Pungo 120 vs. 140

[bwd12]

All,

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a Kayak. For all those who worship their Pungo's what are the advantages and disadvantages of the 12 vs. 14. It seems the 14 will offer more in the speed deparment, but will I lose manuverability. The weight difference seems negligible (4 lbs) for the longer yak. I'm new to the game so any input would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

Brian

[zachary]

where wil you be yakin,thats the the question.the bigger the water the bigger the yak,love my 140 and i fish the waters on the ct. shore the king cove place in stonington let me try both and the 140 tarpon last yr .

[NilsC]

bwd12,

I have paddled both. I'm 6'4" 210lb and I prefer the 140 (I don't own one but I use one while practicing my fly casting because my SOT is so full of snag points :D) When you ge a little practice you can lean to the side you are turning and that will help cutting the turning radius (experts can tell you what that is called)
Try both kayaks in the water, paddle for 1/2hr then rent the one you like the best for 1/2day and make sure it's the one.

Nils

[Geoff Mathews]

I have a 140 and my wife has a 120. We've paddled them on the Charles and in open water. The difference in maneuverability is negligible, but the difference in speed and tracking is very noticable. My wife is trading up to the 140 this year. Go for the bigger boat.

[ruge13]

I have a 140 and my wife has a 120. We've paddled them on the Charles and in open water. The difference in maneuverability is negligible, but the difference in speed and tracking is very noticable. My wife is trading up to the 140 this year. Go for the bigger boat.
I agree, get the bigger boat if you can. The leaning Nils described is called a "knee hang" named by the way the boat "hangs" off your high knee in the lean.

[LeeG]

I have the 14'er and I have 3 observations for you about the boat: One, in any kind of sea bigger is better. Two, I can't remember ever having a problem turning the boat. Usually I have a line out behind the boat if I'm cruising somewhere and I don't want to turn on a dime. Three, it's an awesome fishing machine.

Enjoy the boat!


Lee