Thoughts on predator XL

GAbuckhunter88 · Mar 7, 2017

I have found a predator XL at a very good deal but do not know much about this kayak as I have been mainly looking at Jacksons and Vibes. It doesn't come with the trolling motor just the exo console. Any thoughts or opinions? My use will be a mix of river,lake and coastal fishing. Being as heavy as it is does it paddle well or will it be a tank that doesn't want to move?

FERAL ONE · Mar 7, 2017

outstanding kayak. it was designed by a member here, Randy. you won't go wrong with it, especially if you found a good deal.

jcarleto · Mar 8, 2017

My wife and I bought a pair of them. They work well for us in rivers and lakes. They track well and are remarkably stable. I will say, like other long-ish kayaks, they don't turn on a dime and are therefore not great in class 2 or above water if there isn't much maneuvering space. Although, for lakes and rivers it is tracking that matters more than turning. They are plenty maneuverable enough for big water. I would not hesitate to take it in the ocean on a calm day.

dmkahlan · Mar 9, 2017

It's an outstanding kayak. I just sold mine to get the PDL. Same hull design but with the pedal drive system. It's the third Predator I've had (P-13, XL w/ MK, PDL)

Coenen · Mar 10, 2017

In my mind, it's highly unlikely that you'll be disappointed with any of the Yaks you listed.

Try 'em all if you can, but if you really are getting a screaming deal on the Predator(assuming it's in good shape), I don't think you'd be wrong to just to go for it. Worst case, you could probably re-sell and get your money back out of it, or trade for a different boat.

Thoughts on predator XL

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