NorCal Kayak Anglers

Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Stealth => Topic started by: Gearaddict on November 13, 2017, 03:18:54 PM

Title: I made the switch.
Post by: Gearaddict on November 13, 2017, 03:18:54 PM
My Kraken will get a little rest this winter as I get the new yak up to speed. Check out my new girl, the pro fisha nickel/quarter.  Can't wait to bloody the deck. Blog post coming soon. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/f878d867ffff5c4aca87c61ef5193507.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/ebf18878271c0e01b08e29bdac8953e2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/e7549b5fd1c00c567d940b0e36da2277.jpg)

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: CptSloppywood on November 13, 2017, 03:34:55 PM
That is a beauty! 
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: KPD on November 13, 2017, 04:46:01 PM
Very nice! Those are such sleek fishing kayaks. Took me a little while to figure out the "nickel quarter" part.  :smt001
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tote on November 13, 2017, 04:52:09 PM
Looks too pretty to get any blood on it.  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Are you going to start saying things like 'Shrimp on the barbie mate?'
or 'She'll be right with chockers of fish. or "STFU ya Bogan!.  :smt044
I bet that thing hauls @$$.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: BigJim on November 13, 2017, 05:09:51 PM
Sick!!!!!!!

 :smt007

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: DG on November 13, 2017, 05:25:06 PM
Nice


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Eddie on November 13, 2017, 07:38:36 PM
I hope it's more than you expected.... :smt006
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: yakyakyak on November 13, 2017, 09:13:59 PM

Congrats, it looks very speedy!

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on November 13, 2017, 09:40:58 PM
Dang... sick Pro 525!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: LoletaEric on November 13, 2017, 09:47:59 PM
Nice hotrod, brother!  :smt001
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Chadrock on November 14, 2017, 05:15:14 AM
Those are some gorgeous boats.
Congrats dude!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: ReelKnots on November 14, 2017, 07:51:19 AM
Very nice Bro!!


-Kiel
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Sailfish on November 14, 2017, 10:05:49 AM
Sexy  :smt007
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Gearaddict on November 14, 2017, 11:06:17 AM
Thanks Gents! i knew going in it would be a fast boat but I am pleasantly surprised on how fast and stable the boat is. It also surfs so well, i knew it would but am shocked on how the momentum picks up so quickly and pushes the boat.   Will add so rigging picks and first thought once i get it all together..

Oh this deck will be bloody very soon!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: BigJim on November 14, 2017, 11:17:45 AM
Let's go diving soon Anthony so I can try it out...looks sexy AF!

 :smt003 :smt004 :smt003

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: scubaluis on November 14, 2017, 11:36:11 AM
The fast just became faster...

I love mine Fisha 500
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Gearaddict on November 17, 2017, 05:44:55 AM
Let's go diving soon Anthony so I can try it out...looks sexy AF!

 :smt003 :smt004 :smt003

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Yes sir, it is going to be an awesome dive platform also.. I just got my electronics in and cured waiting on a custom seat from Africa and a few other things and she is ready for primetime. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171117/02a86ea21065428d1f7f9c90c672e055.jpg)

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on November 17, 2017, 06:51:19 AM
Dang boy that's a sexy boat. Halibut are gonna die on that bad boy when the spring comes around. Congrats Anthony.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on November 17, 2017, 06:45:30 PM
Where/how did you mount your transducer, any pictures?

Also curious about how that location for the fishfinder works out as far as viewing angle.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: KPD on November 17, 2017, 08:19:01 PM
I just got my electronics in and cured waiting on a custom seat from Africa and a few other things and she is ready for primetime.

I never thought about flush-mounting a fishfinder on a kayak. I'm not sure about having to look down, but having it out of the way and always ready to go must be awesome. Curious to hear how you like it.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: wakeside on December 05, 2017, 03:10:35 PM
SICK!!!! I almost opted for the 475 but went with the 460. Also flush mounted mine as well. Although from the looks of it, the 525 has a little less real estate. I've been out for test paddles twice now and love that its out of the way and I don't have to worry about hangups. I thought that looking down would become an issue but I honestly dont look for more than a few seconds at a time and a quick glance down is easy. I also added a bit of velcro on the top to keep my cover angled up for some shade when needed.
As for the massive transducer on the elite 5, I bent a piece of flat aluminum that hooks into my footwell and wraps around the hull to the center. A bit of electrical tape to keep the cable nice and tight and some 20lb velcro to prevent scratches and to keep the transducer stuck to the bottom of the hull. Unfortunately, I don't have pics but I pretty much copied this guy from the Gold Coast. He does call out a possible drag issue but I'm nowhere near an expert and it doesn't bother me at all. Hopefully I can make it out for a paddle with you guys and slay some fish!
https://youtu.be/GHKxGiISvgc?t=207
(https://preview.ibb.co/b4oY2w/20171111_142845.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hkrWpb/20171202_075352.jpg)
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on December 06, 2017, 07:51:05 PM


I've been out for test paddles twice now and love that its out of the way and I don't have to worry about hangups. I thought that looking down would become an issue but I honestly dont look for more than a few seconds at a time and a quick glance down is easy. I also added a bit of velcro on the top to keep my cover angled up for some shade when needed.
As for the massive transducer on the elite 5, I bent a piece of flat aluminum that hooks into my footwell and wraps around the hull to the center. A bit of electrical tape to keep the cable nice and tight and some 20lb velcro to prevent scratches and to keep the transducer stuck to the bottom of the hull.


Thanks wakeside.

