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by Newyakka
08 Oct 2013, 13:29
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: My PA outback. Hahaha
Replies: 20
Views: 3238

Re: My PA outback. Hahaha

Great Stuff , looks good Gozz. Im still to get mine out and test it with the Captains chair i put in.
by Newyakka
23 Sep 2013, 08:28
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Outback seats

Well after a bit of stuffing round and not really wanting to drill holes in the Yak for the moment I decieded to try and hold it down this way. Seems pretty sturdy but will be intresting to see how it feels on the water. http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y517/baumy101/IMG_2537_zps75b6c60b.jpg http...
by Newyakka
19 Sep 2013, 09:35
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Pilot Holes......to drill or not to drill???
Replies: 8
Views: 1294

Re: Pilot Holes......to drill or not to drill???

Just on this where you don't have access to put a nut and bolt, does anyone use a touch of Locktite as well? I need to put sone self tappers in as well
and never having done it was curious what others do for added strength.
by Newyakka
05 Sep 2013, 11:30
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: stainless screws, bolts and that stuff
Replies: 12
Views: 2379

Re: stainless screws, bolts and that stuff

Deal with these guys through work and they have a heap of great stuff at a 1/4 of the price of Bunnings , BCF ect........

http://keblestrading.com.au/?gclid=CL-n ... pQodnioAaA
by Newyakka
03 Sep 2013, 09:02
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Outback seats

Just looking and comparing photos, doese'nt look like there is much room to set up the cord and cleat system on the outback.

I also saw you had to added some ally strips to strengthen the pivot points.
by Newyakka
02 Sep 2013, 22:15
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Outback seats

No worries mate. As in cord tied through the bottum of seat and then this type of rigging either side of the kayak to hold the seat in position and prevent any movement image.jpg (pic from modernkayakfishing ) That's what I'm planning to do on my adventure island. The tie downs that gazza used in t...
by Newyakka
02 Sep 2013, 18:48
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Outback seats

Yep that's one I did. Worked really well. Best mod I did to the outback by far Since I'm a lightweight it worked fine for me but if I did it again I would be using cleats and cord system on either side of the kayak to hold the seat in Postion. Yes thanks Billy looks really good and easy, :up: cleat...
by Newyakka
02 Sep 2013, 16:03
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Outback seats

Sorry it was this one that I was intrested in seeing how it went?

http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... tback+seat
by Newyakka
02 Sep 2013, 13:41
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Outback seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Outback seats

Hi Guys, Just been doing a bit of reading on these couple of seat mods and was wondering if anyone else has done this or tweaked either to make them better? Was was the on water outcome?? Looks like its worth doing as being out for about 5 hrs on Sat I ended up with a bloody sore back. I liked this ...
by Newyakka
01 Sep 2013, 09:06
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Sounder Installation
Replies: 13
Views: 2169

Re: Sounder Installation

Bryce wrote:Hey Paul did you end up finding someone to put a plug on for you?
No mate I ended up just putting the connectors on cause I wanted to test it out. I can always go back and do that later.
cheers.