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Does anybody know what happened at the 5/16 Planning Commission hearing or 6/22 Council meeting?

I finally ran into someone that knew something about the ramp closure. The homeowner told me... Galveston is appraising the ramp property to come up with land value and the homeowners on either side of the ramp are going to buy the property and split the cost making it private property. For several...

EMTuss wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:56 am While wading in Galveston yesterday I did stop to look at it again. There are no trespassing or keep out signs or any other notices posted. I don't know if that's relevant or not.

Back in November the launch had this sign: "Boat Ramp Access Closed".
Has that sign been removed?

Has anybody been there lately? Are the concrete barriers still there? Any signs saying the launch is closed?

I was watching some iCast 2022 videos and saw several of these in the demo area of the convention:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO6ZcnjjnWw

I have no idea how much they cost.

Music Man wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:50 pm ... the weight thing concerns me. Have a Kraken and love it, so have looked at the Jackson peddle drives. The Coosa FD is 107lb, Knarr 140…pretty hefty. The Outback comes in much lighter.

If you like the specs on the Kraken, check out the specs on the Hobie Revolution 13.

Anyone having Tapatalk issues? I'm getting some messages from members who are having issues. Accessing messages on Tapatalk isn't working for me. On my pc, I can see 2 messages in my Outbox. If I understand correctly, that means the recipient hasn't read the message. That would be odd given the nat...

I could be wrong, but I think this is the power paddle motor:

https://bluerobotics.com/store/thruster ... ter-r2-rp/

SWFinatic wrote: ↑Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:32 am

2manytoys wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:25 pm Oh my lord it was fast and lasted all day.

Don't they have a 25 ah 12 volt (or similar size) battery? If so you didn't use it much to last you all day.

How does that compare to the option from Bixpy?

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing!

Nice catch! I really like the idea of vacuum sealing your repair kit.

If you decided to go Hobie, finding an Outback will be easier than finding a Revo 13 (new or used). That said, there's a 2018 Revo 13 on CL right now. Also, be aware that the Hobie Mirage drive has evolved over time. They added reverse (Mirage 180) several years ago. And kick-up fins more recently. ...

I say all this to tell you the battery is the probably most important part of your project. I strongly recommend getting a lifepo4 or saving up until you can. The difference in weight is huge. THIS! Check the classified section right here on TKF. I've got a brand new, never used lithium trolling mo...

Last September I was trying to track down a Hobie Revolution 13. ACK, both my local store and corporate, were less than helpful. FTU told me they had just placed their 2022 order, which didn't include any Revos, and could not revise their order. Based on this article, ACK quit ordering inventory and...

Bought by a private equity group means "grow the brand". How? As it states in the article, "... improve the product distribution process" and "... ramp up production...". I'm guessing the dealer network will be expanded or even opening new distribution channels. I would...

I like what I see from the Crescent boats, though it's just been window-shopping. Wouldn't be surprised to see more of their LiteTackle boats around TX soon. First I've heard of Crescent. Interesting. I saw the Solo Skiff on their website. Have they always made the roto Solo Skiff (under license ag...

Torqeedo has some competition these days: Bixpy

https://bixpy.com/bixpy-j-1-outboard-kit/

https://bixpy.com/adapters/

potlicker wrote:whatever happened to Ray Crawford now?

I reached out to Ray several years ago (2013?). I think I was asking about a middle coast book (covering Matagorda). He replied that he had tons of notes and had started the book; but his health was keeping him from completing it.

As a Bell County game warden was wrapping up his day, he responded to a call on Belton Lake in regard to a capsized kayak with a female occupant who was unable to get back in and continued to cling to the boat as she drifted farther from the shoreline. The warden arrived to meet the local fire depar...

Thanks for the link to that review. I was hoping someone on here had experience with the 130x. My Tarpon 140 is fine. But I'd like to sit a tad higher. That was my reason for asking about the 130x. Maybe I'll try a seat pad. I seem to recall Dean, aka Slowride, using another seat on top of the OEM s...

Neumie wrote:The Tarpons are quiet on the on the water.

Does anyone have an opinion on the discontinued Tarpon 130x?

Kayak Kid wrote:I have been kayaking for over 65 years.

Holy cr@p! Did you carve your first kayak out of a log?!?

I'm kidding Kayak Kid. But I really would like to hear about your first few kayaks.

Guys, thanks for the feedback. The hull slap has me a bit concerned. I wonder if some weight redistribution might address that. There's nothing wrong with my T140. My interest in the T130x has as much to do with the seat as anything else. A little elevation might help my back (and keep my butt dry).

Does anyone have experience (own or demo) with the Wilderness Tarpon 130x?

Better yet... has anyone moved from the Tarpon 140 or 160 to the 130x?

Even better yet... has anyone used the Torqeedo Helix motor on a 130x (or other Wilderness yak)?

Thanks! (I will also post this on the Saltwater board.)

Does anyone have experience (own or demo) with the Wilderness Tarpon 130x? Better yet... has anyone moved from the Tarpon 140 or 160 to the 130x? Even better yet... has anyone used the Torqeedo Helix motor on a 130x (or other Wilderness yak)? Thanks! (I will also post this on the Freshwater board.)