Utilizing the new Torqeedo Ultralight Kayak Mount here is images of Rick W’s upgrade install. Rick was previously using the Torqeeod Ultralight 403 Ball mount system. Since his 2014 Big Rig has the four molded in inserts at the stern designed to accept the Power Pole Micro anchoring system the installation was done with ease.
Rick’s Install Notes:
“Once I figured out how I wanted to secure, it was pretty straight forward. I used 1.5 inch screws in front holes and secured the level with locknut underneath. Sets correct heights and makes mount very stable. Second set of holes was 1.25 inch screws, no need for nut as the mount rests on the hull in very back. Perfect fit with single washer on top. As far as steering, I dropped the triangle a bit and let the connectors run under the mount. Seems to work perfect and stays clear of the mount, even with complete turn radius. I use foot turning, installed with initial setup a few years back. Tremendous improvement over the arm and am ready for the water.”
The long awaited Torqeedo Ultralight 403A/AC is coming soon! Actually will be available in April 2019! The 403A mount is exciting since it is what Torqeedo owners have been asking for.
Photo Provided by Torqeedo – Coosa HD w/ Ultralight 403A
If you are unfamiliar with the newly designed mount will replace the existing ball. Conforming to the 4 bolt pattern at the stern of leading fishing kayaks the mount is simple to install. No drilling will be required to attatch the mount to a power pole ready kayak.
The new mount package will be available with the choice of the 320Wh or the 915Wh packages.
403A (320Wh Battery)
403 AC (915Wh Battery)
Integrated Reverse Lockdown
One of the the key features is an improved Locking Mechanism which eliminates the stretch in the lock line of the pervious mount. Including a updated steering bracket. This mount can also be integrated with a power pole micro anchor if desired.
Quick Release System
Utilizing a cam lever the pylon with pivot can be quickly disconnected from the mount frame. This enables transport with ease and securing the pylon inside your vehicle.
Updated Steering Bracket
The new updated steering bracket allows you to adjust your steering from intricate to more powerful steering. With 4 connection areas about 1/2 in distance apart.
My new work schedule in 2018 has been kayak fishing friendly! Affording the ability to fish TKAA and then the Columbus Day Weekend Boondoggle the week after. The Boondoggle is a kayak fishing camping social event created by the founders of Yak Angler and Kayak Fishing Radio back in 2010. With two yearly scheduled events falling on Presidents Day and Columbus Day weekends. My last attendance was the VA Beach event in 2013.
This years Columbus Day weekend Boondoggle located at Kiptopeke VA is an excellent location as its somewhat local to me. When it was announced in 2017 I booked my camp site that November! I was already thinking of the excellent fishing and fun camping with my fellow anglers.
Got rough on the way back.
Before I knew it the date was upon me. Joe and I headed down to the eastern shore Thursday night to set up camp and prepare for early fishing Friday morning. I took my 2014 Jackson Kayak Big Rig for this trip. Equipped with the Torqeedo Ultralight 403 this is my big game fishing setup. We hit our usual spot to find a ton of small speckled trout, flounder and one small bluefish. It was good fishing although all the fish were smaller.
The next day we set out for bull reds. Its October now so catching spot and croaker for live bait can be a task. It ended up taking us 6 hours to gather 10 baits keeping them alive in a mesh sack.
I even tried throwing the cast net. This is something I had never done before but from the deck of the Big Rig actually isnt too hard. Next time in going out armed with a sibiki rig!
Shark On
Finally we started live rig fishing for the bulls but only ended up with a bunch of brown sharks. Ironically the 10 baits we caught lasted a total of maybe 4 hours. Loosing four baits in the first 10 minutes.
The sharks were fun to catch although were not the target.That evening we went and hung out with the rest of the boondogglers and enjoyed swapping stories around the camp fire. Unfortunately we were starving after our 12 hour fishing day and made food at camp. The boondoggle pot luck looked amazing but was too full to sample.
Boondoggle Crew!
The next morning we tried for the bulls again. Fishing was very slow besides pods of dolphins swimming by. Unfortunatlly had to cut it short as I had to leave to be back in Delaware to the next journey at Ohiopyle PA. Delaware Paddlesports team trip. One adventure to another. I missed the low country boil and fishing Monday but it was worth it to be on another trip of a lifetime!
