New Yakker !

down in busso · #1 06-10-2009, 06:31 AM

just bought a new finn cuda yak and looking foward to hitting the water ways down south ! anyone got any tips on how to set it up ??

enviroman · #2 06-10-2009, 06:46 AM

hi down in busso,

best advice i got when i brought my yak was not to rush in and fit it out straight away, get some time on the water first, then work out what you want and where you want it on the yak. the first thing i added to mine was a sounder.

check out akff, a great yak site with tons of info to help you set up your yak.

http://www.akff.net/forum/

cheers
mike.

Crayfish · #3 06-10-2009, 07:42 AM

Im going to look at some fishing yaks tomorrow. Got my eye on a Prowler Elite

Shortytheyakker · #4 06-10-2009, 09:45 AM

Well done Down in Busso, kayak fishing is cracker fun

As Per previous advice i would check out AKFF or better still join up, we have a kayak fishing forum in W.A as well and a few comps ,last comp prize was a Finn kayak and costs nothing to enter.

In the mean time i would sit in it and decide which is the best place to put things like rod holders etc,they must be easy to reach,,good luck,,,

Crayfish · #5 06-10-2009, 11:00 AM

Got any pics of he beast?

down in busso · #6 12-10-2009, 08:53 AM

:d

down in busso · #7 25-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Just finished fitting a eagle sounder to the cuda ! managed to do it without drilling any holes in it . now i have a question ? what battery to use ? must be very light weight , small and last at least 4 hrs before charging ! any one have any ideas ????? thanks Dan .......

Crayfish · #8 25-10-2009, 07:36 AM

id head over and take a look at AFKK as they would have the best opinions for you.

Shortytheyakker · #9 25-10-2009, 09:17 AM

We use small batterys that fit in the palm of your hand looking at mine it says Remco RM12-7.2(12v7.2ah/20HR) i don't know what those figures mean, look for the smallest battery at your marine dealer,,normally around $30-$40.

Don't forget to check out Yakfishwest you can access the local forum from there.

nereus · #10 26-10-2009, 04:13 AM

The battery i use is made for alarm systems and would be about the size of 2 dolphin torch batteries it was onlt about 25 bucks but the charger is about $40 because they need a slow charge.
cheers nereus

down in busso · #11 26-10-2009, 07:27 AM

thanks ended up getting a 12ah batt and charger for $90 and am in the middle of mounting the batt cheers for ya help !

down in busso · #12 02-11-2009, 06:11 AM

Ready to go !