How to Make a Super Kayak: Adding a Skeg

[@theweekenddrz519]

Love Marty. No matter how many subscribers you get. No matter what sponsors throw there gear at you, you still stick to the DIY. Thank you for that.

[@williamthegreat73]

I'm originally from palm bay, Fl and now reside in Pennsylvania. your channel has to be so far the best there is. you open a world for me that I miss so dearly and now you're saving me tons of money on therapy. from deep down thank you bro.

[@BarbieDoll2006T1]

Mahalo nui loa, Marty! Cannot WAIT to get my brand new Ascend 10T outfitted with safety gear and fishing stuff and get ONTO the water! This video, as are all of yours, is very helpful :-) Aloha!

[@MrSteve280]

It's deja vu all over again. It's certainly satisfying to watch your successes but I have to admit I miss these videos about experimentation and innovation (and a little fishing). This is why I started watching you 4+ years ago and it's a real treat now when you make them.

[@philcarr7015]

You're not a bad guy. I like the way you took something functional, like your skeg, and turned it into a piece of art. Very creative!

[@kirkhope7878]

I started watching your vids over a month ago. You were one of the reasons that made me say I'm getting a kayak. Bought a used kaku wahoo and have taken it out a few times now. This weekend I nailed a 30 and a 31" redfish in it up here in the homosassa area. That justified every dollar I've put into this thing in the last few weeks! Thanks for your inspiration and keep the videos coming man! (Iknowyourebusybutmakemore!!lol)

[@jimmiemize1754]

Simple, easy to understand, great attitude about kayaks and fishing, enjoyed you pushing size and use-ability..... best sentiment, pick a kayak that fits your needs... also you talked with us, not down to us. Great useful vid.

[@RickRose]

As soon as I start to forget that you're an artist, you whip out something like that Plexiglas banana leaf. Nice work.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Great DIY video, no foolin' around, all solution and no yak-yak-yak. This is a really clever, simple solution to a skeg. I just bought an older Cobra Tourer, great boat but weathercocks badly in a beam wind. A well balanced, fixed position skeg should be perfect... and yes, you are awesome.

[@louiswilber]

I'm new to kayak fishing and have been watching your videos, they have helped me decide what direction I would like to take my yak as far as mods and such. Thank you for your helpful videos. Keep up the awesome work man.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

I think this is the first of your videos I've seen, and you've made more off-exact-topic statements which are helpful for my kayak decision than a lot of other videos. Thank you. Also, I've been a fan of small boats as long as I can remember. Now I know about those other Pecian boats, and want one of those, too. If I had a place to store one and a way to haul it, I'd be hard-pressed on my decision of which to get first. But my choice still remains with a kayak.

[@jakemartin199610]

This is a OCD persons dream DIY video. All you're videos are so neat to and capturing to sit and watch

[@htimsrM]

Hey Marty you rock! I no longer have a kayak or fish as much as I'd like, but you are my favorite channel...thank you

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Thanks Marty for the idea of rigging a skeg. I've decided to do something very similar to my Nucanoe Frontier to help tracking. Your videos are always a joy to watch and I've learned so much from you.

[@ccarlson738]

One Simple Skeg They Dont Want You To See! (Great craftmanship nice work!)

[@noecno]

Marty I moved to a 21 foot boat for the grandson. But for three years now its been 12 foot of pure joy. Honestly, I kept the kayak for him so when he is old enough, he too will paddle for dinner first. But for know, that's my kayak.

[@cyclopsreaper]

Sweet kayak! I have the bass pro Ascend fs12 sit in kayak and I gotta say I love it! Tracks like a beauty and is very stable for a sit in. I'm a bigger guy, 6'2 245 lbs and it does great!

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

My dad had the same issued on his BOAT ! Having enough room just for a couple of 6 packs really piss off his days out on the waters ! He decided to get a pontoon boat and installed some Kegs too And you won't believe the amount of skegs that would want to come aboard now ! He said his life is forever changing now since he saw your video ! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@williamj5677]

Glad to see you back out on the water Marty especially with your new catch 120. Keep the great kayak videos coming! Almost forgot, you're awesome!

[@sphutch001]

Great Vid. I had not thought about how useful a skeg is since I normally use a PA-14. My wife and I just bought an ATAK 140 and will now consider adding a skeg to it.

[@ratdog3055]

We always love the artistic touch you put on your creations! Neat stuff!

[@PucketyCrik]

Always a pleasure to watch. Maybe you could turn your skeg into a rudder with a couple of pulleys. I bought a tin boat off an old timer with a very small homemade continuous string pulley steering that runs to the second seat. Pull string one way or the other to steer.

[@pakijoo]

You've done a life hack into your kayak now Marty. Nice!

