Rigging Hobie Oasis Tandem & a Malibu Mini-X - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 03-24-2013, 09:42 PM

Here is how I had my Oasis rigged.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7760

In hind sight, i wish I hadn't sold it, particularly at that price

I used Ram mount balls & rocket launchers for the rodholders. They make the same balls that will attach to the YakAttack rails. I liked that they would all lay flat for transport, and I could rig them up for use. i wouldn't overthink the 4" vs 6" YakAttack thing. One thing that you will want to think about, is rigging the yak up with at least 1 paddle on, because you will always have that on board, and you dont want it getting in the way of any accessories.

When fishing tandem I'd keep the bait tank in back, when solo I'd keep it up front for ballast to keep the bow down. I used the same fishfinder between 2 yaks, just like you are describing.

For the fish finder, find one in your budget and go from there.

Good choice in Yaks. You'll have fun.

Steve

FlyFishinYakr · 03-24-2013, 10:36 PM

You know there's something you might have overlooked, I know I did!
RAM mounts make a sail mast wedge adapter for Hobies you can use for accessories. They come in both the 1" & 1.5" ball mounts, for what ever you might need & they're not that expensive.
I found this out too late after already having mounted a couple scotty rod mounts in the front of my Outback.
Sorry , but I have no suggestion for your FF dilemma.
I think you'll find the yak attack gear track very versatile.
FFY
btw; steveooo that tandem looked like a killer set-up!!!

RedSledTeam · 03-26-2013, 03:58 PM

This will take me a while to explain, so I'll just post photos and let you ask the questions...100_0123.jpg

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theluckypig · 03-26-2013, 05:04 PM

i fish my oasis from the front seat and it works better for me... try it

FishNinjaY · 03-26-2013, 06:13 PM

Hmm.. I might check out that center sail hole wedge RAM mount.. I just wonder if the FF screen mounted in center, in front of my pedals, might be too far for me to see clearly, esp in bright sunlight.

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Originally Posted by theluckypig

i fish my oasis from the front seat and it works better for me... try it

Interesting.. I wondered about that. From the back seat, at 250lbs, the bow rides high, and there's some hull slap. I'll try the front. How does it steer/track?

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

This will take me a while to explain, so I'll just post photos and let you ask the questions...Attachment 8731

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Your fish-finder is on the right side, not in the middle. Why right side? or center? Do you enter from left side?

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Looks like you have extenders in the 2 rear molded in rod holders, and 1 scotty rod holder on your left side, and a different type of scotty rod holder on right side of the front seat? Why these rod holder choices? vs the RAM launcher tubes? How often (or ever?) do you fish solo? Do you always fish from the rear seat? Ever pedal/fish from the front? What do you do with your livewell? I'm getting some great ideas here..

Thanks for the great pics and info!! (and.. nice fish!)

walrus · 03-27-2013, 03:34 AM

Interesting.. I wondered about that. From the back seat, at 250lbs, the bow rides high, and there's some hull slap. I'll try the front. How does it steer/track?

For solo you'll need ballast on the Oasis. Sitting in the front without ballast the rudder is too high out of the water, start with about 5 gallons of water in the rear tank well. You may need more (I weight 195).

If you sit in the back it takes more to bring the bow down, about 60 lbs placed low and as far forward as you can get it.

If you sit solo in the the front the oasis is .5 to 1 mph faster but less stable. In the back its more stable and gear can be accessible in the front seat or rear tank well.

Think of it this way, it's like a pick up truck when in the front, and like a freighter when in the back.

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RedSledTeam · 03-28-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

Hmm.. I might check out that center sail hole wedge RAM mount.. I just wonder if the FF screen mounted in center, in front of my pedals, might be too far for me to see clearly, esp in bright sunlight. Too far forward to adjust the settings and manipulate the buttons. I have another kayak with a FF up front in the mast mount that doesn't require me to adjust the settings.

Looks like you have extenders in the 2 rear molded in rod holders these keep the rods higher from the water and easier to reach, and 1 scotty rod holder on your left side,Not a Scotty, its a http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...on-Tube/Detail and a different type of scotty rod holder on right side of the front seat? Not a Scotty, its a http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...on-Tube/Detail Why these rod holder choices? vs the RAM launcher tubes? Increased adjustablity and able to bring the rod pivot point closer to center of kayak. How often (or ever?) do you fish solo? I have too many kids to fish solo. Do you always fish from the rear seat? I fish from the rear seat because I can control the FF/GPS. Ever pedal/fish from the front? Yes, with Kid in the rear seat.What do you do with your livewell? Use it for storage when empty or a livewell when I want to keep fish alive. Oh yeah it keeps these lil' suckers alive after catching them...P7051100.jpgI'm getting some great ideas here..

