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General Talk / TAPs Plastic - San Leandro

« on: December 22, 2010, 02:14:47 PM »

If you happen to be around the San Leandro area and need some miscellaneous pieces of plastic, stop by TAPS plastic. Today only, they are giving away all the scrap pieces of plastic away free.

I went in to get a couple of scrap pieces to use as backing for mounts on my new yak and walked out with a couple of boxes of plastic, acrylic and starboard pieces.

They close at 6pm....

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Kayaks / Re: And the winner is....

« on: December 18, 2010, 02:48:56 PM »

Thanks for all the support!!! Santa seem to have come a little earlier and dropped off a bunch off Scotty and RAM stuff; in addition to the new rod pod hatch.

Also my current electronics from my boat, which I was hoping to be able to inter-change with my P13, is coming up with some challenges. I Garmin GPS188C Sounder is just "a little" to big for the fishfinder storage compartment, so I may have to go with my Garmin 240 Blue and a separate GPS60CSx. After staring at this yak for hours on end, I may end up using the front Scotty hole in the Rod Pod to mount the 188C while fishing and then put in back in the fish finder storage when paddling; I can also use that storage to put some fishing tackle since the tray compartment has to be removed when using the Rod Pod Hatch...

Well... I got time to work on the boat, don't plan to be on the water until after the holidays and new year.

Thanks to all the ideas in the "Rigged Yaks" thread, it should make my work real easy. Hope to post mine on the page soon!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Maps for a Garmin 60csx

« on: December 14, 2010, 12:02:40 AM »

Get the DVD version... You can always transfer it to the 60CSx; I have one and do the same thing... plus I've got them 3 other garmin devices....

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Kayaks / And the winner is....

« on: December 11, 2010, 07:38:38 PM »

... the Prowler 13!

Just picked it up today!!! Now time for some serious mods...

Any suggestions???

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 18, 2010, 09:30:50 PM »

Quote from: Sin Coast on November 18, 2010, 04:56:15 PM

Do some research for info about the Malibu Stealth before buying.

great; more research.....

after going thru alot of threads, and searches, it looks like they have taken care of the hatch problems they had or earlier models....

11/19 - Spoke at length with Josh at Malibu Kayak to discuss past issues with the Stealth Series Yaks; and the alleged problems of it taking on water. What there R&D guys found out was that fasteners (rivets) originally used on the models was allowing water to get into the hull. They since rectified the problem by replacing them with stainless steel screws.

So after everyone's feedback (thank you all) and tons of hours of on-line research, I think that I am gonna go with that boat...

Now if I can only find it in the red color....

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 17, 2010, 08:39:44 PM »

I figure, if that ladder could support a +200lb person, it "hopefully" shouldn't have a problem with a 75lb kayak. Also I do plan to manufacture some type of brace to safely support the bottom of the kayak from sliding down or bottoming out.

Anybody have any feedback on Stealth 14? This is probably, most likely, for surely, gonna be the boat i get; pending any negative reviews from any of you guys...

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 16, 2010, 09:25:52 PM »

Quote from: kayakjack on November 16, 2010, 01:47:34 PM

I saw guy once with a motorhome and he had custom built racks on the back that held his kayaks vertically.

This was the way I originally was going to do mine. I have a pair of the TLC Saddles from YAKima, that are real form fitting adjust tom most yak hulls; and i was gonna attach it to the ladder on my RV. And then use it to hold my yak...

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 15, 2010, 09:25:34 PM »

Quote from: Saltydog on November 15, 2010, 06:41:03 PM

I have an rv, Class C motorhome, with yakima racks on top.

Hey Jim,

I've got a Class C also and was thinking about how to transport a yak;Looks like I'll be hitt'n you up for RV installs info....

I also have a utility trailer which I was gonna modify to carry yaks with/without dirt bikes; gives me another reason to tool around with...

thanks all for your input, keep'em coming.... always like feedback and suggestions...

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 14, 2010, 08:39:58 PM »

Quote from: EWB on November 14, 2010, 08:28:40 PM

... one accessory you'll have to add is humility as the Hobie guys will blow past you....hahaha.

Not one for speed, more of a cruiser; but maybe if a add an outboard attachment to my x-factor, I'll catch them Hobies...

also, saw one of the guys load 2 yaks on top his RV; looking to do the same...

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Kayaks / Re: Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 14, 2010, 08:18:25 PM »

Quote from: Black Ab on November 14, 2010, 07:52:39 PM

Quote from: G-Whiz
haven't exercised in years

... I like having craploads of deck/well space and extreme over-stability, so I'm on an X-Factor.

okay.... just got done looking at the "Malibu Kayak" site.... now I want an X-Factor! like that it has alot of accessories available... carries the same amount of weight, but is almost 2' shorter.... thanks Blk Ab!

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Kayaks / Want to get into the scene...

« on: November 14, 2010, 07:36:05 PM »

hi Yak'rs!

New to NCKA and was looking into picking up a kayak.... Now... I have ready alot of the posts, seen alot of mods/upgrades and I know the best way that one should select one is by test riding them out.... but (as most of my friends know) free time is extremely rare.

Looking real hard at purchasing a WS Tarpon 160 and want to know you Pro/Cons on this yak vs yours.

Here's some info on me:
1.) Like the best toys on the market; (ie quality, functionality)
2.) Like to upgrade and/or add mods (ie electronics and gadgets)
3.) Easy to use; but won't get bored of it.
4.) Mostly close shore ocean fishing; with some lake and delta use.
5.) 5'-6", 190lbs; haven't exercised in years (have mostly powered toys; boat, bikes, etc..
6.) Need to be able to strap it to my RV.

Thanks!!!

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