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LONG TERM REVIEW NUCANOE UNLIMITED / Is this the right kayak for you?
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- On this episode we go over the long term review of the Nucanoe Unlimited. How well is it holding up? Would I buy it again? Is this the right kayak for you?
NUCANOE UNLIMITED
www.nucanoe.com/unlimited/
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You do such a great job my brother! Love your set-up! Hope you have a great weekend and get on some good ones!!
Thank you that means a lot. You will find out next weekend how I do!! Crossing my fingers.
Awesome info brother I like how you drove home the fact that is personal preference. Great as always see you soon brother
Thank you Heath. See you soon. Definitely in March.
You hit a lot of good points. I've had mine since 2/22 and I keep it covered outside. It still looks good. I do have some boat rash from the ramps. So I put on a Berley Pro protector for front and back. Other than that trying to describe to folks how stable the Unlimited is doesn't do it any justice. You have to experience it to say wow this thing can handle rough water like a champ. Nucanoe will replace your parts for free also. Great video just subbed.
I appreciate the support for sure. I will keep updates on the Nucanoe. Yes customer service is good and it’s a simple boat. You can go crazy or keep it simple like everything else. Yes it is stable even with the higher elevated seat. I have the Pro Angler as well and they are both good. I feel the same on both but maybe the Nucanoe a tad more. I would have to take them out together at same time and jump back and forth. Maybe I will do a video on that one day. But it still comes down to the individual person. Once again thank you.
Getting old? I thought age was nothing but a number? "LOL" That is a nice sunset up you have man. You definitely have it setup the way you need it to go fishing. Like you said everybody setup is Different. This is what works for you & that what counts. I can't wait to see you back out on the water again with it. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this & i hope you have a good weekend buddy.
You said old. So I said old. Yes everyone likes their setup differently. I just share what I do in case it can help others. Yes I hope my weekend is good as I am on the water. Talk soon.
Good review! Very helpful for me. I wondered whether you added the NuCanoe accessory that locks the seat in place?
No I did not add that option. It doesn’t bother me because it really doesn’t move until you move yourself. Doesn’t make you feel unstable or anything.
Good review Ryan. Appreciate the in depth analysis. That’s the tundra color correct? That’s the one I really like.
No problem sir. Yes that is the Tundra color.
I would have thought that walking on that floor would be a con with the huge gouges that its made of. Just doesnt look to friendly to me.
When you stand and move around you don’t even feel it. You figure you would but you don’t. It’s for the drainage. It’s called the tarpon design. It looks like tarpon scales. It’s super comfortable
just bought one in patrol blue so stoked to take it out fishing!
Welcome to the family and good luck on maiden voyage
Easy fix for the warp plastic pieces. Trace out the piece on a thinner plastic or chopping board. Just an idea.
@@balam8743 good idea. Duke is making at Ketch. Any plastic will do same thing. Aluminum at 1/4 inch will not warp. I will maybe change one day or do aluminum plate myself one day if I get board. It doesn’t let that much water in.
Great review, Ryan. I just got my Unlimited with an NK 300. Plan to use it in saltwater a few times a year, so will be extra careful to clean with soap and water. Do you use the Texas trailer with your Unlimited and, if so, do you launch off the trailer or use the Boondocks to go from trailer to saltwater? Also, have you gotten the aluminum plates to replace the plastic ones? I had trouble sealing one of my side plates after routing my transducer wiring through it and so would like to replace with aluminum.
I had purchased a16x16 Blackpack before I bought the Unlimited. Ended up mounting two lengths of angle aluminum, with two of the screw knobs each, between the main tracks. My Blackpack sits on and is attached to them with quick connect straps so I can move it forward or backward to the end of the tracks as needed. Also gives room underneath it if ever needed. Love this boat, its stability (I'm 79) and the Tarpon drain system, so thanks for your videos on it.
Awesome. I do both depending on where I am and how busy. Sometimes I wet launch and sometimes I use the wheels. It’s so simple either way. No to aluminum plates. The water is so minimal and it’s not all the time. I just open rear hatch and in a day or so it’s evaporated anyways. It’s low on my list to replace. People have commented to heat up with heat gun to flatten out. It’s not really a big deal but will look cool when and if I do change them. I may even buy a small sheet of aluminum 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Cut them myself, sand down and install myself. Who knows. Sound like a good off season which I don’t have anymore in the south. But maybe a good video in the future. But if you reach out to Ketch they may have some or have never done before and you can be the first!!
Clean rig bro!
Thank you sir
Nice...
Looking forward to this one. I still want an Unlimited!
What do you have now?
