Old Town Guide 147 for a big dude to solo around the Everglades?
Folks, I officially became too fat for my kayak, I would have to lose 40 or more pounds to make it navigate like a kayak again and not like a barge with my heavy load in it..
I see a couple of Old Towns on offer up, the one that gets my attention is the 147 guide, I think I can make that work for a fishing and scouting vessel for the glades. Doing some research I see i will have to sit reverse in the bow side if I just ride by myself without the tackle or cooler, or even camping gear to hold the bow down. My question is, is there an after market replacement seat that I could swap out with the bow seat for the 147 guide model, or are folks just building diy replacement seats?
I'm coming from an Old Town Discovery Sport 13 with a square stern, 2.5hp outboard. I also have an Ocean Kayak 13 prowler that I paddle but literally outgrew. Thank you in advance.