[@DCD-il3nm]

I've been watching your videos for a long time now . Luv the salt life , but live in Cowtown. I don't live anywhere near the coast but I'm going to order a McCain's fishing rod because they chose to support you.

[@thechad7985]

been watching your channel since the red poor man's yak if it wasn't for your videos I probably wouldn't have had the courage to put holes in my first kayak . now I have 3 in my living room ...good thing I have a very understanding old lady lol

[@lpuccio]

your videos are great I just moved to Florida from Virginia after 40 years of working I'll be jumping on the river is here near Sebastian next week

[@observelistennlearn1415]

Have to tell you...some kayak guys are quite good talking about fishing techniques but U are the One with Kayak redesigns. I'm sure u can be of a good help to those Kayak makers about how to design kayaks.

[@Rebel1280]

Holy cow, i had no idea a skeg made this much of a difference, i need to do this to mine! Thanks for the great video and info Marty!

[@josephbrim3555]

I want one . I've been watching you for a long time now I'm from Florida to Tampa . I'm in Ohio now only been here for a year and a half but I'm trying to find me a cheap kayak and do the same thing you're doing I never had one before appreciate everything that you've been doing and love you videos

[@nickstrauch2132]

I love all of your videos. You convinced me to get my own fishing kayak and It's a ton of fun to use. Keep up the great work Marty!

[@kand4548]

Hey, I remember that little orange kayak! What ever happened to it? I think you already know this, but here goes..... Hey Marty, You my friend, are a pretty Kool and Awesome Dude!!! Hope all these people telling you that doesn't swell your head to much. Another Great Video!!! Thanks!

[@benbateman2085]

Great video. I have an Old Town predator that I've always had similar tracking problems in windy situations. I like your idea. I could buy a rudder system for the predator but I didn't want to spend that much. I'm going to try something like you've done.

[@adventurelife6838]

DUDE ! thanks for the inspiration i "zoffinger'd" my 1971 super wide 16 foot jon boat.now i can cruise charlotte harbor :) (live in North Port) complete with bait casting deck,key fob remote anchor,grady white swivel seats and bilge pump.life is good....when your fishin' like ya should....

[@garyb1635]

I have to do this to my kayak, mine does exactly what yours was doing. I end up fishing in weird positions all the time. good content bro! u are awesome for this one

[@stefanmolnapor910]

I think you are my Dad's long lost brother! Lol, awesome build, cool to give the info of what works and what does not!

[@ephraimcaangay4815]

Back to fearlessly mod'ing your kayak. That's why I subscribed!

[@1nvisible1]

Yah. Still cringe when he puts that 1" hole bit to the brand new kayak. RE: skegs, the banana leaf is crafty but adds a ton of drag. Longer is better. Thinner is better. Think an aluminum street sign.

[@1nvisible1]

Also, any part of the skeg above the water line is wasted. In one of the images there's about 6" of skeg above the water line. Only wet skeg does its job.

[@CharlieDunn77]

awesome video, Marty. I will definitely have to make one of these for my kayak

[@michealbass5908]

I got the same kayak. I heard i needed to put a skeg on it. Your video was pretty easy to follow. Thanks.

[@Alexxx---101]

Hi, great videos. Have you any ideas on how to reinforce scupper holes? I would ideally like to strengthen my scuppers before they potentially crack rather than do a repair if the worst ever did happen. More for peace of mind as I take my kayak out on the ocean in the UK and the water is pretty dam cold if I sink. Cheers

[@BillsCatch22]

Thanks for sharing my video! I almost went a similar route as you on the skeg, but (for me) found a simpler, more cost effective way. The only drawback I have, is I have to now launch backwards. Anyways, great vid! Always look forward to them.

[@drburns3749]

Great video Marty. Im on the verge of buying a kayak. You have some very calm water there...Here in Texas the lakes can actually produce white caps. When the waters are choppy, I would think it would be nice to put on pontoons and when the lakes are calm, to be able to take them off. Do you know of a video that shows portable pontoons?

[@Frangelico009er]

awesome creation on plexiglass...two thumbs up...for an idea u should attach paracord strings so you can control for the angle just like a rudder...

[@lbyoung8420]

Would you recommend a skeg for a 10’ sit inside kayak ? I mostly just use it to cruise and occasionally fish.

[@joseph_beheeler]

marty after wathching a bunch of your video i went and bought a eddy gear stingray 13.5 with the rutter absolute love it. so thank you you are my insperation to kayak fishing and go to vidoes

[@susceptor3574]

sweet vid Marty, missed the kayak upgrade vids, n fishing with the upgrades. sweet new fishing rods too, nice!! thanx for sharing n taking the time!!

