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[echo1er]

thanks added the elbow. Got a some ideas off Youtuber rudyhail77.

[Cvaladez2]

Why spend tons on a Scotty rod holder? $3 bucks PVC LOL....

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Cvaladez2

Why spend tons on a Scotty rod holder? $3 bucks PVC LOL....

I'm with you on this. I have one of those scotty rod mounts that has the arms and man is that thing difficult to work with while on the water.

[tagyak]

thats pretty thrifty of you to use the pvc that way. if you paint it black it would look more factory.

[LDO10]

I use a pump-type garden sprayer to wash sand off the kayak be loading on my SUV. Also can be used to washdown rods and reels, etc.

Lots of great ideas here...Thanks

[RockyRaab]

I originally posted this in the general forum, but decided to duplicate it here so it wouldn't scroll off into oblivion...

Hobie Pro Angler-14 Simple Seat Riser Mod

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For you Pro Angler-14 owners: I wanted a higher seat in my PA14, for a better leg angle while pedaling, and for general comfort. It would also allow my old bones to stand up easier!

Here's what I built, in rough state but fitted together. After a trial or two on the water, I'll round the edges with a router and then sand and finish it.

Parts List:
One 32" length of 2x4 (I used a piece of fir with straight grain)
Four 1/4" x 1½" galvanized cap-head bolts
Two 1/4" x 3" bolts
Two 1/4" x 4" bolts
Four 1/4" nuts and eight washers

Cut the 2x4 into two 16" pieces. Mark the bolt hole locations. Using a hole saw, drill two 1½" holes through the sides of each riser, centered. Drill four 5/16" bolt holes from top and bottom, into the large holes. Assemble. Attach the risers to the seat using four 1½" bolts and washers. Attach the aluminum base using the 4" and 3" bolts, with washers and nuts.

Here are the risers attached to the base, for clarity. (I trimmed the riser ends at 45° for a better look.)



Here's the seat and base, upside-down



Here's the assembled unit from the side



And from the front



Note the added storage room, too! Total cost was about five dollars. Hard to beat that.

[RockyRaab]

Finally got the boat out today to test that seat mod.

Folks, it's magic. My leg angle from hips to pedals is MUCH improved. That means I'm no longer resting right on my tailbone the whole time. Discomfort and fatigue are drastically reduced.

Now, I can take it apart and "purdy" it up some with rounded edges and some sealer and stain.

I recommend this mod to anyone who owns a PA-14.

[SABA]

Hello
I like to post these links on a few items that may help you folks on your bait tanks. Just check your local Aquarium shop for them.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...93&pcatid=3693


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...76&pcatid=4076

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...99&pcatid=8999

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...80&pcatid=4080

https://www.strapworks.com/default.asp

The last link is a company that carries Tubular Webbing
for rod leashs

Cheers Saba

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Electrical Putty Transducer Installation

Not happy with the wet installation results of my transducer I remembered a Youtube video a friend of mine, John Oast, did about installing a transducer with Electrical Putty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u1d3_UeD3k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZ9_C1iKP0

I went back to watch how he did the installation and found another video of someone who tested it on 3 different Kayaks with a couple of different installations. I chose to follow what John did with his transducer.
Here are the materials needed, I did not photo the Marine goop but that is needed to secure the sponge to the Kayak in this method of installation.

I like having the ring to be the guide for where the transducer is going to be installed.

First I cleaned the area with alcohol prior to gluing the sponge. Then I glued the sponge into place and let that sit for about 5 minutes.
Then I opened the putty and cut off a little chunk. I then formed that into a small flat slab to put in the center of the sponge opening, making sure to really mush it around to fill the opening.



Then I stuck the transducer in the opening and rocked into place.

This Putty is sticky and does not let things slip. Prior to launching I made sure the transducer did not move and it had not.

I am very happy with the results I found that the readings were right on, depth wise, and temp wise. The best part to this is I can move the FF to another boat, or Kayak at any time.

Cost of the sponge - 99 Cents
Cost of Electrical Putty - $1.29 Home Depot
Marine Goop and Alcohol already on hand.
Time spent on installation including driving 30 minutes.

