spider's T160

The team working on "project OrangeCrush" has dubbed this "phase1"
Nothing mindblowing here,   yet.
Mainly just simple and functional kayak porn.
The HotSeat did wonders for making the boat feel like it fits. We decided to give the oldschool factory seatback a chance, for now, but strapped on some comfort with a small easy access pack.
We used Scotty flushmounts at the appropriate positions. This light,strong, multifuntional, mounting system worked out perfect for current and future needs.
We havnt attached the deck loops for legstraps yet.  The thinktank is still debating where to attach them. There is talk of riveting them to the footpeg railing but more tests need to be done.
phase2 will involve internal floatation/storage and safety. very exciting

the vanity mount also continues to evolve. not as exciting

That sure is a nice looking boat. What is that thing on the pole? A camera?

Yep,
if you look at the "spiders T140" thread you can see the original version that tormented those who read my posts with a wild array of pictures from a nether point of view.  its been improved since, but I still miss from time to time. this is the 3rd gen.

That yak is SICK!!! Awesome work spidey.

Begin phase 2 of operation "Orange Crush!"


Z

CLEAN

That is a RAD boat! Looks like a bottle rocket. What a steal.

Everything from the big ass hatches to the flattened rod holder locations is money. Just needs a little chrome and its ready for SEMA.

I've never seen one in Bungle's color. Sweet.
Keep them posts coming!

CLEAN

I must agree!

I have a barely used double-hatch T-160 too.  Mine is yellow and it currently isn't rigged to fish yet.  Spiderman's rig is the closest to how I would rig mine if/when I do.

If you ever want make some space in the garage, Chuck,...
...ah hell, you're not going to sell that thing!

But if you do....
Cash is just a click away!
 

That is a hot ride - this is like kayak-porn!   

Nice boat.   

hydro,

I ended up with one of these things last october when thornely found two for sale. a grey one. I have not even got it wet yet (other than it getting rained on while I work on it), but I did finish rigging it recently.

One comment I have is that you might look into those cabelas quickdraw rod holders for the holders behind the seat. I have two of those and the way they rotate up makes them easy to load and unload.

I went with the basic scotty mounts, not the flushmounts in the behind the seat rod holders because when I tested with rods in there a tiny bit more height gave me some needed clearance. I have considered some sort of backing to support those guys, but have not put that in yet.

overall mine is more or less the same as yours rigging wise. I do have a ram ball on the wall in front of the feet to hold my FF. I got a compass on a fishfinder mount in the front scotty mount.

instead of the hotseat (which I have in a scupper pro and like, but is slowly coming loose) I did like thornely and bought some mini-cell foam and carved a flatter seat cushion.

regarding rudders.

I have a scupper pro with a rudder, and also one without, and I have to say in big nasty following waves, or any kind of annoying cross swell, a rudder is pretty nice. but I will not immediately put a rudder on the t160. cause they are a hassle in transport and landing and launching.

But if you really are going to be doing a lot more ocean fishing and paddling some distance in rougher water, it does make things easier once you are in the water.

I did test that the rolleeze wheels fit in the front hatch, with a little pushing. that is cool! I love being able to stow those things in the scupper pro front hatch.

have fun,
John

That thing is real pretty.  I wish mine was still that clean.  Its banged up like a viking ship. 

 orange crush  phase2

Limited storage on top will require that I open my hatches more to access/stow gear, making the boat vulnerable to swamping more often. The longboat has so much dead space that we felt that some form of floation was needed. That same dead space demands a way to secure gear that keeps the boat balanced and keeps things in their place.
This is the foundation.
The bow section has been ribbed for pleasure and good drainage.
They are also perfectly spaced to hold beers.
The aft section was similiarly ribbed but more space was allowed around the plug and room for 2 larger toobs that will act as bulkhead and internal rod holders.
Still have alot more gear to find places for. work in progress.
again nothing super exciting but this was inspired by NCKA folks that were talking about using pool noodles as floatation in yaks awhile back. thanks

phase3 will involve awakening the third eye. very exciting.

some of these images are disturbing and may not be suitable for all viewers.

was inspired by NCKA folks that were talking about using pool noodles as floatation in yaks awhile back. thanks

Sure Jmairey is proud. Very nice work as always.

Z

Hey Terry.  How are those pool noodles held in place?  Are they permanently glued in place or are they easily removable?

We used a glob of marine goop every 12" or so. We will have to see if it holds but it is easily removable.
Im considering a test just to see how much bouyancy I get with the boat flooded. Ive seen some pool testing done here with a flooded/weighted boat (I think it was a scupper classic) but I believe it was sans floatation.
Im more curious if I can make the boat perform at all without having to use the pump.
Also learned that pool noodles are heavier than initially thought but more floatation will still be added as we figure out where gear is going and the electronics get installed.