Another short teaser video of a second option I created for mounting an outboard on my Native Slayer Propel 10. Currently waiting on my tiller extension to arrive so I can continue on with this project…
Option 1 For My Motorized Jonny Slayer
I thought I would share a short teaser of my latest yak project that I have been working on that is just about finished…
Motor Home Kayak Rack
I saw this today while pumping gas and thought it was such a cool diy setup that I had to share. I’ve seen similar ideas like this before online but this was a first for me to see it in person while in action. I spoke with the person who made it while I was there pumping gas. He was a very nice guy for taking the time to speak with me especially while asking him a bunch of questions about it in which he happily answered all of them. He lives and travels in this motor home and has been using this homemade kayak rack for quite some time now and it has been holding up just fine. I wished him much success on his fishing adventure as he continues his trip towards south Florida.
Tables Beach (Kayak Ocean Surf Launch Access)
07/13/2019 – Finally made it out to Tables Beach (located between Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach) to check it out what the potential points of access to the beach for the kayak would be that I could not really see using google earth and more specifically if trailering my kayak is even an option for me if wanting to launch from there.
Hobie Sidekicks on my Native Slayer 10
Another project for a massive rainy day like today has been completed and am totally happy with the way it turned out… I was able to come up with a way to mount my new Hobie sidekicks that arrived in the mail the other day to my Native Slayer 10 without drilling any holes in it. Will be testing them out soon…
Summer Nights Hatcam Setup
I’m feeling pretty good about the update to my summer nights hatcam setup for 2019 using a Anker PowerCore+ Mini, 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Aluminum Power Bank held by custom 3d printed mounts for continuous recording of 8+ hours using a 64gb sdcard on a Ion Air Pro Lite action camera.
BTB Beach Access to Artificial Reef Sites in Volusia County
Be sure to check out my online google map link below to access the GPS coordinates for the specific spots within the artificial reefs of site 14 and 15 and I’ll be seeing you out on the water! 😉👍
Artificial Reef Sites 14 and 15 GPS map
My Hobie PA14 DIY Main Sheet Riser & Utility Bar
This video is to give a little more detail into how I put together my main sheet riser / utility bar for sailing the Hobie PA14 using a four dollar medical walker that I purchased from my local Goodwill store.
DIY BooneDox Knuckle (Saltwater Edition)
Owning several kayaks but only having one Landing Gear System can become very expensive if trying to outfit all of them with this type of setup. My solution was to create a knuckle system for each of my other kayaks and share the landing gear legs when applicable.
Please note that this is not a super simple – off the shelf parts – slap together type of diy build but am sharing the idea anyway for those whom may be interested and don’t mind taking this type of approach to creating a hopefully longer lasting build solution. Currently in a ( Work-in-Progress ) phase for longevity under real world applications.
The 3D printed PETG plastic insert is sized for a aluminum square tube that is 1.75″ x 1.75″ with a 1/8″ wall thickness. The length of the square tube is to be determined by the builder since it is specific to his or her kayak. I went with 32 inches on the length of the aluminum square tube for my Native Slayer Propel 10. Concerning the four angle brackets, they are made from the same square aluminum tubing and are 1″ wide. Hardware used to attach the angle brackets to the accessory rails are modified stainless steel 5/16″ x 1″ carriage bolts. I wanted the knuckle spacers for my build but it may or may not be needed for your particular kayak.
► 3D Print Files → https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3612817
Bed Top Yak Rack
This is my truck bed yak rack which now allows me more use of the available real estate on my Mazda truck bed below the kayaks to securely transport the rest of my gear when traveling to and from my destination while still providing a easy on and off loading of the kayak(s). Heck I even got to keep my aluminum toolbox! I will be looking to see how well this wood structure holds up even though it has been sealed for water otherwise I will use this same basic design to re-fabricate one out of a more durable material like aluminum.
TMS Kayak / Canoe Cradles https://amzn.to/2vzfT6Q
