Railblaza

Just placed my order with West Marine for my Railblaza fittings.  After looking at what is available through Scotty, RAM, Gear Head & Railblaza ... I decided to outfit the new Hobie AI with RailBlaza.  The first thing that caught my attention were the fitting profiles and 1/2 less hardware ~ huge bonue when thinking about the number and size of holes I have to drill through the yak.  Though they have less rod holder choices as compared to Scotty, the one they DO offer is the style I personally prefer.

I'll post pictures once the parts come in and the rigging begins....

Their products can be seen at www.westmarine.com & search railblaza or www.railblaza.com

Just got my 2 boxes full of RailBlaza goodies last night to start rigging with.  The quality of the product seems to be great at first look.  The rod holder is nice with a twist collar to keep the rod in the holder and a flip down portion at the rod butt end that allows it to act like a "tube style" holder.  The version I ordered included a base which comes with hardware and only requires 2 holes be drilled for hardware or you can make it more flush mount by drilling a 3rd hole; gasket and cap also included.  Rail mount option also available to fit the Hobie AI outriggers.  Planning on installing those this coming weekend.

Pictures to follow after I start rigging!  Thought I'd pass along my initial review of the RailBlaza system.

A few of the other access that I have to install by RailBlaza as part of the rigout is a VHF holder, nav lights, safety flag, electronics mount, and speargun holder!  Counting down the time till this weekend!!!

PICS!

Been drilling holes for a week over here.