So, you have purchased a premium paddle for your next kayaking adventure. That sounds great. But how are you planning to transport it? Are you going to place it on the roof of your car? This is a terrible idea indeed. If you really care about your paddle and don’t want to see any scratches on it, you need to have a paddle bag. Paddle bags service two purposes. Firstly, they help you keep the interiors of your car clean from the dirt that your paddle may accumulate over the time and secondly, they will also help you project your…
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Other than the paddler, the single largest item that a kayak contains is the paddle and as you have already guessed it correctly, the paddle takes up a lot of real estate in a canoe. Now, if you have a large boat, it will not be such a big issue but people with smaller boats might have to struggle a lot as the paddle itself will eat up a lot of space. Freeing up space on a kayak is easier said than done. Unless you want to invest on a telescoping kayak paddle or collapsible kayak paddle, you will be…
A strong and sturdy kayak safety flag should be on the top of your kayaking check-list. Without having a kayak flag that can be seen from afar, you are most probably courting troubles. It is the kayak safety flag that makes your vessel visible to large watercraft. In case, if you get into some sort life-threatening situation and in need of urgent rescue, it is this safety flag that is going to save your day. Remember the idiom – ‘Better safe than sorry’? Of course, you do and since you are a paddler either by profession or passion, people expect…
Just like in the Lord of the Rings where Gollum gets mad whenever someone tries to ‘steal’ his “Precious” ring, kayakers tend to lose their minds whenever they find that the trolling motor Battery is under some of the threats be it real or imaginary. Whatever the case is it, it makes perfect sense that paddlers should do something to protect the trolling motor Batteries from getting damaged either by falling from heights or by coming in direct contact with hazardous materials or chemicals. Now, this is exactly the reason why you need to invest on a good Marine Battery…
Just having a powerful kayak motor is not the end of the job. To ensure that the motor is secured to the boat, you need to invest some money on an outboard motor bracket. There are so many things that a kicker Motor Bracket has to deal with like – vibrations, corrosion, torque, etc and that means, you simply can’t rely on an ordinary Outboard Motor Bracket. You need to find an Outboard Motor Bracket that is strong enough to carry the weight of a heavy motor quite successfully. Listed are top 10 outboard kicker motor brackets of different price…
Panther 55-0407AL Adjustable Outboard Motor Bracket is considered many as the best Outboard Motor Bracket for Swim Platform available in the market. 195lb Motor Engine can be mounted on it without affecting its stability but for optimal performance, you should never mount a motor engine that weighs above 185lb. Affiliate Disclaimer: This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase products from retailers after clicking on a link from our site. Hard-coat anodized aluminum is used to manufacture this heavy-duty Outboard Motor Bracket for Swim Platform. And the best part, this Panther…
Fishing from a kayak has become a trend among those die-hard anglers who want to keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves. The main advantage of kayak fishing is that it gives you the opportunity to reach those places that are otherwise impossible to reach. Now, do you want to get yourself exhausted with constant paddling to reach the right spot? That makes no sense, right? This is the reason why modern-day anglers are installing Trolling Motors on the kayaks to move around the waterbody without getting themselves tired and exhausted. But in order to mount the trolling motors on the…
You like paddling under the sun but sometimes, the heat just gets unbearable. Maybe it is the exertion from intense paddling for hours or it could be the weather that is making you feel a little uncomfortable. Weather conditions can have a direct impact on the amount of time you paddle on the water. This is the reason why so many people are looking for kayak canopies and Bimini Tops as they protect people from the intense heat of the sunrays or from torrential rains. Best 6 Kayak Canopies & Bimini Tops Affiliate Disclaimer: This site is reader-supported and…
When used properly, Kayak Rudders can make kayaking more enthralling and engaging. Of course, turning the kayak is the main job of a fully functional kayak rudder but its job is not limited to this only. They also ensure that the kayak is moving straight on open water (this is known as tracking in the world of paddling). Is kayak rudder kit a must have kayaking accessory? Well, there is no such straightforward answer. Technically, you don’t need a kayak rudder to track on water but having a kayak rudder in place can make your job a hell lot easier.…
If you are a beginner and looking for the perfect kayak for your first kayaking trip, you might find yourself inundated with information overload. Since so many kayakers are spouting out so much conflicting information about different kayak types and their seemingly endless benefits, you might feel totally lost at the end. If you finally managed to overcome the information overload, you will end up realizing the obvious truth that Hard Shell and Inflatable Kayaks are the two most popular kayaks available in the market and thankfully, they are both beginners’ friendly (Yeah, you can take a sigh of relief!).…