Your solo skiff vids helped me decide to get one. Thanks TY. Got my skiff, trailer and 5HP Merc. Took a while to gather all 3 but I will put it in water soon.
Just went out and bought a new Outback. I dropped about $4,700 with fish finder and mods. I haven't floated it yet. I realized it's too much of a pain in the ass to lift it on top of my Honda Element and also my storage space is pretty narrow so it's also difficult to walk it through. These seem ideal. I would just get a trailer and leave it there. Good video. Thank you
Yes! Loving mine too. I have been out 3 times and feel like I have barely used any gas at all (non-ethanol) Just got the Mavic Mini and I took off and landed it right off the bow of the Solo Skiff. Check out that Mavic Mini. I just posted that video. I’m currently unloading and loading it in the back of my short bed truck. One day I’ll get a trailer. Academy Sports has some really good reasonably priced trailers.
I'm enamored of your Solo Skiff. BTW I run E10 in my small Mercury outboard and have done it for almost 15 years. In that time I've replaced the Thermostat and the alternator. Carb has never been cleaned or opened. Just a little Stabil once in a while in the fuel.
Thanks for the update Ty. No justification necessary, you wanted it, you bought it you love it. It ain't a boat, and, it ain't a kayak, but a kayak and a boat ain't a skiff. Each has its advantages, and disadvantages, but it works great for you and probably would be good for most anybody. Plus the total cost is about the same as a cheap used car. It;s affordable, and safe. I think I'll look into one too.
You are smart to use non-ethanol gas for your outboard. I use nothing but what they call "Rec 90" on all my small engines 2 and 4 stroke. Have not had a problem for several years now.
There aren't many "water resistant" small boat / kayak trailers light enough to tow safely without brakes. Be sure to check with the manufacturers specs for your tow vehicle. The trade-offs, both in weight and cost, are considerable. This coming Spring, we'll probably end up with a "Malone" kit - nationally distributed, Chinese made. There's only one trailer we could find that comes with a torsion axle, from a custom maker several states away, and it's still under consideration. To a certain extent, distance is also a factor. Long stretches of Interstate, at speed, in windy or wet conditions, make brakes and/or torsion axle much more desirable.
Hi, nice video been watching some of your videos and saw on that you tried out a Hero 130 skiff. How does it compare to the Solo Skiff? main concerns are stability and durability. Help fellow fisherman brother out. lol
On the shaft length. Is it short 15” or long 20” or extra long 25”??? Also. Is it the sail pro model. I’m looking to purchase me a solo. And I’m in The Texas salt waters. So I want a good motor that can handle the waters.
that's a negative... I don't paddle it at all . this is not a kayak to me. its a micro skiff. I treat it like a skiff. I boat launch it off a trailer. I motor up a flat and drift with a drift sock.. or I push pole a flat on calm days and sight cast off the platform with fly or spin. much like u would with a poling skiff.
Hope you can respond, I am hesitant on pulling the trigger to purchase one. Is this thing something that can be carried on roof racks? I have Yakima racks that have rollers so it prevents it from hurting the kayak or car. Please advise
in my opinion .... no... for me it needed to be on a trailer and backed in. I have trouble putting it in a pickup truck and sliding it in... its boat that needs a trailer and some sort of launch.
@@30mofishing thanks! I hate sitting on my kayak. I picked up the saltwater Motorguide xi3, I want to start standing more and was wondering if I can turn my PA 14 into a skiff.
How much combined weight would you say is on the skiff with you and your wife? I'm a fluffy fella. Just wanted to know for reference. Thanks. Good vids.
as a Solo Skiffer it's great to hear your positive reviews of it. Looking forward to your future adventures on your Solo. Thx
Your solo skiff vids helped me decide to get one. Thanks TY. Got my skiff, trailer and 5HP Merc. Took a while to gather all 3 but I will put it in water soon.
That is awesome! you gone now!
@@30mofishing In 2015 you were part of the reason I bought a Hobie Outback as well. Do me a favor. Don't buy a triple motor center console.
Just went out and bought a new Outback. I dropped about $4,700 with fish finder and mods. I haven't floated it yet. I realized it's too much of a pain in the ass to lift it on top of my Honda Element and also my storage space is pretty narrow so it's also difficult to walk it through. These seem ideal. I would just get a trailer and leave it there. Good video. Thank you
Cleaning up the center console to sell and upgrade to this simple setup. Glad y'all are still diggin it 🤙
Thank you for the ongoing reviews! I can't get one now, but I want one now! Maybe soon! This review has made me want one more. Thanks again!
Yes! Loving mine too.
I have been out 3 times and feel like I have barely used any gas at all (non-ethanol)
Just got the Mavic Mini and I took off and landed it right off the bow of the Solo Skiff. Check out that Mavic Mini.
I just posted that video.
I’m currently unloading and loading it in the back of my short bed truck.
One day I’ll get a trailer.
Academy Sports has some really good reasonably priced trailers.
