THE WEAPON! Kitting Out The Ultimate Fishing Skiff
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The new fishing skiff has finally arrived! Until now I have been on the Australian distributors demo skiff, while it's been fun and a good chance to learn the skiff, i'v been waiting to do a proper fit out on a fresh blank canvas. Part 1 goes though the complete fit out. Part 2 will be getting the skiff onto the water!
Big thanks to the sponsors that jumped on board for this project:
Lowrance - www.lowrance.co...
RailBlaza - www.railblaza.com
FPV Power - www.fpv-power....
Stealth Kayaks - stealthkayaks.c...
Australian Kayak Specialists - kayakspecialist...
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Some of the gear I use:
Stealth Powerfisha 14 Skiff
Stealth Profisha 475 Kayak
GoPro Hero 5 Black
GoPro Hero 3+ Silver
Waterwolf 1.0 Troll camera
NRS Zen PFD
Ultra Trek 2 PFD
Lowrance Elite 5Ti Sounder / Combo
Penn Spinfisher V 4500, Mulit-Colour 30lbs braid, Uglystik 4-8kg Platinum rod.
Penn Slammer III 5500, 30lbs Spiderwire Blue Camo braid, 40lbs fluro leader and an Ocean Assassin Archipelago rod.
Penn Fathom 30 2 speed Lever Drag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Uglystik Gx2 10-15kg rod.
Penn Torque 30 Stardrag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Penn Powercurve Reload 15-20kg rod.
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Just wondering how much this whole build might roughly cost??
Cool kit out Rod, love it how it all just fell into place :) the detail on the mat was a great idea! cant wait to see you slay some fish on it!
a translator to Spanish I want 😂😂 I think you will get many aches when you browse 😂.
Dude great stuff!
Excited to see the sick content and fishing adventures that lay ahead.
Hats off to you for doing this while juggling the family duties.
Great work mate 😁🤙
Man! That measuring tape trick was absolutely inspired!
You have no idea how exciting it is, watching you customise your power fisher! I'm watching you build yours while, in my mind, I'm planning what I'm going to add to the one that I'll get one day. Keep up the amazing work. I cant wait for part 2!
Watching now!
It looks the goods mate.
The white matting is easy to change out once its to grotty hey?
Love the team of you and Timmy, it would be good to see you guys do and extra channel with major missions together, much like Morning Tide. Up load every 3 months, sweet as!
Love the ski rope style handle 😂
How much would a skiff set ya back mate? Can they come custom?
It’s awesome doing work with the kids around hey 👍 I was terrible with it for years but it’s definitely grown my patience 😂😂
How awesome is Rail Blazer and they have helped you out! Sweet!
I would love to know what that black sealant was that you use?
Love the tape measure electrical snake 😂😂
*tip - if you add roof and gutter silicone under your rod holder mounts and in the screw holes it acts much like a washer preventing vibration stress on your screw holes mate 👍 I used this technique for 8 years when fitting safety rails into the bathrooms of the newly disabled, works super well, amazing how much it helps.
Can’t wait to see it in action 👍
Collie Yak +1
Thanks Collie Yak! Yep me and Tim are going to go a a pretty cool trip next week. Should be a good start to the skiffs fish hunt, i hope. Ski rope handle is a game changer, standing on these things while motoring along is so much fun! You can get a price on the skiff at Australian Kayak Specialists. The Black sealant was SikaFlex 291. and bigs thanks for the tip on putting the sealant under, I actually put two more ports on after the vid and ended up loading them up with Sikafex too so should be rock solid. Cheers Rod
RoKKiT KiT your all over it mate 👍👍 can’t wait for the next vid ✊
Looking good :)
I'm curious what the sounder screen is like out in the sun?
So many electrical devices nowadays have that wonderful glossy screen that is just amazing, as long as you don't go outside with it :)
In some of the vid it looked like a perfect mirror, but that may have been the angle and it wasn't on either.
I wish someone did a decent smart phone with matt screen, it'll be interesting to see this in action but it looks really solid and well designed with the plugs etc.
Awesome mate! Can’t wait to see you and Timmy out on your new rigs!
Siiiiick!!! Can’t wait for mine, bro. Gonna be a beast. Especially living a few blocks from the beach. Just gonna cart it. Stoooked!
Awesome fitting out. I guess they could further improve the skiff with some dedicated holes with grommets for electrical cables not to mention a dedicated transducer bracket or point of attachment. Given that the transducer sticks out beyond the “bumper bar” is there a risk of bumping into another kayak and damaging it? What about weld a little ss tubing to the existing bar around the transducer to protect it? Just a thought.
No live bait compartment?!🙄🎣 Is that the one on the front?
Hey rod any chance of a review on the lowrance hook 7 and the elite 5 ti in the future? Also any plans for a electric motor on the front of the skiff to help in the river? Thanks love the video's
Will do more on the sounders for sure. Just need to get up to speed on the new one. Thinking about the trolling motor but not sure how it would hold up with the constant dunking offshore.