[@jkreski]

Cool video. Informative. Fun to watch. Relaxing. Especially during a NW Lower MI snow storm and modestly high wind event. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaysims7534]

He's cool! His vids are super peaceful. I love the edits. The music, his demeanor, he's just "chill"....for those reasons I subscribed. Must be the life on the water!

[@xxgamingelitexx6523]

Marty love your videos I live in Charleston South Carolina and am visiting Tampa to see some family maybe I'll run into you keep up the good work love your videos and I might buy a kayak this summer

[@gregvarela5244]

Always enjoy your videos man!!! I came across one of your videos of fishing with shrimp 🍤 and triggered me to get into kayaking. But I would suggest that you could mention to check with your state regulations for the body of water your fishing what their requirements are for a kayak. Over in California (socal)requires a minimum of 10ft and has to be a sit in kayak mainly because the reservoirs out here are all for providing water to the public so they want to minimize the water to become "contaminated" (takes a lot more than somebody exposing their feet in the water 😂). And if there is anybody thinking about kayak fishing...I say do it!!! It's so much fun and for me it's therapy 🤙🏻. Anyways take care and float on 😎

[@scottfrey2710]

You're cool & awesome, Marty! There, now that I got that out of the way.. :-) This simple, inexpensive idea is just what I have been looking to add to my Pelican Catch 100 that I just ordered! Man, you are genius and a God send for us average kayaker folks! THANK YOU!! :-)

[@lights80088]

Great job and a well done video. I wished I lived in Tampa around all the water. Thanks for the informative video.

[@billblair1230]

Great video. I'm going to be putting a skeg on my 10' not sure what's the best way to go yet

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Been wanting to put a kayak trolly on my Tamarack as well. They do look very usefull. You almost don't have anything to mod on the catch 120 sore is a sweet yak! See you on the water friend🤠🤙

[@Dealuvsbill]

Thanks for the video, I have the older catch 120, and I spend half my day correcting my direction. I got a rudder from older kayak working on fixing it to my boat.( nite that I habe seen some different ways) Thanks again I'll let you know how it comes!!

[@gwilis]

You are awesome Marty! One of my favorite people on KZbin. I get super excited when I get the notification that zoffinger has a new video! Keep it up man.

[@stevehogan8829]

Ah, nice little Jack... I think that's the first fish I've seen you land even though I watch your vid's a lot here recently. And here you even catch a Sheepsheadt too, and even a Snooklet. . Love the rudder ideal.

[@Quetzachapin]

1:05 once you pay for the kayak I truly believe that you don’t have to have any of their stickers to advertise, so I totally agree on putting your own stickers on your property. Awesomeness.

[@sozov.1102]

awesome i didnt even knew that the skeg made that big of a difference good to know, keep up the good work zoffinger

[@robertrykena5352]

Thanks Marty, I bought 2 of those , one for me and one for my wife. I have them both set up for fishing. your videos is what got me interested in kayaking and I cant wait to get on the water. Tight lines!

[@Ticklescream]

Can you do a comparison on the Catch120 and the Ascend12t?

[@isaicarranza9333]

I have fs128t and after a trolling motor bilge pump and skeg it's just ok

[@redroofretriever]

Dude, you've been holding out on us, the loyal following. that little orange menehune is a good idea. would be an advantage if you ever had to portage. the decals are pretty cool. will look good on the back of my toy hauler.

[@iluvpugstoo]

Great to see you in a Kayak Marty. More kayak fishing videos please, x.

[@dcm4692]

Not a bad gig you got for yourself, Marty! Keep up the good work

[@KHANPIN]

Video editing on point! Feel like I'm watching an informative show on PBS

[@challengersrt5397]

Nice job Marty by far the best fishermen

[@Flguy34698]

Good video. Have to say you are a brave man to fish in such a tiny kayak. Good looking rods I would like to know more about them. So where is your boat docked? looks like a busy marine.

[@kayakeros3470]

Really cool custom built skeg. I like the concept of it, not just a cool shape... Not until recently i just got aware of the use of the skeg on my kayak. Thanks for great videos

[@1Deejay7]

What does it do

[@CodyColdDay]

I loved the editing in this video. Everything reminded me of old school discovery channel. Even your voice and jokes. I'm subscribing for sure.

[@kimroberson8376]

Great video, thinking about buying a kayak just need to find one that can handle my weight of 245lbs. I like the 3 waters with the water channels underneath. It's about 100 lbs kinda heavy. Also thought about just building a custom one over shrink wrap and layering plastic resin and carbon fiber. Not sure about the weight. I made the decision I'm getting out on the water. Thanks for the info. Happy fishing. ....

[@tomhiers9025]

As always love to watch your videos Man you seem like a very cool and laid-back person

[@adriennef1770]

Great work. Have you ever added a sailing rig? If so, is there a video? Thanks much!!

