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We have compiled this chart to help you make your decision on choosing a fishing kayak.
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Mailibu Pro-Explorer | WS Tarpon 120 | Cobra Navigator | Emotion Exilerator |
Malibu Extreme |
Ocean Kayak Drifter |
Emotion Fisher- man
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Cobra Fish-n- Dive |
WS Tarpon 140 |
Ocean Kayak Prowler |
WS Tarpon 160 |
Ocean Kayak Caper
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WS Tarpon 100 |
Ocean Kayak Prowler 13' |
Hobie Outback |
| Speed |
7 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
7.5 |
6 |
7 |
3 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
5 |
4 |
7.5 |
8 |
| Stability |
8 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
7.5 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
| Weight * |
7 |
7 |
6 |
9 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
2 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
| Storage(internal) |
9 |
3 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
6 |
10 |
9 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
| Storage(external) |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
1 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
| Weight capacity |
8 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
4 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
| Outfitting |
9 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
| Dry Ride |
6 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
8 |
| Rough Water** |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
8 |
7 |
Kayaks are grouped by their class: Mid Sized, large Class, Touring Style, Fresh Water(some salt) and Peddle Crafts.
N-Kayak has not yet been tested to give an accurate rating.
*Weight refers to ease of handling when loading and unloading.
**Rough Water refers to kayak's ability to handle choppy sea conditions.