DIY modding part 2 (anchor trolley, storage crate, outriggers/stabilisers)

[allen_f]

Hi Raiders,

So I've spent a few days in the garage doing some DIY stuff. Here's a quick update.

I've installed an anchor trolley. At first I was kind of iffy about drilling holes in my kayak so i opted for a hole-less build... the rope kept riding up over the top so I made the call to drill holes. Got some stainless steel pad eyes and screwed them into the bow and stern. Bought some parachord and started making the anchor trolley (thank you youtube for some guides).

Here the finished picture

Close up of the links and mount

Next up was the storage crate. Thanks Nursie for the recommendation.

Started with the standard milkcrate but it didnt fit well in the back so I had to cut it a little. Attached some pool noodles to the bottom to give it some lift and some grip. In went a piece of pvc cable tied to the crate. This was to hold the anchor (currently a 0.7kg one, but will upgrade if this doesnt hold). Chucked on some cheapie rod holders from you know where and since i wanted to finally try fishing with livies, I needed a place to put my mini livie well. Got some smaller pvc and made a little platform that folds out and ofcourse a piece of bungee to hold the bucket in place. That was it, crate was pretty much done. Just need to add in the bungees to secure it to the yak and some knife/scissor/gear holders.

Heres the crate with the stand in the travel position

With the livie well added.

Finally it was time to put together the stabilisers. With my newly gained courage to drill holes in the yak, off I went and started putting together the frame. If you want instructions feel free to pm me.

The finished product is shown below:

Travelling position

Fully deployed fishing position.

Now to get onto the water to figure out the waterline for the stabilisers and add in lock pins. Can't wait to test the stand and cast capabilities hehe

Thanks for reading guys!