Coming Soon......Fishing Kayak Modifications (Kayak Pimping)

It's been some time since I have posted anything in my blog as I have not been able to get out on the water much in the past 2 years.

Not wanting to be out of the kayak scene totally I took advantage of being dry docked and began to make several modifications to my Dragonfly Innovations Kayak.

In the next few months I shall begin to blog again about my modifications and those of others I have seen around the net. There are some really imaginative setups and some great all round yak pimping that I would like to show that have inspired some of the work I have done.

I will be sure to recognize some of the You Tubers that post videos under the "poor mans fishing kayak" tag.

Please check in again soon or share some of your own kayak pimping.

Matt

Australian Customers To Wait Another Six Months For Motor Mount

In a recent email received from BCF it would seem that Australian owners of a lifetime kayak will be waiting some time yet for the motor mount fitting the Angler 3.0 or Lifetime Gator (see side note below).

Thanks for your enquiry.

This has been an ongoing saga as people were posting things on the net that did not exist (certainly not in Australia).

We are looking into some samples of motor mounts for them and at some stage we should have them. However as this can be a drawn out process they may not be in stores for another six months or so.

I hope this helps a little.

REGARDS,
MATT CHILTON
LEISURE RETAIL
BOATING CATEGORY
DATA ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Not sure why there is a delay. These mounts have been available in the U.S. for over 7 months. Let's hope BCF gets the same custom mount as available from Lifetime direct. Even better would be for BCF to look at getting the sail kit manufactured as well.

Just a side note: I recently observed the Angler 3.0 being sold by a Queensland camping store under a new name. It was the camouflage model and being sold as the Lifetime Gator. The photo was the same as used by Lifetime in their catalogue. Some retailers must be importing these direct from Lifetime in the U.S.

I wonder if they could import the motor mounts as well?

Lifetime Release Kayak Motor Mount

Lifetime this week has released the long awaited Motor Mount to suit all Sport Fisher and Manta Kayaks.

A few details provided by Lifetime indicate that all accessories required to fix the mount to your kayak have been included in the kit. Interestingly what is not included is the handle extender for the motor control which was originally going to be included according to the initial Dragonfly information I have and pictured in original Dragonfly Innovations photos.

The mount is made from a sturdy aluminium and is powder coated black. It's a smart design allowing you to mount a motor to your kayak without the need for drilling any mounting clips. It also keeps your battery strapped firm and dry by use of a PVC dry bag and strap setup.

The Lifetime Online Store is currently listing the Motor Mount at $249.99USD which seems a bit on the pricey side. I can only hope the local Australian market will set a lower price. I'm certainly looking forward to testing this out and will update here with a hands on review when I can.