I would be using it for crappie fishing, catfish, deer hunting, and duck hunting. Comparing it to a typical fishing SOT is like apples and oranges. Sometime in May the gal and I drove to Paddle and Trail in Aurora as I was hot to trot on this but upon seeing it Lynette had her reservations. The Motor Shaft also automatically kicks up when it gets too shallow or if you come upon the local oyster reefs. Rather than using the drain plug in the rear I found that the best way to drain the water was to lift up the rear and sponge out the water from the front hatch. Looking for experienced owners of the 2020 Frontier 12. Obviously pretty stable. Last year, NuCanoe launched their second model, the Frontier 12. NuCanoe Frontier 12 Floor Issues A couple months ago I noticed I had some water in the hull of my NuCanoe Frontier 12. I am thinking of getting one of these as a second craft. Pay attention to their website as it list two different weight capacities; overall and self bailing. WTB Nucanoe Frontier 12 for Hunting Cash in Hand..... Let me know what you've got. Has a Kevin Dismuke Motor Mount which comes with a Control Box that has 5Forward Speeds and 3 Reverse Speeds. I would not be dissuaded put … I got it for $400 less than a 2020 model. 19 posts • Page 1 of 1. This weekend they had a 12' Nucanoe Frontier at our local sportsman show, it really peaked my curiosity. A much improved paddler over the original Nucanoe; Claasic 12. Fishing Kayak Reviews » NuCanoe . I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing a the frontier 12. Does anyone have one of these or ever have been in one of these? I was quite intrigued by this craft when I saw it at the Schaumburg show this spring. The NuCanoe Frontier 12 is adequate for mild water/weather conditions but is less than ideal when faced with water/weather conditions beyond mild. The bottom was real wide and flat, supposedly the most stable kayak on the water. I … The Frontier 12 is extremely stable to fish from allowing for beginner mistakes as well as allowing for standing to cast for the experienced angler. Hard to find one used! Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. Re: Deciding on 2020 Nucanoe Frontier 12 [ Re: cascade ] #13636094 07/19/20 05:01 PM They advertised it as being just as stable as the NuCanoe , but with more features: cast and blast decking for user mobility, scuppers for easy draining and tracking, built in storage compartment, and cup holders. I recently purchases a frontier 12 I found for a good price, but it's completely bare-bones. October 4th, 2020 12:50 AM Home: Forums: Tournament Links's: List of Advertisers I used two pieces, five and one-half inches by ten inches as extensions on my apparatus board so I could re-use the depth finder arrangement from my old 12 foot NuCanoe. Heard about the Nucanoe Frontier 12. I'm looking to get a couple seats for it but the nucanoe brand ones seem pretty overpriced, so does anyone have one of these and have experience rigging them? Have fun when it gets here. Thread: Nucanoe frontier 12. November 25th, 2020 05:00 AM Home: Forums: Tournament Links's: List of Advertisers If so, what is your opinion (pluses and minuses)? Friend of mine is buying a house and is selling his 2016 model Frontier 12. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. I also contacted NuCanoe again to explain the situation and get their opinions. A couple of weeks ago I bought a 2018 Nucanoe Frontier 12 that had never left the store. The Frontier is a stable, well made and durable vessel which is easy to stand and fly fish from. It is definitely a niche boat, and it has not replaced my SOT's, but it seems that my nucanoe niche is expanding more and more. Gonna take it on the maiden voyage tomorrow, probably down the Etowah near me in Forsyth county. I'll mainly be using it to flyfish for bass. To help maintain a competitive position in the market place while increasing sales and market share NuCanoe should strive for the highest quality of materials and quality control possible. I want something I can stand up in and sight fish. I have fished from it solo as well as with my wife using the adjustable seating. The Frontier 12 is widely known for its stability, customizability, and versatility. 