Thanks for the great pics and info!! (and.. nice fish!)

I answered in black.

FishNinjaY · 03-28-2013, 11:51 PM

Thanks all..

I picked up two of those RAM tube rodholders for my yak attack rail mount, but I have to return the rails. Too wide for the Hobie Oasis. Not a lot of real estate on the edges. Looks like I'll need to get the narrow profile ones.

I'm still undecided on where to put the fishfinder screen, and what fishfinder to get.

I may also get the Scotty articulating arm (( http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ar-Head/Detail )) and rod holder for the forward right side, which I think would be the most versatile swinging from right to forward to left.. just not sure how easily my 10-yr old son will be able to adjust that by himself.

I also got a anchor trolley I need to install, and a big dry bag for 1 or 2 batteries (eventually). I'm making good progress on my livewell/drybox. Should be good. I hope all this marine goop holds!

Thanks again for all the tips and pictures. Things are coming along nicely.

03-24-2013, 10:36 PM	#2
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	You know there's something you might have overlooked, I know I did! RAM mounts make a sail mast wedge adapter for Hobies you can use for accessories. They come in both the 1" & 1.5" ball mounts, for what ever you might need & they're not that expensive. I found this out too late after already having mounted a couple scotty rod mounts in the front of my Outback. Sorry , but I have no suggestion for your FF dilemma. I think you'll find the yak attack gear track very versatile. FFY btw; steveooo that tandem looked like a killer set-up!!! Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 03-25-2013 at 02:46 PM.

03-27-2013, 03:34 AM	#6
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Interesting.. I wondered about that. From the back seat, at 250lbs, the bow rides high, and there's some hull slap. I'll try the front. How does it steer/track? For solo you'll need ballast on the Oasis. Sitting in the front without ballast the rudder is too high out of the water, start with about 5 gallons of water in the rear tank well. You may need more (I weight 195). If you sit in the back it takes more to bring the bow down, about 60 lbs placed low and as far forward as you can get it. If you sit solo in the the front the oasis is .5 to 1 mph faster but less stable. In the back its more stable and gear can be accessible in the front seat or rear tank well. Think of it this way, it's like a pick up truck when in the front, and like a freighter when in the back. 100_0187[1].jpg Last edited by walrus; 03-27-2013 at 04:37 PM.

03-24-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Here is how I had my Oasis rigged. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7760 In hind sight, i wish I hadn't sold it, particularly at that price I used Ram mount balls & rocket launchers for the rodholders. They make the same balls that will attach to the YakAttack rails. I liked that they would all lay flat for transport, and I could rig them up for use. i wouldn't overthink the 4" vs 6" YakAttack thing. One thing that you will want to think about, is rigging the yak up with at least 1 paddle on, because you will always have that on board, and you dont want it getting in the way of any accessories. When fishing tandem I'd keep the bait tank in back, when solo I'd keep it up front for ballast to keep the bow down. I used the same fishfinder between 2 yaks, just like you are describing. For the fish finder, find one in your budget and go from there. Good choice in Yaks. You'll have fun. Steve

03-26-2013, 03:58 PM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	This will take me a while to explain, so I'll just post photos and let you ask the questions...100_0123.jpg DSC02690.jpg P1000168.jpg 100_0125.jpg

03-26-2013, 05:04 PM	#4
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	i fish my oasis from the front seat and it works better for me... try it

03-28-2013, 11:51 PM	#8
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	Thanks all.. I picked up two of those RAM tube rodholders for my yak attack rail mount, but I have to return the rails. Too wide for the Hobie Oasis. Not a lot of real estate on the edges. Looks like I'll need to get the narrow profile ones. I'm still undecided on where to put the fishfinder screen, and what fishfinder to get. I may also get the Scotty articulating arm (( http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ar-Head/Detail )) and rod holder for the forward right side, which I think would be the most versatile swinging from right to forward to left.. just not sure how easily my 10-yr old son will be able to adjust that by himself. I also got a anchor trolley I need to install, and a big dry bag for 1 or 2 batteries (eventually). I'm making good progress on my livewell/drybox. Should be good. I hope all this marine goop holds! Thanks again for all the tips and pictures. Things are coming along nicely.