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hooked · 07-06-2004, 02:28 PM

For the FF for my kayak, I got a Humminbird PiranhaMax 20 (~$90), converted it to a portable and mounted on a RAM ball. Runs on 8 AA and can get stowed for launches and landings. The transducer sits in a PVC ring full of vaseline in the hull. I've got 1 FF and a couple boats so I can move it between them. I also didn't want to deal with installing a 12V yet.

Tether everything you don't want to lose. Rods, pliers, lip gripper, tacklebox,... I made my own by crimping phone cords, SS rings, carabiners and velcro. I've had rods get pulled from the holders while tube-n-worming and the phone cords did the trick.

I've been out in some rough conditions and haven't rolled yet. Dress appropriately. I use breathables and a dry top too and have no problem climbing back in. I'm sure I will get flipped someday.

07-06-2004, 02:28 PM	#17
hooked Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedford, NH Posts: 626	For the FF for my kayak, I got a Humminbird PiranhaMax 20 (~$90), converted it to a portable and mounted on a RAM ball. Runs on 8 AA and can get stowed for launches and landings. The transducer sits in a PVC ring full of vaseline in the hull. I've got 1 FF and a couple boats so I can move it between them. I also didn't want to deal with installing a 12V yet. Tether everything you don't want to lose. Rods, pliers, lip gripper, tacklebox,... I made my own by crimping phone cords, SS rings, carabiners and velcro. I've had rods get pulled from the holders while tube-n-worming and the phone cords did the trick. I've been out in some rough conditions and haven't rolled yet. Dress appropriately. I use breathables and a dry top too and have no problem climbing back in. I'm sure I will get flipped someday.