First sib

[Darren.c]

Well im dipping my toe on the world of sibs! I’ve had my kayak for 5 years and loved every minute but it’s time for a sib. Mostly used for pleasure and the odd bit of fishing, I’ve been looking at the Sea pro 380 HD because it seem very robust, also been looking at the Honwave t40, I’ve avoided the excel offerings due to the problems I’ve heard they suffer with.

[Fenlander]

Hello and welcome back.

A big part of what you choose will be how you transport.. trailer fully assembled or rolled up in the car?

What have you heard that puts you off Excel.

[Darren.c]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Hello and welcome back.

A big part of what you choose will be how you transport.. trailer fully assembled or rolled up in the car?

What have you heard that puts you off Excel.

I will be using my van for transport. As far as excel, I’ve heard that they don’t get on the plane very well and some have said there dangerous at speed. I was looking at them originally but then I saw various posts on here and other forums discussing how people have had bad experiences

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by Darren.c

I’ve avoided the excel offerings due to the problems I’ve heard they suffer with.

Hi Darren,

I too came to sibs from kayaking & dinghy sailing.

I have an Excel SD360. Had it for 5 years and it's been brilliant. Its a big stable platform for fishing from, can fit loads of camping gear in it. Some say it's a heavy sib, but it's no heavier than the two that you are considering.

Take a look at some of my videos to see if it's size and performance would suit you.

https://youtube.com/@boatingintheuk?si=AuA1i0pUSqKfKbhF

Yes Excel did have some problems which they have now overcome. My next sib will probably be another Excel, a 360 Explorer Pro, just waiting for them to be delivered into the UK so I can see one in the flesh.

[User name]

I've no experience of the Sea Pro, but it does have an aluminium transom and I really like that. It's lighter than wood/frp transom and has much better tube mountings.

I've used the T40 a lot and it's great, though it is quite heavy for a packable boat. I suppose it'll depend on how you intend to use it. Their T38 is a lot lighter due to it's air V floor instead of aluminium, if that might be an option. It makes packing and lifting it much easier, though I'm not a fan of fishing in the V floor.

[Darren.c]

How do the air floors hold up on the honwave? I was put off the air floor only because of my weight (19st) and a couple of my mates are of similar size. I won’t really be fishing, more pleasure towing a ringo

[User name]

Originally Posted by Darren.c

How do the air floors hold up on the honwave? I was put off the air floor only because of my weight (19st) and a couple of my mates are of similar size. I won’t really be fishing, more pleasure towing a ringo

The floors are quite rigid and they'll take your weight no probs. I'm not so sure about towing though.

[chipko]

Originally Posted by Darren.c

How do the air floors hold up on the honwave? I was put off the air floor only because of my weight (19st) and a couple of my mates are of similar size. I won’t really be fishing, more pleasure towing a ringo

Hmmmm!