Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Alaska Anybody running an OruKayak.?

I was wondering how the Oru Kayak's hold up under the conditions.

I'd like a little boat on the river for fishing, exploring, and crossing. Getting a solid boat back in would require too large of a plane to get back in with, and river travel back in is at least 3 days, that is if conditions will even allow.

A Packraft might be an option also, but I would trust a harder shell a little more, and patching a hole might be a little more robust on the Oru.



Any suggestions or thoughts.?

not sure about their durability around rocks, gravel, and current. But I have never used one, only going by what they look like.
I have 2 Kevlar pack boats, but would not want to count on them in your application either. Have you looked at the Old Town NEXT boats?

If you're not dealing with portaging, a 10' airfloor inflatable and a 10 horse two stroke is a fairly light easy to transport setup that will pack some weight and be stable when the wind kicks up. The downside of inflatables no matter if raft or canoe style is they aren't anywhere near as efficicient to paddle as a hard shell boat.

Yes, I have looked at the Old Town, she's a beauty, as expected from Old Town.., as well Bass Pro and Cabela's. Trouble is loading them into the Cub.

Thank you for your post.

That is indeed an option...a good one.
Thank you.

Because I fly into Hudson Bay with a C-208, we can only lash one aluminum canoe to the port float strut because of the exhaust stack on the starboard side. The other canoe is a Pakboat skin boat carried internally. Kayaks are great to paddle but good luck getting a moose quarter into one. The skin boat is not as rigid as a hard shell boat but they are stiff enough. FYI external loads are not usually allowed by the FAA but are ok in Canada.

Thanks Bob.

Yeah, I realize I won't be carrying a Moose quarter in that rig, thought though I "might" be able to float it behind me though...somehow.


Anyone.
There is a company named "Point 65" and they make modular kayaks. There dlesn't seem to be much of a review of these. Anybody had any time with one.?

I'd think something like this kaboat with a small 2 stroke would be perfect. Not sure what kind of weight limits you've set aside for it though.

No experience with the Oru but it looks good. I have used the Klepper and Folboat and like them on flat water and ocean but not for white water as it is too easy to break a frame. The Oru looks like an improved version of it's predecessors. The Kayak that gets the most use of the three I own currently is the Poke Boat. The single weighs 28 lbs. and can stand up to Class III rapids with a good paddler. The double I have only test paddled but it looks like you could carry a moose in it or at least a Caribou. Either could be carried on the floats but not sure what you would do with wheels on. On something like a Helio a belly mounting system might work.

As others said paddling the inflatables is a short distance proposition. But for downstream running many row well.

I think I would make a list of priorities like: portaging, paddling, portability, assembly, hauling etc. and see which gets the best marks.

I have a Saturn Kaboat and A Saturn fishing Kayak. Love them . Drop stitch floor 10 to 14 PSI about like a hard shell floor.
Shipping is what gets you about $200 so bring one up with you.

Send me a PM Kurt

15 ft Saturn Kaboat Amazing little boat with a 8 hp or 9.9 I use it on middle section of the Kenai River.
http://www.boatstogo.com/kayaks-sk470xl.asp



13 ft Saturn Fishing Kayak Very fast for an Inflatable almost keeps up with our hard shell Kayaks and tracks great.
http://www.boatstogo.com/fishing-inflatable-kayaks.asp

Now we're talking.
I looked at the picture, she looks rugged.
I'll read up on it.
Yes, a little 2 stroke would be perfect.

Just me and the pup. Fishing pole, rifle/shotgun, drysack with a change of clothes, maybe some 330's..not much gear really.
I'm not too worried abojt flying weight, I realkze It may take a trip or twl to get what I need/want back in there.

I'm liking that.!

Google it and watch the upstream runs through rapids. It is far more successful than a down river trip a guy you know had with his son on the Oswegatchie. No twisted, warped, aluminum pram involved. These are made in several lengths and different models. I like the KaBoat SK470XL.

Of all the pack rafts the PR-49 is the sturdiest. Not the lightest by any means but not terribly heavy either. It's tough. Check out some of the videos.

https://pristineventures.com/products/pr-49-standard-package/

Bullet Proof.

No motor mount. But someone could get creative.

Those are not words that I would associate with the PR49.

I'm all ears. I'm very open to picking the best option, and your review and experience would be appreciated.

I mean, I realize it's not bullet proof in the literal, but seems you have an opinion as to their durability. If so, I would like to hear about it.

Thank you.

I still like the Kaboat with about a 6hp idea the best.

358: 15' kaboat 100# 6 hp Yamaha 60#. You do realize that means 4 legs in a Super Cub (big $$$)?

For a one time out trip its not an issue, or would not be to me anyway. Every time you go fall and spring, then its an issue.