Finished - I think...........

[Sandtiger]

Got done rigging my Tarpon 140 this past Saturday and I think I'm about done. So............. I'm posting some pictures. The kayak wheels below only fit the Tarpon series of kayaks, but I'm sure the plans could be modified for other makes.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepzl9i/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/rigged_140_with_electronics.jpg

Electronics make it a bit easier to find your way around in a new area and the thigh straps really help when paddling and trying to control the boat.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepzl9i/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/t140_cable_feed_thru.jpg.w110h83.jpg

I agonized on how to bring the cabling thru the hull without a big mess. Boater's World had the answer and it was only $4.99 (white cable feed thru). Easy and neat to do.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepzl9i/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/kayak_wheels.jpg.w110h82.jpg

Then I built a set of wheels. I went to York River State Park with a friend and he rented a kayak and we had to take mine down to the river from the parking lot. What a haul, but no more. This little thing is great and cost about $25 for parts.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepzl9i/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/kayak_on_wheels.jpg.w110h83.jpg

Here it is sitting on the wheels.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepzl9i/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/t140_with_endurance_seat.jpg.w110h83.jpg

Then last buit not least, there is the self-inflating air seat by Seairpsorts. It's nice and comfortable and held in place by Velcro. Just got to make sure when mounting it the fuzzy side of the Velcro gets stuck to the seat in the kayak otherwise the hooks for the other half of the Velcro will eat you up [excited]

[Sea Gristle]

Wow. That's one totally tricked-out yak! Really nice job.

How was the York for yaking?

[kayakfishgirl]

I really like the cart. I am thinking about building one myself. I can't see myself spending that kind of money on soemthing that I can build myself!

Great job and looks real sweeeeeet[excited]

'Andrea

[Sea Gristle]

BTW, where did you mount the transducer?

[Sandtiger]

Sea Gristle originally wrote:
Wow. That's one totally tricked-out yak! Really nice job.

How was the York for yaking?


Kevin,

First thanks for the compliments. I've been working on this on and off all winter while still fishing with it for cat fish in the Chicohominy (spelling??) and the James at Dutch Gap.

I liked the York. we launched in Taskins Creek in the state park only because my friend was renting a yak and we had to go from there. Next time he's going to use my Tarpon 120 and we can launch up the river a ways from Taskins Creek at a launch ramp run by the park. Now to answer your question; I liked paddling along the York River. We stayed close to the shore and had a good time.

The transducer is mounted just under the console cup holder area. I then bought a block of closed cell foam and carved out a rectangular area just a bit bigger than the AA ten pack holder and made the block large enough so that it squeezes under the part where your feet go. It holds real well and keeps the batteries out of the water.

[Sandtiger]

kayakfishgirl originally wrote:
I really like the cart. I am thinking about building one myself. I can't see myself spending that kind of money on soemthing that I can build myself!

Great job and looks real sweeeeeet[excited]

'Andrea

'Andrea,

It's nothing fancy, but it will do. One of the guys I kayak with came up with it and I then drew it all up on my computer. The drawing has dimensions, etc.

I pinned the 'kickstand' and the pipe caps the wheels are mounted on so they wouldn't vibrate loose, but still allow me to disassemble it and put it in the front of the kayak while I go out paddling.

Send me you e-mail address and I'll e-mail you a drawing I made with all dimensions.............. this is only if you have a Tarpon 120, 140 or 160.

[kayakfishgirl]

kayakfishgirl@yahoo.com

[Sandtiger]

kayakfishgirl originally wrote:
kayakfishgirl@yahoo.com

Check your mailbox

[kayakfishgirl]

Thank you very much. Don't think I can assemble/make that before Jamaica Bay tourney, though but I sure will give a try when I get back.
Thanks again,

'Andrea

[Sandtiger]

'Andrea,

You are more than welcome. Hope it works out well for you.