Started rigging the new Slayer today.

[FJCruisin]

[FJCruisin]

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[FJCruisin]

[FJCruisin]

Next up is Seadek for the cockpit, stickers, and paddle holder.

[emtp101]

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Next up is Seadek for the cockpit, stickers, and paddle holder.

Very nice, where did you get the diamond foam padding?

[FJCruisin]

ACK, it the Silent Traction Systems pads or STS as its called.

[YakAggie]

Looks awesome!

[Jerry Hamon]

SWEET!!!

[mrdrewt]

Have you had it out on the water yet?

[mrdrewt]

Of you don't want to fool around with installing a paddle clip you can use the bungee from the side tackle box holder as a paddler holder...works well

[FJCruisin]

Of you don't want to fool around with installing a paddle clip you can use the bungee from the side tackle box holder as a paddler holder...works well

Thanks, but I installed a taco paddle clip I had laying around last night. I got over drilling holes in a yak, 3-4 yaks ago. Its all done with exception of some Seadek in the cockpit and Yakattack and other stickers. I installed the following.

STS
Anchor Trolley
Ram rod holder
Stake Out Pole Clip
Visi Carbon Light
Wilderness Side Board with transducer arm
Rudder
Hatch cover
Paddle clip

[FJCruisin]

Have you had it out on the water yet?

Not yet, maybe today. I paddled one before I purchased and this is my 5th kayak and I love the open layout like the hybrids I have owned or my current PA12. I plan to use it for fishing the salt flats primarily, but it should be great for shallow water trips on area lakes too.

[RiveRover]

Looking good Chris..Cant wait to see it on the water!

[Blue Tick]

Looks sharp. I've got to wait till the end of the month before my yak makes it in. Going to be a long wait.

[mrdrewt]

I like mine a lot and it has been great in the shallow water. I mainly fish the salt and can't complain about anything on this boat other than the sound that comes from the front scuppers.
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[FJCruisin]

She is ready for her first slime. A little windy, so we will see how it goes, but a good first test.

[Suicide-D]

She is ready for her first slime. A little windy, so we will see how it goes, but a good first test.

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A little windy?? that looks flat compared to what I get ever time I show up at the lake....if my 12 can take it, I know that 14 can. Looks great. I need to get some STS for the Mariner...I know you have heard me knocking around in there like a bull in a china shop.

[FJCruisin]

She is ready for her first slime. A little windy, so we will see how it goes, but a good first test.

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A little windy?? that looks flat compared to what I get ever time I show up at the lake....if my 12 can take it, I know that 14 can. Looks great. I need to get some STS for the Mariner...I know you have heard me knocking around in there like a bull in a china shop.

You may want to look into Seadek too. They dont have a kit out for the mariner yet, but can do one with some templates. STS is good too.

The wind did calm down and the kayak performed very well. I love it!

[texasnavy05]

I saw that Seadek template for the 12 foot Slayer. Are the 12 and 14 decks the same dimensions?

BTW Great looking kayak. I am going to do something really similar to your build!