@@rjmfishtales Still trying to sell my Native slayer max 12.5
@TWC6724 I think used sales are tough now because the whole craze is over with after the pandemic and people are not using them like before. So I think it’s tougher unfortunately. You might have to sell at a lower price? Do a side job? Sell a kidney or small child🤪😂
@@rjmfishtales Ha ha!! So true! Yeah, I think you’re spot on with the post pandemic sales. I may just end up keeping this one for one of my kids. I just don’t have 2k to be spending on another one 🥴, but maybe that’s where the kidney comes in!
@TWC6724 I have seen some newer year unlimited’s on FB market place for a decent price. Like 2021s and newer.
Can you remove the connector that's preventing the landing gear from moving forward and screw it into that hole that's a few inches forward? If the bracket doesn't align with the hole you might have to drill a hole through the bracket so it lines up.
There is no additional holes. Not sure what you are referring to. Even if I drilled holes and moved bracket forward that inch that is left on bracket it’s still not enough. I could make my own base plate but I needed another backpack anyways for my other kayak so it is ok. Plus I wanted to point it out because there is many that don’t or have never used tools etc so might not have capability to alter a stock item. Shrinking down 3 inches in depth for me is not a huge deal anyways as I don’t care that much back there. Most of my tackle is in my trac pacs in front of me.
I was wondering about your side kick. Watching the video. It looks like their are 2 1/4 20 insert in front of the side kick . It looks like the same with as the mounting plate . Could you mount it there. And use your 16×16 yack pack?
Even if I moved the wheels forward in the plate and drilled new holes still only gives me about an inch. I need 3 more. Now if I extended plate and made my own I could make it work but at this point I am use to the smaller black pack. No big deal. But I am sure I could weld more plate on and make it work for sure.
nice set up
Thank you. I just changed up the fishfinder set up again. Made it even cleaner. That video is out as well. Latest upload.
First, thanks for the detailed videos on the Unlimited. I am considering this kayak as my first fishing kayak and as a senior of 68, stability is my first concern.
What caught my attention to this kayak is being able to setup as a tandem. My GF fishes also so this is important. But I do have a concern… you pointed out (thankfully) about the actual standing width being a little narrow due to the side walls. Since I am not able to see this kayak in person, can you tell me what the actual measurement is of the standing portion on the deck? I cannot locate that on their site.
Thanks for any reply.
I will measure inside when I get home for you and will let you know.
It is 21 inches between the sidewalls. If it’s your first fishing kayak you won’t really know is the difference like I do coming from Hobie. I would not steer you wrong with stability. It’s just as or even more than the Hobie. I jump on it from banks etc and there is no problem with it. I think once you have it on the water you will see.
Like I have said in previous videos you need to try out a kayak in person to really understand its first and second stability. You can listen to people on UA-cam and other places but everyone is different.
If you can find a dealer within 6 hours it’s still worth the drive to water test. But I can promise you it’s stabile.
@@rjmfishtales Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I just may have to drive a long way to see one. Nothing within 150 miles from me.
@cutley2b I think you will be ok with it but it’s still nice to see in person and talk about it with dealer
I would suggest you use 100% pure silicone sealer for your plates
I get very very little water and it evaporates when I open the hatch so not worried about it right now. Thanks for the tip. If it gets worse then I may do it.
I own the Hobie PA14 360 and was looking at adding the Nucanoe Ultimate. I already have plans to add the Torqueedo Ultralight to my Hobie, but was wondering if it would be possible to interchange the motor with whatever boat I were to use for the day?
Yes you can interchange. You would have to buy additional bracket and hardware for additional setup and the motor quick disconnects from bracket and you could move boat to boat.
@@rjmfishtales Excellent, thank you.
Are those plates the same on both sides. Could it just be flipped?
No they are not reversible. I can just heat up with a heat gun if o need to. Like I said I only get very little water inside. Not a big deal. Just wanted to point it out so people know.
have you tried your Bixpy on it yet. I put the Xi3 on mine but may want to put my Bixpy on it for river fishing
No I have not sir. I sold the Bixpy I moved to the Nucanoe as primary kayak. Help purchase the Torqeedo. I would look into the Newport Vessel smaller motor if an inexpensive battery for power for river fishing.
I got the PA12 and 14 and just got the unlimited. Got the PA12 up for sale and hope to do just that with the extra cash. I like newport vessels motor.@@rjmfishtales
I have a PA14 360 and as far as a pedal kayak I really dont think there is a better option, but for the life of me these last 2 years I keep thinking about getting a Unlimited. I keep telling myself that I just need to put a nk180 on it and call it a day. In my head though I feel like a Unlimited with a Xi3 trolling motor + a 2.5hp suzuki would do everything I want. The 2.5hp would let me travel the big lakes that I like to fish like Lake Texoma and the trolling motor would make a night and day difference in current like you find down in the salt water flats of corpus christi. Which one has more primary and secondary stability? Do you think fishing two grown men tandem is plausible with a trolling motor? It would be nice to take my brother fishing with me without having to buy a 2nd kayak for that 1 or 2 times a year he would go. If you could only have one would you advise selling my PA14 360 for the Unlimited?
