Finally a Kayak Owner - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Garibaldi_Hunter · 03-06-2007, 09:51 AM

Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers?

I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.

buttchaser · 03-06-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Garibaldi_Hunter

Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers?

I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.

I dont have a extreme, But have heard of people chipping the foam away , then install the transducer with goop ,You can also mount it on the stern .... Hopefully some one with a Extreme will chime in ......Here is a pic of the transducer .....,

wavster · 03-06-2007, 11:11 AM

Depending on the year of your eXtreme, you may or may not have the white layer
inside the hull. Transducers won't work well shooting through that, as it has air molecules in the
material. Be very careful if you have to cut out the additional layer, as you could very
easily cut through your hull.

I mount my transducer using a carriage bolt and turnbuckle through the scupper hole in the foot well.
This is not my favorite way (it tends to catch kelp) and would like to change it, but I'm
planning on getting a new eXtreme in the next couple of weeks, so I'm living with it.

OB Paddler · 03-06-2007, 11:57 AM

Hi G.H.,

Just a quick heads up, the Corryvrecken paddle rocks

. Just remember it's a big paddle face. Also meaning that it takes a bit of strength to keep moving. Not so bad for a half day fishing in La jolla , and awesome for punching through surf at the launch...but I hear that most of the guy's like a lower impact touring paddle.

When you start covering a lot more ground you might wish you didn't have a paddle with so much "Bite". The advise I'm giving to you is the same that I received when looking for a paddle. That being said... I love my Werner Corryvrecken. I would recommend stopping by Aqua-Adventures and talking to Jennifer Kleck, she is a top female paddler in the US. and definitely know her s#!t.

OB Paddler

A.K.A

Todd

OB Paddler · 03-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Oh, and I almost forgot,

The Corryvrecken is a high angle paddle. Which means you need to determine what type of stroke you have. Picture from Werners website. You might want to try this paddle fit quiz.

Useful Idiot · 03-07-2007, 08:30 AM

Good info so far on the paddle. The Corrvrecken is a high angle blade shape which is more powerful but also more fatiguing (lightweight materials like carbon fiber will help to offset the fatigue factor). The Kalliste is a low angle alternative with a longer, narrower blade. We stock both paddles at OEX if you'd like to check em out.

If you have any questions on installing the transducer give us a call, we'd be more than happy to walk ya through it.
-Brian

Garibaldi_Hunter · 03-07-2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks guys for all the info. I'm still a little torn on what paddle to go with. I've spoken to patrick at ONNO and have been giving some serious consideration to the full blade paddle they sell which is a little smaller than the CoryVecken however not sure what their turnaround time is yet.

I know that OEX sells the kayatank I was curious about installation on this. I checked their website and the instructions say to install in the center hatch. Is there any reason for selecting the center hatch rather than the rear? I know that having it in the center is nice for having it accessible however I personally like to store tackle in this hatch as I access that far more than bait. Is there any noticeable ride difference from having it in the rear vs center?

What does OEX charge for installation? And how long does it usually take? for kayatank.

03-06-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
OB Paddler Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	Hi G.H., Just a quick heads up, the Corryvrecken paddle rocks . Just remember it's a big paddle face. Also meaning that it takes a bit of strength to keep moving. Not so bad for a half day fishing in La jolla , and awesome for punching through surf at the launch...but I hear that most of the guy's like a lower impact touring paddle. When you start covering a lot more ground you might wish you didn't have a paddle with so much "Bite". The advise I'm giving to you is the same that I received when looking for a paddle. That being said... I love my Werner Corryvrecken. I would recommend stopping by Aqua-Adventures and talking to Jennifer Kleck, she is a top female paddler in the US. and definitely know her s#!t. OB Paddler A.K.A Todd Last edited by OB Paddler; 03-06-2007 at 03:16 PM. Reason: I can't spell

03-07-2007, 08:30 AM	#6
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	Good info so far on the paddle. The Corrvrecken is a high angle blade shape which is more powerful but also more fatiguing (lightweight materials like carbon fiber will help to offset the fatigue factor). The Kalliste is a low angle alternative with a longer, narrower blade. We stock both paddles at OEX if you'd like to check em out. If you have any questions on installing the transducer give us a call, we'd be more than happy to walk ya through it. -Brian __________________

03-06-2007, 09:51 AM	#1
Garibaldi_Hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	Yes it has the foam core. How has everyone else mounted their transducers? I was hoping to mount it near the seat or just behind. Then I'm installing a kayatank in the rear hatch behind that.

03-06-2007, 11:11 AM	#3
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Depending on the year of your eXtreme, you may or may not have the white layer inside the hull. Transducers won't work well shooting through that, as it has air molecules in the material. Be very careful if you have to cut out the additional layer, as you could very easily cut through your hull. I mount my transducer using a carriage bolt and turnbuckle through the scupper hole in the foot well. This is not my favorite way (it tends to catch kelp) and would like to change it, but I'm planning on getting a new eXtreme in the next couple of weeks, so I'm living with it.

03-07-2007, 08:36 AM	#7
Garibaldi_Hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	Thanks guys for all the info. I'm still a little torn on what paddle to go with. I've spoken to patrick at ONNO and have been giving some serious consideration to the full blade paddle they sell which is a little smaller than the CoryVecken however not sure what their turnaround time is yet. I know that OEX sells the kayatank I was curious about installation on this. I checked their website and the instructions say to install in the center hatch. Is there any reason for selecting the center hatch rather than the rear? I know that having it in the center is nice for having it accessible however I personally like to store tackle in this hatch as I access that far more than bait. Is there any noticeable ride difference from having it in the rear vs center? What does OEX charge for installation? And how long does it usually take? for kayatank.