Watertrail Deck Mounted Paddle Holder

[ZEBRA]

Watertrail Deck Mounted Paddle Holder

This is a fantastic bit of kit everything you need to fit the kit is supplied in the bag 2 well nuts 2 bolts and the paddle holder it can be mounted anywhere on the kayak and will keep the paddle safe and secure while it is not needed it took about 5 mins to fit



The first photo shows the complete kit as it comes out of the bag



Holes drilled just the right size for the well nut to be fitted this needs to be a tight fit
To get maximum grip when it is tightened with the bolt



Both well nuts fitted nicely in place though it is not needed I chose to add a smear of silicone around the well nut before pushing them in to the holes



The keeper then offered up to the well nuts and both bolts firmly tightened



See how secure and neatly the paddle shaft is held in place neatly out of the way while fishing



As you can see here in the overall picture I chose to fit the paddle keeper to the side of the kayak but it could be fitted anywhere on the kayak that you chose
The fitted keeper holds the paddle very securely this is a simple piece of kit but it is very well made and designed it is very tough moulding and should last years I.
The retail of the paddle mount is £6.95 and its great value for that I think it’s just the right answer to what to do with the paddle while fishing.

[magforce]

where can i buy these ? and would you fit one to each side of the yak
thanks tony

[SEAJUNKY]

Hi Tony

I seem to store my paddle on the same side all of the time, I think its what you get used to. I have a manta ray and it has a paddle holder on both sides, but I only ever use one side, like when I am spinning, or plugging. So like I said you only need to put it on one side.

[THURSOMAN]

Terry, just noticed this thread.
This looks like a very good idea indeed!
Just wondering if you could put the paddle in this while launching?
I mean keep it in place till you need your paddle I mean. ;D
Or would this make getting in the kayak too awkward?

Chris.

[SEAJUNKY]

Chris I would like to point out that Terrys kayak is red and not pink.

[THURSOMAN]

LOL, ok. Thanks for that Steve.
I would never have held it against him if it was mind. ;D

[ZEBRA]

yes its red ;D. and yes you could easily use it while launching and retrieving i think it will also be great while trolleying the yak the good thing about it is the paddle is firmly and positively clipped in place it wont fall out and it can be used an any kayak .

[THURSOMAN]

Sounds good to me.
Need to see if U can source one out.

[ZEBRA]

brookbanks canoes have them or should have them by now mark put an order in for them last week so they shoud be in stock now also surflines have them as well.

[phoenixpete]

I bought 2 of these,one for each yak.
They are great ;D
Worth pointing out that before you get carried away with your drill what I did was clip my paddle into the holder then offer them up to the kayak to find the best place and fit, just to make sure there is room as it is a snug fit,tight to the hull.
I would put some pics up but I am too lazy
Oh! They are supplied by "SystemX" so any Kayak shop should be able to get them. I got mine through " The family adventure store" Wiltshire.

Pete.

[THURSOMAN]

Finally managed to find these after contacting brookbanks last week.
www.canoesandkayaks.co.uk/product/4750/Deck_Mounted_Paddle_Mount_Watertrail