Let the pimping begin...

So, I have a few weeks to chew on what I want to get for Ripple II.

One decision was very easy.  Today I went to Kayak Connection and ordered a Surf 2 Summit GTS elite seat.  I've been drooling over this seat for a while, and it is one piece of highly visible bling I wanted on the yak.  It doesn't hurt that I've read nothing but rave reviews of this seat either.  The deal sealer was the news that I was getting the rudder system on Ripple II, which means I can leave the rudder on Ripple I and her resale value just shot up.

I am now leaning against an accesory bar.  I am intrigued by the fishfinder mount that goes in a scotty rod holder, and I think if I use a flush mount rod holder right in front of the forward cup holder that this will be perfect, maybe a RAM mount.

Well, I've got some time to think about it.

I figured that I would buy everything that I can from Kayak Connection as I sort of owe them.....

MolBasser

Way to go on winning a new boat. I have a sunrise P-15 the color is cool. Way to take care of the people that took care of you. Will look forward to pics.
Jack

Looks like by your avatar you have the GTS elite also!

Any comments? (sort of too late, but I would like to hear them).

MolBasser

No, Mine is an Apex seat. It feels great but could use a  little more on the bottom or I could. I still have a lot to do to my boat but I am trying to get gear together for the ocean and money just won't go far enough. I just got my Plano box today and am going to try rod holders on it like mooch did. Is the seat you bought have the air bottom? If so I envy you.
Jack

No, I chose the regular.

I like a little more stability than the air cusions give, but the GTS is a THICK pad.

I contemplated your seat, but made my decision on the thickness.

I need to get some tank well demensions to start planning the live well/bait tank.

I am just iching to get my new yak....is it here yet? 

MolBasser

I am going to look for maybe some 1/2" foam or something. It doesn't need much but a little would be good. I am sure you will love your new boat and seat.
Jack

Sweet, I get my seat on Monday.

MolBasser

Phooey, they got sent the wrong seat.

Well, at least I don't have the yak yet so it is no big deal to wait a bit more.

MolBasser

I just got my brand spankin new Prowler 15 from Jason/jselli yesterday  Also got my new upgraded FF = a Matrix 17 - Dual Beam - GPS compatible. John/jdyak and I will begin the pimping tomorrow night - gotta be ready before the RF opener. Can't wait to take the kayak out to it's maiden voyage 

By the way, I decided to name my new kayak = "HULI KA" in my native language means "I caught you"

What color is your new boat?

I have already named my boat Ripple II, but I might re-christen it to something else.

I am virtually pimping my boat.  I have decided on installing flushmount rodholders, I'm gonna get that box that everyone gets for their prowlers, I think a ram mount rod holder for the front of the boat, flushmount scotty fishfinder mount for the front, ritchie flushmount compass, I'm gonna pimp out the battery box and wiring.

I need the yak so I can get the demensions for the live well made.  Etc.

MolBasser

Mol - I got the same color - yum yum yellow. As for extra rod holders, I'm getting these from cabelas: I personally like the quick draw rod holder and I really like how the flush mount secures itself onto the deck of the kayak without using bolts 

I could do the same with flushmount scotties for the two that I have.

Where would you put flushmount rodholders that would allow for the but of the rod to not hit the yak?

MolBasser

Mol - I'll be rigging the flush mount on the same spot I did to my original P15 - the butt of the rod will hit the deck - but It does not bother me at all...

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?topic=878.15

I will be looking for pics from both of you guys. I need lots of ideas so I can get my p-15 finished up. I am also trying the cabella's quick draw I hope it works good. I am also using the Plano box for a rod holder(Thanks Mooch) seems to work great. Bring on the pics and the ideas.
Jack

Jack - the other "improvement" that I will be doing with my new P15 = the carrying handle on the rear will be moved further back (since I will not get a rudder). The reason being is that it's a pain in the butt when you buddy-up and carry your yak and the handle is too far up the back end 

I will install a pad eye further back and that's where my carrying handle will go