Boat Rigging

[Wayne Wells]

Could folks maybe post some pictures of various ways they have rigged cords, bungies, clips, whatever to carry things on the outside of the hull of their boats. Trying to NOT reinvent the wheel OR do something that I'll later find won't work, as I start modifying/rigging the boat for fishing, photo taking.

 

Also, anyone want to weigh in on using the boat as my cargo carrier on the drive down from South Carolina to Florida.

 

Old Town Vapor 10

[Connie Mier]

I have a canoe, so I can't prepack even if I wanted to. With the added weight for a multiday trip, carrying the boat to the water is no picnic. THAT's why people don't preload their boats, especially when there are only 1 or 2 people. I guess you can use a carrier for that, but you still have to get it off and on the car.

[Kim Gass]

I dont have that cover nor a kayak..but the one thing I would watch for is the resistance and the load rating for your roof rack system. Not so much for static load but for resistance of flying off when you have to brake hard.

And much of my load in the Everglades is water. No way can I get 250 lbs of boat and gear onto the roof. (I am a multiday tripper). Otherwise if you have a fail safe system and a mechanism for getting it up and down..go for it.

[Miami101]

Here it goes:
This is Jared on one of my Yak's.
I have two moving anchors, Push Pole, Cutom seat, Back Support, etc.

[Wayne Wells]

I like those Native Craft. Probably what I'll upgrade to if things work out.

Can you tell me about the seat, sunshade, and pushpole?where they came from, etc? Are the push pole holders built for that purpose? What type of mount are you using for the paddle below the push pole?

I like that sunshade. I've noticed that in some of the fishing pictures you've posted. It looks pretty slick.

Is that a knife that would be next to your left leg when sitting in the boat? What is the pouch looking fabric that would be next to your right leg?

Pardon all the questions, but I feel like I've hit pay dirt here. This is just what I was wanting to see.

What is the purpose of the moving anchors? I've seen that before but coming from a big fiberglass skifff where one has a locker and just drops the anchor over the side, I don't exactly understand the purpose.

Thanks,

WW

[Miami101]

I have two Native's one that is 12, and 14 ½:

The 12 (Named: Fire Fight) is used for one day events maybe a two day trip max time.

The 14 (Fight Ship) is used for long range trips: If you look you will notice lots of space. The big deal about Native it rides low to the water like Kayaks, and shape like a Canoe.

Also it allows you to stand up...which is a good thing when you are in shallow water, and need to land on an island to camp.

Looked at the space on the 14:


I use my Gheenoe as a mother ship, or to check out areas which are far.

Here is what my rig looks like for that. Notice the size it almost like a canoe in size. It has a four stoke Merc on it, and move around 25 miles per hour.



On your questions: It depends who you ask?

If you ask some of the old timers on is site they will tell you to use a canoe for long trips into the Glades. I would tend to agree with them.

Longest trip: I have been on five days trips with my Native with out any issues.

Seat:
The seat is perhaps one of the best I have used, and increase my paddles to 18 miles in one day. I have back problems so this helped me. I use a bow shirt to block water, and to hold my paddle, push pole as I move. Yes I always keep a knife next to me, and sometimes on me.

Pouch was something I was testing for the Native company. I put some fishing gear, food, things I need to access fast. These are old photos so I have change some of the items.

The Bim is from Hobie it has save me, and prolong my trips. I have to say it neither the best, nor do I keep it fully open all the time. It does block Sun, and sometimes I use it to sail if the wind is right.

The reason I picked Native well I can stand up on her, and used the push pole to anchor. The anchor system allows me to adjust directions. I have them on both side to be able to stay within the current.

I love my Native there nothing like it. Let me know if you have more questions.
There are few other guys on this site like Keith that have great rigs, and are know for how they pack for trips.

[Wayne Wells]

Who made the seat?
Who made the push pole? Push poles cost a small fortune in SC.

[Miami101]

The seats are by Native....Push Pole by them also....but I would recomend making one base on the price....you are welcome to come by my home to test drive on my lake. I live near the Everglades near Miramar.

[Jared E]

Wayne, Miami101 introduced me to these kayaks about a year ago and now I have 2 14" Ultimates.

I set mine up very similar but I don't have a shade. I also created a push-pole paddle hybrid.

I purchased a 4 piece paddle ($75) and a cheaper 2 peice ($35). I took one of blades on the cheaper paddle and introduced it to my grinding wheel till it formed a spike. After some minor adjustments I now just take off one of the blade sections of the 4 piece paddle and attach the half of the paddle that I ground to a spike. When it's time to paddle a long distance I just take of the spike, stow it and attach the paddle blade. So for $110 + minor labor I have a pole-anchor-stand-up paddle. Sure beats the heck out of spending $300. Granted it's not carbon fiber or fiberglass but it works.

-Jared E.

[Wayne Wells]

You wouldn't happen to have a picture? If you do can you show the segments?

[Jared E]

I'll see if I can get you a few shots. I wish I had taken pictures when I was making it :-(

[Miami101]

Jared I'll check onmy side if I have picks your Push Pole did look good, and you can still paddle with one side.

[Bob Bonnen]

I use a cover like that all the time on my sea kayak while driving but mostly to keep the rain out. If you secure the cover so it wont fly away if it somehow pops off the cockpit, secure the gear you are storing inside the boat likewise (maybe in dry bags in case it rains), and if it's not too heavy for your rack / tie down system it should be OK. For camping I practice pack at home to make sure it fits, unpack, load car and repack after the drive. Don't like the weight on the roof. BTW here is a good plastic clip: http://www.austinkayak.com/products/273/Scotty-Nylon-Snap-Hook-590....