Pro Angler 14 Dual Seats/Tandumn Seats
 

Pro Angler 14 Dual Seats/Tandumn Seats.
This is such a big boat, why be selfish.
Share a ride.:D

Equipment leashes
 

This example is made from .!05" Weed-Whacker line. I use these to secure all my gear and they work great. They extend to about 4' so they are plenty long enough for paddle, rods, and other gear.
First, I wrap the line tightly around a 1/2" x 9" wooden dowel with holes drilled about 1/4" from each end. The holes must be just large enough to pass the ends of the line through. I leave about 6" - 8" of line sticking through each hole. Place the line wrapped dowel on a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes, remove and place it in the freezer for another 10 minutes. Remove the dowel and the line has now become permanently coiled with two straight ends. Make loops on the ends of the lines with the little compression ferrules as shown. You can add clips, snaps, hook and loop tape, whatever.

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interresting....

paddle
 

Where's her paddle. NO FREE RIDES :the_finger:
Good way to share your time on the water

How well does it respond to repeated stretching, does it hold the coil well?

Lifeproof Lifeboat
 

I got a new phone and a life proof case, for Christmas. It still wasn't Scott proof. Now if I ever get to go fishing again, I won't have to worry about the GPS location of the last place I saw it.

I was the first to introduce the LifeProof case to this forum. It served well... until it didn't. My iPhone 4 survived everything that I could throw at it in its LifeProof case until I purposely took it underwater to use as a camera in Hawaii.

Apparently these cases have a lifespan and mine had reached the end. The case had developed a small crack which quickly allowed water to drown my phone. LifeProof support told me that this was my fault because I did not check the case ahead of time to determine if there were any leaks. How does one do that?

I used the case in one of the ways that LifeProof promotes in their advertising. If a product is hyped for a particular application but fails when used for that application, the product is not worthy of consideration.

Put me down as no longer being a LifeProof fan.

Bob

All that time and effort you put into promoting this product and now its defective?. Glad I didn't bite!. To test case just submerge in water WITHOUT the phone inside............:doh:

I still have mine, and im still a happy lifeproof user. Ive even bought a 5s case for my new phone. Nothing is 100 % going to protect your phone, it still does a good job though.

Good to see your back!

I got the lifeproof case so I could take and send pics on the water. I didn't like the zip-lock baggy solution that I was using. I usually fish with my boys and the wife enjoys seeing them and their fish. I just needed to keep my phone from sinking. I will from time to time check to see if it has cracked. Thanks for that.

strength
 

Do you know what the breaking strength is on that weed wacker line,

Lifeproof Floaty, Huh?
 

Thanks for not busting me up on this one. I live in the High desert and obviousely dont get out much. Spend more time thinking about fishing than actually doing it. Family, work, on call half of my time. Anyway, I was thinking about taking a broomstick, tying some string to it, and making a J with a piece of wire to hold bait. Does anyone know of this has already been done?

Headrest and upper back support...
 

I stay reclined when I'm out so the middle of my back has been sitting on the upper edge of the bait tank and is not quite comfortable after a long day fishing. I don't know if someone has already posted this but now I have a complete headrest on my hobie outback! I tested in the garage and I could have taken a nap right there. I hope it works as well on the water. I used insulator tubing for 1/2" copper and a metal tube I had laying around. I think the metal tube was a towel rod of some fixture I had removed. I cut the metal tube into 2ea 22cm length and inserted into the insulator tubing. You can see how I placed this into the handle of my bait tank. The loop at the top does not have any metal in it and the result is that it cradles your head when you lean back. I put an extra piece of styrofoam behind the bait tank so it doesn't slide back and crimp the intake from the scupper. I'll be adding some velcro to this so it doesn't float out of place.

Rad!!

Milkcrate kayak cart
 

Built myself a kayak cart out of a milkcrate on the cheap. consists of: a threaded steel rod, 2 pneumatic tires from harbor freight, a milkcrate, 2 pvc endcaps with 5/8" premade holes, 4 flat washers, and 2 bolts.
its pretty simple but effective. the bar is a little too long so i'm going to cut it to size soon but its not too obtrusive. wanted to use wingnuts for easier disassembly but i couldn't find any at the hardware store. going to ziptie a pool noodle to the top rails for support and a softer mounting point. pretty inexpensive and easy to make (about $25). willing to build some more if anyone wants to buy one. all in all its cheaper than what i've seen on the market and allows for quick break down and gear transport. let me know what you vets think.
thanks
schmalzy88

You could have gone out and bought a high back seat and got rid of that POS Hobie seat.........that's what I did.

Ram ball mod
 

Tools needed
1/4 20 tap
#7 drill optional (just go slow w/tap as the hole is a bit tight)
1/4 pan head screw

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On the underside of the ram mount there is a hole mine measured .198

Tap hole Using the 1/4 20 tap


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You will end up with this http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pskip04mwy.jpg

Which you then can use with a mighty mount
I do not have any geartrac but I'm sure it could work with it as well

It's not as pretty as a screwball but it's cheaper and still retains it's original purpose

You tapped that! 😄

And put the screws to it!

