Accessory Overload

Turbo fins, sailing rudders, RAM vs Scotty, Goop vs water, milk crate, rocket launchers, Mirage drive leashes, rod leashes, extra cleats, wedge mounts, and a sailing kit, ...........I think I'm going crazy.  At least the transducer question is solved.  My humminbird 385ci portable came with a suction cup that holds the xducer to the hull of my port-bote while it's on plane, so the not nearly as flexible hull of my Outback should hold it just fine and it will still be portable.  Now to find the time to install all of this crap!!!!

Please tell me you won't be this stressed out when you get a fish on! 

Take your time, pick a day that is not going to be interrupted and poke a few holes in you yak. 

It's all good!   

I can relate but Craig is right, the joy is in the journey. So much to learn. Fun is the reward you get for growing. Embrace the chaos!!


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I have to agree with Insayn, strange as that sounds. Take your time and add the pieces slowly. The fun is in the contemplation of the where and how of the placement. How will it work for you. A close friend and I differ on almost everything  when it comes to the placement of the accessories. It is all a question of style and functionality.
My first yak looked like an ad for a accessory catalog. It had all of the bells and whistles, looked great and was an absolute nightmare to fish.  By the time I was done Half of the stuff came off and half of the stuff that was left moved. My advice is to start with the most basic stuff and add the others slowly as you see the need.

Wobbler

There just gobs of useful accessories but  its seems most prudent to start with a stock hull, spend some time on the water fishing (and paddling/pedaling for that matter) so you can get a better idea of what you will use and where to put it all.

As wobbler said, it all boils down to personal preference.

After looking at the pile of accessories (and all of the work they represented), I said screw it.  The sailing rudder was quickliy installed,  the already turbo fin upgraded Mirage drive put in the cab, and one of the Outbacks tossed on top of the truck rack.  After almost an hour of driving I made it to Hagg lake and realized I forgot my fishing poles and tackle  .  At least I got to see the difference turbo fins and the sailing rudder make.  There was just enough wind to test the sailing kit, so I had a very relaxing day on the water.

After looking at the pile of accessories (and all of the work they represented), I said screw it.  The sailing rudder was quickliy installed,  the already turbo fin upgraded Mirage drive put in the cab, and one of the Outbacks tossed on top of the truck rack.  After almost an hour of driving I made it to Hagg lake and realized I forgot my fishing poles and tackle  .  At least I got to see the difference turbo fins and the sailing rudder make.  There was just enough wind to test the sailing kit, so I had a very relaxing day on the water.

Did you register your yak? http://www.saraveza.com/site/comments/register_now_4th_annual_north_pdx_craft_dash/

according to this link "Sailboats 12 feet and longer must also be titled and registered."

While the Hobie specs shows 12' 1" for overall rigged length, both of the hulls on my 2012 Outbacks measure only 11' 10".

After looking at the pile of accessories (and all of the work they represented), I said screw it.  The sailing rudder was quickliy installed,  the already turbo fin upgraded Mirage drive put in the cab, and one of the Outbacks tossed on top of the truck rack.  After almost an hour of driving I made it to Hagg lake and realized I forgot my fishing poles and tackle  .  At least I got to see the difference turbo fins and the sailing rudder make.  There was just enough wind to test the sailing kit, so I had a very relaxing day on the water.

Did you register your yak? http://www.saraveza.com/site/comments/register_now_4th_annual_north_pdx_craft_dash/

according to this link "Sailboats 12 feet and longer must also be titled and registered."

To do a Pub Crawl?!  I think you're on to something Blue!    Think of the possibilities! 

After looking at the pile of accessories (and all of the work they represented), I said screw it.  The sailing rudder was quickliy installed,  the already turbo fin upgraded Mirage drive put in the cab, and one of the Outbacks tossed on top of the truck rack.  After almost an hour of driving I made it to Hagg lake and realized I forgot my fishing poles and tackle  .  At least I got to see the difference turbo fins and the sailing rudder make.  There was just enough wind to test the sailing kit, so I had a very relaxing day on the water.

Did you register your yak? http://www.saraveza.com/site/comments/register_now_4th_annual_north_pdx_craft_dash/

according to this link "Sailboats 12 feet and longer must also be titled and registered."

To do a Pub Crawl?!  I think you're on to something Blue!    Think of the possibilities!

I didn't even check the link, that is too funny.

Burner I've been giving some serious thought to the sailing kit for my Outback but have been holding off because I don't know anyone who has sailed one before. How did the Outback do out there? Could you please post a mini product review of the sail kit?


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OK.....Sailing kit mini-review.....Keep in mind I had never sailed any type of sailboat until today.

The sail kit consists of a sail with batten, two piece aluminum mast (bungee'd like a tent pole), mainsheet (line), cover, and a handy set of instructions with sailing tips.  To install, you assemble the mast, insert the mast into the sail, step the mast into the mast base of the kayak, stretch the bungee from the sail to the sail cleat, and finally run the mainsheet to the rear pad eye that the toggle attaches to.  It takes about 2 minutes to setup and I wasn't in a hurry.

I was very surprised at actually how easy it was to sail.  Just pointed the nose of the yak at approx. 30 degrees angle to the wind and trimmed the sail until the telltales smoothed out.  The sail actually popped into an airfoil shape and the Outback barely heeled at all.    Harnessing the wind is very relaxing, I'm going to buy another kit so the wife can enjoy sailing with me.

Thanks Burner. Looks like I know what to ask Santa for this year.


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After looking at the pile of accessories (and all of the work they represented), I said screw it.  The sailing rudder was quickliy installed,  the already turbo fin upgraded Mirage drive put in the cab, and one of the Outbacks tossed on top of the truck rack.  After almost an hour of driving I made it to Hagg lake and realized I forgot my fishing poles and tackle  .  At least I got to see the difference turbo fins and the sailing rudder make.  There was just enough wind to test the sailing kit, so I had a very relaxing day on the water.

Did you register your yak? http://www.saraveza.com/site/comments/register_now_4th_annual_north_pdx_craft_dash/

according to this link "Sailboats 12 feet and longer must also be titled and registered."

To do a Pub Crawl?!  I think you're on to something Blue!    Think of the possibilities!

oops wrong link. That will teach me to have 2 browsers open. Im thinking of running in the 6k , but here is the correct link.

http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/boatreg/index.shtml

It's looking good.

Although I'd hate to forget my fishing gear, it was probably for the best that you were able to do some testing without the distraction of fishing.