RTM Disco
As far as poly SOT’s go, I’ve heard good speed comments on the RTM Disco. It’s made in Europe and not widely available in the US…I think most of their dealer network is in Florida. Here’s a link for a review and some pics I found:
http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.org/RTM/rtmdisco.html
I paddled a Wave Witch in S. Cal.
and this kayak was FAST.
View here:http://www.huntjohnsendesigns.com/index.htm#wavewitch
Eric, disagree on the Tarpon 160. I had one as a day rental and found it to be no faster than a Prowler 13 or 15. What a barge to turn…not a good river boat, and the 65lbs is a tank to load.
BTW, that RTM Disco is a beauty.
Ocean Kayak Sprinter
I was in a recreational race last year where there were a couple of folks on Ocean Kayak Sprinters. They had no problem keeping up with sinks and, in fact, were right among the fastest finishers. Other than that, I don’t know anything about them. Have fun!
And the Cobra Eliminator
is probably one of the fastest (short of a surf ski). Won’t be much for anything else, but a plastic 16.5 foot boat at 42 lbs is pretty vool.
http://www.cobrakayaks.com/kayaks.html
jim
Tarpon is far from the fastest
Don’t worry so much about fastest.
I have a Heritage Seadart (an older version, when the quality was better). It’s only 14’ but I go on coastal paddles with folks in full on seakayaks, I keep up fine, but I am working harder. The absolute fastest boats are not going to be much fun for touring, they tend to slice through waves and are often too tippy to paddle in conditions. Get a boat that will paddle well in rough water and still move along pretty well.
South African - Kaskazi Dorado
There are a few guys on a kayak fishing stuff web site that claim these are the cat’s meow.
Tarpon 160
in fiberglass, 35 pounds, keeps up with most.
tell me more about the Vision 170 SOT
any links?
I couldn’t find it at the CD website…I’m interested.
Tarpon 160 in fiberglass?
Where’d you see one of these?
Ocean Kayak Sprinter
Amazingly maneuverable for its length. Must have something to do with the rounded bottom?
Still, 16’10" long, 20.75" wide. Firly tippy compared with other SOT’s, not so much compared to a surf ski. Very fast, great glide. Not imported to the US any more though. I’ve heard that Go Bananas in Hawaii can get them in from New Zealand.
New OK Sprinter here…but you need
to travel down under. Beautiful looking SOT for sure.
http://www.paddlerzone.co.nz/products/kayaks/surf_skis/ocean_kayak_sprinter
Cobra Tourer & Expedition
The Tourer’s 15’ and relatively narrow for a SOT (28"). The Expedition is 18’, 23.5" and much more user-friendly than the Eliminator.
http://www.cobrakayaks.com/kayaks/cobracat6.html
http://www.cobrakayaks.com/kayaks/cobracat5.html
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RTM Disco
I have one and am still not convinced it can handle the way its supposed to with a 215# paddler. Good news is I lost 20# and going to give it another shot…
Its a really nice, very inexpensive boat for a smaller paddler, no doubt!
Seadart, That May Be The Best Advice Yet
Some years ago, I became obsessed with finding the fastest SOT out there. I spent several years, and several thousands of dollars, collecting boats. I collected the Shearwater 18, the Nomad 16, the Seda Revenge, and the RTM Disco.
I have a fleet of 8 boats, but the truth is I have regressed to paddling my little 13’ Mars pretty much exclusively. The only other boat that gets any play at all is my '9 Frenzy. I throw it in the back of the van and go play at the beach.
When I was single, I used to paddle with groups, but now I just paddle with family and/or TsuanamiChuck. I keep up with the family just fine, and I am not going to keep up with Chuck no matter what I paddle. He just practices his roll while I catch up.
Fastest sit on top ever
The ZONE by Current design I heard is the fastest SOT
What are your opinions as I want the fastet SOT there is!!
Thank you darlene
fast SOT
Stealth kayaks are fast and light for a fishing SOT, with the Kaskazi Dorados and marlins keeping a very close second. The Tapon 160 is good for a plastic boat
Fastest fishing sot kayak
Is the eddy line carribean a good fast fishing kayak
Kayaks are a classic fishing vessel, but if you’ve ever used one, you know they’re not exactly fast. That’s why Oru Kayaks chose to name their new line of fast-as-can-be watercraft after the Hawaiian word for “fast”.