Pryml Predator HD330 Inflatable Kayak Review: Its a Weapon!
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 2022
- Inflatable kayaks can really be hit and miss - either no better than a pool toy or priced only to appeal to the enthusiast's paddler - BCF & Pryml have nailed the needs of the Australian adventurer and anglers with the Predator HD330 not only from functionality but quality as well and at a price that's well matched to these points.
If you have any questions after watching this don't hesitate to ask or head over to the BCF website link below to find out more about the HD330, RAILBLAZA & Bixpy motor.
Pryml Predator HD330 Inflatable Kayak - www.bcf.com.au/p/pryml-predat...
RAILBLAZA - www.railblaza.com/
Bixpy Jet Motor - kayakandsup.com.au/bixpy-elec...
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Great to see you back Jason, great video/editing 👍
Thanks mate
Nicely done mate! I get the sense that you’ve kind of taken to this as your regular boat as you look comfortable using it. Excellent succinct video that is informative without being all salesy or boring,
Thanks Ian - appreciate the feedback - I def like using this one in certain areas and scenarios where I just don't have the space to transport - it is very comfortable - but my plastic yaks still get plenty of use too especially where I am dragging a lot in skinny water and if it's windy out - all yaks can be hard work in the wind when your trying to stay long enough in one spot to get a few casts in but the lightweight inflatable with such high sides is not fun in wind
Looks amazing
Its alot of fun
Thanks, found this super helpful as looking for a kayak for fishing and a 30kg dog.
welcome - should be a great option for you and the pooch, Bella is about 28kgs and loves joining me on the water and there is a heap of room in there for the dog to feel comfortable and be out of the way
love it !
good vid brah
Great video Jason just wondering if i would be able to put a parsun 2.6hp 4 stroke on the back
Awesome video Jason What’s the pricetag
Great video! Would you call this a sit on top or sit in? Can the chair be moved higher or lower?
I was all set to buy one of these from BCF priced at $999.00 then checking it a day later it was $1299.00 big jump and instantly became out of my budget range. The only drawback I can see apart from too pricey is the fact it does have much thickness at 0.90mm so trebles would be a bit of a worry as also fillet knives and pointy sharp object you would be constantly worrying about a lure going astray or a sharp underwater snag or oysters and barnacles on submerged objects. Cheers Mate
Just looks like a cheap kayak with a couple of Railblaza accessories stuck to it. I was thinking of getting the Adventure Kings inflatable and making the same thing myself for under half the price...
Shame you missed the deal - I am sure it will come up again - the material is stronger than you think whence I was happy to review it as its more than a pool toy or a one-trip wonder... and priced accordingly too - you would have to be very unlucky or careless to puncture it with a treble with the way i use it and the fish I am targeting - I use a new, and sometimes not never had an issue with hooks even with bass or flathead flapping about at my feet - preferable use a net though as you can manage thins a lot better - as far as a fillet knife I use this for sport fishing so its all catch and release - if you into cutting up baits or need to iki a fish then you need a solid cutting surface for that - inflatable shave obvious compromises - you need to decide what your prepared to compromise before buying one- and yes oysters will be bad whence that's not where I use it, plastic kayaks your friend if that's the envirionment your using it
You can still get the original pricing, I just picked one up $999 club member price in store, online shows $1299 but in store you can get the $999 deal if you sign up club membership.
@@PaddleGuy1 is it all possible to fit a second seat in?
@@gavvvvvinrocks plenty of room inside so cant see why not - set the main seat right back and then midway for the 2nd - anchoring them might be the challenge though as there are not points ot connect 0 main thing is to stop them elaning backwards if they are the fixed frame seats or just as I did when my wif ejumped in for w trip she just sat mid way in the seat and I stood at the back with motor - this could work the same as a SUP situation one seated the other standing - hope that makes sense
Great review and video mate! Just curious about how it is with two people (while fishing)?
Thanks - did not try it with 2 people fishing just transporting 2nd person so cannot comment really - was still supper stable wit an extra adult on board
Great video and it looks excellent in very calm waters. Have you used it in choppy and open water conditions?
