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dick fabulous
09-17-2009, 09:35 AM
I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated :doh:is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

Gino
09-17-2009, 09:53 AM
Thats a tough one. Best looking into a diferatn big mans kayak if you want a kayatank in it. I have a prowler big game, with a big regtangular hatch, and a small 8 inch round clear hatch installed into it. making it easy to reach in and grab a bait.

The Cobra FnD is a pretty good kayak for stability. I would look into still trying to use a bait tank put in the back. unless you want to install the kayatank in the center rectangular hatch. But it does not allow you to access the inside of the kayak very well if you were to stuff fish in it.

driftwood
09-17-2009, 01:47 PM
I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated :doh:is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.


Im not very comfortable replying to a guy who calls himself that. Can we call you Richard instead?

KennyHill
09-17-2009, 09:23 PM
Im not very comfortable replying to a guy who calls himself that. Can we call you Richard instead?


maby its a girl?

Billy V
09-17-2009, 10:56 PM
I am a plus sized paddler(300lbs.). I have a cobra f n d with a 10" round hatch in front of the seat and a large rectangular hatch ahead of that. I am interested in a kayatank but reinstalling the round hatch while seated :doh:is difficult at best. Is there a cure other than dieting for this (bulkhead or such)? Can the kayatank be installed in the rectangular hatch instead? Please help and include pics if possible.

I would suggest talking with CJ at OEX Mission Bay. He installs kayatanks in many different brands of kayaks. There may be a custom application that will work for you.

j mo
09-18-2009, 05:57 AM
My buddy gregg aka quilted germ runs that exact set up on his fnd that you speak of (kaya in the rectangular hatch). he is also a plus size paddler and needs to wear a Manzier or a "Bro" to prevent chaffing of his man boobies.....

CurtyL
09-18-2009, 09:02 AM
I think that's a great and funny name! Why not just make your own bait tube?

Geoffkoop
09-18-2009, 09:15 AM
maby its a girl?

Classic!

Quilted Germ
09-18-2009, 10:39 AM
My buddy gregg aka quilted germ runs that exact set up on his fnd that you speak of (kaya in the rectangular hatch). he is also a plus size paddler and needs to wear a Manzier or a "Bro" to prevent chaffing of his man boobies.....

Please forgive my feable minded friend....I don't need a Manzie and I dont run the kayatank out of the rectangular hatch. The bait are in the round hatch...Jmo likes to speak without thinking too....may not want him up at the MLPA meetings....seriously.

j mo
09-18-2009, 10:43 AM
weak shiz

branch office
09-21-2009, 03:17 PM
Thats a tough one. Best looking into a diferatn big mans kayak if you want a kayatank in it. I have a prowler big game, with a big regtangular hatch, and a small 8 inch round clear hatch installed into it. making it easy to reach in and grab a bait

Could you post a pic of this setup? Thanks....