Would this make a good hakapik? How would it hold up to the marine environment?
230225
I think good. Not much of a challenge killing the seals though. Try a blow-gun instead.
230226
Wasn't purchased for the purpose of killing seals but it does not have any problems in a marine environment.
230227
I'm not sure what a "hakapik" is but I feel it would not have any issues in a marine environment.
230228
Just my 2 cents... I have heard nothing but bad in terms of hard use in the field. It's not full tang and many of these have the heads snap off from the handle after to much abuse. Its a fun toy or something to take for protection while walking the dog but not something (I would think) that would be durable enough for an actual hakapik. You dont want that head snapping off. I'd stick with an old fashioned wooden handle instead of a two piece fiberglass/plastic one.
230229
Testing out M48 Kommando Survival Hammer by UC p1: http://youtu.be/vLPHI7PJzXMI believe it will suit your needs as a hakapik.
830679
It would probably work well for insulation. I would just worry about the weight of the aquarium.
768827
I think it would hold up to a few dives for sure. Salt water is really corrosive, so it may start wearing down like 10x faster than if in dry environment. And if you dropped it, it may sink. But if a shark came near you would probably be ok if you hit it on the face! I hear they hate that.
928300
The Harken company primarily manufacturers gear for sailboats and the blocks, guides and pulleys for this system seem to be built of the same materials. I would think it would hold up fine outdoors.
2189113
It would be fine,I have it on a 37 gallon salt water also and it has done an excellent job for the last year, just do your maintenance.
2026278
Probably! It would be a gigantic ice brick though. It holds up well against extreme temperatures.
1382669
We use ours in fresh water, so dont know hpw it would last in salt water. If they would get the on&off; coupler that goes with it to take out of water when not in use it will be fine. Its simple& fast to use. The ladder is great!
2109613
where as i find this tube to be very rugged for the remote pond fishing i do here in the western mountains of maine. i am not real sure i would want to venture out to sea in it? smooth ponds or ponds with a little chop are not bad but i think you would be taking it outside its comfort zone if you took it out in the ocean.
422824
As long as you clean it after exposure to saltwater you should be fine. GoPro doesn't mention the material used, but is seems to be a molded plastic.
1193091
Sure! During fairly calm weather it should be great. Do you have the skeg? Very useful.
2114241
It would do fine outside. It will not rust. The UV may degrade the plastic after a while but should hold up fine for a long while. Been using mine to access my boat this past summer and has held up great so far.
394932
The boat is unbelievably stable- rough water- not an issue, the danger (to this boat) is up near the bank, rocks and other "sharps".... Fishing hooks as well. Rough water, it will handle it fine. For big water I would go 55ln MinnKota with biggest battery you can find, or. 3.5 horse Tohatsu outboard. Don't beach this boat, get out knee. High water and walk it in- I'm warning you... Otherwise its bulletproof...
2273212
I would think so, Dana, as long as it were located out of direct sun; I'd worry about the water temperature in that case. Otherwise, it should work fine for your purpose.
1008720
It will handle just fine but the drag wont last long with those drag burner fish . If you can afford a boat and fish for Mahi and triper , you should beef up you tackle
317500
i use the Okuma for Tuna and Halibut and love it. i do not have the two speed but for Halibut it would make it nice.
450327
I've used it in saltwater and it's still in good shape - just give it a thorough freshwater rinsing afterwards.
1312223
Wash it off and it should hold up fine. Keep in mind that this is a medium size bag. Great for fishing trips when you don't need tons of tackle!