Lifetime Tamarack Angler - My Best Kayak Mods and Seat Upgrade
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2017
- amzn.to/2EuX5Og --- Cascade Stadium Seat Both the 17" and 20" will work
Here are my latest kayak mods that fit my needs. I live near and fish Folsom Lake. I like to keep my kayak light wieght and easily transportable so I can unload and load as fast as I can.
As for the seat mod. I have never seen anyone done this before on the Tamarack Angler. If you do this to your kayak and make a video, please link my video.
If you don't have a Costco in your area, you can find the seat on Amazon:
amzn.to/2EuX5Og --- Cascade Stadium Seat
Both the 17" and 20" will work
Everyone is upgrading to a stadium seat since you posted this video 3 years ago. Lifetime is using a modified version of your first stadium seat on the Pro. And that's the one I'm buying so a personal thanks from me. I've only been looking at a Tamarack for about a week. Merry Christmas you won big...
I got my Pro tonight. Had to drive an hour away but I got it. Now to mod it to my needs and then fish fish fish 🐟
Other high end yaks have had the stadium style seat for some time now. My buddy got a tamarack a year ago and the first thing I thought was the seat needed an upgrade. Wasnt sure if a non proprietary seat would work as a drop in replacement.... and now we know! This is a great video though, confirms what i have been wondering if I should buy the teton or the tamarack
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My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Took ours out for 3 1/2 hours and my spine is in my eye. Bought the stadium seats and am going out for the first time with them in the morning. Install was super easy and fit was perfect. Great idea that I never would have thought of!
The seat. You win. Someone even referenced your upgrades. So you won a couple
Thanks for the sear idea. Today was my first day in my Tamerack. Loved the kayak but my butt is sore as all get out. Getting me a stadium seat!! Thanks!!!
Just got my stadium seat yesterday, I'm a paraplegic so seating is the most crucial part of the entire boat; so thank you for the single most important modification idea, you've helped hundreds of kayaker's from getting a saddle sore ass...lol
I am convinced they took this idea and ran with it excellent work brother and thank you for sharing your ideas really helps new comers or people on a budget or just misinformed much love from San Diego California 🔥
Hey Mobbin, thanks for the tip on the stadium seat, that seat is the BOMB! i did a review on my Tamarack and gave you the credit for the seat.
Thanks again
I have to say, I made it to Costco yesterday and got a stadium seat for $19.99, and I put it on my tamarack, and it makes a huge difference! Credit to you sir!
So glad you posted this! I watched your video and immediately went to Costco. This seat works great in the Tamarack, almost as if it were designed for it. Thanks!
Ahhhhhhh my video helped someone! Awesome. Please subscribe for my next kayak updates
I got my husband this Kayak and the same stadium seat for Father's day and he LOVED it! you're the real MVP! He is doing all the same upgrades, he is like a kid in a candy store. Thank you for the inspiration!
The real MVP is the woman in his life supporting his new kayak life! Have fun you two!
Creeping around your channel poaching ideas. :)
I own a Lifetime angler and after seeing your video, I purchased the same seat. Tried it yesterday and it is a great upgrade. Worked like a charm, thanks for the great idea.
glad it worked out for you
I saw your video and immediately placed an order. There weren't many options in stock. I bought a 2021 17" version. It fit my Tahoma kayak perfectly. Before, 2 hours was all I could stand on the water. I just got back from a 2 hour paddle with the new seat and my behind was doing fine. Enormous difference. I'd made 2 attempts at foam cushions. This is far better. Thank you for sharing.
Referred to your channel and I'm glad I came to check it out.
I'm giving you huge credit for the seat idea. As a multi level lumbar fusion patient this is a life changer. Not only just for fishing but just padding comfort. I was wondering if I was going to be able to keep this as a hobby. I think I'm set now
YOU INVENTED THE STADIUM SEAT !
I was just looking at those stadium seats, thank you. I will definitely put it on mine.
Thanks for sharing your upgrades that you did I just got my tamarack the other day and went out on it everything went well but I was trying to figure out what I was going to do about the seat so I will be getting me a stadium seat there from Costco and set me up a crate in the back much appreciation for sharing!
