HOW? I bought this skeg for our Sevylor inflatable kayak (Tahiti), but can't for the life of me figure out how to mount it onto the boat.Any tips? Instructional videos? Photos? Thanks! HOW? I bought this skeg for our Sevylor inflatable kayak (Tahiti), but can't for the life of me figure out how to mount it onto the boat.Any tips? Instructional videos? Photos? » Read More HOW? I bought this skeg for our Sevylor inflatable kayak (Tahiti), but can't for the life of me figure out how to mount it onto the boat.Any tips? Instructional videos? Photos? Thanks! « Show Less
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It doesn't sit as low in the water as I'd like it to, but it still makes a good bit of difference when paddling. I'm glad I have it, and I wouldn't remove it.
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Ohhhhhhh. I do this while it's DEFLATED! Thank you!!I wonder if it will sit low enough in the water. Well, we'll find out once this ice melts!Thanks again!
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I have two sets of them on a Honda Odyssey van and they work great. You need two racks per kayak. One for the front of the boat and one for the rear of the boat. My wife, who is 5'1", can get her own kayak off the rack, and put it up on the top of the car. It drops down to a manageable height so you just have to lift your boat about waist high. Then the gas struts help it go back up on top. The boat sits just outside of the edge of your roof line. From behind it looks like the boat is hanging over the edge of the car.
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Tim, there is no built in rod holder. I place the rod handle under one of my knees and let the rod rest on the inflated side when trolling, or moving to a new fishing location. A little awkward but you can also place the butt between your legs with the rod over your shoulder. As long as you remove the lure or hook (s) after fishing and taking care when fishing, you won't worry about punctures. One of the more popular ways I have seen for attaching a rod, to an inflatable, (If you plan to fish a lot from it) is to purchase a rod holder with the correct glue and glue the mount to the kayak at a position of your liking. I suggest you get a two piece mount (base mount) and the holder that fits into the mount. This is important for when you deflate and want to fold the boat for storage or transportation. Of course if your just gong to throw in back of truck or on roof, this won't be necessary. Also, have you thought about a telescopic rod? I have a collection of them for use on different waters, and fish. I also hand line fishing. Good luck, and good fishing.
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I got the motor mount by going to the Sevylor site. It was ~$80.00 and definitely worth it. My motor is 3.5 hp. If you can't find oars on Amazon try Cabella's or Bass Pro Shop online.
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Since you posted this, did you take your dog on the kayak, and how did it work out? Is there a problem keeping him in the boat - does he need to be tied in somehow? If you used the towel recommendation, did that work out?
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I was wondering how this worked out for you, on the intercoastal? (Sorry this isn't an answer - but I saw your comment about having ordered the kayak...
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Yes, I use mine in the ocean all the time. I have two ocean kayaks and I rarely use them anymore. It's so much easier to transport the sevylor. I highly recommend buying the "skeg" when using the kayak in oceans and lakes. The skeg also helps in rivers, but the skeg can present problems with boulders, rocks, branches and debris in a river. The skeg helps to keep the kayak tracking in a straight line. The inflatable seats are pretty useless. I use small canvas folding stadium type chairs instead and secure them to the kayak with rope.
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They are just nylon straps that form a loop, so you could conceivably arrange your kayaks in any form within the nylon straps. But I would suspect that they will tend to move around, so you may want to use bungie chords or some other fastener to "tie" the kayaks in place then wrap the nylon straps around the bundle of boats!
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It hung WAY low. I modified the system by removing the hook from the pulley and bolting it to a 2x4, I attached the strap to the ends of the 2x4. It creates "D" shape with the straight part of the "D" being the 2x4 with the pulley,and the round part of the "D" being the strap shortened to fit snugly around your kayak. This mod took the kayak 30" closer to the ceiling.
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As of today, you cannot get this part on their website. You can order it by phone. "It's part #11560, Skeg for Kayak Boat." They're around $3 each. I ordered 3 and with $7 shipping the total was $16.
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Mark, I mounted my transducer inside the hull of a kayak. There are many good resources on U Tube explaining this method. You just have to make sure there are no air bubbles in the adhesive.
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skeg could be mounted in place on a permanent basis only if you're doing flatwater. if you do Swiftwater it would be torn off very quickly it's not recommended to fix the skeg on a permanent basis in swift water.
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I purchased one of these gates at a yard sale and it came with a bag with four what looks to be cover plates and 4 eye bolts. I am soooo confused on how to install it! AM I MISSING MOUNTING HARDWARE and can somebody pkease help me understand how to install it? Thanks so much in advance
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Yes I agree re instructions and pictures are awful. Find the single pulley. The rope should go through the double pulley to the single oneand tie a knot at the single pulley. There is a hole in the brace that the rope goes into where you tie the knot. One line from the single pulley to the double pulley that goes down to the pulling hooks to lift the boat. Then it goes back up to the other side of the double pulley.You end up with 1 rope at one end and 2 ropes at the double pulley. This is hard to explain you might want to check out the Utube video.
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I tried to research Polk boats but the site was down. I have a sit on top kayak. This seat requires you to connect 2 front (left and right side) secure points and 2 left and right rear secure points. This seat was only $59.99 a few months ago. The price change occurred after I paid $68. Now, I'm showing that it is being sold for $85. It's now over priced. Contact the boat manufacturer and ask them what type of seat is needed. Then start your research to find the correct seat. If his boat does not have 4 points of contact, this is not the right seat. Good luck!
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Get a 2X4 the length of your kayak's width. Cut multiple slots in it and run the straps through. More slots you cut more loops you can make. Make the farthest slots the width of your kayak. The two slots near center where straps exit should be 5 inch apart. Shopped HomeDepot for something ready made. Shelving ,grills. Don't trust those wire weldings. Keep the strap around kayak loosely so you can get the straps on and off easily.I received my hoist this week. Install is a cinch if you follow youtube video for a competitor brand. The ropes are low quality. Easily frayed. Get a 2X4 the length of your kayak's width. Cut multiple slots in it and run the straps through. More slots you cut more loops you can make. Make the farthest slots the width of your kayak. The two slots near center where straps exit should be 5 inch apart. Shopped HomeDepot for something ready made. Shelving ,grills. Don't trust those wire weldings. Keep the strap around kayak loosely so you can get the straps on and off easily.I received my hoist this week. Install is a cinch if you follow youtube video for a competitor brand. The ropes are low quality.... » Read More Get a 2X4 the length of your kayak's width. Cut multiple slots in it and run the straps through. More slots you cut more loops you can make. Make the farthest slots the width of your kayak. The two slots near center where straps exit should be 5 inch apart. Shopped HomeDepot for something ready made. Shelving ,grills. Don't trust those wire weldings. Keep the strap around kayak loosely so you can get the straps on and off easily.I received my hoist this week. Install is a cinch if you follow youtube video for a competitor brand. The ropes are low quality. Easily frayed. « Show Less
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The description is incorrect. There are TWO foam blocks with two straps & two ropes - just as shown in the photo. You don't need more than the two foam blocks. Also, they don't "snap onto the gunwales" - the boat simply rests on top of them. They have a shallow V-shape t fit the hull of a basic kayak. I have a dual-hull kayak and it works fine for that too. The rack works completely with friction and the tight straps. I'm very happy with mine. Just remember to twist the straps or they make a deafening hum while you're driving.