2020 Vibe shearwater 125 overview and mods

[@anthonyvespia6662]

She's beautiful bro. Mine is slate blue. I saved for probably 2 1/2 year's. Have all my electrical, my own designs add-on's. Just installed my J2 bixpy motor, with the fin drive. She flies through the water. Course I'm 5ft 7 151 lbs. But amazing fishing vessel. Shell get more toys this winter. Next year I'll enter 6 tournamants. Love being finally off the bank, and exploring the 8600 acre lake I fish. Now I can explore it all. Be safe bro, 🎣🙏🤟

[@michaelworobel6373]

Nice boat

[@brendonvon7171]

I like your rudder mods

[@netopascual1509]

What kind of tape you put underneath an does it stick very good

[@KayakKingdom]

it's not tape. it door moulding for cars. had it for 6 months. still holding. you have to prep and clean thoroughly, and use 3m adhesion promoter.

[@KayakKingdom]

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[@Hydrayak]

Great vid! Subbed!

[@KayakKingdom]

thanks! subscribed you as well, seen some of your shearwater vids!

[@kyleball6679]

Looks really good man!! Next on the list for me is going to be some anchor system. Going back and forth with the anchor mate low pro with a pwc anchor or the “manual” power pole like you have, either yakgadget or yakattack. I fish a variety of lakes, creeks and rivers so I would love as much versatility as possible.

[@KayakKingdom]

the yak gadget i have has a spot all way in the back that u can use a regular claw anchor with it as well if you wanted to. I might add the low pro anchor wizard reel down the line

[@KayakKingdom]

I'm gonna be using this kayak for fishing flats and mangrove shorelines alot, so the pole was a no brainer. I carry a regular anchor as well for deep water if I need it. I just couldn't spring the $900 for the micro power pole just for a button, this one deploys rather easy for 750$ less 😂😂

[@kyleball6679]

Fishy Fingers yea man that makes the most sense for you, the actual power pole for most people is not worth the money, tug on a rope or hit the button for the money difference 90% of people are picking the manual version. I’m not much of a deep water fisherman so the pole is probably what I will end up with, probably the same set up with an anchor in case I need it for specific situations. So far loving the kayak, and happy I went with the tsunami color!! I wanted the raven but now I have a whole new look on the red and black, it’s sick!

[@tooch]

@@KayakKingdom "the yak gadget i have has a spot all way in the back that u can use a regular claw anchor" Can you elaborate on this? This sounds interesting

[@KayakKingdom]

@@tooch if you look on the site. it has a small hole for the pole, and all the way in the back it has a bigger hole for a mushroom or claw anchor.

[@vincentcisneroz6337]

Love the mods!!! I have a question about the hatch install I know the cut hole is only the diameter of the inside of the hatch but did you peel/cut out the foam deck pads the total width of the hatch including the screw diameter? Or did you just drill through the foam deck padding under the screws?

[@KayakKingdom]

drilled through the deck padding. use the gasket that comes with the hatch as a template. carefully cut out and peel the "circle" of the padding you marked with a brand new razor blade and slowly peel back so you can re-use it for the top of the hatch

[@vincentcisneroz6337]

@@KayakKingdom thanks mine come in Monday and that is a must do MOD!!

[@kevindavis8780]

@@KayakKingdom I missed the actual product name for the hatch. Is that a Vibe dry bag portal?

[@KayakKingdom]

its from amazon. look up kayak hatch. it was $13

[@TWC6724]

Nice video. I'm trying to decide between this and the Lighting Strike HD.

[@KayakKingdom]

I might be partial. but I think this is a way better kayak. it does have some small issues that are easily fixable for next to no money. its hard to get the pedal drive right now (due to covid) but most companies are having supply issues right now. lifetime hull warranty and 5 year drive warranty

[@TWC6724]

@@KayakKingdom Thanks for the reply.

[@anthonyroberts9173]

Did you make a video on how you put the power pole together I'd really like to see that??

[@KayakKingdom]

it was bought from a company named yak gadget. check their site. it installed with just 4 bolts!

[@milutinjovanovic9359]

Where would you suggest going to find out about all the small issues that can be fixed with a mod? For example the double stiching and washers? I just purchased one, so while I wait for it deliver I want to get a head start. Thanks in advance

[@KayakKingdom]

we have a Facebook shearwater 125 owners page. look it up. you will find ALOT of info there.

[@chrisscheetz5532]

I have another question about the hatch. I don't know if the base pod is completely hollow or if there support bars or something inside. What do you think is the largest rectangular hatch size that would work?

[@KayakKingdom]

there is NO rectangular hatch that fits, we've searched. unless you went custom, then your paying $200 for it, not worth it, at that point your better off getting the "versa pod" for $80. an 8" round hatch stick out and just doesn't fit right all together. the 6" round hatch is your best bet trust me. and its only like $13 on amazon. an

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Nice set-up!

[@gabrielagomez8160]

Hi! I congratulate you on the modifications! I would like to know how that cart with wheels works. I do not see the parts where it supports, can it be?

[@KayakKingdom]

the supports are under the front hatch. i showed them in the beginning

[@Radian327]

@@KayakKingdom I too would appreciate more cart details. Show install and how configured?

[@KayakKingdom]

@@Radian327 kzbin.info/www/bejne/envGlWt7gbmnlZY its this cart. except I didn't glue the "bunks" (parts with pool noodle) or the "kickstand" so they could be removed for easier storage in the kayak

[@kaitzu4560]

Is this a good kayak for ocean fishing? What are your experiance si far?

[@KayakKingdom]

so far I've taken it out on lakes, bays, flats, but i would feel comfortable taking it into the ocean, obviously on a calm day. (as with ANY kayak).

[@KayakKingdom]

I mainly fish inshore saltwater.

[@kevindavis8780]

Here's a Pacific Ocean review- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOVlHeAms1ppLc

[@jdescobedo5787]

Legit set up. Not your first rodeo for sure

[@KayakKingdom]

definitely not my first rodeo lol. more to come. stay tuned. check out my other kayak. it was all DIY

[@kmons8719]

Looks Great!