Thanks a lot, pal. Your idea was so popular that it caused a run on this particular seat and the price zoomed to over $40! Seriously, great idea. :)
Nicely done! I got a stadium seat from Aldi and put it on my Lifetime kayak. You're right, it's the most important upgrade for this kind of kayak. Their original seats are awfully uncomfortable--but then again, the kayak was cheap and this is an easy fix!!!!
We are buying 2 of these Yaks from Wally World. When I saw the seats in them I was like, oh hell no! So we were looking at Stadium seats and wondering if they would work or not. I'm glad to see your idea, as well as my idea, are exactly the same and it will work!! Thank you very much for the upload!
Man you made my week! i just bought a tamarack and found this video. Thanks!
Thanks for the idea!!! I'm looking for simple upgrades and I will definitely be using your idea!
Thanks for your suggestions. The stadium seat is a winner, for sure. My first outing w/out the stadium seat, I have the same yak as you Tamarack 10', I experienced some lower back pain. Since I got the seat I have no back pain. About the Garmin, I mounted my transducer inside the hull of my yak. I purchased the Garmin in-hull transducer mount($20 on Amazon). The trick is to fill the foam mount completely with water then insert the transducer. It will not work dry. And there is a temp readout - perhaps its off a bit and I haven't verified with another thermometer.
Hey glad it worked out. I also mounted my transducer in Hull. Just haven’t done an update video yet. I used the duct seal method
Love video man thank you. I got mine last fall and have been using it this year big time! Been looking for soon good upgrades. Thanks 😊
nice - just ordered one of those stadium seats for my Pelican Challenger 100 - thx for posting this!
while looking at kayak seats, I accidently ordered a stadium chair from amazon, but looks like i can make it work like you did. thanks man!
Love the stadium seat upgrade idea!!!
Buddy I give you credit for the seat best upgrade ever!!!
Definitely doing this, already ordered the seat, can’t wait to get it out on the water.
awesome video, I live 5 miles from Folsom Lake and fish there also too. definitely going to buy this kayak and do these upgrades. hope to see you out there sometime, tight lines
Just purchased the same seat. Thanks for sharing the mod. I can't wait to get out on the water and try it out
you will enjoy the mod, have a good one
I saw your first video and went to Costco the next day and purchased the stadium seat. Your a genius. It's fits like it made to be there and my ride was very comfortable. Plus, I have a comfortable seat for my fall FSU games. (Go Noles) I asked the manager if they still had the seats. He took me to them. I told him what I was doing. He too has this Lifetime kayak and said he'll have to don't he same thing. He also said I a wasn't the first to do this trick. So you started a trend in Knoxville TN... Thanks
Thanks, when the seat was first released at costco last year, I just wanted to experiment. checked online or on youtube to see if anyone has ever done it. Glad I was the first on UA-cam at least
Thanks for the hacks!!! We went today and found the stadium seats as soon as we walked in! Looking forward to trying all of these out!
sweetpea45067 glad u found them! Costco?
Yep! Costco.. ! Someone shared your hack video in a FaceBook group..as soon as we watched it we were on our way to Costco..the stadium seat fit perfectly and comfortably..next up will be making the crate! Happy Fishing/Kayaking!
sweetpea45067 that's great!!! I'm glad my idea helped! Tight lines
I bought this same model for 170 will definitely take your seat idea looks awesome
Awesome idea!!!! Loving the seat upgrade!!!
Love your seat upgrade! Clever... will be adding this to mine! 👍
Beautifully fantastic seat upgrade
Just got this seat today in the mail. Makes the kayak 10 times more comfortable and it fits great!
Where did you order the seat? I would love to add a link for those wanting to order it. Glad it worked out for you
MOBBIN Outdoors I just got the 17 inch Cascade Mountain chair from Amazon.
I will give you the credit. I purchased the Lifetime Tahoma kayak at walmart which is from the same footprint as your Tamarack. The only differences are it doesn't have the rear hatch access or rod holders. I rectified that and installed all of that. I also per your recommendation, bought the Cascade Mountain stadium seat and made it my kayak seat. And as you said " it is by far the best mod done to the kayak," and I have to say that I agree completely. I took it out on Tuesday and fished for four hours I wasn't the least bit fatigued. So thanks for your recommendation.
Brad Sexton thank you for the acknowledgement and I'm glad the seat help you out! Tight Lines my friend
Brad Sexton I don't understand I have the same kayak and fish 4 + hours without any fatigue never had the need to take a break
I have same yak.I'm for sure gonna get this seat.easy to put and looks comfy.thanks bro
Its very comfy... no more butt fatigue!
