XFactor Rigging Ideas/Attaching Things/Gear Weight Consideration - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 06-16-2014, 09:43 AM

The X-factor is a kayak BUILT to handle weight!

5-20 · 06-16-2014, 09:48 AM

Wired, I know. But I'd think I'd probably be able to appreciate saving a bit of weight over all of those miles I'll paddle, especially when the yak's going to be loaded with an extra 100-150 pounds of fish on the way back....

wiredantz · 06-16-2014, 09:53 AM

I was always slow as a turtle on mine, so it didn't really matter how much stuff I brought.

easyday · 06-16-2014, 10:41 AM

A few photos of how mine was rigged.

FISH11 · 06-16-2014, 11:16 AM

I added a cutting board very similar to (easyday) you can buy those really cheap at a $.99 store or walmart. The rod mounts I use Scotty's some flush mount (with lock, easier to remove holder and stay locked in) I prefer Scotty to Ram because when you loosen a Ram mount to adjust it you need both hands to hold the mount in the position you want it to stay in while tightening the adjustment knob. I also added a couple more of the flush rod holders to the rear deck behind the seat. So there are 4 rod holders built into the Kayak in rear and 2 are off-set so the poles don't hit each other. I got that idea from my X13. That way if I choose not to use my crate in the rear I still have multiple rod holder in the rear. Get a trolley anchor it comes in handy in the bay, lakes and even tying up to kelp and positioning the kayak to the current. On somethings I have used stainless steel screws, washers and nuts and on harder access or thing you are not going to ever remove use the Aluminum pop rivets.

Siebler · 06-16-2014, 12:03 PM

If you want ability to move RAM holders around the boat without mounting a bunch of balls everywhere the GearTracs are the way to go. The GTSL90 composite tracks are fairly inexpensive, super strong, and quite light weight.

5-20 · 06-16-2014, 12:20 PM

Thanks, Easyday for the pixs!!! Is that a rubber ducky I see on the bow...

Fish, appreciate the suggestions!!!

CJ, yep, I noticed those tracks in OEX and was thinking it could be pretty good having those in the area above the factory installed tracks designed for the x-wing.

06-16-2014, 09:43 AM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	The X-factor is a kayak BUILT to handle weight! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-16-2014, 09:53 AM	#3
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I was always slow as a turtle on mine, so it didn't really matter how much stuff I brought. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-16-2014, 10:41 AM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	A few photos of how mine was rigged. __________________

06-16-2014, 11:16 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I added a cutting board very similar to (easyday) you can buy those really cheap at a $.99 store or walmart. The rod mounts I use Scotty's some flush mount (with lock, easier to remove holder and stay locked in) I prefer Scotty to Ram because when you loosen a Ram mount to adjust it you need both hands to hold the mount in the position you want it to stay in while tightening the adjustment knob. I also added a couple more of the flush rod holders to the rear deck behind the seat. So there are 4 rod holders built into the Kayak in rear and 2 are off-set so the poles don't hit each other. I got that idea from my X13. That way if I choose not to use my crate in the rear I still have multiple rod holder in the rear. Get a trolley anchor it comes in handy in the bay, lakes and even tying up to kelp and positioning the kayak to the current. On somethings I have used stainless steel screws, washers and nuts and on harder access or thing you are not going to ever remove use the Aluminum pop rivets. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#6
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	If you want ability to move RAM holders around the boat without mounting a bunch of balls everywhere the GearTracs are the way to go. The GTSL90 composite tracks are fairly inexpensive, super strong, and quite light weight. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-16-2014, 09:48 AM	#2
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Wired, I know. But I'd think I'd probably be able to appreciate saving a bit of weight over all of those miles I'll paddle, especially when the yak's going to be loaded with an extra 100-150 pounds of fish on the way back....

06-16-2014, 12:20 PM	#7
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Thanks, Easyday for the pixs!!! Is that a rubber ducky I see on the bow... Fish, appreciate the suggestions!!! CJ, yep, I noticed those tracks in OEX and was thinking it could be pretty good having those in the area above the factory installed tracks designed for the x-wing.