Picking up the xFactor today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 12-18-2012, 07:20 AM

I don't know what the bottom of the kayak looks like but how do you clean out the water pump if it gets plugged while you're on the water?

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wiredantz · 12-18-2012, 08:04 AM

I see they finally raised the rear hatch.

dbarnett66 · 12-18-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

I see they finally raised the rear hatch.

This is one of the reasons for getting the 2013 instead of the blem. I am a bigger guy and heard that water could come into the rear hatch. I have lost over 70 pounds but is is nice to know that there won't be an issue. I also like the built in transducer mount too.

Biggameaddict · 12-18-2012, 09:21 AM

Looks great man now all you need to do is get on the water. Whens the maiden voyage?

Siebler · 12-18-2012, 10:56 AM

Wiring is all finished up and ready to go for you!

As for the pump getting clogged, It is a recessed fitting with a screen. Clogging isnt usually and issue unless you get into some heavy cut up eel grass or similar. Everything on this si same as a Stealth.

xpresso2am · 12-18-2012, 11:10 AM

that is a nice fish killing machine! Congrats

RGB · 12-18-2012, 11:17 AM

Sweet, definitely worth the wait. I gotta upgrade to the new model, that new bait tank is BA.

dbarnett66 · 12-18-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I don't know what the bottom of the kayak looks like but how do you clean out the water pump if it gets plugged while you're on the water?

That is a good question. I may have to bring a brush with a very long handle. Is this a common problem with bait tank set ups?

CheapPelican · 12-18-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I don't know what the bottom of the kayak looks like but how do you clean out the water pump if it gets plugged while you're on the water?

Is the battery within reach? Would reversing the flow on the pump work?

danjor · 12-18-2012, 11:39 AM

When these start showing up at the blem sales I'm getting one! I have 2 of the 2012 models and there great but... that flat hatch in the back is a great feature. Would help with my problem of where to safely put this huge expensive lithium battery I have besides the in bait tank hatch where I need to put bait.

Sdspeed · 12-18-2012, 11:56 AM

What Kayak, I don't see no frick'in kayak

Jimmyz123 · 12-18-2012, 12:04 PM

Nice looking Kayak

wiredantz · 12-18-2012, 12:14 PM

Welcome to the club!

flytuber4 · 12-18-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by danjor

When these start showing up at the blem sales I'm getting one! I have 2 of the 2012 models and there great but... that flat hatch in the back is a great feature. Would help with my problem of where to safely put this huge expensive lithium battery I have besides the in bait tank hatch where I need to put bait.

Im about to get a Ride 115 but i want a 2nd backup kayak for a buddy to fish with me, or the girlfriend :P

dorado50 · 12-18-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I don't know what the bottom of the kayak looks like but how do you clean out the water pump if it gets plugged while you're on the water?

If your bildge pump gets cloged in a kayak....omg this thought leaves me speechless

flytuber4 · 12-18-2012, 06:01 PM

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If your bildge pump gets cloged in a kayak....omg this thought leaves me speechless

Might be a stupid question but im new to the whole kayak thing, why do you need a bildge pump? Like how does there get to be "that" much water in your yak and isnt there a drain whole on one end so you can just like tip it an drain any water? Or is this used for out on the water?

RGB · 12-18-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flytuber4

Might be a stupid question but im new to the whole kayak thing, why do you need a bildge pump? Like how does there get to be "that" much water in your yak and isnt there a drain whole on one end so you can just like tip it an drain any water? Or is this used for out on the water?

That pump is for the bait tank.

flytuber4 · 12-18-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RGB

That pump is for the bait tank.

Is that the only reason you need a bildge pump? Cuz that makes sense.

RGB · 12-18-2012, 08:56 PM

No, it's not a bilge pump at all. That pump circulates fresh water into the bait tank (in the center hatch) to keep your bait fish alive. The white tube going out the side of the yak is the overflow for the bait tank. A lot of guys carry manual bilge pumps (or a big sponge) in case of emergency but i've never seen an electric one on a yak.

dbarnett66 · 12-18-2012, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the kind comments and replies. I plan to take the yak out sometime next week or two. I have two weeks off for the holidays and want to get out 2 or 3 times. My wife saw the camo color when I got home and she absolutely hated it. She likes the bright blue, reds, yellows, etc. Love her to death, but she does not understand my Neanderthal side.....lol.

12-18-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I see they finally raised the rear hatch. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-18-2012, 09:21 AM	#4
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Looks great man now all you need to do is get on the water. Whens the maiden voyage? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-18-2012, 10:56 AM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Wiring is all finished up and ready to go for you! As for the pump getting clogged, It is a recessed fitting with a screen. Clogging isnt usually and issue unless you get into some heavy cut up eel grass or similar. Everything on this si same as a Stealth. __________________ CJ Siebler

12-18-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
RGB Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Cajon Posts: 45	Sweet, definitely worth the wait. I gotta upgrade to the new model, that new bait tank is BA. __________________ -Ron

12-18-2012, 12:04 PM	#12
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Nice looking Kayak __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

12-18-2012, 11:10 AM	#6
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	that is a nice fish killing machine! Congrats

12-18-2012, 11:39 AM	#10
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	When these start showing up at the blem sales I'm getting one! I have 2 of the 2012 models and there great but... that flat hatch in the back is a great feature. Would help with my problem of where to safely put this huge expensive lithium battery I have besides the in bait tank hatch where I need to put bait.

12-18-2012, 11:56 AM	#11
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	What Kayak, I don't see no frick'in kayak

12-18-2012, 12:14 PM	#13
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Welcome to the club! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-18-2012, 08:56 PM	#19
RGB Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Cajon Posts: 45	No, it's not a bilge pump at all. That pump circulates fresh water into the bait tank (in the center hatch) to keep your bait fish alive. The white tube going out the side of the yak is the overflow for the bait tank. A lot of guys carry manual bilge pumps (or a big sponge) in case of emergency but i've never seen an electric one on a yak. __________________ -Ron

12-18-2012, 09:29 PM	#20
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Thanks for the kind comments and replies. I plan to take the yak out sometime next week or two. I have two weeks off for the holidays and want to get out 2 or 3 times. My wife saw the camo color when I got home and she absolutely hated it. She likes the bright blue, reds, yellows, etc. Love her to death, but she does not understand my Neanderthal side.....lol.