Question for you hds 5(x) users. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 04-26-2011, 02:05 PM

I am using the thru hull (cut not shoot) P319-BL from Airmar. I would recommend the 5 over the 5x because there are some really trick ways to use the GPS with those units.

FARRIER · 04-26-2011, 02:20 PM

Hows that working out with beach landings and coming in and out of the racks or truck for you. Looks like basically a bulkhead. It worries me with all the flexing of a kayak hull. I do like the gained sensitivity but a big hole in the hull sucks.

GregAndrew · 04-26-2011, 03:27 PM

The manufacturer says that there is no concern at all for scratches and scrapes from dragging your yak. It only sticks out about 1/8 of an inch or less from the hull. The part of the kayak that is sandwiched in the unit is locked in very rigid. The hole you cut is 2 inches and the head unit and inside nut are about 3 inches. That gives you 1/2 inch of contact all the way around making it very solid and stable.

FARRIER · 04-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Still waiting to make the purchase but your input is greatly appreciated so thanks....Patrick

04-26-2011, 02:20 PM	#2
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Hows that working out with beach landings and coming in and out of the racks or truck for you. Looks like basically a bulkhead. It worries me with all the flexing of a kayak hull. I do like the gained sensitivity but a big hole in the hull sucks. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

04-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#4
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Still waiting to make the purchase but your input is greatly appreciated so thanks....Patrick __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

04-26-2011, 02:05 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I am using the thru hull (cut not shoot) P319-BL from Airmar. I would recommend the 5 over the 5x because there are some really trick ways to use the GPS with those units.

04-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The manufacturer says that there is no concern at all for scratches and scrapes from dragging your yak. It only sticks out about 1/8 of an inch or less from the hull. The part of the kayak that is sandwiched in the unit is locked in very rigid. The hole you cut is 2 inches and the head unit and inside nut are about 3 inches. That gives you 1/2 inch of contact all the way around making it very solid and stable.