New Kayak Modifications Pt. 1

Picked up another kayak from Dick's (Trailerblazer 100 Pelican 10ft.) I will show you how I modify it to my liking. So if you like the video maybe it can help get your kayak tricked out to your liking. I know this is a long video but it shows how to make some changes to a kayak. I will also post a part 2 on how to make and install a milk crate box for more storage. So before anyone whines about leaks, I have'nt had any problems with any of the holes that I drilled and put screws in, not to mention I don't take my kayak on rough water anyway. And like I said before to someone why worry about small drops of water it would be the water coming over the sides into the cockpit I would have problems with.
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Kayak Modifications Pt. 2
• New Kayak Modification...
H2o 30mm Nylon Loops
www.amazon.com...
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Date: Nov. 27, 2017
Kayak: Trailblazer100 10ft Pelican
Camera's: Gopro Hero4 Silver
Gopro Hero+ LCD
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[@timcorbett8080]

Well done I have the same rode holder I am adding to mine

[@johnguth5376]

Nice job!well done!

[@MonkeyNAround]

I like the idea of threading your screw holes. I will use that little trick next time I add something to my kayak.

[@toothytube]

There are situations where that is the proper method of mounting, however (since the bolt was going into a part that was threaded) this was not one of them.

[@davidalejandro6610]

If you cut the rear compartment I would add foam or inflated dry bags front and rear so it doesn't sink. That's what I did with mine, after seeing someone manage to sink one of these... Just a thought. Thanks for the great videos.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Good observation but I have cut the back out of two and a Sundolphin and flipped two of the three. They have foam around the sets to help prevent that, but it takes a lot to sink one.

[@machinegunman3534]

David Alejandro Do you have any vids of yours?

[@ribbit2894]

Loved this video. Good idea to put holes in the bottom of the rod holders

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks for understanding that lots of people don't

[@KillashandraRae]

Just here to give you a thank you. Couldn’t believe the lack of critical thinking in the comments below. None of these mods expose a previously sealed space. I’ve done them to my kayak in a similar fashion. It’s been just fine, and ultimately made the kayak far more useful.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks, my boys told me that when people say stuff negative they are just baiting you so ignore them, but thanks and happy kayaking, I'm still afloat guys.

[@joshuasmith8227]

That back hatch, the one that's too tiny for anything useful, was designed that way so that the back section of the kayak acts as a bulkhead to trap air if the boat fills. The theory is that water will fill the front end and the back will become a giant air bubble to hold the boat and your gear afloat while you either reenter and bilge or you tow the yak and gear to shore. After cutting it out, if something happens and the boat fills then the back end will also fill and that boat and all your gear will become a crappie bed.

[@kippercat123]

Your thoughts are valid but the situation can be easily fixed like I have done mine..... install a small car inner tube Your buoyancy issue is gone and you have a nice place to keep your things all in one place instead of them moving around in your yak.

[@austinfreiburger9095]

@@kippercat123 That's a great idea. I've seen this hatch removal done on a few other videos and the idea of items sliding around in the back isn't appealing. Nice solution to kill two birds with one stone.

[@dailyjourney7629]

Good video. One suggestion: if you cut the rear access hole. You might be leaving your kayak vulnerable when u take on water. You might want to add foam or floating bags to the very back in the hull out of the way from ur storage compartment. Just in case u flip and take on water. I also use screws after I pre dill the holes. But I use a very strong glue sealant for the threads.

[@smartmouth1577]

Pretty cool dude.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks for watching

[@martinanderson4864]

Great Job, I have just purchased Pelican Mustang and am looking to do some Mods.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@jamespayne4759]

Great video !!!!! Keep it up !!!!!!! Jim

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thank you much

[@willie9397]

smart man using stainless steel for anything outdoors or around water is the best way to go

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Nice mods awesome vid!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@PappysKeepers34]

ELITE BASS STICK thanks man, I really appreciate it

[@jfresh2054]

I wouldn't put screws plus I would put marine sealant on before I installed anything. Unless you can bolt it in, I would use rivets or well nuts

[@PappysKeepers34]

The screws self thread themselves plus no sealant needed as this kayak per the manual only intended for lite surf and calm rivers and lakes.

[@MrWhitmire]

Why would you use sealant on a boat that has a four foot long opening in the middle of the deck? I would agree if it was a S-O-T or had sealed bulkheads.

[@mansbfishing]

Mantap bossku 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@ToolsForLife]

Great video sir

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks

[@kimberlysears1963]

Good job my friend 😎 🤘

[@jmc2255]

👍 very helpful.. thank you!

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thank You so much!!

[@backfliprc2503]

Awesome vid helpful mods

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thanks much!!!!

[@backfliprc2503]

No problem man

[@elischultes6587]

After having nearly filled the hull of my sit on top I siliconed every hole in my yak. Although there were bigger holes in my yak than screw holes.

[@57tubeviewer]

A sit on top is a different animal from a sit-in. Why worry about drill holes when you have a 45 inch open cockpit?

[@PappysKeepers34]

Exactly, thanks man some people just dont understand that, my thought is if it does start going under screw the $170 kayak I'm worried about me plus I dont intend on going out in rough waters

[@Ankhesenamunou]

I am your 100th subscriber! I look forward to more videos from you this season.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Vic Blackwood Thanks man, Im trying to get out and fish but the weather and work is killing me.

[@visa1960]

Awesome!!!!

[@robcaponesoutdooradventure8286]

Awesome brother That's alot more storage for sure !

[@caleblarue9199]

I don’t understand drilling holes in the rod holder. Wouldn’t by drilling holes into the rod holder make the only way for water to fill the kayak? Seems counter productive.

[@kevinlong8446]

Yea I wouldn’t do that.

