Big game modifications

[ZEBRA]

The new big game has had a busy week undergoing many rigging modifications
As seen below first photo shows an overview of all the mods that have been made
Anchor trolley / centre hatch / transducer /front hatch/ and dash board /



The first was the centre hatch it opens back towards you and is held in place by a small piece of cord by setting 2 pop reverts in to the centre hatch attachment straps and removing the small piece of cord from the back the hatch can now hinge to the left hand side this is much better than the hatch opening back in your face and being in the way .



Then on to the front hatch a strap was fitted to make removing the hatch completely easier once again a pop revert and a small nut and bolt was used




The fish-finder transducer was next the right scupper hole is shaped for a fish finder transducer so a cross shape washer was made from a piece of plastic and a threaded bar fitter to the transducer then through the washer and a nut attached to stop it falling out the cable from the transducer was also threaded through the scupper hole and then through a rubber stop which fits nicely through the centre moulding when it is to be attached to the fish finder I will just pull the garmin connector through the front hatch and then fasten the front hatch down on top of it to trap the cable .





On to the front dash I decided not to attach fish-finder and compass directly to the dash board area to make the boat easier to transport no bits sticking out the answer was to cut up an old plastic bread board to the shape of the front dash and attach it via a couple of catches this way everything can be attached to the removable board and can be attached in one go at the waterside saving loads of time setting everything up .



Anchor trolley was next on the prowler big game there are 2 deck loops very conveniently set to attach anchor trolleys to so no drilling needed at all I used a piece of marine grade rope and a couple of chromed pulleys I am just waiting for a cam cleat to arrive before I fit it and the whole trolley is finished .

[rzaskar]

Youve been busy already there mate-e. The big game does look like the ultlimate fishing yak. Your making me want one even more ;D maybe next year

[ZEBRA]

i have made a few other mods that i will post about in a few days as well like the battery tray .i will have ait with me at the monthly meet so you are all welcome to have a go at it .

[remy4u97]

nice job! can you show transducer setup? I have same unit and was going to get the hummingbird one that fits the recess, would rather put money into other mods. anchor trolley is on the money, I put one down each side so I could use stakeout pole or drift sock on each side as well as anchor. last question, do you have rudder installed? I just purchased boat and have not had it in the water yet due to snow and cold and curious how it handles without a rudder.

[ZEBRA]

the big game is great without a rudder i never had one and never found the need for it the kayak tracks really well for a big kayak .i will sort some photos of the transducer setup for you later today .

[remy4u97]

I got the top part of the installation, wondering how you attached the threaded bar to transducer and if you used the puck or transom transducer in the installation. I' m going to use the battery and wet box from basspro.com just behind the head unit so there will be no need to drill holes for this. Any help would be appreciated, thanks from across the pond....

[ZEBRA]

in order for the transom mounted transducer to fit the scupper of the big game i first cut off one of the lugs then attached a piece of thread bar with a self tapping screw to the remaining lug
this photo shows how the whole thing looks when bar is attached by using the x section washer made from a piece of thick plastic the scupper still worked as a scupper and allowed water to escape if any got in to the foot well don't over tighten the nut at the top of the bar as if you do you will put a kink in the scupper plastic and could crack it .

[remy4u97]

Thanks, actually broke off both tabs used 1 zip tie around the upper base of transducer like a collar and then doubled two zips to form a catch for a 6-9 inch turnbuckle, I cut a gasket out of an old mouse pad to go between ducer and hull. I'll post a pic when I'm home tommorrow. Thanks for the idea, it was great.

[remy4u97]

I didnt like putting cable under hatch cover found this solution on a different forum;
www.newenglandkayakfishing.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1924