As it goes I have one of each!!
I have a tabur yak 2 which is an older version of the BIC boat.
I wouldn't put two people in it, not even in a stillwater, there is just not enough room for two people to be able to fish.
I use it for bassing around sussex (yes mad) and the mate i bought it off had been using it for 3 years for the same thing. he now has a different one but it's just as small. Have had it out in a fair bit of chop although it's not fun.
To be honest i'm not gonna recomemnd one for a second to someone else as TBH they aren't safe and could easily be flipped. I've been around boats since before i could walk and i use it when the sea temp is right up and there are a few of us with boats.
Without an engine they are a B*@CH to row.
A minn kota 50 would be perfect though on small stillwaters.
For a boat i would say a small RIB around 10/11ft.
My mate has one and he regularly brings another guy out with us and is very stable in comparison, if the wind picks up he is definitely the one laughing!
I also have a kayak,
Only a small (again!) perception scooter that i use for shallower marks where i need to be sneaky.
TBH i love it for the fishing you can do with it and it is a great tool but i absolutely hate it at the same time.
You will get a wet arse, your back will ache (mine does after a day on the water and i'm only 21!) and your arms will hurt like hell when plugging as you have to keep your arms up at an abnormal height when working hard plugs.
You will also join the ranks of a the kayak angler, generally hated everywhere they go, i absolutely hate kayak anglers, even when out there in my own yak!
IMHO they are the boating equivalent of a toyota prius.
(no offence to any of the kayak anglers out there!):mrgreen:
A very useful tool but i would have a go on someone elses for a long paddling session or three before taking the plunge.
Get a feel for being in a yak and pretend to reach around and get stuff, imagine where you would put your rods etc and how you would deal with landing fish etc. and almost as important where will you go to the toilet? on lovely calm hot days on the water you need a lot of fluids... :shock:
You have to think about every little thing in a yak, if it's not to hand thats the end of it, for example i once got broke at the spool as the line got wrapped and had to paddle to shore to thread the line back through the rings..
I know there are some people that love the experience but unfortunately i'm one of the guys that use it solely as an angling tool, can be great to get onto fish like a hawk but in reality an absolute bar steward to live with.
To be honest it's up to you mate but personally i would take your time in choosing and try and have a go on as many as possible before dishing out, i think there is a lot of scope for cheap small boat angling without all the hassle and expense that a "proper" boat brings.
Just don't jump in and end up living with a couple of dogs (like me!)
One last thing, if there's anyone out there that would like to swap a tshitzu and an overweight pug for a fast well conditioned 15ft open dory with good outboard please let me know!!