An inflatable seems to work for me because of the space but not sure on the use case for the ocean.
been on some choppy water in the river and like all inflatables wind is not your freind but did I feel safe? yes extremely, I say plan you trip so you don't end up in shitty conditions if you can or get a hard kayak if the chances of dealing with bad conditions are high - also note I would not be taking it through a surf launch but a protected bay kind of launch no problems - for example, I am here on the sunshine coast, QLD - there are only about 3 protected spots I would launch it to fish the open water. If I lived in Brisbane however then I would not have a problem launching anywhere as those beaches do not have swell like we do here on open beaches
Thank you Jason, I have bought one because of your video! Really nice one.
Question: Do you still recommend using a glue to mount new RB starport? As I noticed in the comments that you don't recommend using the double-sided tape that comes with it because it will not hold enough.
Thanks again mate.
Hey thanks for the feedback - appreciate it and glad it helped - due to the curvature of the tubes it’s essential for a good bond to glue them as the 3m tape whilst it is great does have its limitations and will pull off around the edges pretty quick and depending on what load you have in them eventually fall off. Get a glue kit from Whitworths or ask BCF if they sell one (not sure that they do)
Hey Jason, I bought this kayak because of your review mate. Used it last weekend and bloody love it!
How'd you go about mounting new starport bases? glued on orr?
Awesome - yes def glue, stick on pads wont hold long with the contour of the tubes, needs glue. I got all I needed to glue them on from Whitworths. Pvc repair kit it was called but watch this process as you will need to follow it pretty much step by step so may need a few more bits and pieces - its an old vid but still relative m.ua-cam.com/video/SLj82rXiibI/v-deo.html
Wondering if it can be used as recreation kayak for sea
Hi Mate, thank you so much for the video, I hope BCF sponsors you for this boat. I purchased the boat cz of your video and it is amazing. One question here, I was about to mount the transducer to the back just like you did, however, I am worried that the propeller will interfere with it. Have you encountered any issues?
thanks mate - apologies for the delay - I have not noticed any issue from the Bixpy motor when using the humminbird transducer. The transducer arm from railblaza allows enough length so its not interferring with side scan also
Hey mate do you just run another secondary battery for your sounder or is there a connection port on the bixpy battery that is compatible? Thanks and solid review!
2nd battery mate - the Bixpy does have an auxiliary port I just never got one
Hello mate I was what are your thoughts on the durability of this kayak cause I’m looking at the AquaGlide Blackfoot 130 and the NRS pike and the fishing kayak pryml predator. 330 thanks
Great video - i'd love to see and touch one before buying but my local BCF doesn't have one set up. Have you tried it in the ocean with some wind slop, choppy waters, wakes from bigger boats. I typically fish protected waters inside breakwaters but even that can get a bit choppy and I've noticed from the jetty's that a lot of the power boat people aren't very respectful of no wake zones or other water users.
i have been in some schop in the estuary and stability is fine if thats a concern, that then cones down to your experience, trus the hull and rlax then you genearally wont have a drama - if your talking waves thay could splash water over the sides then make sure you have a bail of somesorts as there is no drain while on water and the bung is unbder the hull for draining it out at land- wind and inflatables are not a great combination due to the weight of the inflatable so plan your trips as best you can to avoid wind - ask BCF to pump one up for you - does not take that long to do
Hi Jason can you please let me know what size watersnake electric motor do you recommend for the pryml predator. Great video
Hi Freya - I personally would choose the 24lb. You will need to make or buy an extension for the handle. If you can’t but one then search youtube for how to make one then a trip to bunnings for some parts
great video! any suggestions for something like this available in the US?
Thanks - check Savage Gear - they have something similar and I am sure it could be available in the USA
Hi Paddle Guy, thanks for the video. I was looking for my first fishing kayak and this was the one of the options. I prefer to fish in the sea, such in Mooloolaba or Noosa so what could be the best fishing kayak would you recommend? I think this one is good for me as I have a small car but I think this could be not ideal in the saltwater fishing.
There’s really no best just options and compromises. But as far as ocean going capable fishing Kayaks go then Viking, Hobie and Stealth are all options to consider. They all have their very owns pros and cons, you need to identify the features that would benefit you the most and make your choice that way.
Thanks for the reply!@@PaddleGuy1
Great review mate. I saw a clip where you had a passenger sitting up front. How did that go? I am wondering if it would work OK with a second seat in there for the occasional tandem paddle too? We'd be using all of the 200kg payload, but 2/3 of that would be on my seat up the back!
that'll work - got plenty of room in the cockpit for 2 - tbh i did not paddle far like that but seemed maneagable - even easier with the motor obviously
@@PaddleGuy1 thank you!
