AlbertW Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Good Evening Raiders, I've been looking forward to purchase a kayak from the Sydney Boat Show thats happening in a bit. As you can imagine this is my first time talking about kayaks and I have absolutely no clue on what to look for in a good fishing kayak. I plan to use the kayak to get out and chase bigger species in the warmer months such as kingies, other pelagics and possibly jewfish and alike. I have a budget of around $6000 aud after saving up for basically my lifetime and I'm hoping for any tips or recommendations on what to look for in a kayak or a certain brand that might be displayed at the boat show. Cheers, Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 i think its pretty much only Hobie that have a kayak display at Sydney boat show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I think if I was a newcomer, I would get out and talk to other owners at ramps and places rather than just buying blind from a "salesman" that way you get real life info on what works, what's needed and what's not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjigger Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 20 hours ago, AlbertW said: Good Evening Raiders, I've been looking forward to purchase a kayak from the Sydney Boat Show thats happening in a bit. As you can imagine this is my first time talking about kayaks and I have absolutely no clue on what to look for in a good fishing kayak. I plan to use the kayak to get out and chase bigger species in the warmer months such as kingies, other pelagics and possibly jewfish and alike. I have a budget of around $6000 aud after saving up for basically my lifetime and I'm hoping for any tips or recommendations on what to look for in a kayak or a certain brand that might be displayed at the boat show. Cheers, Albert Have you thought about getting an inflatable? Much more stable and seaworthy, more amenable to being powered, no need for roof racks so easier to handle on your own. Some of them are considerably cheaper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertW Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Yeah I might meet up with DerekD at the boat show and we’ll look at the options I have, thanks everyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 can anyone find a list of exhibitors for the 22 sibs boat show yet only 9 days to go.cheers dunc333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, dunc333 said: can anyone find a list of exhibitors for the 22 sibs boat show yet only 9 days to go.cheers dunc333 Is this what you’re after Dunc? https://sydneyboatshow.com.au/exhibitor-directory/ then select inflatables from drop down list… cheers Z Edited July 19, 2022 by zmk1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 thanks mate your a champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 At this stage I think I will be going on Friday 29th. will go in by train as the parking can be hit and miss and very expensive. If anyone else is planning to go on Friday and would like to meet up for a chat let me know and we can arrange a meeting place. It's a big area and most people there will be into fishing or at least boats. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, frankS said: At this stage I think I will be going on Friday 29th. will go in by train as the parking can be hit and miss and very expensive. If anyone else is planning to go on Friday and would like to meet up for a chat let me know and we can arrange a meeting place. It's a big area and most people there will be into fishing or at least boats. Frank Raiders why not meet at the Deckee stand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I will see if I can get there Friday, should be OK I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Noel. It would be great to catch up with you again, it's been a few years. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 22 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said: Raiders why not meet at the Deckee stand Sounds like the logical place to meet. I would suggest between 12 noon and 1 pm and maybe we could all sit down and have lunch together while we chat about things. Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I've taken Thursday and Friday off work. Not sure which day I'll go in. On Fishing ET yesterday, he was an inflatable https://www.hobie.com/au/en/kayaks/mirage-itrek-11/ looks ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 For those headed for the boat show this is the Deckee stand Jason and Jack were manning the stand today Drop by and say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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