Off to a pretty good start...i think.
I made an anchor trolley. I like the loops being lower on the yak to keep it out of the way more. I used small stainless caribeners at each end and one large one in the middle so I can split it and use it for a dock line. The small ones on the end really help it slide well.
Front:
Rear:
Here is the stake pole I made:
Clip to hold the front in place....
I made it with a piece of thin wall 3/4" aluminum stock from Lowes. I cut it down from 8 to about 7'. I sealed the "handle end" with a rubber cap I got from lowes as well thats for chair legs. Obviously in the picture its too far foward. It actually tucks into the lines of the yak pretty well and out of the way when slid back some more.
Here it is after I glued it on with epoxy:
I made a plug and tip out of a wooden dowel that I shaved down to fit really tight. It is in with epoxy and sealed with it all over.
Since it is sealed and hollow it floats. I tired it in the pool.
Total cost for the pole...14 bucks.
let us not forget the all important sponge. LOL
Of course I added four rod holders to the ice cube chest as well.
I also added paddle holders...think thats what you call em... on the sides by the handles....
I made them with some ball bungees like these from Lowes...just a few bucks for 10 of them.
Ive still got a couple little details to do. I'm thinking of installing a couple of criss crossed bungees behind the front hatch to hold down the life jacket for quick access. The small hole would prove difficult in a hurry.
