Finally was able to remove the factory plastic wrap from the Big Rig today.

I must say this boat is impressive!  Its performance I bet will be excellent as a freshwater bass fishing yak also as a good boat for the rivers. This color pictured is Jackson new 2014 Green Hornet. It is a mixture of lime green slate and black colors.  The boat comes from the factory fishing ready with the leaning post installed. Two RAM Mount tube rod holders behind the seat and one RAM mount rod holder for the multiple Yak Attack track positions. The boat is also fit with the patented Jackson Kayak Elite Hi-Lo Seat along with an air adjustable lumber support.

The photo to the right shows the accessories included with the boat. Two Plano Tackle Boxes a JK long load flag a JK water bottle and the RAM Rod Holders as mentioned previously.

Like all Jackson Fishing kayaks storage is at its maximum. There are two lockable hatches which give full access to the inside of the hull. Along with the tackle box stagers alongside the seat webbing is installed to hold the boxes in stand up position.  The long trough on each side of the boat are rod stagers which are designed to protect your fishing rods during transport or low hanging branches or bridges on the water.

The leaning post folds down for transport or if your not going to be using it. The bungee on the front hatch attached to the front handle to hold the leaning post down while transporting. Rigging this boat is completely simple utalizing the track int he center and RAM Mounts electronics mount for Lowrance simply add a Yak Attack Screw Ball and your fish finder is mounted. For the transducer the front scupper on the big rig is widened to accept large transducers such as the Ray marine.

At the left side of the seat area molded in are threaded inserts for a zig zag cleat that requires no drilling and also tubed through to the rear for the anchor line. I am planning on using this setup for the Torqeedo Trim down line and using the existing Rudder trim line for the trim up position. I will elaborate on this within the Torqeedo install post.

The rudder system by Sealect Designs is Unique. I have not come across this system before. The rudder foil is pulled straight up and forward. It does not swing around line common rudder foil systems. To release just simply release the rope and it slides back and down into the water.

The circular void on the stern has multiple functions. It is designed around the Power Pole micro. Four 1/4 20 bolts pre molded in will install the Power Pole making the boat “Power Pole Micro Ready”  The void also acts as an anchor pulpit. Basically you may leave your anchor or drag chain in place and drop down from where the clam cleat is installed. When the anchor is in the up position it barely touches the water surface.

If you have any questions about the Big Rig Please feel free to comment!!

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