Comments on: Fishing Kayak Storm Proof Paddle Holder – California

By: W kayak

W kayak — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:02:08 +0000

Hi Ray, here’s some info on these things: http://wavewalk.com/blog/2009/10/08/bob-sandeens-rigged-w300-fishing-kayak-arizona-2/ and http://wavewalk.com/blog/2009/07/30/fish-finder-transducer-mount-and-rod-holder/
Yoav

By: Ray Schwertner

Ray Schwertner — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:24:20 +0000

how did you mount your hummingbird transducer?

By: Portos

Portos — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:15:13 +0000

I’d say a trolling motor in the front could give you problems with your fishing lines, and a 24 V is an overkill for such a small craft.
The best place for a battery is as low as possible, down at the bottom of the hull. If you attach the motor on one side of the boat the battery needs to balance it and be in the hull on the opposite side.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:58:21 +0000

Trolling motor questions:

Performance wise, which is better, a bow or stern trolling motor? Would batt last longer in one vs the other?

What about the new wireless trolling motors; a viable option?

Assume a 24v is overkill and too heavy – correct?

Is there a need to cutdown the shaft lenght regardless if a stern or bow mount?

Finally, batt location – better on saddle or up under one of the hulls?

Research mode, Thanks.

By: Cole

Cole — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:14:03 +0000

I find the rubber paddle holders that come with the W paddle to be pretty good.
Cole