I'm enamored of your Solo Skiff. BTW I run E10 in my small Mercury outboard and have done it for almost 15 years. In that time I've replaced the Thermostat and the alternator. Carb has never been cleaned or opened. Just a little Stabil once in a while in the fuel.
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the update Ty. No justification necessary, you wanted it, you bought it you love it. It ain't a boat, and, it ain't a kayak, but a kayak and a boat ain't a skiff. Each has its advantages, and disadvantages, but it works great for you and probably would be good for most anybody. Plus the total cost is about the same as a cheap used car. It;s affordable, and safe. I think I'll look into one too.
You are smart to use non-ethanol gas for your outboard. I use nothing but what they call "Rec 90" on all my small engines 2 and 4 stroke. Have not had a problem for several years now.
There aren't many "water resistant" small boat / kayak trailers light enough to tow safely without brakes. Be sure to check with the manufacturers specs for your tow vehicle. The trade-offs, both in weight and cost, are considerable. This coming Spring, we'll probably end up with a "Malone" kit - nationally distributed, Chinese made. There's only one trailer we could find that comes with a torsion axle, from a custom maker several states away, and it's still under consideration. To a certain extent, distance is also a factor. Long stretches of Interstate, at speed, in windy or wet conditions, make brakes and/or torsion axle much more desirable.
?? no. this tiny 150 lb boat on an appropriate size trailer is not going to need trailer brakes... how much towing have you done? none?
@@gazjaz2010 Towed over 1,800 lbs for 17 years.
Thanks buddy for a great video my friends 👍👍
So they make a trailer, that breaks in the middle for loading river skiffs but I forget what they’re called 🤷🏼♂️. (Old Age CRS)
Also there's a hero skiff
I have a choice between a hobie and a solo skiff. I have no idea what to do.
Different animals. Find a cheap used 2012-13 Hobie. Great fir day to day quick trips. Long range drive trips. Offshore. Then get a solo for epic fun.
Hi, nice video been watching some of your videos and saw on that you tried out a Hero 130 skiff. How does it compare to the Solo Skiff? main concerns are stability and durability. Help fellow fisherman brother out. lol
I like hero because I can easily put it in truck. Solo needs a trailer for me. Much heavier all around. Both are stable. Depending on your weight
Just bought a solo skiff noticed the seat and deck are very wavy just wondering if that's the way they come
Look up RoKIT KIT , he has wheels on the back of his inflatable
They make a Boonedox model for the Solo.
Good stuff Ty!
U say you like your trailer add a folding ramp to your trailer it will make all the difference just a ideal
When are you gonna start doing more solo skiff vids?
Soon!
Cant wait
Did you ever figure out the wheels solution?
Not really.
Great update. I’m still considering one for myself. Did you consider the transom protective plate? Or is your motor light enough not to worry?
All good so far. I may put one on with a 2-3” lift. Run a bit more shallow
On the shaft length. Is it short 15” or long 20” or extra long 25”??? Also. Is it the sail pro model. I’m looking to purchase me a solo. And I’m in The Texas salt waters. So I want a good motor that can handle the waters.
id have to guess and say it's 15. not a long shaft by any means.
How well can you paddle it around? How does it compare to paddling a regular kayak?
that's a negative... I don't paddle it at all . this is not a kayak to me. its a micro skiff. I treat it like a skiff. I boat launch it off a trailer. I motor up a flat and drift with a drift sock.. or I push pole a flat on calm days and sight cast off the platform with fly or spin. much like u would with a poling skiff.
Hello ty thanks for sharing. What’s your opinion on hoodoo hero 13 skiff for ocean fishing? What motor would you suggest on it?
really depends on the ocean. around here I would not really use anything with an outboard off the beach. Florida, for sure..
What’s your thoughts Southern California ocean do you think the hero 130 skiff take it out to jetty’s and breakwalls?
Have you checked out the striker?
No sir
Hope you can respond, I am hesitant on pulling the trigger to purchase one. Is this thing something that can be carried on roof racks? I have Yakima racks that have rollers so it prevents it from hurting the kayak or car. Please advise
in my opinion .... no... for me it needed to be on a trailer and backed in. I have trouble putting it in a pickup truck and sliding it in... its boat that needs a trailer and some sort of launch.
@@30mofishing thanks for your input. I will wait till I have a trailer before getting one
@@30mofishing thanks
Awesome skiff
thx... it is pretty slick
Hi mate, would you say this is more stable than the Hobie PA 14?
bout the same...
@@30mofishing thanks!
I hate sitting on my kayak. I picked up the saltwater Motorguide xi3, I want to start standing more and was wondering if I can turn my PA 14 into a skiff.
Why not using a pangaboat like a boss?
You still have the Solo ? I can not find Any for sale
My neighbor has one for sale
Hit me up if serious. Tyonthefly@yahoo.com
How much combined weight would you say is on the skiff with you and your wife? I'm a fluffy fella. Just wanted to know for reference. Thanks. Good vids.
Boat 120. Motor 55. Ty 190
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