Moku

I have spent about 12 hours paddling this craft and there are few new comments to add to the ones already written here. I will address stability comments made earlier -both initial and secondary are good. While it is probably not a preferred use, I have had no problems at all paddling Class 3 rapids in the Moku. Attainments are a bit rough, but that's to be expected given its weight. It ferries well, braces acceptably, and due to it's speed and mass, can punch through some pretty sizable holes. Again, not the preferred use for the Moku perhaps, but I did want to mirror other comments and add the moving water observations.

The poor mans necky dolphin, suprisingly fast, took swells well ,tracked well and the seat was dry without compromising steadiness, the forward hatch is great,nice and large for a round hatch and doesn't leak with plenty of clean open storage space inside,.bungees across the forward deck. nice quiet hull very similar to my necky dolphin without the "wiggle factor"while shorter and not as fast,is lighter,definately a great kayak for the money. the tank well in back could be deeper and roomier but I like to carry a bunch of supplies for playing in and on the water.Which brings me to the cup holder, great but who drinks just one?the day a yak comes out with a six pack recess either in front of my feet or under them I'll sell all the kayaks I have for that one. I'm 5'8" 160 lbs.sliding on and off the yak is easy with no scrapes, a retainining strap for the paddle would be nice since we often raft together when meeting other paddlers on the water.a great all around yak hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.

I bought my Moku a few months ago and in some cases am wondering if it's the same boat the others wrote about. I've used it in the surf off Hatteras Island, also in the sound there, and just got finished with a short float down the Shenandoah River. The problem I have with the boat is that I do not consider it a very stable boat. I was the only one today out of 20 canoers and kayakers to flip on a pretty good rapid. First time out in the Moku and I flip. Embarrasing. It also sucked in the surf, especially when it was rough. What it seems to be best at is flat water, and it's quite fast, stable, dry, and comfortable (with a good seat). In the sound it did fine and on the flat stretches of the river it performed well, but in water where there are waves or rapids, I just don't consider it a stable boat. Perhaps it's just me, but I am the one using the boat so that's all I have to go by. If I knew of a boat that was extremely stable in the surf and in rapids, yet tracked well and did well on flat water, I would gladly trade my Moku for it. But as of now, I don't know what that boat is.FYI I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 200 pounds.

My girlfriend and I have demoed and rented numerous sit-on-tops recently, and for the money, the Moku beats all the boats we've tried from Ocean Kayak, Cobra, Hobie, Heritage, etc. For conditions like those throughout Florida, this boat is a nice combination of roominess, stability, tracking, handling, and paddling comfort. Liked the fact that it came stock with the bow storage hatch, side and end handles, and storage straps. Definitely a good buy.

I recently purchased the Isalnder Moku for my wife and she loves it. I also own a Ocean Scrambler and the difference between the two kayaks is night and day. The stability of the Moku as well as the quick turning capability blow the scrambler clear out of the water. I have never been on a SOT that kept me drier than the Moku. I would recommend this boat to any skill level.