Q's about <11' OEM trolling motor/motor capable kayaks
I'm new to kayak fishing but not new to fishing. I have a pretty good idea of the sort of kayak fishing experience I want, and could use some model-specific advice.
What I want: a high quality, 10 6 or shorter SOT kayak with an OEM trolling motor or OEM motor-capable setup and OEM rudder system. This boat will be used for non-tournament bass fishing on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which is brackish, tidal, and can get choppy.
My budget for this boat will be $2.5k to $3k. I hope to pull the trigger within the next 1-2 months.
Each of the three models below seems like it could do what I want. I am very interested in the Old Towne 106 MK, as it looks like the ideal boat for me, but I would welcome opinions on any of these kayaks.
The main qualities I want, in list form:
These three boats all look promising. and I could use some input from anyone who has opinions on them:
TIA for whatever info you can share! Also, if you know of another well-made boat in this price range with these qualities that I'm overlooking, please point me to it so I can consider it as well. Thank you!
What I want: a high quality, 10 6 or shorter SOT kayak with an OEM trolling motor or OEM motor-capable setup and OEM rudder system. This boat will be used for non-tournament bass fishing on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which is brackish, tidal, and can get choppy.
My budget for this boat will be $2.5k to $3k. I hope to pull the trigger within the next 1-2 months.
Each of the three models below seems like it could do what I want. I am very interested in the Old Towne 106 MK, as it looks like the ideal boat for me, but I would welcome opinions on any of these kayaks.
The main qualities I want, in list form:
- 10 6 or shorter for storage and transport
- high quality construction and design
- Trolling motor equipped or capable with OEM parts/support. "Younger me" would make my own and make it work, "older me" is willing to pay for something well engineered and well made, provided it's better than my own efforts
- Built-in rudder system. As above, I would prefer something OEM and dont want to roll my own this time
- stable enough to cast from a standing position
- <$3k
These three boats all look promising. and I could use some input from anyone who has opinions on them:
- Old Towne SPORTSMAN 106 POWERED BY MINN KOTA
- Native Watercraft Slayer 10 Max
- Native Watercraft Titan Propel 10.5
TIA for whatever info you can share! Also, if you know of another well-made boat in this price range with these qualities that I'm overlooking, please point me to it so I can consider it as well. Thank you!