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Tuk Tek Kayak Accessories

Dear All,
I have been looking to accessorize my tuck tek kayak for fishing. It’s a 2021 model 10 feet in length.

I’m would truly appreciate suggestions for:

a rod holder that can be clamped on

A floating fish basket that I can attach to the boat

A way to hold the paddle while I’m fishing

And any accessories that you all can recommend!

Please let me know which are the best to buy, and any tips or suggestions you may have. Thanks so much!!!!

u/CowboyNickNick26 — 1 day ago
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ISO Old Perception kayak hatch covers

I’m looking for hatch covers for Perception kayaks from around 1998 to 2004, specifically the Shadow, although other models from those years used the same style of hatch covers.

u/etatuoriaj — 3 days ago
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List of North American Composite Sea Kayak Manufacturers

I've been researching the state of North American composite sea kayak manufacturing. Below is a list of all the companies I could come up with who have made sea kayaks out of fiberglass or other composites since sea kayaking became a thing (in the 1970s or so).

The list is below. This list does not include brands that have never been made in North America or NA brands that never made composite kayaks. (Please provide corrections or additions if I missed something.)

This list includes 40 companies; of those, 18 are still in operation making kayaks of some sort either here or abroad, and of those, 8 are still making composite sea kayaks in North America. The 8 are small "garage" scale operations. The best known still remaining is likely Current Designs.

Most of the "big" names from the past were bought up by conglomerates and then frequently closed down or ceased making composite boats and/or sea kayaks. Others closed as the owners aged out without a buyer for the business. Several moved manufacturing overseas.

I've posted this here before, but I've added some names to the list as I heard about some others. I would be interested to know if there are other small regional companies that I may not have heard of.

Manufacturer Status Makes Composite Sea Kayaks in North America? Website
Atlantis ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale BC) https://www.atlantiskayaks.com
Aquaterra (Pelican International) ❌ Closed ❌ No
Betsie Bay ❌ Closed ❌ No
Bold Coast Boats ✅ Active ✅ Yes Recent Startup https://BoldCoastBoats.com
Boreal Designs (Pelican International) ✅ Active ❌ No (Overseas production)
Current Designs (Sanborn) ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Direct Sales) https://cdkayak.com
Dagger (Pelican International) ✅ Active ❌ No (Polyethylene)
Delta ✅ Active ❌ No (Thermoformed)
Eastern Island Kayaks ❌ Closed ❌ No
Easy Rider ❌ Closed ❌ No
Eddyline (Bought by Jackson) ✅ Active ❌ No (Thermoformed plastic)
Epic ✅ Active ❌ No (Overseas production)
Heritage (KL Companies) ❌ Closed ❌ No (Had a composite SOT sea kayak)
Impex ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale PQ) https://abitibico.ca/en/collections/kayaks
Lincoln Canoe & Kayaks Unclear Unclear (No recent updates)
Mariner Kayaks ❌ Closed (2007) ❌ No
Natural Designs ❌ Closed ❌ No
NC Kayaks ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale in WA) https://nckayaks.com
Necky (Johnson Outdoors) ❌ Closed (2017) ❌ No
Nimbus ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale BC) https://www.nimbuskayaks.com/index.htm
Northwest (Bought by Sterling) ❌ Closed ❌ No - Now made by Sterling https://sterlingkayaks.com/nw-kayaks/
Pacific Star ❌ Closed ❌ No
Pacific Water Sports ❌ Closed ❌ No
Perception (Pelican International) ✅ Active ❌ No
Peregrine Kayaks ❌ Closed ❌ No
QCC ❌ Closed ❌ No acquired by Wenonah before being closed down
Resonance Kayaks ❌ Closed ❌ No
Riot Kayaks ✅ Active ❌ No (Polyethylene/plastic)
Sea Knife Kayaks ❌ Closed ❌ No (Seeking New Builder)
Seaward Kayaks ❌ Closed (2024) ❌ No
SeaWorthy Designs ❌ Closed ❌ No
Seda ❌ Closed ❌ No
Southern Exposure ❌ Closed ❌ No
Sterling Kayaks ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale WA) https://sterlingkayaks.com
Surge Marine ❌ Closed ❌ No
Swift Canoes and Kayaks ✅ Active *️⃣ Not Really (More recreational kayaks)
Tieken Kayaks (Pelican International) ❌ Closed ❌ No
Tujak ✅ Active ✅ Yes (Small-scale  PQ) https://tutjak-kayak.myshopify.com/en
Turning Point Boatworks ❌ Closed (2024) ❌ No (Bold Coast Boats)
Wenonah ✅ Active ❌ No
West Side Boats ❌ Closed ❌ No (Seeking New Builder)
Wilderness Systems (Pelican International) ✅ Active ❌ No (Polyethylene)
Williams Designs ❌ Closed ❌ No
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u/Guillemot — 3 days ago
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Loading 6 kayaks into a Tacoma

Found this video from 2023 and forgot to upload it.

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u/gitBritt — 5 days ago
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Good deal for first time kayaker ? Pelican catch mode 110

Been kayak fishing with a lifetime Teton angler 100 I got on Facebook for 4 months ago.
I think I want to jump up a level and saw this on local Facebook for 875$

Would I be better off buying something more bare and modding myself ?

I fish rivers mostly but want to explore a local lake instead

Seller put this on the description
Pelican catch 110 mode
Newport 36lb converted to control box with steering and motor lift, Lawrence Eagle 4 fish finder with battery, 12v lithium 100mah battery, 3” seat risers, extra track mounts, under water lights, etc.”

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u/Sharp-Nobody-192 — 7 days ago
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Anchors

What is everyone using for kayak anchors?

I have a pelican catch power 100 and am looking at options. I have seen a lot about the anchor wizard. I am currently using an old 5 lb circle weight plate and a 50ft braided rope tied to the side handles.

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u/Accurate-Analyst3358 — 7 days ago
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How do I repair a fiberglass paddle?

I received a Prijon Bora paddle as a gift. It's in good condition but the fibers started to shed or peel from the handle and cause iritation on my hands. The shaft is made from 100% fibreglass.

I wrote an email to the manufacturer on how to repair it and they said to sand it down with fleece and apply a thin layer of epoxy resin.

Can someone explain me in more detail what sanding fleece to buy and which epoxy resin should I apply?

u/Ok-Ordinary758 — 8 days ago
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Cover the hole?

Hello, someone gave my family these Lifetime kids kayaks. When my kids were on them
Water kept entering this hole and sinking them or making them unstable. Should this be covered? If so is there a specific part to look for? Thanks everyone.

u/ChuckRob6 — 9 days ago
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Looking for white water kayaks with similar outfittings to Pyranha Fusion 2 M

I've dislocated my knee twice before and therefore to perform a safe wet exit I need a kayak with smaller outfittings, similar to the ones on the pyranha fusion 2. Does anyone know of any whitewater kayaks with outfittings similar?

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u/youngnitbag — 10 days ago