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Old 06-03-2014, 09:50 AM   #1
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Outrigger pontoons

I broke down and got a kayak this year.. but it felt a bit wobbly in the bay, with my large butt on it, so I decided I was goign to fabricate some outrigger pontoons.

I went to home depot got some 3 ' long 4' diameter pvc with end caps, cut holes to 1" tubing through 1 side of them and have them rigged up on both sides now about 3 feet away from the yak. I took it out for a test run and so far I love it.
very stable and once I got the height right they dont drag much when I am rowing. I feel much safer now reaching behind me to grab the fishing rod.

I painted them with rattlecan tan that comes close to matching the yak. have them rigged where I can install and remove them easily with a couple or retaining bolts. I will get some pics next time she's in the water.

I have seen some online but they seemed pricey, so went with the homemade version. Do any of you use anythign like this, as it definatly had me concerned about tipping if I hooked a good fish. Now, not so much.

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