Harold ray wrote:
Steve,
I really like your Compass, beutfully set up, and it really looks functional. I’ve had an Outback in the past, a 2005, and I have Ocean Kayak 15.5 foot Prowlers, but I want a new Hobie, and the Compass looks like the one I would like, size, smaller than the Outback, and easier for me to handle. I’m small, 5”6”, 155 pounds.
Did you do all of your own work, mounting all gear, etc.? Have you had any problems? Has the power pole given you any problems? Do you use it much and how well does it function for you? Are the floor pans worth the investment? Sorry for the questions, but I’d like to avoid mistakes.
I am generally a minimalist, but I’ve thought in the past about decking one out fully, and I love the looks of your’s.
With all of the add-ons have you calculated your investment. Just guessing with power pole and all, I’d estimate $3,500.00 to $4,000.00. I was trying to figure out what I would have to invest to have one similar to your’s.
One last question; have you had your’s in saltwater? If so, how did it do with the waves and wind? I am in Central Texas and fish the lakes and rivers here, Lake Waco in Waco, Texas and the Brazos River, but we also fish the flats around Arkansas Pass and off PINS (Padre Island National Seashore) on the Gulf of Mexico. It can be quite or it can be rougher, so I’d need something that can handle launching in the surf and wind and waves away from land.
Thanks for your help. I really will appreciate your thoughts, and I really think you have done a great job on your kayak.
Ray
Ray,
Sent you a PM. Happy to discuss details and answer questions over the phone. I have only fished saltwater in the Compass. Most of the time it's Gulf inshore in the Big Bend area of Florida. About 130 nautical miles on it now...lol!
Steve