Thanks for the info but it wasn't in stock anywhere close so I stuck it out and waited for it to come in. It was a week late but worth the wait. I fished out of it for 5 hours Monday and your deffenatly right about the seat. That will be my next mod and by the way great detailed video.
Whistle on the vest genius!!
Great upgrade! Thanks for sharing!
thanks man!
I bought one of these seats because I already needed a stadium seat. I used it today in my Perception Pescador. It worked alright. It raised the center of gravity, of course, and took a little while to get used to. Mine wouldn't go as far back as yours so it also shifted my weight a little forward. It relieved the tailbone pressure and kept the blood flowing to my feet. Overall I'd give it a B.
Think I’m gona rig up a cutting board tray combo I do like the upgrades my friend
great idea, fits like a glove
Going to have to try this! Thank you so much
Good mods. I will do this on my kayak.
Thanks for sharing. I bought the same seat and same yak. Well it's the Tahoma but it's pretty much the exact same yak
King Kong yes it is! It just doesn't have the extra storage lid in the back and no rod holders. Minus those features, it's the same exact thing. You can make your own rod holders with a DYI fishing Crate! Cheers!
Gonna do this when I get mine.
+2 Idid a lot of research and a buddy of mine and myself ordered this kayak and the stadium seat. everything is in the mail now. thank you for sharing. im planning on going all out with mine and rigging up an old trolling motor i have kicking around. and a couple outriggers. probably a radio..
im sure you will have as much fun as I did with this kayak. Enjoy
Thanks for uploading👍🏻
I'm going to purchase the Tahoma model, which looks like the same yak without the extra hatch and rod holders. The seat looks like a good fit. I'm ordering one soon. I like the Lime green color because I'll be more visible.
TherdKoast sweet! If you need rod holders, build a DIY fishing Crate! GL with your Kayak
Mobbin Outdoors I use a soft sided cooler w/a plastic shell insert for a "Crate" that I put tackle inside. It has a vacuum type sealed lid-Keeps everything water tight. I mounted 3 rod holders on the back of the cooler. I like the minimalist approach😀
Im going to order one of those seats! Thanks man.
Thanks for that mate, was a great video
I now have a blueprint thanks to you, cuz! I just bought a Lifetime Tahoma and the first mod going in is the stadium seat! All about Pinoy ingenuity! Way to go, Kuya! Killing it bro.
Good luck pare
MOBBIN Outdoors Salamat pare. Super excited and your Yaks are super galing. It’s inspiring and it’s getting me pumped to get into the water
@@MOBBINOutdoors I got the same yak late last year. I saved your video for reference when i do my upgrades. My seat will be arriving tomorrow. I didn't know you are pinoy. 🤣 I am too. Proud of you pare. Mabuhay ka!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Stellar upgrades. Props!
I just this year bought a tamarack angler. Omg I hated the seat! We tried a cheap soft stadium seat in my wife’s sit in a few years ago and it was just Meh. I saw a recent video using the ozark seat on a tamarack so I bought the $20 from Wally. I solid mounted it to the tamarack and tried it. It was just too high and had all the wrong angles. So I have now lastly seen this video and many others who copy you and got a cascade seat! Omg you have directly started a HUGE price increase!! They go for $60 now. I found one from Amazon warehouse for $36 and I’m super happy. Thanks to you!
Thank you!!!! Keeping it simple
I have a Triton angler 100 an the same seat I can't wait to try this
awesome kayak video, keep them coming. im going to costco 1st thing tomorrow morning
thanks for viewing!
New to the channel here! Heard alot about your channel on other channels researching mods for my tamerack! Thanks for sharing🤠🤙
Thank you for visiting
Badass dude! I got the same thing! Thanks, Bud!
What’s up man. You just saw me and my buddy crossing the street in front of your place. You got my sub
John Luna nice!!! Hope to run into you guys again!
Like it man. Plannin on getting a yak pretty soon, will probably copy your mods
Good luck! Beware! Kayak fishing is addicting
For all of yal waiting for your kayaks from Walmart I ordered mine on the 22 of June it came in on the 6 of July. They said they were saling so many they couldn't keep them in stock. Oh and nice mod I'm thanking about doing the same thing.
