SOLO Revisited

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Well, just got the call - The Solo Skiff delivery will be at OEX next Wednesday the 22nd. I was hoping for this weekend, but it will give me time to make last minute preparations for storage and rigging.
Feeling like a kid waiting for Christmas morning...

DISNEYLAND...................BAJA here we come. I will be in Gonzaga, cannot pick mine up until the 28th. Bummer Kai I guess you get 1st blood. Can't fish mine until the 2nd of April. That gives pleanty of time to get them dialed in right BEFORE Mag Bay.

[blazian]

Originally Posted by makobob

DISNEYLAND...................BAJA here we come. I will be in Gonzaga, cannot pick mine up until the 28th. Bummer Kai I guess you get 1st blood. Can't fish mine until the 2nd of April. That gives pleanty of time to get them dialed in right BEFORE Mag Bay.

Hey Bob, How do you plan on setting up the bait tank? I know your running a 6hp, so the gas can would go where we would usually put the bait tank or do you not plan on using one? I plan on using mine in La Jolla but it looks like a pain right now with the launch closed

[Baja_Traveler]

Don't know what Bob's going to do, but here is my plan. The bait tank is already built in and already has a drain, you just need to finish it. All tubing is below deck except where it goes through the rear bulkhead.

[blazian]

Thanks Baja Traveler! I was wondering how to do a clean install, thats pretty nice! Let me know what pump you decide to use! How do you plan on rigging your FF, I don't really like how the east coast guys run their transducer all the way to the back instead of inhull mounting. just looks messy

[Baja_Traveler]

Originally Posted by blazian

Thanks Baja Traveler! I was wondering how to do a clean install, thats pretty nice! Let me know what pump you decide to use! How do you plan on rigging your FF, I don't really like how the east coast guys run their transducer all the way to the back instead of inhull mounting. just looks messy

Unfortunately the only way to mount a transducer is the way they are doing it. Cant shoot through hull because of the foam. Now, a brave person who is not afraid to cut holes in their hull could install a bottom hull pocket to flush mount a transducer - and I just might be the guy to do it, but that is a future project.

[blazian]

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Unfortunately the only way to mount a transducer is the way they are doing it. Cant shoot through hull because of the foam. Now, a brave person who is not afraid to cut holes in their hull could install a bottom hull pocket to flush mount a transducer - and I just might be the guy to do it, but that is a future project.

I will be that guy hehehe. I just need a little pocket cut out. Oex mentioned that another kayak co had same material foam and he was able to inhull mount by cutting.

[blazian]

thanks both you guys for all the info. last question, will it be possible and easy to beach land the solo like a panga? Motor in on power and lift the outboard up?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by blazian

Hey Bob, How do you plan on setting up the bait tank? I know your running a 6hp, so the gas can would go where we would usually put the bait tank or do you not plan on using one? I plan on using mine in La Jolla but it looks like a pain right now with the launch closed

My bait tank will be the forward cooler, plumbed by OEX MB. Room for a few greenies or sardines. I am having the BooneDox Landing Gear installed with the Wheeleze Sand tires, yes it is expensive but it will be useable everywhere.

Sculpins, I will reserve answering for saftey sake YOU must know your and your boats limitations. If we are again allowed to fish deep water for REDS, then for me yes the nine might be doable in the Solo Skiff.

On open water I would go SLOWER, and would travel in pairs(buddy boat), and I do plan to chase peligics should they show locally. All safety equiptment MUST be in good condition and COMMON SENSE is essential, if it turns iffy, turn for home. Like my buddy Rossman there are so many fish and I want my fair share so being safe is important. I will be 69 in 3 months and hope to still be fishing well into my 70's.

Again these boats were designed for the flats, and protected water. Please STAY SAFE MY FRIENDS.

[blazian]

How much are they charging for the bait plumbing install?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by blazian

How much are they charging for the bait plumbing install?

Usually if you bought your yak from them you just pay for the materials and the install is little to no cost. It appears to be part of the service. AND they do great work. I could be wrong on the rigging price, so call them. Tight Lines.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by blazian

How much are they charging for the bait plumbing install?

If you buy your yak from OEX and what you want them to install the rigging is usually FREE unless you have something really involved. For instance I want them to install a forward hatch, bait system, Hobie H rails, and my FishFinder. The hatch, bait system and Hobie rails will be free because I bought from them, the F/F install will cost as I bought it elsewhere. SWEET DEAL.

[Iceman]

Hoping to finish this one tomorrow for customer pick up on Sunday.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Hoping to finish this one tomorrow for customer pick up on Sunday.

NICE, clean installation. What size round hatch did you use and did you mount the pump on the transom. Thanks Andy. My bait system will be done by OEX MB after the BooneDox landing gear arrive. These are gonna be a great platform.