Me & my intro

Well, I've been lurking for a while, figured I'd take the time and say hello. I've been kayak fishing for a couple summers now, but just started getting more serious about it this spring.  What a great forum.

Right now I have a OK scupper pro, it tracks great & is pretty quick, but unfortunately it's the 2 hatch model, so no tank well.  It's been great for multiple day trips, but i want something that my gear is more accessible in.  I have my eye on upgrading to a t13 or maybe t15, but keep on getting beat to the punch when i find a good deal 

Would like to know what you guys who have more experience with different models would suggest.  I spend a lot of time in the North Oregon coastal bays & estuaries, as well as the CR & willy, along with many of the mountain lakes.  Looking for a good yak to get into surf launching along with the areas mentioned above, so let me know what you guys think!  Oh BTW, I cant afford a Hobie right now so thats not in the picture -- Anthony

Welcome!!!

That Scupper 2 hatch is a great boat and has a bit of a cult following.   If you like that kayak, you'll find most other SOTs to be slow.  Wish I was up there as I'd trade you a tankwell scupper for the 2 hatcher!!!

Both the T13 and T15 are great boats.  I've owned both and have settled on the T13 as my primary boat.  It's a tad slower than the T15, but not much, and the smaller size makes it easier to handle.

Good luck on finding a new kayak.  We just had a bunch of screaming deals posted in our classifieds here.  It's that time of year to start seeing them.  So keep your eyes open.

-Allen

Welcome!!!

That Scupper 2 hatch is a great boat and has a bit of a cult following.   If you like that kayak, you'll find most other SOTs to be slow.  Wish I was up there as I'd trade you a tankwell scupper for the 2 hatcher!!!

Both the T13 and T15 are great boats.  I've owned both and have settled on the T13 as my primary boat.  It's a tad slower than the T15, but not much, and the smaller size makes it easier to handle.

Good luck on finding a new kayak.  We just had a bunch of screaming deals posted in our classifieds here.  It's that time of year to start seeing them.  So keep your eyes open.

-Allen

Thanks for the reply.  I'm curious as to why you prefer the 2 hatch over the tw model of the scupper pro?