Looks amazing, Can't wait to see it flying along and the christening when the first fish hits the deck.
hey im a huge fan RoKKiT RiT im 10 its my birthday on the 4 of augast wanna go fishing some time
Looking the Goods !!!
Great Set-Up !!
It’s so nice man. Can’t wait to see it on the water.
Amazing video RodKitKit I loved the Ultimate SKIFF amazing and awesome video one again Mate !!
Awesome Video! Cant wait for the trial run. Keep the videos coming!!!
Awesome vid man! Such a passionate fisherman and my idol!
Have fun on it man!!! Please make more videos!!
Looks like they copied a Solo Skiff and made some solid improvements. I would love to compare this to my Solo Skiff.
I got one coming out directly from South Africa. The Aussie distributor is rude .And not worth the breath to talk to .And I even saved $930 and that's with shipping. On a 15fter. 20HP Yamaha waiting for the mating.
31:00 Perfectly Calculated!
weapon is the right word. looks unreal mate
Wonder what them bolts were for🤔🤔??
Parenting advice 101 "You don't want to play with that, you'll staple your own face mate"
Yep not good to staple the face😆
The picture had me dead!
I'm going to build me a wooden rig just like this
I would know how thick must be the whole for a screw in fiberglass and was in the sides actually no foam at all in this skiff...
NICE......she’s looking sweet!
Wooot. Awesome buddy!!!!
Another top quality Video mate!
I just finished subscribing to your channel I think you have amazing beautiful videos it looks like a kayak paddle board what are you planning to do with the old one is there anyway you can send it to me LOL I went to go vote for you but I guess it was too late it was already closed
Where can I buy one
I dont know why someone could dislike the video.... nothing not to like
Oh man... she's an absolute beauty 😍
Looks like it’s going to be sick 😃
SKIFF LIFE !!!! She's a beaut !
Yusssss !!! Looks awesome Rod #blessed
It's looking the goods ! what program to you use to edit your vids ?
Cheers mate, I use Adobe Premier Pro
Nice work mate! Super clean installs and a sweet boat! Quite jealous Stealth doesn't sell this in the States yet!
Look at their site. There's a dealer locator. One in Florida and one in Hawaii
WanderingBobAK yes they just don't sell the Power Fisha in the US as of now
LOVE YA VIDS KEEEP GOING
I go crazy with that skiff .. excellent video, would you pass me the manufacturer's contact?
It’s made by Stealth, this one is the Powerfisha 14
So awesome
Just found your channel. These skiffs look awesome. In regards to your fitout did you consider rails? Then you could mount the rod holders on those and would give you extra tie down areas for your trips and a good grab rail to help you get back in in case you fall out. Just a thought and would be great to know if you had reasons to not go that way.
Hola te saludos desd argentina, estoy armando y. Prototipo similar al tuyo, que medidas tiene tu embarcación de eslora / manga/ borda ? Saludos soy fans de tus vídeos .
Awesome
2008 WRX hatch? I have that same car with a few things done to it!!!
Hey mate what rail blaza fishing rod holders do you recommend thank you
Sweet project. Should be the fish fish magnet. Great video.
Was about to buy a solo skiff,but now I want the flat deck version! Where are they available,I don't find them online yet?
What landing gear do you require. Boondox requires rear hatch to install..
Good video mate, it must be nice being able to set the skiff up exactly how you want it
What size motor have you fitted?
I have been looking for a skiff like that for some time now and no one knows where to buy them ,=( can you help me out mate please?
Look up stealth Powerfisha. Try and contact the head office in South Africa and I’m sure they will help you out👍
Price tag?
Thank you for proving Water World is real! Hahaha, love your stuff.
How much are these skiff I really want one.
👍
NICE hope it performs as expected. Thanks for the video as always.
Damn man, wish there was a similar model for less than 4500
Mate, how much if you sell that NICE?
That tape measure trick was epic Rod 🤙
Ah so that’s how you set up your transducer.. very nice stoked to get started on a project on a not as micro skiff!
Looks awesome!!
You're pretty handy with the tools..#Nice \m/
Small shoes?
Where are they?
All over the place
Rod I think your vids are awesome....but much prefer the yak ones! Just a personal choice....keep up the good work!
Thanks mate, lots of both to come👍
Really love your content rod, this boat is cool, surprised you didn’t go the HDS 7
Yea HDS would we cool but I’d be d devastated if I trashed it in the surf.
Hey mate, looks great! Love the vlogs. What happened the Solo Skiff?? Would you recommend one?? If so how is it for offshore fishing. Would appreciate your thoughts and how you found the Solo. Looking at buying a good customizable Skiff. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks champ.
Cheers mate, the first skiff was actually the first version of my new skiff, made by Stealth kayaks out of fiberglass. They are now changing and refining designs to improve on the basic skiff design. This can happen quite quick being made from fiberglass and not roto moulded. So it should behave similar to the first one offshore as the hull is pretty much the same. The weight of the solo was a bit heigh for me to consider it for a roof topper.