Have been trying to figure out how I am going to go about this. Don't really want the transducer mounted externally because I think the Evolution with the keel and somewhat recessed rudder should allow me to travel over the kelp and don't want the transducer hanging up. Unfortunately trying to goop it in by squeezing it though the access port also looks like a PITA!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: wakeside on December 07, 2017, 04:59:51 PM
Yeah thats a good point about the hangups in kelp. I'll have to put some more thought into mounting options.. I would love to have that thing mounted better but I don't think the massive transducer would even fit in the AP and mounting it without being a cluster *@#@. I know there are some railblaza mounting options but haven't bothered to spend time looking into it either.

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: ReelKnots on December 08, 2017, 06:34:28 AM
Yeah thats a good point about the hangups in kelp. I'll have to put some more thought into mounting options.. I would love to have that thing mounted better but I don't think the massive transducer would even fit in the AP and mounting it without being a cluster *@#@. I know there are some railblaza mounting options but haven't bothered to spend time looking into it either.

Check this out! installed by Headwaters in Lodi.


-Kiel
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Scurvy on December 08, 2017, 09:56:28 AM
Nice ride Anthony!  Congrats!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on December 08, 2017, 10:22:35 AM
Man, those rides look sweet.  Very clean setups too.

Almost makes me want to jump on the Stealth train. 

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: wakeside on December 08, 2017, 11:06:24 AM
That's a clean and interesting setup but where is the transducer? That looks like a good solution to store battery/etc but also looks to consume a big chunk of space in the hatch as well. I know that most people glue them into the access port but the TI transducer is a beast.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: ReelKnots on December 08, 2017, 11:27:02 AM
That's a clean and interesting setup but where is the transducer? That looks like a good solution to store battery/etc but also looks to consume a big chunk of space in the hatch as well. I know that most people glue them into the access port but the TI transducer is a beast.

Here's the set up. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=63885.0

I am the 3rd owner, lucky me it's all rigged when I bought it.  :smt003

-Kiel
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: DRT Yakbah on December 08, 2017, 11:35:43 AM
Yeah thats a good point about the hangups in kelp. I'll have to put some more thought into mounting options.. I would love to have that thing mounted better but I don't think the massive transducer would even fit in the AP and mounting it without being a cluster *@#@. I know there are some railblaza mounting options but haven't bothered to spend time looking into it either.

Check this out! installed by Headwaters in Lodi.


-Kiel

Is that a 6x9 speaker!?!
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: ReelKnots on December 08, 2017, 12:15:37 PM
Yeah thats a good point about the hangups in kelp. I'll have to put some more thought into mounting options.. I would love to have that thing mounted better but I don't think the massive transducer would even fit in the AP and mounting it without being a cluster *@#@. I know there are some railblaza mounting options but haven't bothered to spend time looking into it either.

Check this out! installed by Headwaters in Lodi.


-Kiel

Is that a 6x9 speaker!?!


 :smt005 Nop! That's where the transducer installed inside the first hull of the kayak.


-Kiel
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on December 09, 2017, 12:28:07 AM
That's a clean and interesting setup but where is the transducer? That looks like a good solution to store battery/etc but also looks to consume a big chunk of space in the hatch as well. I know that most people glue them into the access port but the TI transducer is a beast.

Here's the set up. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=63885.0

I am the 3rd owner, lucky me it's all rigged when I bought it.  :smt003

-Kiel
Can we see inside the access port?

What kind of adhesive used to secure transducer?


Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Gearaddict on December 14, 2017, 07:49:00 PM
Few pics of the battery box and transducer mounting.  I will send some better pics of the clean up after it dried.
I used boat life fiberglass, life seal and solarez epoxy resin for fiberglass. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/35ed0d4b7b5f30584b5949bb5d7f186f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/851e2d0b5c808b3f421c44e25b4d7c68.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/495e331c49633b392e2432b93d8c9e4d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/1be09833526235b2b23d7483483a8c67.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/549598941482be9a0c074a6ad1f9ee99.jpg)

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on December 14, 2017, 08:50:06 PM
Hard spot to get a good picture of.

Ended up gooping the thing in place, unfortunately still have some air bubbles and haven't given it a test run yet. Luckily if it doesn't work I can pull it out easily and give the epoxy a try so I appreciate the pictures!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/786909f231ecf39300cac64d06eb7f2c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/f7fd8a4b06571af60392567dacad0fab.jpg)
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Gearaddict on December 14, 2017, 09:16:20 PM
Here is a video on transducer.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--C85xY82y0WqUQVtwD3lt5fONXNB98n/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--C85xY82y0WqUQVtwD3lt5fONXNB98n/view?usp=drivesdk)

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: wakeside on January 05, 2018, 10:44:32 AM
Do you guys think that the access port would facilitate the massive elite 5Ti transducer? The thing is approx. 7-8 inches in length. I would certainly be nice to remove the extra drag under my hull.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: Tsuri on January 05, 2018, 04:34:54 PM
Do you guys think that the access port would facilitate the massive elite 5Ti transducer? The thing is approx. 7-8 inches in length. I would certainly be nice to remove the extra drag under my hull.
It should be able to accommodate the length as long as the girth is not an issue.....[emoji849]

If you go all out and cut in a new battery mounting box like Gearaddict outlines above it might be easier to fit and you probably have more room to work when you goop or epoxy the transducer in place. Another option would be install a larger access port.
Title: Re: I made the switch.
Post by: wakeside on January 08, 2018, 11:49:07 AM
Thanks for the feedback. The elite5ti xducer is the same width and height from the looks of your and certainly looks like it will fit. It's just the length I was worried about and if it would turn the corner. From the photo you posted, it looks like the pocket runs the length of the kayak. With the rain, this might be a good time to get it fitted.