Sam W. so I received a tip that if Walmart has it in stock at their store. Ask for the manager to sell it to you on the price that is on their website. Which is like $220. They should be able to do it. Good luck
I went cheap and bought the Tioga. I was thinking about upgrading to the Teton pro 116, but I figure this is cheaper and better. I'll save up for next year. Thanks Mobbin
Gana coping your setup thx bro
Nice seat hack 👌 👍
So I know this is an old video, but I finally took your advice and got a Cascade Mountain stadium seat, and BROTHER, let me tell you!!! The seat fits like a glove and my butt is very thankful for it. I will post a video of my kayak on my channel and hit you back so you can see the Outriggers that I built that allow me *250lbs* to stand and fish this boat with confidence. Thank you again for the information!
im glad it worked out for you, enjoy the yak life!
@@eligiol I guess its the 17. www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2P8Y8T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QLa6EbB6ETA7Q
@@eligiol no problem
I see this all the time . As soon as get my kayak a seat upgrade is going to happen .
thanks man awesome vid !!
Credit given. Nice seat mod!
the tray in the middle is great... I have one also
Nice job!!
I bought one off Amazon after seeing your video. Thanks for sharing.
Has anyone that used this permanently mounted it?
Sick Kayak bro
Great ideas!
Awesome dude!
Great video !The seat upgrade was a great idea.What is the length of the bungee cord that you used to secure the seat in the Kayak?Thanks again.
Instead of the tray I use small tackle boxes that I can put lures, plastic baits and terminal tackle in depending on the fishing conditions. My pfd is a fishing type vest and has tons of pockets so I keep my pliers, knife, fish grips, scale and phone in.
BEST IDEA EVER!!!!! I have the same kayak.......
Awesome 👍I need to get a kayak but I don’t know which to get and how to ride it.
love to have the same kayak soon bro.. keep safe!
Nice upgrade ideas! I have this same kayak. One my main critiques is the flimsy seat back in it and that stadium seat seems like a good solution. I'll probably try that out as well as the velcro tray.
Check out my recent update videos on my kayak. I have now bolted the tray on my cover because I was more rough on the tray then I expected. Also, the seat has been really good to me. I literally fish for 5 hours straight in totally comfort! Thanks for viewin and subcribe to my next updates on the yak
Mobbin Outdoors For sure. Make sure to sub me back!
just did!
Hey Mobbin, I have this same Kayak. I upgraded my seat as well. Look this seat up, and you can find at Bass pro, and Wal-Mart. (Padded Flip-Up Seat, Green Camouflage)I think at Wal-Mart the price was $39. This seat will fit perfect and level. I drilled a hole on the left and right side of the seat even with the eyelets of the kayak. What I did was zipped tied to those eyelets, and in the center of the back of the seat, I put a 1x1 L bracket with 2 screws. What I'm looking to do now is get a little more height. Thinking about 4 inches off the Kayak.
Love the seat upgrade. My seat sucks
I added to mines and thanks for the Idea
Nicky K.D Chaleunphone your gonna love your yak! I appreciated mine so much when I had it
Good stuff
damn i remember this like it was yesterday, lol sold mines yesterday LOL!
Thanks that helped a lot
Nice job on adding the stadium seat. But I would think (just incase of an unexpected flipover) wouldn't it be better to mount permanently or better yet permanently with like an quick release type of mounting?
GREAT Idea !
Stadium Seat, H2O anchor trolley, did them all and will do tray. Thanks. Would help to be more detailed on anchor trolley.
On retractable clothesline, if it gets away from you like it did from me, drill a 1/2 to 1 inch hole at the clothesline connector point to the tension spool. Can also be used to connect the para-cord directly to the spool rather than trying to connect para cord to the rubber clothesline.
Just got my kayak and will be getting the stadium seat from Costco, and crate , bungee cords from Target.
I just got this kayak a month ago and just ordered the same stadium seat, garmin striker 4, so CREDIT GOES TO YOU lol. Looking forward to trying the new seat. Although my lifetime Tamarack the rod holder doesnt go all the way through its closed off might have to drill through it wish me luck!
congrats on your new kayak. Beware of the addiction!
I ran a minnkota 30 last spring, this spring I upgraded to a traxxis 45. It runs by pulse, therefore not draining the lithium battery. I’m having the shaft cut down to 28 inches.
Credit and Props!