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    I have just gotten a Sevylor Tahiti inflatable 2man kayak. It's very good, stable and easy to paddle. Used it at the SEKS fish in with some success. Now I need some mild custom addons. A decent seat that doesn't cost a fortune is first. Rod holders and other such amenities are next. I could do this on a rigid but airfilled is different. I need advice on how to add stuff, suggestions welcome. Thanx!

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    greenlantern,

    I take it this is the kayak you bought http://www.sevylor.com/Tahiti-Classi...-P1813C41.aspx

    I can see where you would want to upgrade the seat, for ease on your back. It will be interesting to see any suggestions regarding the rod holder.

    I use Scotty's rod holder on my pontoon boat and WaterMaster raft, but I don't think it would work on the kayak. The strap fits all the way around on the bladder of the pontoon boat, but I think it may push in the shape of the kayak.

    Have fun paddeling.

    Larry ---sagefisher---

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    Not sure what the material is on your boat, but I just added these to mine:

    http://www.sportco.com/productcart/p...-144p53153.htm

    It does require a two part glue though. While I was at it, I also added some more D rings.
    And I already had the Scotty Rod holders :

    http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-e...rs/fly-rod.htm

    This glue on has stainless nuts on the back side so they are underneath the glue on pad. Easy mounting.






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    Quote Originally Posted by sagefisher View Post
    greenlantern,

    I take it this is the kayak you bought http://www.sevylor.com/Tahiti-Classi...-P1813C41.aspx

    I can see where you would want to upgrade the seat, for ease on your back. It will be interesting to see any suggestions regarding the rod holder.

    I use Scotty's rod holder on my pontoon boat and WaterMaster raft, but I don't think it would work on the kayak. The strap fits all the way around on the bladder of the pontoon boat, but I think it may push in the shape of the kayak.

    Have fun paddeling.

    Larry ---sagefisher---


    Larry,
    Sort of, mine is the hunt/fish version , which means it's olive drab but otherwise the same. You are right about a strap, it would probably distort the hull. I'm thinking about small diameter pvc attached to the spray shield tie downs, but removeable. Maybe glue on some Velcro straps. Another question is this; I saw a backbone brace for a high end inflatable it was made from aluminum, in 4 piecesthat made the hull stiffer. Do you think a pvc copy would work on mine?
    Joe

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    PVC would probably work, however it could break and splinter into something that could puncture your boat. Use the PVC carefully
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    PVC won't splinter. Get Schedule 20. This guy has made PVC his life's work:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fly Goddess View Post
    PVC won't splinter. Get Schedule 20. This guy has made PVC his life's work:

    I can just barely see the kitchen sink!!
    When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.

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    That gentleman or lady must that written his dissertation on "Alternate uses of PVC piping" when he got his PhD in Redneck Engineering. That's amazing, I still haven't found the sink or the satelite dish.

    To take a quote from the movie Jaws "We're going to need a bigger boat."
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    He is actually a large man. And is running a full sized #27 battery for that motor. He does however have to boat bumpers under the boat for extra floatation. It truly is something to behold.

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    Is there actually room for a person in there? I have found a seat at Target. It's a miniture lawn chair called a sand chair. The way the bottom of the legs are bent, it won't puncture the vinyl shell, and I have some other ideas for that. Things could be shaping up nicely.

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