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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Other Kayaks => Topic started by: CptSloppywood on April 17, 2015, 09:55:06 AM

Title: My new Viking!!!
Post by: CptSloppywood on April 17, 2015, 09:55:06 AM
Just finished rigging w/ flush mount RHs and two Railblaza IIs and mounted the FF in the Tackle Pod. hasnt even touched the water yet but I am taking Her up to Lake Almanor on Tuesday for Maiden Voyage!! It will be my first time up that way also I am looking forward to some time on the water!!
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: LoletaEric on April 17, 2015, 09:59:46 AM
Looks awesome, Capt!  Good luck up at Almanor.   :smt001
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: PISCEAN on April 17, 2015, 10:01:25 AM
Nice looking lines on that boat. I always liked their closed deck touring boats.

I'll have to look that one up...
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: shoprat on April 17, 2015, 10:45:54 AM
Congrats on the new boat! You're gonna love it!
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: NoSoupForU on April 17, 2015, 11:18:35 AM
Nice looking rig.  Good luck at Almanor.  I'd join you but I've got to work.
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: CptSloppywood on April 17, 2015, 12:17:22 PM
Thanks guys!!! I should be at Almanor 4/22-4/25. If anyone else is going that way shoot me a PM  :smt001
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: oldfart on April 17, 2015, 12:31:18 PM
I will be there the 26th and 27th.  Looking forward to your intel.
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: CptSloppywood on April 18, 2015, 12:47:35 PM
Only a few more days........... Ah the waiting is killing me!!!!AHHHHHHHGGGG!!!!! :smt003
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: gweaver on August 18, 2017, 09:57:58 AM
I know this is an old topic, but given you've had it for a while, what are your thoughts on the TacklePod?  I just got a Profish 440, and there's a TacklePod available for it.  Trying to decide if it's worth the $$. 
Thanks,
Greg
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: gweaver on August 18, 2017, 03:19:06 PM
Got any photos of your boat?  I'm still trying to figure out where the best place is to mount things.  So far I have plans to add a Starport up in front of the main storage area (where the TacklePod goes) using the stock inserts.  Probably put the fish finder there, and after that I've got nothing.  Of course I don't know what other gear I need.  Should probably use the search function, see if there's a kayak outfitting or needed gear thread.
G
Title: Re: My new Viking!!!
Post by: CptSloppywood on August 18, 2017, 03:36:51 PM
Love it! I own a Eddyline C14 and I fish out of the Viking most of the time because I love the way the cockpit is laid out.
If I was to change anything it would be a hatch to access the rear portion of the hull.
The tackle pod is a great feature. I love being able to drop in all my tackle and electronics in one shot.
If I were to do it all over again I would move the two rod holders I mounted on the tackle pod.
Check the pics. The FF is in the way so I can't turn them to point outwards. No big deal because of the flush mounts on the gunwhales work fine for that.