[@64maxpower]

good job. I'm impressed on you making a Plexiglas feather

[@BronkBuilt]

I really want to try kayak fishing. Love watching your vids.

[@laptopbarn]

Picked up a catch 120 myself and will be installing a skeg....thanks for the video Marty! WHAT!

[@MaryK4242]

OMGosh I had no idea! AND I have a homemade rudder I made on a failed attempt to make an old kayak into little sailboat. No it will be a skeg.... once I get a kayak.... Thanks Marty!

[@nucleusclothing]

Nice,just got a canoe and been digging your vids. I'm down in Sarasota

[@travisdurgeloh9621]

A skeg is on my to do list! Enjoying your videos.

[@ArcticCoonass]

Yet another extremely enjoyable video, and Yes, once again I learned something... Thanks Brother, happiness, good health, and safety to you my friend!

[@phil2537]

Nice work on making the skeg. Which extensions are you using in your flush mount rod holders we see towards the end of the video? Love the yard on your boat.

[@johnson200gw]

Thanks for the video. Been wanting to install a skeg on my kayak and wanted to see your approach. You're awesome

[@rainmakr20]

Dude love the channel. I really like how you do your upgrades. It all looks fantastic. Very well organized and I just bought a grey Hobie pro 14 and would love to buy a sticker of that head. I have been really looking for some to put on but I wany it to look cool. I know i am late to the party.

[@L19bigdraws]

Your awesome. I have the Cabela's Advanced Anglers 120. It has no hatches to access the inside for a skeg. Any pointers.

[@bobbyrayoutdoors5954]

the catch 120 is a awesome fishing platform I love mine as always enjoy your videos

[@jgmurra04]

hey Marty, looking good on those 120's I can't wait to get a few for family and I..

[@brandonbolin1319]

great work man keep it up got alot of info on the skeg design for my project I have a lifetime tamarack 100 definitely gonna add a skeg like the design u had but I don't have ur skills to design a leaf so I'll probably use an old wooden paddle form mine lol great video bud

[@martins.4957]

nice relaxing and informative videos you make bro! your living a fisherman's dream.

[@MoE-il8yw]

dude, you make everything look easy :-)

[@stevenonthewater6070]

Nice mellow and relaxing video as always dude. well done

[@captnate1483]

nice video Marty can u make a video on what kind of kayak to buy

[@idaklymr]

bass head he often says to just get one you can afford. big enough to float you. than just add what you need

[@michaelosullivan8288]

This is awesome and can you do some on ascend fs10 be great to see what it's feel like

[@philipjohnson6662]

Worked on my catch 100. Totally different yak! I'm fishing now, not repositioning every 5 seconds

[@supernova52565]

awesome and cool video Marty! just out of curiosity what size was that orange yak?

[@InsuranceAustinCo]

Can you talked about the Anchor Trolley vs the "Stick" kind in the back of the boat?

[@brendandonahue3988]

Can't wait to buy my first fishing kayak. I've been dying to get one but don't have the money to get one yet. They're quite expensive though. One day I'll get there.

[@williamsobers5057]

They don’t have to be expensive. Buy a used one from Craigslist or offer up eBay etc

[@damkayaker]

I like how you just drill away no worries.

[@yatesbaitstv6796]

he knows how to patch holes pretty well and has the materials to do so.

[@bassingbasics6621]

@@yatesbaitstv6796 psshhhhh unreal.

[@thomasturek218]

Just how thick of Plexi do you recommend for the Skeg? Thanks for another great DIY Video

[@johnpartain6757]

Very good video! I really enjoy your videos, very informative and creative! Thanks!

[@Trainman-cw1zl]

I love the CSX train going over the bridge while you're fishing

[@hpac8381]

so I'm looking thru you vids, trying to find you show case reviews of you Pelican kayaks. which ones are pedal drive, do they come pedal drive or did you add it, the stability, the versatility of using one for fishing, or cruising, camping, touring. the builds are nice, but what about a detailed review Elise stock Pelican kayak.

[@KazeOfKami]

Great video Marty. I recently found your channel and binged watched now for the past few days. Your channel has convinced me to look at picking up a kayak and merge it with my other passion of bowfishing. Haven't gotten a kayak yet, but was looking at that Pelican catch 120 NXT since I figure I would need a more stable platform for standing, mainly for bowfishing. It looked great, but I was worried about how it tracked in the water. However, when I saw your new video that you were making a skeg mod for the NXT to improve the tracking, I will admit I got excited like a little school girl. I think this video now has convinced me to pick this kayak up. I was also wondering if you've done anything like bowfishing before and if you had any suggestions for what to build (maybe with scotty mounts) to hold a bow on the kayak? Keep up the great work and keep being awesome!