Ok two xl setup - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

eDUBz · 03-05-2014, 09:32 PM

I got rid of my Hobie kayak awhile back, now I have a pair of Ocean Kayak Malibu two xl's so the whole family can have fun. I'm going to set one up for fishing, but was curious if anyone else has one setup and wanted to get some ideas. I currently installed a hatch two flush mount Scotty rod holders and a trolley system.

Samcro · 03-06-2014, 05:29 AM

I have this kayak setup for fishing. I don't have pics of it fully rigged, but I will try to post it later. I have two scotty rocket launchers behind both seats, a fish finder and recently added a bait tank that rest behind the back seat. It's not the nicest looking setup, but it works for me.

eDUBz · 03-06-2014, 08:57 AM

what did use for a bait tank? Its awkward for a bait tank back there since its not flat and it curves.

Samcro · 03-06-2014, 06:48 PM

Having the bait tank sit inside a milk crate provided support and a means to attach it to the kayak. My concern was that I would become top heavy once the bait tank filled up with water, but it did not affect the the stability of the kayak. The bait tank did not move at all when it filled up. I'm happy with this set up. I hope it helps.

alanw · 03-06-2014, 07:33 PM

There's no way having a tank that high won't affect stability.

momo fish · 03-06-2014, 07:36 PM

Not true. You can always have it floating next to the kayak 😆.

Yes just had to chime in. But you are correct.

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Samcro · 03-06-2014, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

There's no way having a tank that high won't affect stability.

I have not had a problem. Just trying help a fellow BWE out.

William Novotny · 03-06-2014, 07:54 PM

Are those Bungy chords? Don't roll that thing or say bye bye to your tank. Not trying to knock your craftsmanship, just speaking from experience. The way you have that tank supported, the angles the straps are at plus the weight of a full tank. It's not if, is WHEN that setup will fail. First off your support should PULL in opposite directions AWAY from the center of the crate. Also Bungy chords are stretchy. If the weight of the tank shifts you're done. If the cords are stretched to the point that they are tight that means they are at their weakest point and can fail.

alanw · 03-06-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Samcro

I have not had a problem. Just trying help a fellow BWE out.

Glad you posted pics, maybe fellow BWE guys can help you out a bit as well.

While you haven't had a problem yet, it's only a matter of time in my opinion.

It can happen with a tank even lower than that. There was a guy on his hobie outback two weeks ago that flipped his yak in the harbor the first time he took it out with a new hobie tank on the back. He was pretty mad and was blaming the tank.

All it takes is for that thing to shift a bit to one side or the other, which I'd be concerned about like Will noted with that bungie setup. There's gotta be a better way.

eDUBz · 03-06-2014, 09:27 PM

Thats how you take it out solo ? you will be sitting way far back. I was thinkg of a setup in the second seat area. If im going fishing double with my daughter I just use frozen chovies and plastics. Intresting setup thanks for the pics.

03-05-2014, 09:32 PM	#1
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Ok two xl setup I got rid of my Hobie kayak awhile back, now I have a pair of Ocean Kayak Malibu two xl's so the whole family can have fun. I'm going to set one up for fishing, but was curious if anyone else has one setup and wanted to get some ideas. I currently installed a hatch two flush mount Scotty rod holders and a trolley system.

03-06-2014, 07:33 PM	#5
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	There's no way having a tank that high won't affect stability. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-06-2014, 07:54 PM	#8
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Are those Bungy chords? Don't roll that thing or say bye bye to your tank. Not trying to knock your craftsmanship, just speaking from experience. The way you have that tank supported, the angles the straps are at plus the weight of a full tank. It's not if, is WHEN that setup will fail. First off your support should PULL in opposite directions AWAY from the center of the crate. Also Bungy chords are stretchy. If the weight of the tank shifts you're done. If the cords are stretched to the point that they are tight that means they are at their weakest point and can fail. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21 Last edited by William Novotny; 03-06-2014 at 08:06 PM.

03-06-2014, 05:29 AM	#2
Samcro Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46	I have this kayak setup for fishing. I don't have pics of it fully rigged, but I will try to post it later. I have two scotty rocket launchers behind both seats, a fish finder and recently added a bait tank that rest behind the back seat. It's not the nicest looking setup, but it works for me.

03-06-2014, 08:57 AM	#3
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	what did use for a bait tank? Its awkward for a bait tank back there since its not flat and it curves.

03-06-2014, 06:48 PM	#4
Samcro Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46	Having the bait tank sit inside a milk crate provided support and a means to attach it to the kayak. My concern was that I would become top heavy once the bait tank filled up with water, but it did not affect the the stability of the kayak. The bait tank did not move at all when it filled up. I'm happy with this set up. I hope it helps.

03-06-2014, 07:36 PM	#6
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Not true. You can always have it floating next to the kayak 😆. Yes just had to chime in. But you are correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-06-2014, 09:27 PM	#10
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Thats how you take it out solo ? you will be sitting way far back. I was thinkg of a setup in the second seat area. If im going fishing double with my daughter I just use frozen chovies and plastics. Intresting setup thanks for the pics.