Hacking Yak II

[robmandel]

gary, you got bigger balls than anyone I know

one thing, have you considered the seating angle. one thing about those hobies I've noticed is how you're sitting a little lower and inclined a bit almost. it's a much better peddling position, but not really a paddling one. have you accounted for how you'll sit?

also, figured out a way to get rod storage in there? I forgot, haven't seen your yak in a while, isn't there a bulkhead behind the seat or did you cut that out. the yak's long enough for sure, for putting rods in the hatch if you can get them all the way back.

nice work so far. remember you talking about a project like that on the way down to the ontario meeting. guess you're making it happen.

can't wait to fish it with you. hint, hint...as in dude, we ever gonna fish again

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by robmandel

gary, you got bigger balls than anyone I know

one thing, have you considered the seating angle. one thing about those hobies I've noticed is how you're sitting a little lower and inclined a bit almost. it's a much better peddling position, but not really a paddling one. have you accounted for how you'll sit?

also, figured out a way to get rod storage in there? I forgot, haven't seen your yak in a while, isn't there a bulkhead behind the seat or did you cut that out. the yak's long enough for sure, for putting rods in the hatch if you can get them all the way back.

nice work so far. remember you talking about a project like that on the way down to the ontario meeting. guess you're making it happen.

can't wait to fish it with you. hint, hint...as in dude, we ever gonna fish again

Rob, I put a hatch in, right in front of the seat, that big rectangular hole in the pics; so I can slide 7' rods in toward the front.

Are we ever gonna fish again, you bet. But until I get this project done, I don't don't have a ride; that's why I picked this time of year to get after it.

I did get a chance to do a bit more grinding and Hacking today, so here's the latest:
Oval hole for bait tank


Another angle


From the seat back, for perspective:


Bottom side grinding of gel coat:




Bottom rear


Now all this work made me hungry, so here was dinner:

[dfroggy54]

im so inspired! reminds me of my first kayak. its looking great!

[mtnbykr2]

checked in to see the progress looks pretty good, so does what was in the pan...is that canadian bacon in there?

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

..., so does what was in the pan...is that canadian bacon in there?

Of course fish fillets; red onion, red bell peppers, spices, fresh orange juice, and a little peanut oil.

[paddle and flies]

My, My,Gary I look forward to seeing your creation when it's done.

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by paddle and flies

My, My,Gary I look forward to seeing your creation when it's done.

My creation, hardly, Just a couple of very good but separate creations that I'm putting together. But yes Noel, when it's done, we'll have to arrange a test drive for you.

On another note, were you down here for the fly fishing show? My wife has been sick, so I missed it, and now it's my turn for taking care of her; proof no good deed goes unpunished.