Oh fanboys and onlookers,

Man, this has been quite the journey. I have a blog post written all up but it is not ready for primetime yet. I digress and let's talk about the Yak. So, I am almost a month and a few days in and rigging this beautiful boat has been nerve-wracking and so much fun. Talk about extreme highs and lows, but this is what I have done thus far. I got it home put it together then cut it to shit. The end result is pretty amazing.

Flush Mount:
Lowrance Hook 5 - Flush mount in between my legs.
Yes, I cut a hole in my yak, I am going for a very clean deck feel with this boat so hopefully when I get a little proficient at diving it is a great dive platform also with no clutter on the deck. I saw this online from RokkitKit out of Aus and I think it is the easiest and best placement of your finder (for me).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FN4kOqZVBRSIjDqxGccAD_cC97cHOu_l/view?usp=sharing

Then the finish mount:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bsz012j58v3JevP8Z83Ey8ScuuQ50Hxo/view?usp=sharing

 I have a video showing all the under mounts I will post it later. This install is not hard but it leaves a hole in your yak, you have to be confident you want this forever.

Cover Latch:
I installed a Bungie cover latch. It was pretty easy just a hole in the lid and 3/4 bolt with two Bungie stays, I opted not to cut another hole and used the pre-existing pole holder bolts with red bungie to match the racing stripes.

Flush mount Rail Blaza ports:
I added two flush mount Rail Blaza ports just north of the hatch, I opted to drill holes and use the bottom of the port as backing.  I know I will troll these for Halibut and salmon so I wanted to add something to the bottom of the mount but they are sturdy.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13anZr9gt7T7Mtc7dL82tdwAKSoJku5LA/view?usp=sharing

These came out really well and I like the look of the total deck.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hadk16E2_b2YiuXcAI-s6fuY3edTeQFx/view?usp=sharing

Seat:
I called stealth and asked if they could make me a custom seat to match the paint job of my kayak. It came and it is pretty.I really like it, the back support will be needed for those 6 hours paddle sessions.

Handles:
I replaced all the feet on the handles because they were cracking. Stealth sent me a bunch of new ones to replace the shotty ones.

For now, I am done rigging I have the battery box to mount then I am set. Hoping to get out and slay something soon. Hoping

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!

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.

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Thanks Gents,

Ruben and i had a conversation and pro and cons. Big water, size, tip ability and fisha vs pro fisha.

Antonio,

Thanks for the info that would be great. I would really like to get out and slay something from a Yak. If I cannot do it from a Yak then I can take a charter but I really, really want to get out from a yak and get it done.

All help is appreciated brotha!

We are staying at The Cape.

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Happy Belated birthday Eric!