I love the Kayak, and have spent weeks looking at morors bateeries, etc. Then looked for anything related. One thing, that stood out, was safety. BCF where as helpfull as a fart in a spacesuit. Then I realised, I am over 65, what happens when I go overboard. Kayaks, etc, are a young dudes game.
understood - have you tried researching for the motor and bracket I use? BIXPY - not the cheapest but very much the most user friendly for this product I feel ..as far as falling out goes its pretty hard to do in this kayak as its super stable...I have been in many different kayaks over the years and this one is super stable comparitevly - getting back into this one with such high sides would have its challenges but if you were to practise it in shallow water that will give you confidence it can be done..I would get back on this one from the stern which is the lowers and narrowest section - lay flat on your belly and work your way into the mid section
Age shouldn't be a barrier to using kayaks, fitness IS important! Start out in easy conditions and your fitness will increase. I'm 71.
How and where do you add the mounts so you can run a sounder and do you have to get a particular sounder and transducer for this?
no I attached extra RIBPort for the Fish Finder which is a ttached to a Railblaza Garmin-specific mount - (Railblaza has a number of different mounts for different fish finders so you can make it work on whatever fishfinder you have) for the transducer I glued a QuikPort to the stern area and used the Railblaza Transducer are XL to hold the transducer. hope that make sense and if you need links to the products don't hesitate
nice...would it fit watersnake motor?
Yes, I am pretty sure that is the motor they sell for it at BCF
Hi, i am a beginner and this looking good since I don't have enough space. My question is that, can I take this to sea for fishing or it is just good for lakes???
I personally would not as I have plastic kayaks and a boat for that - but plenty of people take inflatable Stand Up Paddle boards out in the sea so can't see why not - just know your limits and also remember that inflatable anything is more vulnerable to being blown around in the wind than a heavier plastic kayak - if you going out on a windy day make sure you have the capability to paddle it home in the wind
@@PaddleGuy1 cheers mate
How did you attack the extra railblazer holders without like having the kayak leak?
There are 2 x RIBPorts glued to the kayak standard and I added 2 more - there are some instructions on the RAILBLAZA RIBPort page on how to attach these and I strongly recommend glueing over using the 3m VHB tape provided with the RIBPort or QuikPort as that is only of use with flatter surfaces - anything with slight curvature needs to be glued using the Hypolon or PVC glue/repair kits availlable through Whitworths marine or RTM - not sure if BCF also sell these kits
Do you reckon the transom mount would handle more weight/bigger motor.
Given the pads that hold it are only glued on I would say stick to the recommended max LB electric mate
Cool concept can it handle a normal min kota tiller steer?
Sorry what does that mean ? I will assume the question is becuase I am using a Bixpy motor so yes its designed for any transom mount electric
@@PaddleGuy1 what shaft length was your motor? What would be the ideal shaft length to go for so it’s not too deep and not too shallow
@@adamc4726 I use the adjustable length shaft that comes with the Bixpy transom mount kit - I have not currently got it inflated to measure the transom height to the hull or wtaer level but its certainly not a great distance - perhaps thats a question for the team at BCF - pretty confident any of the short shaft transom motors intented for kayak or canoe use will suit though and all can be adjusted in depth on the shaft as far as i am aware
How well does it paddle? Have you had it out on a windy day and how did it perform with paddle and motor? I would think you need a motor unless you're fishing in very calm conditions.
Much easier to throw that in the car than to car top a heavy plastic Yak.
Yeh like any inflatable wind is not its friend but a motor certainly helps as do the anchor points when its windy - paddling it is ok and as I say its fit for purpose, meaning where I use it I didn’t have to paddle far as its def more about comfort then speed
@@PaddleGuy1 Hi Jason I don't want to paddle anymore when I am fishing. Should I get a Bixpy for my GT (also need the rudder kit) or go for the inflatable with a good sized trolling motor and lithium battery? I fish Botany Bay and Georges River in Sydney. I already know that the GT can cope with a very rough day.
