaller boat but has proven overly capable and has actually changed the way I paddle.
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
I hear ya, the Ck1 and Primo are awesome! The Primo, is a little squirrely then the CK1 but more responsive due to it's Smaller size.
@jerrykrobby2 ай бұрын
Looks like they will float pretty shallow?
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
Yes, very 4" or so
@jerrykrobby2 ай бұрын
@@tgcanoesandkayaks thank you sir for the reply. I'll be in touch later this morning to get more info.
@hikingwithjackieboy2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@ajmartinez13062 ай бұрын
what a bad ass kayak
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
👍
@threat_frequency2 ай бұрын
I pick up my Unlimited and a 260 aquabound paddle tomorrow. Can't wait to get back on the water. Thanks for the vid.
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
Hey, enjoy and have fun with your new kayak 👍
@ridder46292 ай бұрын
Crescent makes great yaks, I have the lite tackle 2, bought my wife the K craft this year, it’s fantastic going to buy one for me now as well
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
They sure do, enjoy your Crescent kayaks 👍
@Cavesters_Cave2 ай бұрын
I would think you should seal the holes some how?
@tgcanoesandkayaks2 ай бұрын
You could add silicone if you like
@angusbeef1574Ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing? Maybe some kind of clear waterproof caulking?
@tgcanoesandkayaksАй бұрын
@angusbeef1574 yeah, E6000 works well
@bspcyclist2 ай бұрын
I've been thinking of getting a second boat for when I want to take my Golden Retriever with me on the water. There's no place for him on my Coosa HD. I think this boat just solved my problem. Thanks for the video Alex.
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Is it OK for lakes
How is the tracking?
Would love to see the SKF
Thanks for the great walk through! That platform is hard to beat and the fact it’s American made is even better! 💪🏼 cheers. Subbed for more great small boat /kayak reviews!
@diywaterworld Thanks for stopping by. I agree, Solo Skiff's are awesome 🤘
As i tell other yes you will go this fast with nothing in it but once you pack the gear on these speeds mean nothing
@WhitchurchFishing1 Fully loaded with all my gear I cruise at 6.6 mph.
Think a guy 6’5 230 would have any stability issues standing and fishing with the U10 or should I suck it up and go bigger with the unlimited?
I dont belive so, Im 6'2" 275 lbs and this kayak is super stable for me. The bigger Unlimited would have a touch more stability and more cruising speed on the open water.
@@tgcanoesandkayaks appreciate the reply. Love the content!
Great job! Thanks 🙏
Great video and review. I needed to see this. I got a U10 but I’m still setting it up before I take it out. Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it, I cant stop using mine 👍
What’s the trolling motor model number again for minn kota bow mounted
Name not number
@@expediterfromgeorgia7981 Motorguide XI3 Kayak version
@@tgcanoesandkayaks thank you!
Would love to see the skf from bonafide
Cause if this video I tried out this area for the first time! I got in at the boat ramp under 35 and almost made it to Cypress Park. Thank you!
We're glad you made the effort and enjoyed that part of the beautiful Guadalupe River. It's always a "go to".
More put in put out videos please
@@holedem26 👍 I'll try again when more water flows constantly
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Appreciate your videos I recently discovered. I have only been kayaking the Guadalupe and your videos has me researching SM. Ill visit the shop soon!
Love your channel. If you had to choose the RVR or the Shoalie for your river/creek runner what would you pick? I have seen a lot of people asking for this comparison but havent found many answers. Would love to see a comparison video but a comment back would be just fine :) Hope all is well!
Any recommendations for solo kayak or the only way is two have two cars?
Just rode from Rio to L and L today. This is a route I haven’t not known about. Adding this to the river road bucket list!
Where is the link to the motor setup?
Hey Buddy. Nice video. I’ve kayaked from the 2nd bridge on 377 south back towards town, Junction. I’ve never seen any of that scenery before. Help me understand where I can see that big waterfall and also the natural spring. Thanks. Norman
Looks like it paddles and glides through the water pretty good, especially for how wide it is.
I'm surprised with its paddling as well.
I sold mine. The floor is too narrow. It's uncomfortable to keep your feet so close together all day. The boat is so wide, doesn't make sense to design such a narrow floor. The bigger Ultimate is the same.
Floor is so narrow, it's very uncomfortable to keep your feet so close together all day. The bigger Ultimate is the same. It's a shame since the boat is so wide, the narrow designe doesn't make sense.
Thank you!
@@AndyDepwe 👍
yes , a longer paddle would work nice
👍
What happens when your dragging it through rocks and skipping across gravel, does the bottom get all scratched up and compromised?
All kayaks get scratched, that's part of running river.
