•
Prowler Seat Upgrade
• Fitting a Scotty
Triple Rod Holder
• Fitting Ocean Kayak's
Flush Mounts
• Making
Rocket Launcher Style Rod Holders
• Installing a Fishfinder
v2
• Anchor Trolley System
•
Anchor
Trolley System for 2007 Prowler 13
•
The Crate
• Fixtures and Fittings List
Disclaimer:
Installing
hardware may cause damage and/or void manufacturer warranties. The information
we provide is a free reference guide only. The author of this information,
sponsors and the owners of the website that host this information are
not liable for any problems or issues that arise from the use of this
information. Users of this information hereby acknowledge that all use
of this information is done by their own free will, at their own sole
risk, understanding that injury or death could occur.
Fitting
a Scotty Triple Rod Holder
As
Ocean Kayak had been kind enough to design a
moulding for a Scotty holder on the Prowler 13, it would have been rude
not to have used it. I've always liked the Scotty system, having fitted
the original Scotty Triple Rod Holder system to the Caper Project.
For 2005
the Triple has been completely redesigned, the new model being sleeker
and made with less parts, it also incorporates a handy utility tray. The
Triple comes complete with 3 rod holders, either Rodmaster II's or the
popular Powerlock Rod Holders.
Fitting the
Scotty system couldn't be easier. But before we drill any holes we need
to decide which way round to place the deck mount. Viewing the deck mount
from the top, you will see that there is a small plastic block, this locks
the mounting post in position, thus preventing accidental release. This
block needs to face forward towards the bow, the word Scotty which is
engraved on the deck mount should now face the cockpit.
Holding
the deck mount tightly in position, drill a
6 mm hole directly through one of the bolt holes.
If you are not comfortable with doing this, mark the first hole with a
pencil and then drill the hole.
Place
a M6 x 30 mm marine grade Pan Head Screw (these are not supplied) into
the hole, you may need to use a screwdriver to ease the bolt into place.
Checking that the deck mount has not moved, drill the next hole diagonally
opposing the first. Insert the second bolt and screw home, drill and screw
the final two holes in turn. Note that we haven't fitted any nuts to the
deck mount bolts. Drilling and screwing in this way, stops the deck mount
twisting and the possibility of misalignment.
Remove the
bolts and deck mount from the kayak.
Using a sharp
blade or glasspaper tidy up the burrs on both sides of the bolt holes.
Add
a generous bead of Clear Silicon Sealant Adhesive to each of the 4 holes
on the base of the deck mount.
Checking
that the deck mount is facing the correct way, place it back in position,
push in the first bolt, then diagonally the second, third and fourth.
Remove the
hatch and cover if you have not done so already, place a nut and washer
onto each bolt in turn and make finger tight, with a 10 mm socket tighten
each nut diagonally in turn, holding the bolts tight with a screwdriver.
Wipe away any excess sealant immediately.
Next
step is to add the Triple Mount board to the mounting post, the bolts
and nuts for this are supplied as part of the kit. It is important to
make sure that the cut out on the mounting post faces towards the cockpit
when the bar is in position, the utility tray facing you when paddling,
this ensures that it is locked correctly. Tighten each bolt in turn making
sure that the nut has seated correctly in the base.
It's time
to slot the mount board onto the deck mount, adding holders in whatever
position and combination that you require.
Or if your
travelling light, just the one rod holder.
If you wish
to mount a Scotty Rod Holder to your kayak, Scotty make a range of deck
mounts to fit all applications, flush fits, round flush fits, raised deck
mounts and rail mounts.
If
launching and returning through surf, we recommend that you remove all
rods plus the Triple Rod Holder, storing it safely and securely before
entering the surf zone.
