just add water
2 Jarvis Walker rod holders velcroed together fit nicely under the fish hatch straps. A mesh bag that has two pockets holds a tackle box and pliers etc. as well as the days used and nibbled S/P's
unfolds to reveal 2 pockets. Folded back keeps it secure in the surf.
the bag was made by Black Pete and came from Anaconda.
note the RAM tube rod holders behind the seat. They can be angled any which way and make for easy trolling without affecting the paddles arc. I use a new Zealand made C-TUG for transport.
Hobie seat fits a treat.
shows position of the RAM tube rod holder behind the seat.
if I reverse the tube the other cut-out visible holds the Alvey reel in an upright position
detail of the RAM tube rod holder and the foam tube that gives the rod handles a tight interference fit while holding the reel in an upright position.
shows the mouse pad base for the RAM ball mount. Inside is a base plate made of ply to better distribute the stress on the mount.
got the handy tackle bag thingy on the Hobie seat that comes off if I want to flick a few lures from shore. Folds forward so I can sit on the rear hatch
stainless split ring on the side handles to attach the Hobie seat
Bow hatch opened reveals a cedar block glued in place with araldite. End cap visible.
bit of threaded poly pipe centers the wheels and screws into the end cap embedded in the cedar thus securing the 2 wheels in the front hatch
like so
note o/s end cap that holds the wheel axle pipe secure when the hatch is screwed down
tight fit, but fit it does
the two C-TUG wheels in place, one atop the other with the poly pipe holder screwed in place. The frame is in the rear hatch
the rest of the C-TUG frame secured with some bungee cord
shows the C-TUG frame stowed in rear hatch with the help of a few pool noodles for a snug fit
paddle leash
See the updated anchor trolley and float system by clicking on this link - http://picasaweb.google.com.au/varpee/AnchorTrolley?authkey=PNQbSgs4ghc.
I just had to get a bit of wood into the scheme of things so this is a bit of cedar patiently shaped and glued and screwed. It serves no purpose what so ever and I would have used walrus bone, but I couldn't find any dead walruses. Probably in the wrong hemisphere.
the canopy that houses the gear in the cutdown crate. Makes surf launches a safe bet without having to leash or stow everything
the anchor handline and float has it's own front compartment
flares, pump, PFD seen here. The crate also gets drinking water, drogue, camera, keys etc in another dry bag and assorted tackle boxes.
more stuff
ex bakers crate that came with the Dorado, cut-down and 2 hoops of poly pipe added
stainless bolts
fitted cover made by boat canopy people
flares and PFD
on the fish hatch lid you can see the 6" Hobie twist and stow hatch
see the hatch bag here
with the bag removed you are seeing the plastic bag that lines the cooler I made. This means I can flip open the Hobie hatch, remove the hatch bag that has the bait/berley bucket in it and I can chuck a fish into the cooler without opening the fish hatch.
shows how I cut down the mounting plates for the 6" Hobie twist and stow hatch. This prevents it form interfering with the Dorado's fish hatch lid seal. I also lined the underside of the fibreglass fish hatch lid with some of the same sleeping mat foam that the cooler is made of. This ensures a perfect seal and gives some insulation to the contents. The bits of aluminium are to guide the fish hatch seal around the hatch mount.
here you see the hatch bag when the fish hatch lid is opened. The cooler bag is soft so I can still stow rods into the hatch. The red Hobie hatch bag has a bucket in it that has been lined with the cooler bag material and serves as a big stopper for the cooler bag. When you open the Dorado fish hatch it just pops out as you can see here.
Hobie hatch bag plugging the cooler hole
cooler made of a foam sleeping mat, a windscreen sunscreen thingy and copious amounts of grey waterproof cloth tape.
an ex honey/bait/berley bucket wrapped in windscreen sunscreen stuff and more cloth tape. Makes a snug fit in the hatch bag.
the rudder base rocked a bit and so I got some 8mm acrylic sheet and ground it with a Dremel so it would fit snug on the stern. Silicone, and it has made the rudder assembly very firm.
the rudder when pulled up smartly would often bang into the deck. This small block of PVC screwed into the base stops this happening.
I added a small block to the anchor trolley. Loop of bungee attaches it to the rear deck loop and a piece of mouse pad secured with a cable tie prevents chafe.
nite all.......
