Over the past months I have been fishing out of a Slayer 13, I have been working on alternatives to mounting the electronics and other tackle than what is currently available.
The first part I produced was a twin battery holder that replaces the front hatch. This can hold either 1 or 2, 9ah batteries which allows me a whole weekend of fishing without worrying about battery life with my electronics.
I originally had the transducer hanging over the side attached to the track mounts at the front. After landing fish and getting countless tangles on the arm, I have decided the only place for the transducer is as far behind me as possible. I designed a prototype mount to allow my cables to be passed through the rear round hatch. This also was the perfect opportunity to add a battery mount in this location.
I cut some prototypes to see if the parts fit.
The battery mount and the through hull gland are sitting in the cradle nicely.
I glued the seal to the base and fit it all in the kayak. The wiring is run for my live bait tank, light and transducer. Next step is to make a transducer mount for the rear..
Practical designs for the problems Kayakers all have, well done Martyn.
Very neat install Martyn , having just brought a native 12.5 mariner it’s good to see what products are out there .
So much thought & time , effort has gone into your work & products.. Great workmanship on qaulity gear. Good job mate
None of the images will load, I REALLY want to see this build!