Been meaning to post these for awhile and finally found a little time. This is a 2014 PA14 that I've had for almost a year. Like everyone it's always a work in progress.
This is my first attempt to insert photos so let's hope for the best!
I've built the same storage rack as many others. Thanks to this forum it was easy to "steal" the best ideas. I attached a plastic hanger on one end which is where I keep my PDF. The floor is closet shelving I had left over. It's a little lighter than the wood bottoms I see and the vinyl cover prevents rust.
Got the H-Bar for Christmas and it makes an already stable boat more confident to stand and cast than ever.
This pic shows several things...I added the Tackle Web gear holders to both sides of the seat. I also have a taco clip for my paddle on the side but it was easy to knock loose. So I added a simple ball-end bungie, and it keeps in place perfectly. Just tight enough to be secure but not a pain to undo or redo. Also added a RAM 2007 rod holder on a clamp style ball attachment.
My FAVORITE add-on! My very own pee-tube! You know how it is...when you gotta go, you gotta go! This is a simple funnel attached to some flex pipe with a small 3/4" piece of PVC inserted into the scupper. Flexible enough to reach where it needs to and also tuck out of the way! Can't claim originality on this. A buddy made himself one so I copied his. Works great!
I also added a small cargo net below the seat to keep my tackle box and anything else secure. You can also see that I Velcro my dog-leash anchor system to my seat where it's out of the way and easily to get to.
I took out the Hobie Tackle Management system and replaced it with the bucket insert. Much more functional in my opinion. I Velcroed the tray to the left side rail and it will still hold two 3600 size Plano boxes as needed. Between the bucket insert, the tackle webs and the relocated tackle tray, I don't even take a crate out any more!
You can also see my Lowrance-4 Elite HDI and my Cobra floating radio. Never leave home without it! The green leashes are home-made. Another great "stolen" idea from the forum!
Finally, in this photo you can see my rescue rope ladder. I decided to attach it to the rear because that's where I'd have the most luck getting back into the yak if I flipped. Of course that' assuming I could get it back upright! Went swimming out of the yak a couple of weeks ago and gave it a try. Makes it real easy to get back in from the stern.
Also shown is my YakAttack Visi Carbon Pro light/flag. And lastly you can see my parking pole with shock cord leash. Made the pole from an 8' Home Depot plant stake and a PVC t-connector. Cost all of about $10.
If you've gotten to here, thanks for reading. Hope it wasn't too long and boring!
Well done! Thanks for sharing.
