Well it's 18 months since I upgraded from the Kingfisher to the prowler so with more than a few miles under the belt on it and many fish caught
very few things have shown up to be a problem
it all started back in April 2014 with some pimping http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... owler+seat
about a month later I found the aluminium upright for the seat back support was bending so I remade one in 3 mm stainless
http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... at#p193850
since then only sounders packing up and a few wiring issues have been only problems - nothing with the yak itself
so in the 18 months apart form fishing both bays in sometime less than prefect conditions - in fact some times damm yukky
South West Rocks saw some larger sea days
above less than ideal conditions
the prowler was quite stable it all of the above
and recently the surf day at Inverloch again the Prowler handled quite well no nose diving and with a little paddle bracing was good and stayed upright through the day
coming in or going up
for a plastic yak these are fairly quick 6.5 - 7.5 kph cruse speed it somewhere on the money - the tackle box is really good -- the ice box while a little heavy works a treat even with larger fish
all in all the Prowler 4.3 is a very good all round fishing paddle yak , well thought out - quick and don't catch the wind to badly
they are however a wet ride with low gunwales ( waves come over the side a bit ) the large scuppers get rid of the water quickly
Prowler ultra 4.3
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Prowler ultra 4.3
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
They certainly look impressive the way they travel.
Who sells them these days and how much coin?
Who sells them these days and how much coin?
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
Im reluctantly going to sell my torque although shorter i think the hulls are shaped similar. It has set a great bench mark for me being a beginner yakker. It has giving me great understanding of what i need out of a yak.i highly rate the ocean kayaks. They have great history My next yak well paddle or peddle is the hardest choice for me.
Great write up
Great write up
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
not sure on price but http://ocean-kayak.com.au/find-a-dealer/ the big snake are dealers - but you would get more sense from Capacity Sport at a guesslaneends wrote:Who sells them these days and how much coin?
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
With the increasing popularity in kayak fishing, and OK having a worldwide reputation it seems like a wasted opportunity for them not to push their yaks more.cheaterparts wrote:not sure on price but http://ocean-kayak.com.au/find-a-dealer/ the big snake are dealers - but you would get more sense from Capacity Sport at a guesslaneends wrote:Who sells them these days and how much coin?
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
Nice review Cheater, globally Ocean Kayaks are well respected and the people at Capacity Sports are awesome, good prices and great customer service!
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
One of these (or the size up) is definitely on my shortlist for an upgrade. The trouble will be getting one on the cheap (I'm a tightarse!). Looks great for the amount of storage and speed.
It seems I'm seeing a lot of quick kayaks go cheap on ebay, but the general problem is finding one suited to carrying a bit of fishing gear.
It seems I'm seeing a lot of quick kayaks go cheap on ebay, but the general problem is finding one suited to carrying a bit of fishing gear.
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
They do come up SH, particularly interstate. They may be older models thoughRockofclay wrote:One of these (or the size up) is definitely on my shortlist for an upgrade. The trouble will be getting one on the cheap (I'm a tightarse!). Looks great for the amount of storage and speed.
It seems I'm seeing a lot of quick kayaks go cheap on ebay, but the general problem is finding one suited to carrying a bit of fishing gear.
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
Got my eye out! I'd love to snap one up for 600, but that may be pushing it.laneends wrote: They do come up SH, particularly interstate. They may be older models though
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Re: Prowler ultra 4.3
The older elite 4.5 has no centre hatch, be warned.. Minimal storage and as cheater said, low to the water causing a wet ride
"Ye old town" Yak captures - gummy (116) salmon (32) flatty (35) yakka (28) silver trev (25) couta (38) plus all the garbage fish
Prowler victims - squid (30cm) Gar (36) Snapper (80 ) kgw (39)
Prowler victims - squid (30cm) Gar (36) Snapper (80 ) kgw (39)