XFactor Rigging Ideas/Attaching Things/Gear Weight Consideration - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

5-20 · 06-16-2014, 09:48 AM

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....

wiredantz · 06-16-2014, 09:53 AM

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

easyday · 06-16-2014, 10:41 AM

A few photos of how mine was rigged.

FISH11 · 06-16-2014, 11:16 AM

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.

Siebler · 06-16-2014, 12:03 PM

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.

5-20 · 06-16-2014, 12:20 PM

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.

Siebler · 06-16-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

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

06-16-2014, 09:53 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I was always slow as a turtle on mine, so it didn't really matter how much stuff I brought. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-16-2014, 10:41 AM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	A few photos of how mine was rigged. __________________

06-16-2014, 11:16 AM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	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. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	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. __________________ CJ Siebler

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06-16-2014, 09:48 AM	#1
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	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....

06-16-2014, 12:20 PM	#6
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	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.