DIY Outriggers

[Boaty]

I have a Perception Pescador 12 and wanted a way to make it more stable. These outriggers will work for any kayak though.

Materials:
2 Boat Fenders
2 Yakattack Mighty mounts
2 Yakattack Screwballs
2 Ram Tube Rod Holders
1 1/4" PVC Sch 40
2 1 1/4" Tees
4 1 1/4" 90' Elbows
4 1 1/4" to 3/4" Reducers
3/4" PVC Sch 40
4 3/4" Caps
2 Stainless snap pins

Install the mighty mounts where you want the outriggers to sit. I put mine right behind the seat. Then drill a hole in Ram Tube and the PVC arm to fit the snap pin through.

[Boaty]

[kickingback]

Fantastic idea and well made! Gonna need to do this for my Ascend to see if it can make it in heavier waves. Thanks!

[Z~MAN]

Just make sure you have a backing plate under the rod holders
Might put some unnecessary stress

Nice set up


Let's go fishin.....Coco!
Z-man

[Shroomboyy]

I just bought a Hobie pa14 on Craigslist and it had something like this mounted to a boondocks landing gear. I thought it was homemade like the ones above but after looking it up it was a kit from yak gear. http://www.austinkayak.com/products/865 ... ggers.html He had cut them down a bit and painted them the same color as the Hobie. I thought it was a cool idea though I'm not sure a Pa14 needs more stability. So I'll probably never use them and just use the rod holders for trolling

[kickingback]

I have two Scotty rod mounts I will use as base for anchoring. 4 screws in each and a backing plate on each. It should hold well. Thanks.

[katt72]

B. I've been thinking of doing this to my kayak. I have a heritage angler pro14. It has a narrow width. How much did this project cost, price wise?

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[Boaty]

B. I've been thinking of doing this to my kayak. I have a heritage angler pro14. It has a narrow width. How much did this project cost, price wise?

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It cost about ~$100. Not only were these cheaper than pre made options, but I like the design better and they remove in seconds.

You could easily shave off $35 by using Scotty rodholders but I wanted to use the Ram rocket launchers because I also use them as rod/net storage behind the seat when not using the outriggers.


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[Drifting Yak]

Very cool!

[quigly7777]

Most excellent job!