@@maldrury8313 Bixpy on the GT - its totally hands free and you already know that kayak well and have prob already invested a bit in it - I love the GT with Bixpy on the rudder option.. and you will be able to use it in a wider range f location and conditions over the inflatable - remember the key market for an inflatable over a solid kayak is for those that really dont have the space to either store or transport a kayak - if neither of those are a primary barrier then a solid kayak is always a better choice for more all round use...the stealth of the inflatable was prob the only other stand out but we are splitting hairs as plastic is still pretty stealth
@@PaddleGuy1 Thanks for the advice Jason which confirms what I was already thinking. I may trade the GT in on a Viking 400 with the Bixpy.
@@maldrury8313 new model of the 400 is coming soon so stay tuned for that - I would wait for that one
i was looking at one in bcf today.
stability was a concern- this video convinced me otherwise.
Strength of the material is a concern- a thin sheet metal bash plate would be good.
Whats the payload kg?
The motor you had was what? what about a 5hp outboard?- is that too much? what motor options are available?
Yes stability is without question- durability, it’s an inflatable kayak so treat it like one and it will be fine, confuse it with a platic kayak and you will have problems. Pretty sure the motor bracket is only recommended for electric motors, I am using the Bixpy electric motor
Now all we need is for a supplier to offer and inflatable in Aus with a pedal drive.
You can, I think the Hobie inflatable is around $4k and the BOTE inflatable with pedal drive is now available at BCF at $$3500 ish
@@PaddleGuy1 Seems over priced goods are a way of life now.
Not to sure about the BOTE , all those squared off edges with seams along them, looks to be a leak fest wasting to happen.
Something like the Saturn inflatable pedal kayak at a decent price would be great but this Pryml would be even better with a pedal drive
@@PaddleGuy1
Well i picked one up for 500 dollars from BCF Altona in Melbourne. They had a flash sale. 2 days ago, they may still be on sale.
@@PlasticAssasin8 wow thats a steal - shoulda got a couple
Is there a Canadian supplier. The website is of little use in contacting BCF.
I doubt it as this is a BCF brand product designed by them - sorry
Where do I purchase or order this kayak? I have been trying to find a retailer. Please and thank you
BCF if you're in Australia 🇦🇺
Great review thanks! But what are the chances of fish hooks to pierce the kayak? The last thing we want is to get this kayak to sink in the middle of the water😂
I prefer to set the hook on either the fish or in most cases the trees when casting for bass! its a very strong PVC so would really take some doing to puncture and there are 3 separate chambers for the air (Floor and the 2 pontoons are all independent from one another) but it is inflatable so there is always that risk, extra care is not only with the hooks but with larger fish like Barramundi with big dorsal fin spikes
@@PaddleGuy1 Thanks for the explanation! Again, great review!
Can you put a 4hp motor on it
I grabbed one of these kayaks 2 days ago and it's awsome I also got a little 1.5hp 4 stroke kayak motor of ebay which is 9kg and the kayak handles it fine I wouldn't go much more as there might be alot of twist on the transom mount as it's only attached to a inflatable and they are glued attachment points. Could always glue some more d rings on and tie back the transom mount for more support.
Are they really stable in the water can you stand up in it
Yeah super stable can easily stand up in these
I wanna see a video with this thing in action
um...is that not what I juts showed you? what action did I miss?
How about a video of you using the kayak and all the features on the water without snapping into different shots of the video every 10 seconds just saying if it was shit that would be the way to hide it and make it seem better than what it actually is
@@lileamon9898 righto then - those short clips were taken from multiple trips..that wer not shit but really who need another video of a bloke catching a fish or paddling up a creek! and personally for the effort involved in making such a video report ist not worth my time, you do you. thanks for your time
Could you use this in salt water?
Of course - just remember anything inflatable is even more susceptible to being blown around if it gets windy so if it’s a very calm day I would use it out in the ocean as long as I don’t have to launch through any surf so a calm Bay preferably, but I do also use it on the estuaries
@@PaddleGuy1 I'm going to pick one up tomorrow =]
How tough is it when dragging on rocks on banks and river beds??
river beds with smooth is rocks no problems and this is where I use it. its inflatable so if the rocks are sharp then take more care and lift it where possible, the hull material is seperate to the inflated floor so you have a barrier there before penetrating any of the parts that take air, I have not yet punctured the floor as that under layer is very strong. just note the drain bung is exposed so if your doing that alot you will likely rip it off as I did - I patched the area where the bung was which seals it - si to remove any water you bring into the kayak you need to spong or tip it over as per a more traditional sit in canoe style