23K likes. Forum; Louisiana Kayak Fishing; Buy/Sell/Trade; For Sale - NuCanoe Frontier 12; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Weighting some cons and pros but it looks like my new boat soon. The color is called Hazard. We make verstaile, stable, and easy to use watercraft that enhance your ability to fish, hunt, paddle, row, and more. I picked up a Backwater Assassin fiberglass/carbon fiber paddle. Hi Redfisher...I'm new to this forum...I've been fishhing out of a Yak for the past 5 years and with it only being 29.5" wide, gets a little tippy when I try to stand up in it. It weighs 77#. Do any of you use the Nucanoe frontier 12? The Frontier 12 has a capacity of 650# and self-bails to 500#. NuCanoe Frontier 12 2013-03-21 00:05:30 tim flint To mount my rod holders for trolling, I used a piece four and one-half inches by twenty five inches. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the quality of this boat as a one man angler and any things you might recommend as far as setting it up.Ex. Going to be mostly stand up fly fishing in the Puget Sound area and mountain lakes. 1. Moderators: Dogman, NCSUDucker. Nucanoe frontier 12 Motorless Fishing. Would be a good choice for protected waters and calm rivers. I once again asked the guys on the NuCanoe forum for advice. That speaks for itself. So far the NuCanoe Frontier 12 is not only a winner but it’s a home run. Didn't come with the bench seats or a paddle. The last thing I wanted to do was void my warranty by melting my frontier. Took my 11 YO son out fluking on Saturday. the 12 works great with a trolling motor etc. as far as your question it just depends on how much stuff you want to take out. The nucanoe blends the feel and benefits of a small boat with the the portability, tracking and agility of a SOT. ... View Articles Crappie.com Legend - Moderator Jig Tying Forum Join Date Dec 2007 Location Florida Posts 17,699 Post Thanks / Like Likes (Given) 5662 Likes (Received) 7094 Thanks (Given) 2159 Thanks (Received) 1080. Also has an Actuator that lowers and raises the Motor Shaft. I'm in the market for a new Canoe, Kayak, I've ruled out pontoons because of transportation issues. Nucanoe Frontier 12. NuCanoe. Forum Member Join Date Jun 2018 Posts 4. RE: Nucanoe Frontier 12 vs Bonafide SS 127 (05-24-2018 09:52 PM) Stevehtn Wrote: Just wondering everyone’s opinion on which is more stable. I had one bought last year but the guy sold it out from under me before I got to it. Post a reply. They have a couple of 2017 model Native Watercraft Manta Ray 12 propel boats out there. I would think Nucanoe had a chance to come up with a solid improvement to design limitation instead of a quick and dirty fix. I had a Frontier 12. I'm leaning towards buying the new 2020. Would like to have some room for another person in the boat or kids. He had me at stability–as soon as I got home I looked at NuCanoe on YouTube, read a couple forum reviews, and ordered one sight unseen. Nucanoe frontier 12 Motorless Fishing. Weighting some cons and pros but it looks like my new boat soon. They gave me the go ahead to try the plastic welding so that's what I did. Concerned about reported issues with the earlier boats and would like to know if anyone experienced these with 2020 model. 2018 Nucanoe Frontier 12 - clear title 2007 home made trailer built for the kayak-also clear title Anchor wizard Tight line anchor Lowrance Hook 5 fish finder Engel cooler (can be used as a seat) C-tug kayak cart (absolutely need if you are transporting the kayak to a launch) 40lb thrust minnkota trolling motor Railblaza go pro mount Last edited by cascade; 07/19/20 02:58 PM . NuCanoe Frontier 12. Well, I finally made up my mind after waffling between several brands and models of fishing kayaks, and today I picked up a Nucanoe Frontier 12 kayak. Oh, btw, in case anyone is in the market for a peddle drive kayak and weighs say 225 or less (maybe even up to 250), there is a tremendous deal out at Cabelas to be had. What are … ive had the nucanoe classic 10 and 12 also the frontier 12 and the pursuit..the pursuit was my least favorite of all. Mung. 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