Loon 138 Seat Position and Handling

Advice
#1

I’m 6’3" and 245, and I’m I’m interested in buying a post-2005 Loon 138. Since I would prefer, or even require, the seat to be in the full aft position, I would like to know if I would end-up in a bow-high situation, compromising tracking and handling? From the photos on OTC’s web site, it appears that in the full aft seat position, a paddler would be seated well past the kayak’s mid-section. Can anyone comment? Thanks

#2

the foot pegs
are also adjustable, between theseat and the pegs you should be able to trim the boat level.

#3

6’3" 230 lbs
no problem for me.

#4

While not as tall, my weight is about
the same. For me, the Loon paddles best with the seat moved up a bit. It rides higher than I like with it back. It may be different on the newer Loons, mine is a 2003 model. You just have to play with it to find what works best.

#5

You shouldn’t
have any trouble trimming the boat. There is a lot of room under the foredeck for your legs, as well as adjustment for the foot rests. I also have a Loon 138 and use it as a frieghter for camping gear. Great boat for my uses.

#6

I’m your huckleberry
We’re the same size. The Loon 138 is a good big boys kayak. I have my seat all the way back and it trims out just fine. Of course I have all my daytripping gear shoved into the bow so it helps to counter-balance the boat.