SOLO Revisited

[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.

[Iceman]

Bob,

That is a 6" deck plate. I wish the channel in the center of keel was a little wider to fit strainer in. Trying to figure out how to mount it in the center opening toward the very front of it, thru hull.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Bob,

That is a 6" deck plate. I wish the channel in the center of keel was a little wider to fit strainer in. Trying to figure out how to mount it in the center opening toward the very front of it, thru hull.

Thanks Andy, please post pictures when you figure it out. I leave for Baja tonight so will not be able to get mine done till I get back in a week. Tight Lines, and sell lot's.