Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 ACK Angler Kayak

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 ACK Angler Kayak

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The Tarpon 160 kayak is the mark by which other SOTs measure themselves. Room for you, your gear and your big, adventurous spirit. The angler version provides you the necessities to get started with two flush mount rod holders, a Scotty deck mount rod holder and an anchor kit. Angler Package is furnished and installed by ACK with similar or identical products to factory Angler

Includes Phase3 Seat for added comfort
Large bow hatch and 8" day hatch in cockpit - Paddle park bungees
Slidetrax system and Orbix hatches
Angler includes; Scotty Bait Caster, two Flush Mount rod holders, anchor kit and Slide Trax Universal plate.
Rudder optional;Angler Package is furnished and installed by ACK with similar or identical products to factory Angler

Item#: 1089
Length: 16'
Width: 28"
Weight: 72 lbs
Capacity: 375 lbs
Leg Room To Peg: 49
Leg Room - Total: 51
Hatches Incl: 2
Optional Hatches: 0
Rod Holders Included: 3
Material(s): Polyethylene
Made in: USA
Brand: Wilderness Systems

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The Tarpon 160 angler is the kayak I travel to the coast with every time! It is bullet when paddling and provides enough storage for all my gear and fishing supplies.

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Reviewer:	J.R.Escamilla	Rating:	4	Date:	06/17/2010
Review:	The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 Angler Kayak is an excellent yak. Speed,and does good on the chop. Not as wide,but with practice you can get back on after wade fishing.

Reviewer:	Craig (TKF Big Country)	Rating:	5	Date:	03/14/2010
Review:	I am 6' 2" and 285#. Being a big guy, I started my kayak fishing adventures in a Malibu X-Factor. I have nothing bad to say about the X Factor. I kept my X Factor for about 2 years before selling it to get into another T160. The trade off in going with the T160 is stability for speed. The T160 is a fast kayak compared to the X Factor. That's not to say the X Factor is slow, it just means the T160 is much sleeker and designed for more speed. Being my size and weight, and having my T160 fully rigged, the ride is dry. The water in the foot well is flush over the top of the front scuppers (in other words--no big deal). I believe from my experience that if you want the full effect of the T160 experience, you gotta get a rudder system. It makes all the difference in the world for tracking, yaw, and long distance paddling. The T160 is an awesome boat. I posted a customer review for the X Factor, and I still maintain the T160 and X-Factor are the better boats in comparison to the Ocean Kayak's Big Game Prowler. That's my two cents worth. I give the T160 a 5 out of 5 rating.

Reviewer:	PJ Clarke	Rating:	5	Date:	07/17/2009
Review:	Tarpon Angler 160i, 2009 model. 50 year old, 5'10", 215 lbs, long-time paddler of canoes and to a lesser extent, kayaks. In younger days paddled mainly whitewater, but have lived on the coast of North Carolina for many years now, so mostly paddle saltwatwer sounds and creeks. Was told that most folks here purchased the Tarpon angler 120s so they could manuever in the narrow areas for trout fishing, but I wanted more speed and capacity to travel further, do some weekend camping on the islands, etc., and fishing, and plan to get another similar boat (if not the same) so two of us will be able to go together, I love the boat, but have little to compare it to as the only thing remotely close I've owned is an old open Folboat sp? about the same length. Have been out several times in mildly rough water and about 25 mph winds, 1-1.5 foot waves, and am looking forward to checking it out in something more interesting. I'm confident I would be comfortable in it in much bigger water. It's not a very dry boat in waves because you're sitting on top, but I figure I'll wear a rainsuit in the colder weather -- it's easy to stay dry enough; it has good primary stability. Haven't really played around with it to feel out the secondary stabilty, but it feels good. I got the rudder, which is good to have in strong currents and wind for turning as the thing tracks like it is on rails, and I am glad to have the rudder. I have tried it without the rudder and probably could do without it - just a little more work in the turns. It does have a wide turn radius, but this is not water where you want to spend effort keeping the boat straight. I got this boat to be able to cover a lot of miles on a big open sound or other coastal waters with often heavy winds and currents that change frequently and waves sometimes up to about 2 feet, rarely 3-4 feet. I think it is going to be a big success. I like it becaus it's quite fast and very comfortable -- I can paddle comfortably in at least 3 distinct positions, working and resting different muscles -- sitting up or leaning way back with legs fully extended or knees raised to some degree or other. Have yet to go out for more than about 4 hours but no fatigue from paddling and adjustable seat very comfortable. I think I will get some shin/thigh pads for the cockpit. I intend to get a sea kayak one of these days, but I know that I will take this one out when I want to relax and work out a bit at the same time. The freedom of sitting on top is worth checking out if you haven't tried it. The workmanship is good - no leaks, everything where it's supposed to be. (My one little gripe: They should send some spare plastic screws as the little cargoe nets in the cockpit are installed with them, and if you pull one loose, as I did, it's easy to cross-thread the screw when re-installing) I give it a perfect rating because it is exactly what I was looking for -- fast, comfortable, stable and well made. My 5 year old grandson fits just right in the well and loves to go out to the sandbars with me. Happy paddling.

Reviewer:	Crazy Yak	Rating:	4	Date:	06/06/2009
Review:	The newly designed T160 is a definite improvement over it's predecessors. Performance: Once you get the T160 it cuts through calm or rough water with ease. It's the fastest fishing kayak I've ever paddled as it is capable of maintaining ~5 mph for extended periods. If you care to venture offshore it confidently handles the breakers and large swells. Front and Center Hatch: Easy, convenience access and ease of use with minimal leaks (after you silicone the gaskets). Seat: Adjustable lumbar with comfortable padded seat bottom included with the kayak. What more could you ask for? Tankwell: Plenty of storage for a crate, cooler, and other misc gear if needed. Front Hatch Storage: While sitting in the kayak the bow stretches out like the hood on a 69 Lincoln so there's plenty of storage underneath if needed. Rudder: The new design is more efficient and easier to operate. Rigging: You get a bang for buck for sure.