One of the things this vessel had going for it over those shallow rapids and submerged sandbars was its shallow draft. A kayak with a true keel would have been hung up at least 2-3 times on those submerged sand bars that the K-Craft went over in this video.
Have you since mounted a transducer on this guy? The transducer mounting area looks small on mine compared to the other old towns
Why do i need to drill 14 holes. couldn't we do half of them?
Use all screw points the kit comes with. A stronger contact with the kayak makes the rail less prone to bending
How does this paddle upstream compared to a crescent? This seems more stable than a shoalie, but is it slower paddling. Would you pick this over a light tackle 2?
How much more stable is this kayak compared to the coosa x, bite, and mica or ultimate?
How is the performance paddling up river, compared to a ck1 or other kayak? Great video btw, very informative, thank you.
Its ok, ck1 is a little better imo
Well done, thanks.
👍
I weigh 250 lbs. would this kayak work for me with a bow mount trolling motor.
Yes, absolutely it will 👍
Where did you guys put in at?
Location anyone?
wtf they used to be under 1k? 😮
yup, they were a bargin just a few years ago!
@@tgcanoesandkayaks heck yeah! I picked up the 120 for $1,600 yesterday 😭
@@JLP_710 Its ruff right now 😒
Thinking about getting this. I live on the gulf coast of FL so how’s paddling with this in currents? Because that’s what I worry about is fighting against currents and being more worn out than enjoying myself. I would love the pedal drive one but it’s just too expensive.
I'm interested in buying a NuCanoe U10. How big is the difference between the U10 and the F10? Thanks for your help.
The U10 is a huge upgrade overall from the F10 imo. Unless you find a F10 for a heck of a deal, I would go for the fully featured and updated U10.
Great vid!
👍
I noticed underneath your seat, directly behind you, there was a lot of water bubbling up inside the kayak.
Yup, motors add more turbulence and can create those bubbles. You can also plug your scuppers should you desire to block them.
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Oh, ok. I can definitely see where that could happen, I just didn’t realize the bow mounted trolling motor created that much turbulence. I purchased a Mossy Oak bottomland F12 less than a year ago, but after further research, I now wished I would have purchased the Unlimited model. Thanks for your quick reply!
@@Rammerjammer_83 Thanks for dropping by. Have fun on the water ✌
Great video!! Does the motor come with a battery charger, and can you easily remove the battery and charge it in-house ? Thank you
Yes a charger is included, and you can charge it in your house.
I dont know why this information is so hard to find, thank you for such a great informational resource!
👍
Paddling upstream and floating and fishing back down to the put-in, sometimes shallow rivers. Considering Jackson Bite, and crescent ck1 or lite tackle. I have been using canoes for years and hoping a kayak will be easier upstream. Will one paddle upstream easier, or one drag worse than the others?
You will enjoy a kayak for doing that, It's basically how I live my life. First off, how much do you weigh?
@@tgcanoesandkayaks I'm 6'3 and 190lbs.
@@JasonBuchek-wh1ww ahh nice, you can paddle anything you like. My favorite throw and go would be the CK1, however if you desire to stand up alot in the kayak then go Bite.
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Thank you. That was my initial thought until I saw the Bite, then thought maybe Lite Tackle since it's the same weight as the Bite.
CK1 has been my main rig since it came out. Like it so much I have two of them. Since adding a Primo I have spent a lot of time in that. Looking forward to a video with that little boat. Definitely took me some growing to get comfortable but everything I wasn’t super comfortable with initially is everything I love more about it. Obviously a smaller boat but has proven overly capable and has actually changed the way I paddle.
I hear ya, the Ck1 and Primo are awesome! The Primo, is a little squirrely then the CK1 but more responsive due to it's Smaller size.
Looks like they will float pretty shallow?
Yes, very 4" or so
@@tgcanoesandkayaks thank you sir for the reply. I'll be in touch later this morning to get more info.
Nice!
what a bad ass kayak
👍
I pick up my Unlimited and a 260 aquabound paddle tomorrow. Can't wait to get back on the water. Thanks for the vid.
Hey, enjoy and have fun with your new kayak 👍
Crescent makes great yaks, I have the lite tackle 2, bought my wife the K craft this year, it’s fantastic going to buy one for me now as well
They sure do, enjoy your Crescent kayaks 👍
I would think you should seal the holes some how?
You could add silicone if you like
I was thinking the same thing? Maybe some kind of clear waterproof caulking?
@angusbeef1574 yeah, E6000 works well
I've been thinking of getting a second boat for when I want to take my Golden Retriever with me on the water. There's no place for him on my Coosa HD. I think this boat just solved my problem. Thanks for the video Alex.
Have fun with your dog on the water 👍
Used to install. Worked perfectly 👌
Nice 👍