The Kraken hits the water by Jim Sammons | Sep 20, 2014 | Fishing, Kraken | 5 comments Catch and release of my first Yellowtail on the Kraken The production on the Jackson Kayak Kraken is beginning and I can’t wait for you all to get a chance to get on one and paddle it and check out some of the cool features the team has put together for this boat. I am still paddling a pre production boat but it is VERY close to being a finished product. Thought you might like a look at it while on the water. There was a pretty good rolling swell, strong current and thumpy surf at the launch and the Kraken performed perfectly. Thanks Kirstin Sammons for joining me on the water yesterday to take some shots. So you have an idea of how much the Kraken carries. I weigh 230 Full bait tank is around six gallons Five rods Full Tackle box Fish finder Battery box for finder and bait tank Game bag with 5 ice packs. Some other stuff I am sure I am missing. The Kraken carried all this weight with no issues and paddled like a dream. On a recent trip I added to that several very nice size fish and again it carried the weight very well. 5 Comments Manny M on September 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm Can the Kraken handle 300LB people properly, “performance issues” with the new seat trim system? Thanks Reply Brooks Beatty on October 9, 2014 at 2:32 am Well it really depends on a couple of things. 300 pounds at 5’5″ is different than 6’5″. It makes a difference on how the weight is distributed. Also how much other gear do you carry? I know a guy that is 230 and carries a ton of gear and the boat does very well. At 300 if you carried the same load it may be too much. I would recommend test paddling one first and see what you think. Reply John Evans on September 29, 2014 at 6:27 pm Any updates on this puppy?!? Reply Brooks Beatty on October 3, 2014 at 7:42 pm What kind of updates are you after, they are shipping out now!!!! 🙂 Reply Daniel Hice on September 29, 2014 at 8:58 pm I can’t wait to get one! Looks amazing! Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Manny M on September 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm Can the Kraken handle 300LB people properly, “performance issues” with the new seat trim system? Thanks Reply
Brooks Beatty on October 9, 2014 at 2:32 am Well it really depends on a couple of things. 300 pounds at 5’5″ is different than 6’5″. It makes a difference on how the weight is distributed. Also how much other gear do you carry? I know a guy that is 230 and carries a ton of gear and the boat does very well. At 300 if you carried the same load it may be too much. I would recommend test paddling one first and see what you think. Reply
Brooks Beatty on October 3, 2014 at 7:42 pm What kind of updates are you after, they are shipping out now!!!! 🙂 Reply
