My new T-15

[Bill]

I am so stoked I picked up my new T-15 Friday from the great Allen Bushnell. He was nice enough to help me pimp it out. I got the non-angler and pretty much followed SCWAfish/SBD pimping with one addition. The GoPro mount in the front.

Bushy Getting Busy



Double Flush mount holes



Transducer Cable install



Final double Flush mount install



Final View



View from the GoPro



Can't wait to get her out!

[dilbeck]

Cool stuff Bill.  Didn't know you actually kayaked anymore.   Thought you just ran the site.

Michael

[Bill]

Yeah last year I think I got out 4 times. 2010 is going to be different!

[PISCEAN]

That's one sweet ride Bill-congratulations!

[dilbeck]

I hear you.  Although I think my fishing is heading in the opposite direction.  2 children under the age of 3 explains why I haven't fished since October.

It's OK, I measured my oldest on the Hobie Sport at the San Mateo ISE and she is about a foot shy of reaching the pedals.  I'm guestimating that to be 2 years away.

Michael

[hamachijohn]

which GoPro camera did you get?  I was thinking of purchasing the basic GoPro (Standard Def. Wide Hero).  For yaks, do you think it's better to get the surf version?  The surf version has a leash system, but I don't think yak anglers need it.  What's your opinion?  thx.

[Martianfish]

Gee, I didn't know that drilling holes in a new yak was so painful.  I didn't feel that much pain when I did mine, just a couple of twinges.  You have two perfect reasons for not getting out much, never fear though; they may get the fever from you and then you'll be spending a lot more time on the water.  Not always fishing though, but that doesn't really matter.

[fishdit]

Oh man I need to get a GoPro. Thanks for sharing that

[Bill]

which GoPro camera did you get?  I was thinking of purchasing the basic GoPro (Standard Def. Wide Hero).  For yaks, do you think it's better to get the surf version?  The surf version has a leash system, but I don't think yak anglers need it.  What's your opinion?  thx.

I got the GoPro HD Helmet cam version. They are all the same camera, they just come with different attachments. I figure I can rig up a little float or leash to it in case it comes off. The mount seems solid though. I would only be worried in surf launches not for normal cruising around.

[jaywo]

My arms are not 6ft long, who takes the picture?

[Bill]

My arms are not 6ft long, who takes the picture?

It's a video camera so I just need to start recording. I will probably catch a lot of boring footage but that is what editing is for. I also have a strap that I can put it on my head like a helmet cam. I also have some plans to send it underwater...

[jaywo]

I like it, I have been eyeing the same model to use for surfing and fishing. Will there be a red carpet event for the debut film? Is it weighted to use as downrigger?

[hamachijohn]

My arms are not 6ft long, who takes the picture?

It can take 5 MP pictures every 2 seconds once you set it.

[Bill]

I have an idea to rig it about 5 feet above a rockfish jig, pointing right down the line. I will probably hook the camera up to a different rob and reel in case I get snagged.

[Sirius]

Very Nice, Bill.

Here's a tip for allowing drainage through a scupper hole with a transducer installed.  Bumpers and washer (modified) from Home Depot.