My transducer was attached to my hull but unfortunately it got too hot and is now unattached. Anyone know how to remedy this problem?

OHHHHH CRAP!
 

OH my my my What do I do, im to far out to turn back I wont make it. My legs are shaking, im in a wet suit or waders and im going into labor.

DUN DUN DUNNNN INTRODUCING THE NEW HOBIEWANand2KANOBIE.

Look at the pictures and figure it out, no instructions included. For the wan use the hose, for the 2 hold your nose.

Close the lid and stop water from going into the kayak

The Pro anglers cutting board changes to a magazine/newspaper table

For hobie kayaks only

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Hahahahahhahahaha!!! That innovation is the shit!!!

umbrella as a bimini on the PA14
 

Cheapest way to have a big shade on the PA14. less than 30 dollar, umbrella 60" or larger, foam to keep it in place.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1395442929

$9.99 dry bag at wal mart
 

Semi permanent FF cover
I cut small slits in back of bag where needed. When the plugs are screwed in the unit, it makes the slits somewhat waterproof.

Better pic

And it works.

Nice compact yak stand using PVC, how-to guide
 

3 buck Ocean Kayak Prowler/Trident hatch bucket
 

Go to your local Big Lots. Grab the bucket from the mop section. It's $2.80 so you may have to raid the coin tray for this one.
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Open your hatch and test fit. Aww shucks the handle won't allow the hatch to close.
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Grab your Dremel and cut that sucka off. Then round off any sharp edges.
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Test fit again.
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Ahh much better. Nice and flush. Here you can see the spout end sits higher. Good news, the hull sits lower toward the rear. Point the spout ( hint: the pouring end ) towards you. Almost a perfect match. Like it was meant for our O.K.'s.
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Product review: I got to try it out at this weekend's Rockfish Derby. Caught a couple rockfish and stored them in the hatch bucket. When time came to unload I didn't have to flip the kayak upside down and shake it to dislodge any stuck fish. No slime, no scales, no more smelly hull. Teh bucket iz win!

PA 14 Battery Bag Install
 

O.K. Battery Bag Install. I removed the adjustable straps and riveted the bag straight to the straps that are attached to the bag.

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FYI....
Not sure what kind of water proof case you are using in the battery bag (or if anyone else plans on using this bag). But I found that the small waterproof box in the camping section at Walmart is a perfect fit. The box holds a 12V 7Ah (and possibly larger) battery with an inline fuse.

I went thru a bunch of ziploc-type containers with the air tight seal, but none of them were sturdy enough for my liking. The fasteners were all too flimsy.

No waterproof case, its just the battery in the bag. I used this same bag on my Outback and never had any issues with corrosion or water damage. Its extremely secure and best of all.........its out of the way.

This is badass. I am using this one :cheers1:

You DO NOT need a waterproof bag or box for your battery.


Been running without one for 4 years...no issues.


Just wash/ clean your battery once in a while.....

Put on some lube.........:eek: and you are ready to go!

^ what do you do, just goop the terminals? How do you keep it from sliding around during a surf launch?

You may need some way of keeping the battery from sliding around.. strap it to your scuppers or secure it inside of a box or bag, but it does not have to be waterproof. The battery is already waterproof. A little dielectric compound on the terminals may be all that's needed. A rinse off once in a while is good. If you solder your wires to your battery then you can also coat the terminals with epoxy if you want to not even worry about rinsing.

I'm more of a better safe than sorry kind of guy. Keeping the terminals and fuse bone dry makes for no cleanup or worries. Plus I can swap the battery out and onto my float tube.... If I ever float tube again. For $5, it's worth it to me.

I gooped the terminals and so far it's held up pretty well. Every so often I will remove the goop, clean the terminals and add some fresh lube. Afterall, no one likes old lube:D. Since the bag is riveted down I don't have to worry about the battery flopping around when/if I get tossed.

Jorge, I think you gave it a good test at the Rockfish Tournament!

I'm running 2 LIFEPO4 batteries; a 6v and a 12v. To minimize the handling of the batteries, I found a plastic container that is almost the perfect fit for 2 SLA type batteries. Since they are so light, I always keep both of them in the box, even if I only need one. Another advantage of keeping them together, I can use a 4-wire SAE connector which allows me to make all of the electrical connections at the same time.
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This also works for charging both batteries together. To connect the chargers to the batteries, I made an SAE adapter. On the opposite end of the adapter, I use a 2-pin male Molex connector for the 12v charger and a female connector for the 6v charger. This ensures the wires to the chargers are always connected correctly, because only the male connector on the 6v charger will connect to the 6v battery adapter leads and the female connector on the 12v charger will only connect to the 12v battery.

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I store the battery in front of the sail post on my Hobie. I have a small container that is gooped into place that doubles as a dry box.

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When I need the batteries, I have the option of putting the battery box inside of the dry box or on top of it. A nylon strap with a quick-release clip secures it in place.

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