Hacking Yak II

[dsafety]

While you have that thing cut open, you could take the opportunity to add a few useful internal features. If it were me, I would put in a Hobie-style hatch in front of the seat and install some bulkheads, front and rear to keep stuff from sliding out of reach. Maybe that big square cut-out is an aftermarket hatch that has already been installed. If so, the bulkheads are still a good idea.

You could use some kind of a rigid but lightweight foam for the bulkheads and while you are at it, add some foam to the bow and stern for flotation in case you spring a leak one of these days.

You could also take the opportunity to wire for future electronics such as a fish finder, bait tank, lights, etc.

I also noticed that you had to sacrifice the cup holder as part of this project. Of course no one cares much about holding cups but you have to have a place for to set your beer down when you hook up. I think that falls under recommended safety gear.

The project appears to be coming along nicely. When is the maiden voyage?

Bob