XFactor Rigging Ideas/Attaching Things/Gear Weight Consideration
 

Been doing a ton of searches for ideas about how to rig my incoming XFactor and I was wondering if there were any good threads or posts, other than the "Share Your Innovations" thread that would be really helpful or useful for me to check out? Even better if they were specifically about the XFactor.

When attaching things, it seems like when you're able to access the underside of the yak, the consensus seems to be to use stainless steel screws/bolts with some type of backing (poly cutting board, for example or washers) but when you can't access these areas, would it be better to use aluminum pop rivets or self spreading screws?

OEX has tons of eye candy as all of you know. I'd love to equip the boat with those ram mounts everywhere for whatever I might want to attach to the yak, but man, are they noticeably heavy. Any of you go with the scottys just to save weight? Any preference one way or the other for any type of reason?

Hmmm.... as always, any/all thoughts/suggestions are mondo appreciated!!!

The X-factor is a kayak BUILT to handle weight!

Wired, I know. But I'd think I'd probably be able to appreciate saving a bit of weight over all of those miles I'll paddle, especially when the yak's going to be loaded with an extra 100-150 pounds of fish on the way back.... :sifone:

I was always slow as a turtle on mine, so it didn't really matter how much stuff I brought.

A few photos of how mine was rigged.
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I added a cutting board very similar to (easyday) you can buy those really cheap at a $.99 store or walmart. The rod mounts I use Scotty's some flush mount (with lock, easier to remove holder and stay locked in) I prefer Scotty to Ram because when you loosen a Ram mount to adjust it you need both hands to hold the mount in the position you want it to stay in while tightening the adjustment knob. I also added a couple more of the flush rod holders to the rear deck behind the seat. So there are 4 rod holders built into the Kayak in rear and 2 are off-set so the poles don't hit each other. I got that idea from my X13. That way if I choose not to use my crate in the rear I still have multiple rod holder in the rear. Get a trolley anchor it comes in handy in the bay, lakes and even tying up to kelp and positioning the kayak to the current. On somethings I have used stainless steel screws, washers and nuts and on harder access or thing you are not going to ever remove use the Aluminum pop rivets.

If you want ability to move RAM holders around the boat without mounting a bunch of balls everywhere the GearTracs are the way to go. The GTSL90 composite tracks are fairly inexpensive, super strong, and quite light weight.

Thanks, Easyday for the pixs!!! Is that a rubber ducky I see on the bow... :)

Fish, appreciate the suggestions!!!

CJ, yep, I noticed those tracks in OEX and was thinking it could be pretty good having those in the area above the factory installed tracks designed for the x-wing.

16" tracks fit perfect on the rails. The Xfactor wont have any Xwing tracks as these are an add on and the XWing doesnt fit the XFactor. Makes this area perfect for the GT's

Yep all my boats have had a rubber ducky on them.

Hmmm.... might have to get one for my boat, too!

I like the cutting board idea, I will have to steal it. :D

Anyone else got any cool XFactors with a bit of eye candy you wanna show off?

I just picked up a used 2013 X-Factor (thanks Andy) and haven't rigged it yet but after previously rigging up a Stealth I can say that it doesn't need much. Mine came with the bait tank plumbed and a couple of rod holders mounted to the front rails.

I will keep it simple and besides the already installed items (bait tank, rod holders) I will add just a fish finder, an anchor trolley (useful in the kelp), and a tacklebox with extra rod holders in the back well.

Optional items for me would be a cutting board (because I mostly use live bait) and a flag/light.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGTuRUTbGQ

It was and older x factor rigged with a minkota trolling motor w/ foot cable steering. bait tank and on off switch on the left. Trolling motor speed selector on the right. A lot of rod-holders and positioning. A lot of room!

No room on the outback.

Is it one of those:paddleersmilie:

I second the tracks. I didn't use them on my X Factor, but after using them on my Hobie, i may add them.