Hello, I'm waiting on my new skiff and was wondering what are the part numbers to the gear from Railblaza are so I may deck my skiff out like yours? Thanks
Where did you buy your at?
Thanks a lot for this mate, excellent video!!!!
Awesome work Rod.. keep up the nice vid... btw do you require a boat licence to operate one of this skiffs?
Cheers and keep the video going..
Tight lines..
Cheers mate, yep it has the same requirements as a boat so if you go over 6hp in Queensland you need licence.
Hey man i honestly looking into getting a small skiff/kayak and trying to figure out what the best option is. And judging by the lrice of these microskiffs and what you use it for, it almost seems like a small carolina skiff or boston whaler 12 or 14ft. Would be better bang for your buck. Im curious to know what your thoughts on this are. I know a lot of people love these little boats but im just wondering the advantages over a slightly larger skiff.
I'm in the same place like you, but I decided to put my boat on to the roof so I have a place for my car trailer where I can put all my fishing stuff aso....
Hey rockkit
Just have one question for me
Im looking railblaza deck mount base.
And I try to search on internet and indoor shop.but there don’t have sale or super late post issues!
Hey mate which mount are you after... lots of search results for railblaza but maybe you mean one in particular?
Excellent video. Do you have a video showing how you load it on a car and what accessories are needed? I have a full-size Sedan so I was wondering if I could safely load it by myself without damaging my car or myself! Thanks.
I’ll include this in a video soon👍 I slide it up the back of the Forester, you would need a loading bar for a sedan and do it in two parts.
I like how your stuff showed up right when you needed it, good one bruh
I want one soooooo bad my brah. Are you taking orders???? I want to be first on your list
That thing is a going to be a BEAST on the water!
Thanks for your video. I really enjoy. I want to know what model it is? The brand is stealth right? Plz let me know the model name. And what HP engin do you ?
Hey mate, it’s a Stealth Powerfisha 14. I have a 9.8 2-stroke Tohatsu on it👍
Wow nice.. u got so many kayak
Awesome video never disappointed. I definitely have to get a fish finder on my kayak im new to kayak fishing . It's so addicting have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts
Thanks Jimmy, yea sounder can be handy depending on what kind of fishing you doing👍
you're a craftsman mate
Hey Rod a Lil garden edging will be a great spray diverter. Up front on the wall/to deck hatch area for ur fish finder
nice tip, thanks
Can you mount the transducer inside your hull?
I did that with my kayak with no trouble. It means it could be mounted infront of your motor.
With sidescan / structure scan on the sounder external is the way to go. With just down view and regular sonar then I do through hull. Also I like the idea of having the correct temp reading👌 All good though as I took her out for a burn this morning and get get clear readings at 30km!
through hull transducer infront of the motor would have ween the shit or even flush hull mount inferno would have been good
Side scan cant be mounted inside the hull on a dead flat bottom boat unfortunately. All good though as I took her out for a burn this morning and get clear readings at 30km!
How stable are they towed. I could see towing it to fish west coast bc, Washington. Ect.
I had it hooked up to the back of a jet ski recently and it followed along nicely. Or do you mean on a trailer?
BOOM
Damn fast MrCods
lol right time right place. 😁
hey mate if you cant get to the other side of the hull to put a nut and bolt setup you could try nutserts or rivnuts it acts like a standard rivet but adds a thread would be good for those starports.
Cheers mate will take a look at them. I do use the trifold rivets which are awesome and form a backing but unfortunately the side ports screw length is over 3cm! So too long for a lot of things.
Any logo stickers available?
Very soon👍
@@rokkitkit good good can't go putting turtles sticker on without a rokkit next to it.
NICE
you should be able to do a through hull transducer no? would avoid the prop wash and heaps more sturdy too
I have sidescan / structure scan on the sounder so external is the way to go. With just down view and regular sonar then I do through hull. Also I like the idea of having the correct temp reading👌
is that an autopsy table your using for a work bench?
Ha, look like it! I think it came from an old kfc.
Can I have your old skiff for $750
Add a 2 in front of that number and you would be closer to the correct figure 😂
Wow....❤❤❤❤
Cool craft
awesome bro
Good vid m8 love it already
Cant wait for an upload
Where do u get the skiffs from ?
Good to see you pumped again
After your contract bummer
Happy fisdhing m8
Cheers Drew, skiff are at Australian Kayak Specialists 👍
Cool thanks m8
Easy Rod easy Rod! Hoefully you have seen super troopers haha. Awesome fit out mate! Can’t wait to see her out to use! Was just wondering if you have details on your camera poles for the skiff. Where you get them from etc.
😆 the camera booms are by Railblaza with their HD mounts👌
RoKKiT KiT thanks mate 🤙
You should check out rubber nuts or rubber nut-serts. Perfect for mounting stuff in glass and is very easy to install with no chance of pulling through causing damage
Will check them out👍
How they look alike...