[@aftech7268]

Drilling a hole on the bottom of the rod holder- that water is going inside of the hull - i hate it when water gets inside ! Also u might want to put 100 marine silicon around and on the drilled holes- u can buy a sealed hatch that will cover that big hole u have on the front

[@PappysKeepers34]

I have never had any problems with water coming in because of the rod holder holes and the other holes are fine since the screws self seal themselves.

[@rerewest4703]

WHY NOT use silicone sealer under rod holders so it creates a water tight barrier . Kayak shops do that. Less water to worry about seeping in .

[@PappysKeepers34]

Rere West I dont do that because the rubber gaskets are enough to keep water out and the holes at the bottom of the holders are just so if any gets in it can run out into the storage area

[@supporterofsanity]

Have the screws into the plastic hull held? I'd be worried they'd pull out easily without going into a backer. But this has given me a few ideas. Thanks.

[@PappysKeepers34]

I haven't had any of them come loose, pretty secure!!!

[@supporterofsanity]

@@PappysKeepers34 Great thank you!

[@docjeffry]

Got a part number on those "little brackets" @ 12 minutes? Good job! Thanks

[@PappysKeepers34]

docjeffry after I get home from work I will check for it, that will be after 5:00 today thanks you watching

[@PappysKeepers34]

docjeffry Hi its John from Pappy's Keepers if you go on Amazon type in H2o 30mm Webbing Bridge Nylon Black Footmans Loop (pack4) they should be $7.49 or so. I didnt have a part number sorry.

[@PappysKeepers34]

docjeffry ok I figured out how to put a link in the description hope it helps

[@docjeffry]

Thanks, Pappy!

[@stevenrittenhouse5560]

Some of commenters were concerned about the back hatch removal you demonstrated. Have you had any issues when fishing with this kayak? I am considering making the same modification to increase the available storage space. Thanks!

[@PappysKeepers34]

I personally have 2 of these kayaks and did the same to both hatches, my son uses one and I have used the other with no problems at all.

[@parksmuscletruckgarage1073]

Hey putting a hole threw the rod holder would put water in your kayak though?

[@PappysKeepers34]

If you have enough water coming over the top of the kayak to worry about a couple of drops coming through the holes you got other problems

[@docjeffry]

Also, it is a sit-in kayak. No factor here...

[@georgestrait66]

yeah but he drilled a drain hole so it runs out the kayak.... :o)

[@geezergamer4796]

#flextape lol

[@PappysKeepers34]

It's all good

[@yanswanson4909]

I am new to kayak fishing and I have a question on where do you put your fish when you catch them?

[@PappysKeepers34]

Hi thanks for watching, if I am fishing for bass I catch and release, if I'm fishing for Snakehead I attach a stringer to the side of the kayak and anything else I made a kayak livewell that trails being me, you can check out that video called Testing The Kayak Livewell, I do put bass in there but release them at the end of the video, thanks again.

[@corysnladventures2758]

Should have left the back hatch alone and cut out behind the seat. Way more room for gear. 👍👍👈

[@PappysKeepers34]

That is behind the seat it's all open back there.

[@tomballard8877]

Does anybody put backing in for the screws,like star block?

[@manuelthodos5925]

Where can a get the self threader tool? I can't find it anywhere on amazon.

[@PappysKeepers34]

No, They are just regular stainless screws that will thread themselves when you drill a starter hole just big enough to get it started.

[@salvadormellado9012]

how would you get the water out after you roll over?

[@PappysKeepers34]

There is a drain plug on the top of the kayak on the back side of it, you have to turn the yak over to drain the water.

[@salvadormellado9012]

well, i understand you are a pro, however, I am a rookie, that's why I asked.

[@PappysKeepers34]

@@salvadormellado9012 no im not a pro what you do is get it to shore tip it over and what doesn't come out that way you use the drain plug

[@breauxp]

Got a link to those rod holders?

[@PappysKeepers34]

Breaux Peters I got them from amazon

[@patrickmcbride9841]

for safety sake, please keep all cords behind the saw blade. do not cut toward your power cord, or any other cord, or any other unnecessary obstruction that can easily be moved behind and out of the path of a blade. consider yourself very lucky that the electric cord was not cut, resulting in a damaged cord or worse yet, a shocking experience.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Yeah I know but that jigsaw has a guard in front of the blade so it doesnt get sucked in. Thanks though.

[@MultiFish777]

Where did you buy rod holders?

[@PappysKeepers34]

MultiFish777 I got the rod holders from Amazon.

[@djmcneil8601]

I bet that thing leaks like a sieve. I almost can bet money on it it does...Lol

[@PappysKeepers34]

You just lost your money not a drop

[@djmcneil8601]

@@PappysKeepers34 BULLSHIT!!!

[@PappysKeepers34]

Nope, it would be the water coming over the sides into the cockpit you would need to worry about not small drops anyway

[@manuelthodos5925]

@@PappysKeepers34 people lack the one thing that is important lmao... common sense great mods man!

[@Thomasr435]

Why would you NOT seal every hole you put in your kayak with Silicone? Secondly, WHY are you not using bolt and nuts for anything that is going to hold weight? Those screws are likely to tear right out.

[@PappysKeepers34]

Thomas Riehl for the simple fact if you have enough water coming over the top of the kayak to worry about tiny holes that self tapped themselves, you need to worry about the water that is coming in through the cock pit opening, if I drilled holes in the bottom or at water level I would have sealed them.

[@ramirovilla1118]

The storage is small for a reason be smart

[@PappysKeepers34]

And now its bigger,thanks

[@ramirovilla1118]

Pappy's Keepers now you and the kayak will sink haha

[@PappysKeepers34]

@@ramirovilla1118 hasn't yet

[@brendanmcgann]

how to sink a kayak 101.

[@PappysKeepers34]

If you guys only had a clue