[Cuda]

Yes, I have the dreaded drilling syndrome that afflicts many yakers out there - plucking up the courage to actually drill holes in my beloved new yak to fit a scotty rod holder
This is affecting me deeply comrades, how do I rid myself of this torment and get the deed done
Should I down a bottle of scotch and attack the yak with reckless abandon, or is a less brazen approach recommended :?:
Any tips on suitable positioning of the bracket will be appreciated too
Oh the pain of it all

 

[Dodge]

Cuda treat it as one of the more pleasurable things to do, customizing to make it your personal boat rather than an anonymous squirt of basic plastic in a mould.

I'm sure Barry will be pleased

Have a flick through the rigged kayaks section for ideas and positioning, there are a couple of Hobie pedallies there to look over for ideas

 

[aleg75]

hmmmm, yeah, tough thing to do............but like the Nike advert, just do it! you will be thankful that you did!

Just make sure you can fix all the nuts and bolts...........two of mine are just out or reach (doh!) but are held firmly by silicone.......for the moment.

 

[justcrusin]

Gday Cuda
Don't sweat it mate theres to options
1. sickaflex will fix anything
2. buy a prowler scotty holder screw inserts moulded in

CHeers Dave

 

[DGax65]

Cuda

It took me a couple of weeks before I could muster up the courage to drill holes in my first yak. It has been easier with each successive kayak. I counted the hull penetrations on my Malibu X-Factor (3rd of 4 yaks) and I came up with something like 120 or 140. Many of these were from the factory, but I've done my share. After a while you get comfortable doing this. I've also done some plastic welding and sikaflex filling when I didn't like the placement of something that I had mounted. :x Have a beer and start drilling. Well, maybe you should measure and mark where you want to drill before you start drinking. Have fun with it. You'll learn to enjoy working on your yak. Cheers.

 

[andybear]

Just borrow a neighbours wheelie bin for practice first....Start with a hole saw, and then just a bit of drilling. If they get miffed just weld it up again with oxyacetylene. Dont breathe the smoke cos it will kill you for sure. Oh and take the cat out of the bin before you weld it. :lol:

Cheers all Andybear :lol:

 

[troppo]

Andybear forgot - again - to warn that you do the practice welding on the wheelie bin from the OUTSIDE. The last bloke who did it from the inside, well, that was ghastly. Poor old sod. The fumes addled his brains. Ended up a politician.

 

[Jake]

Barry,
If you havent already done it I can fully suggest where I have mine. Just on the right side of the seat.
I'll find a pic...
When holding the rod the scotty acts as a support for your right forearm.
And it doesnt get in the way of anything else. Ive had it there for over a year now and love it.
Cheers,
Jake

 

[JB]

the old saying amount measuring twice and cutting onces comes to mind. When I add stuff I tend to measure 4-5 times and then cut from there.

Always easier if you see another similar yak to make sure you have the position correct to start with.

regards and happy cutting

 

[Cuda]

When holding the rod the scotty acts as a support for your right forearm.
And it doesnt get in the way of anything else.

Thanks for that info Jake, that has been my biggest concern - where to position the Scotty. So with the Scotty in that position, it doesn't get in the way of your legs when you are pedalling :?:
Looks like it is in an accessible spot there and you can flick the latch quick to get the rod out of the holder when a fish hits. I like the idea of the arm rest too
BTW, Barry is the Yak and I'm Cuda or Mark :lol:
Cheers

Cuda.