Watch the videos I have included there is a way to install without gluing anything to the hull. Great option if you don't want to glue anything to your hull.

There was a concern mentioned that what happens to the putty after time, does it break down, does it have any issues. I have actually used the same chunck of putty shown in the picture to install my FF in the Malibu and Kayak I had and also now in the Prowler I currently own. It does not lose it's stickyness, and has not effected the performance at all. I know many love the water mount install, but I challenge you to explore going away from the popular trend, save some money, and install this way if you are shooting thru the hull.

[echo1er]

portable rod holder.

well since I'm stuck on land for awhile. I wanted to update my rod holder. One that can hold more rods and it doesn't' get in the way of my hobie when its loaded on my truck.

everything cost under $50

[dfriesner]

What is your transponder gooped to, a sponge?

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by dfriesner

What is your transponder gooped to, a sponge?

Who are you asking this question to?

[jorluivil]

I decided to replace my Hobie Stock P.O.S Seat so I contacted Andy @ OEX, asked for a price and recommendation, got an answer back in no time and paid him a visit. Ended up purchasing the last last years years model Pacific Anglers seat, as always, Andy took care of me.

After looking at the structure of the old seat and the new one I chose to not use the standard pegs that the Hobie seats come with. Since the PA seat is not made to accept these pegs I would have had to drill/cut into the new seat, the problem with this idea is that the area where the plugs would have placed is not sturdy, there is a great chance I would have damage the integrity of the seat, maybe not now but definitely over time.

First step and the most obvious was to remove the stock seat




Step 2

Mount the bait tank and check the surrounding area to make sure that I have space for the eyelets mounts without affecting the installation of the bait tank and the buckles for the seat




Step 3

Drill, goop and rivet eyelets that will receive the rear buckles




Step 4

Adjust seat, make sure everything fits and load car for fishing tomorrow

[MrM]

^I just bought that same exact seat for my OK Trident from Andy a few weeks back. Only used it once, but I like it. I've found the rod holder's to be nice, but not the best.

Best of all, 6 hours on the water and my back felt great. No complaints on that end.

[echo1er]

First attempt at a Sabiki ROD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58QKkeXCzI

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by echo1er

First attempt at a Sabiki ROD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58QKkeXCzI

I haven't used a pvc but I fished with guys using them and they have a major problem of the line eatting into the pvc when they have bait on.
any ideas on correcting that problem?

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Yakin

I haven't used a pvc but I fished with guys using them and they have a major problem of the line eatting into the pvc when they have bait on.
any ideas on correcting that problem?

I just use an old rod and reel that I don't use much anymore. Keep It Simple

[echo1er]

Originally Posted by Yakin

I haven't used a pvc but I fished with guys using them and they have a major problem of the line eatting into the pvc when they have bait on.
any ideas on correcting that problem?

smooth out the end of the pvc the reason its chewing it up is a sharp edge and the line is digging in. Easy way to make it smooth is a big lighter and press from in side out to have that rounded edge.

[yakrider]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Adjust seat, make sure everything fits and load car for fishing tomorrow

and give a report on how it worked for you...
I have been thinking of doing that for a while now

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I just use an old rod and reel that I don't use much anymore. Keep It Simple

This is what I normally do jimmy!
But having a sabiki rod that is solid that I can just hide away in my holder on my pa just seems to be a lot neater because I will make sometimes 2 or 3 times when I go out. it would be easier to do that then just having to hassel with free sabiki hooks

Originally Posted by echo1er

smooth out the end of the pvc the reason its chewing it up is a sharp edge and the line is digging in. Easy way to make it smooth is a big lighter and press from in side out to have that rounded edge.

Where I end up making my own rod I will remember this for an Idea



Also for those who have a little problem with all the extra sabiki hooks hanging around like I do when I use a full sabiki rig try this.

Take your sabiki and cut it in half.
Use only 3 hooks and put a swivel on both halves can make it safer and a saver then having to deal with 5 hooks floppin around with only one greenie on there.
also you save another sabiki when a hook gets messed up.
I will put pics up of this idea eventually just don't have any sabiki's on me right now.
Hope yall get what I am talking about here!

Thanks again to echo1er for that idea of melting to down to round it!