Pimp My Ride: Prowler 15

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?set_albumName=Joel&option=com_gallery&Itemid=63&include=view_album.php

I also rigged a bungee cord up front to hold stuff like water bottles, dry bags, rain gear.......rice cooker  
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?set_albumName=album01&id=chrisnjoel&option=com_gallery&Itemid=63&include=view_photo.php

Hey Joel, I posted your pics here for convenience...

Thanks Chuck!  

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/articles_view.asp?Kayak_Articles=26

This idea might help raise the hatch up.

-Brian

I finally found the topic on the elevated center hatch for the Prowler - with photos  

Bill, let me know when you want to start this project  


http://forum.kayak4fish.com/viewtopic.php?t=2474&start=0

1. How secure is the white tackle box behind your seat?  Does it fit in some recessed slot?  I can't tell from your pics.

2. Do you use a combination GPS/fish-finder?  I ask 'cause I'm shopping for PFDs and trying to visualize just how I'm going to juggle a VHF, GPS unit, and all of the other sundry safety gear that I'll be carrying.

3. How do you stow your gear (begging the question: Do you stow your gear) for surf entries and exits?

Your ride looks truly pimped out.    It could use some chrome, neon, and one of those Calvin-pissing decals though.  

Orkspace -

The dry box (plano) fits really snug but not all prowlers measure the same. Dave has a prowler and he could not fit the same dry box on his P15. I secure the dry box with a bungee cord when conditions are tough (launching and landing)

I only have the FF - no GPS. I'll be getting a hand held GPS - when the tooth fairy visits me   (can't afford it right now)

If I have a kayak fishing buddy to go out with, I'll stow my gear going out and coming in. Having a buddy makes it easier stowing stuff. JUst position the yaks side by side (facing each other)and take turns stashing stuff in the hull. If I'm alone, I'll take the reels off my rod and stick it in the dry box - the same with my FF. The rods will be attached on each side of the yak with a bungee cord. Sounds like a lot of work but if you can't afford to replace your gear = DO IT  


THis is the reason why I want to install the center hatch - cause I can stick the rods inside the hull (when fishing alone) without having to scoot up to the front hatch. My rods are two piece - for that reason as well.

Hope this helps  

Orkspace -
Hope this helps  

It sure did, thanks!

It could use some chrome, neon, and one of those Calvin-pissing decals though.

Chuck and I were planning to put a fire tiger sticker on each side of the kayak's bow (just like the fighter planes in WW2) But we could not find the sticker decals   We also wanted to stick some "fish kill" stickers on the side of the yak...and adding on stickers for each "kill" we make (salmon , Lings, halibut and striper)  

those sure are some furry feet, are you some sort of hobbit?

those sure are some furry feet, are you some sort of hobbit?

...those "furry" feet keep me warm.....natural insulation baby  

how do you operate the fishfinder? with your hobbit feet?

yes....you smartass  

Look what you started Chris  

Actually, I use my paddle to power on and off the fish finder. My "furry-hobbit-feet" are usually protected by neoprene booties. Last time I went out barefeet, I got a nasty sun burn    Couldn't wear socks and shoes for a couple of days  

I added on a detachable rod holder (Quick Draw by Cabelas) on the right footwell and another bunjee strap up front of the yak for securing a small dry bag for boat-in-camping.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=froogle&id=0012292&navCount=1&parentId=&returnPage=012273a%26type%3Dproduct%26cmCat%3Dfroogle%26cm_ven%3Dfroogle%26cm_cat%3Ddata_feed%26cm_ite%3Dvarious%26rid%3D7510101020603%26_requestid%3D23030&navAction=jump&returnQueryString=id%3D0012292012273a%26type%3Dproduct%26cmCat%3Dfroogle%26cm_ven%3Dfroogle%26cm_cat%3Ddata_feed%26cm_ite%3Dvarious%26rid%3D7510101020603%26_requestid%3D23030&link=&parentType=&indexId=cat21300&rid=

Can you reach that rod holder?
I was thinking of putting mine there, but didn't think that I could reach it- of course I'm only 5'8"....