Bad day in Asuncion - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 01-19-2016, 03:04 PM

Got extra parts if you need them. I used some flat plastic inside my hull to stiffen my flushmounts. If you can make the right oval shape you can just use screws to sandwich it all together.

Sully1 · 01-19-2016, 05:38 PM

I guess the tiger was panting.

rossman · 01-19-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully1

I guess the tiger was panting.

I thought... WHAT???. Now I get it.

svendawg · 01-19-2016, 08:02 PM

Now's your chance to get a Hobie.

Glad you made it home safely

GregAndrew · 01-19-2016, 08:37 PM

If the location is the standard behind seat flush mounts you can do it. I have on most of my kayaks. just need a piece of string and a stick. Precut the backer and predrill for the screws. Then tie the string to the middle of the stick and thread it thru the hull and then the backer plate (at the rod pod). Pull the string out of the hull until the backer is held in the basic area and align the center and screw holes of both. Drop the flushmount thru and line up the holes while keeping pressure on line. Start the first 2 screws. Then add Goop, start the 3rd screw and tighten them all. A piece of cheap cutting board will work just fine for the backer and fishing line will fit in the hole easily with the flushmount.

rossman · 01-19-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Got extra parts if you need them. I used some flat plastic inside my hull to stiffen my flushmounts. If you can make the right oval shape you can just use screws to sandwich it all together.

Thought about that Greg but there is no way to get my hand behind everything to hold it all in place to screw it together or to get a nut and washer on if I used bolts. Maybe some of those guys that you push through drywall and the expand on the other side but doubtful I can find them in stainless or brass. Zed says JB Weld it to the deck. Maybe I'll just buy a new yak.

ful-rac · 01-19-2016, 07:10 PM

Welcome to the dark side rossman!

jruiz · 01-19-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Thought about that Greg but there is no way to get my hand behind everything to hold it all in place to screw it together or to get a nut and washer on if I used bolts. Maybe some of those guys that you push through drywall and the expand on the other side but doubtful I can find them in stainless or brass. Zed says JB Weld it to the deck. Maybe I'll just buy a new yak.

West Marine sells SS toggle bolts for a pretty penny. Also, sort of an addition to Greg's idea is to cut your backing plate in half so that it will fit though the flush mount hole and goop in on.

makobob · 01-20-2016, 07:15 AM

Glad you made it back safely. You went to Baja for adventure, looks like you have had your fair share. Save some for the rest of us. Tight Lines.

cabojohn · 01-20-2016, 08:39 AM

Whoa Rossman...you like to live dangerously.

Tangled up in the shore pound is never a good place to be.
Flashbacks of Aliso...glad your OK

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01-19-2016, 03:04 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Got extra parts if you need them. I used some flat plastic inside my hull to stiffen my flushmounts. If you can make the right oval shape you can just use screws to sandwich it all together.

01-19-2016, 08:02 PM	#4
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Now's your chance to get a Hobie. Glad you made it home safely

01-19-2016, 08:37 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If the location is the standard behind seat flush mounts you can do it. I have on most of my kayaks. just need a piece of string and a stick. Precut the backer and predrill for the screws. Then tie the string to the middle of the stick and thread it thru the hull and then the backer plate (at the rod pod). Pull the string out of the hull until the backer is held in the basic area and align the center and screw holes of both. Drop the flushmount thru and line up the holes while keeping pressure on line. Start the first 2 screws. Then add Goop, start the 3rd screw and tighten them all. A piece of cheap cutting board will work just fine for the backer and fishing line will fit in the hole easily with the flushmount.

01-20-2016, 08:39 AM	#10
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Whoa Rossman...you like to live dangerously. Tangled up in the shore pound is never a good place to be. Flashbacks of Aliso...glad your OK