I am looking for a comfortable yak for both flat water, rivers, and camping. The 160 seems like it would track better, be faster/more efficient for flat water, and have more storage.
Any comments? How about a rudder?
Thanks.
Yup - my vote for 160
for all the reasons you mentioned.
I’d skip the rudder - but that’s me (after paddling well over a thousand miles in one).
160 and you don’t need a rudder
unless you are in serious current a lot. What happened to the canoe? The perfect solution is to get both . You can paddle virtually anywhere then.
If you paddle a Tarpon in the winter, make sure you own some dry pants,mukluks, a paddling jacket, and some warm underclothes.But that is another thread and there are plenty in the history files.
The one objection I have to a Tarpon is that WHEN water gets in the seat,it stays there.I have an elevated seat(1") coming for that reason.
2 Boats
I have decided I need 2 boats. Both have to carry camping gear. I have learned about ways to lift them so weight is no longer the primary issue.
- First must be plastic for rocky rivers in SC.
- Second will be for flat, deep water (no rocks). Thinking about composite deck canoe here.
Everyone needs at least 2 boats.
I currently have 3.
I have 2 boats
a tarpon 140 and a QCC 700. I still use the 140 for windy days and bigger waves.
Inless you are diving or fishing, I would recommend the 160 because it glides better than the 140.
Rudders are always nice to have “Just in case”. I rarely use them, but whn I do, I need them.
Both are nice.
Id go with the 140 since i fish alot.For touring the 160 or Heritage Expedition would be better.If you want to save a few bucks keep an eye out at KFS.Jon will soon be getting/passing on a deal on T-140’s in yellow.Great guy to do biz with and has lot’s of hard to find item’s for yak’s.