I'm new to owning a skiff but not new to boating. I'm looking to get a push pole for my Cayo 180 w/90 Suzuki.
I will not be poling from the poling platform (too old for that) so it will be from the rear deck just to ease into shallower areas and get out if I get stuck. Research says I can get away with something under 16ft so I'm thinking 16 or 14 feet. I know you can spend upwards of $800+ on a nice one but I'm not interested in that. I also want a multi piece unit for transportation ease. I would like to stay in the $200-$300 range given my intended use.
Looking for recommendations on the following:
Manufacturer? Stiffy, Carbon Marine, others?
Material? Fiberglass, Hybrid, Carbon?
Length? 16 or 14 feet?
Thanks for your help.
I will not be poling from the poling platform (too old for that) so it will be from the rear deck just to ease into shallower areas and get out if I get stuck. Research says I can get away with something under 16ft so I'm thinking 16 or 14 feet. I know you can spend upwards of $800+ on a nice one but I'm not interested in that. I also want a multi piece unit for transportation ease. I would like to stay in the $200-$300 range given my intended use.
Looking for recommendations on the following:
Manufacturer? Stiffy, Carbon Marine, others?
Material? Fiberglass, Hybrid, Carbon?
Length? 16 or 14 feet?
Thanks for your help.