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Post by L3GACY on Oct 8, 2008 16:39:14 GMT 9.5
Here's my Stealth BFS. It MAY be the only in SA and if it isn't then there aren't many others. Made in South Africa, fibreglass, longer than a Prowler Elite. Modifications include a removable no holes anchor trolley, two AKFF stickers and a Coopers sticker. I haven't added much because I really like the minimalist approach with these glass yaks. It's always a nice feeling having everything out of the way. Everything can be stored in the hatch between your legs (rods, fish, tackle etc) and the hatch behind the seat is used as a livewell. She will handle much rougher conditions than a plastic yak and is unsinkable... just like the Titanic. The bonus of such a clean yak is that if I tip over I will lose absolutely nothing!
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Post by fishnfreak on Oct 8, 2008 18:46:53 GMT 9.5
Some more pics of Jon in action At Pt Augusta. and with a feed
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Post by matthebat on Oct 8, 2008 18:48:35 GMT 9.5
Very nice rig, love the idea of the hatch, foward and rear, looks nice and sleak
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Post by fishydude on Oct 9, 2008 1:58:00 GMT 9.5
The bonus of such a clean yak is that if I tip over I will lose absolutely nothing! What about dignity?...lol. I always lose some of that when i go over .
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Post by L3GACY on Oct 9, 2008 2:08:50 GMT 9.5
Can't lose ya dignity if ya never had any to begin with.
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Post by lewie on Oct 10, 2008 13:40:26 GMT 9.5
Looks good. Like the extra length they have and their stability, especially when sharks are always in the back of my mind.
Only downside would be trying to get it on top of your car. Looks like a hard yak to handle off the water
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Post by L3GACY on Oct 10, 2008 18:04:59 GMT 9.5
It gets easier with time. At Pt Augusta I needed help with EVERY single launch and return. Now, so long as I have my wheels it's pretty easy. It's rather large....
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Post by flamingeden on Oct 11, 2008 22:37:54 GMT 9.5
so shiny!!!!! makes me drool.... again so shiny...but to long and big for me... i envy you.... nice stuff.
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Post by lortap on Oct 14, 2008 18:42:23 GMT 9.5
Looks good L3GACY do you get a sore lower back with no back rest & how much does she weigh?
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Post by L3GACY on Oct 14, 2008 19:15:22 GMT 9.5
Looks good L3GACY do you get a sore lower back with no back rest & how much does she weigh? I got a sore bum for the first few outings. Pretty used to it now, the way the yak is designed it works out ok because I can stretch my back well while I'm out there. Certainly contemplating a seat though. She supposedly weighs about 27kg unloaded, by the time you add a bit of gear though she comes to MUCH more, fishnfreak can vouch for that.
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Post by fishnfreak on Oct 14, 2008 21:11:46 GMT 9.5
oh yeah, it would weigh more than 35kg when Jon was going out at Pt Augusta.
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Post by lortap on Oct 14, 2008 21:12:22 GMT 9.5
Certainly a very sexy looking kayak . Cant wait to see it in the flesh. ;D ;D
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Post by gator on Oct 15, 2008 20:41:10 GMT 9.5
Bloody Hell L3GACY that thing weighs as much as my battleship! Wait until your 40 years older and then try to lift if. That's how I feel
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Post by fishnuts on Oct 15, 2008 21:27:55 GMT 9.5
Good to see the ESKY make an appearance ;D ;D. Cheers Darren
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