First you are right about the Hobie for a pedal kayak. You can’t beat it. I still have my Hobie. Just never go on it much at all anymore.
As far as 2 grown men with the I3. I would say depending on the weight of each of you. If you are 200 pounds or less for each of you I would say you will be ok. But on a calmer day. I feel any heavier than that might be a little much. I would also keep the fishing gear light. I never have had more than my son with me. I feel with an adult on the front you will be fine but puts the nose lower to the water. So any chop 18 inches or higher you will be taking water over the top all the time.
It will handle the both of you but on calmer days is what I feel.
As far as selling the Hobie that is up to you but once I was on the Nucanoe motorized I never looked back. I like it because nothing can break on the kayak. There is no moving parts.
This is my opinion about selling the Hobie for Nucanoe. I would just because being motorized is better for my knees. I also like being motorized better. It’s a hell of a lot faster and energy wise it helps staying out all day because you are not pedaling. But I still have the Hobie as well. If you can’t afford both, or still want the pedal feature I would motorize the Hobie. I can’t make this decision for you but I would sell the Hobie myself.
@rjmfishtales thank you for all the info, I appreciate it.
@KingWing26 no problem
Where did you buy the seat pad?
Kayak Kushion. Just google it and you will find it.
God I want this kayak to have a peddle drive!!!!. Any peddle drive kayaks that have a swivel seat like this?
They do have a pedal drive for the Unlimited and U10. It’s called the pivot drive. I think the new Native Titan X also has a swivel seat as well.
where did u get the Kayak Kushion??
Dan I got it directly from Brandon at Kayak Kushion. I gave him my logo and put it on for me.
@@rjmfishtales Thanks for the info!
I'm trying to decide what Kayak I want. It's between the nucanoe unlimited and Old Town bigwater. What are your thoughts on the bigwater?
I never had luck with Old Town. I am Nucanoe all the way because it’s so easy to modify yourself with all the track and accessories from Nucanoe and other brands. The seat is really comfortable and swivels. Once again seat can be positioned anywhere on the track. Not locked into one location. I also was just out Saturday in 3 foot swells and felt very safe and comfortable. The last Old Town I owned. The initial stability was not good and didn’t feel comfortable. I got rid of that kayak in 2 months. I think it was the big water.
@@rjmfishtales Thanks 👍
@tomshamus2466 I also have the Hobie PA which is very comfortable and super stable. But expensive and I would only get the 180 drive. The 360 has too many things break. I am sure they have been making improvements but….
@@rjmfishtales I'm thinking of getting the pedal drive to start.
@tomshamus2466 nucanoe makes a pedal drive to mount on back of unlimited etc. Maybe look into Titan pedal drives as well.
Cut you metal plates to fit over the plastic plate should bring plates flat
I may replace one day but the small small amount of water that gets inside is nothing. Not really worth it.
You went from 2 cons to 6 quick lol
Have you ever tried using a heat gun to re-shape the wiring plate
That’s actually a good idea. I could try but I think because of the thickness etc it would do it again anyways. But I will definitely try one day when I have time and remember. It’s not a huge thing or problem. I think between that and probably making screw holes a bit bigger it would let the plastic relax and lay flat.
@@rjmfishtales if you never removed the plate or drilled any holes, could water get in there behind that plate? I dont own a nucanoe, but considering them. Just wondering if water could get into the hull if you never drilled anything there.
@stevebrindle9742 behind the plates is a molded hull. There is no holes to begin with under plate. There is a hatch in the back but that is sealed as well. To answer your question NO. But with any hatches over time you may need to replace a seal around it. Especially if it sits out in the sun a lot. Any kayak can get water in it. But the little bit I do get I just open rear hatch at end of trip and it evaporates within a day. It’s very minimal. I have a 5k Hobie and the Unlimited. I would choose Nucanoe over Hobie any day. That is why I use as my primary kayak. Super stable and you can keep as simple as you want with a huge open deck.
I would pick Nucanoe over any other brand as of now. Good customer service and nothing that can go wrong not unless there was a bad mold etc. but nothing that would not be addressed by Nucanoe in a timely manner.
Love the clean setup! I previously owned a Hobie outback for years and sold it last year with the plan to upgrade. The Nucanoe Unlimited is at the top of my list. I love the open deck layout, the high swivel seat and the ease of adding a front or rear motor. As a previous Hobie owner would you highly recommend this kayak. I'm only asking because the closest dealer to me where I can demo one is 5 hours from me. Also the wiring plates warping bugs me and I've looked for aftermarket replacements and you mentioned having Ketch make some. I would love to hear if you ever looked into that because I also thought of contacting Ketch about that but wasn't sure who to reach out to. Thanks great videos!