Sealect Designs sent over an awesome package of rigging hardware for the new Kilroy LT! This hardware will enable the install of the Torqeedo Motor and also leash points for the flush mount rod holders. Look for the installation write up and video in a few weeks!

The package includes the K747205-1 Tru-course Foot Braces for Torqeedo Steering Control, a few different style clam cleats for tie down lines, deck fittings, line rigging hardware, Low Stretch deck line for trim/tie down lines.

Also included new stainless steel cable adjusters! The original ones are aluminum and tend to oxidize in salt water. I will be changing out all of my steering installs with the new ones!

Looking forward to the install!!

Last year I reran all of my kayak steering cables on the Big Rig for the Torqeedo. Instead of swaging the cable termination at the foot brace I used a 3/16″ wire rope clamp. The original clamps made it through the season, but galvanized steel had rusted and corroded in no time.

The reason for this upgrade was to grant the ability of leaving the steering cables fully adjustable and removable for maintenance. A wire rope clamp is a U-bolt with a saddle and 2 nuts. A wire rope clamp is used for clamping down on 2 strands of wire rope to securely form a loop. They range in all different sizes. For this application a 3/16″ clamp is best. To assemble, insert the end of wire rope into clip saddle loop back around and set the end inside the saddle under the U-Bolt and tighten nuts until secure.

Previously using cable swages which permanently crimp to the cable and are only removed by cutting off. This made any sort of maintenance impossible without cutting the cable. Previously I was able to remove the swages using a Dremel tool precisely not to cut into the wire rope. This took time and was not ideal.

The new clamps pictured are stainless steel and should last much longer in the saltwater environment. The steel rope clamps are pretty inexpensive at around $1.50 to $2.00 apiece but can be purchased in bulk cheaper.

Adding a little tang to flounder fillets is always great!

Ingredients:

• Flounder or Fluke Fillets
• Siracha
• Panko
• Salt
• Pepper
• Vegetable oil

Directions:

Rinse flounder fillets under cold water pat dry. Make sure all pin bones have been removed. Add siracha to a small bowl. Add Panko to a waxed paper to contain the bread crumbs.

Coat fillets with sriracha then place on panko. Fold edges of waxed paper to coat sides. Flip the fillet to complete coating the other side. Sprinkle salt & pepper over fillets.

In a skillet with 1/4 inch of oil heat to 375 degrees. Place fillets lightly into oil. Fry until side is golden brown. Flip and continue frying till fish is firm and flakes.

Remove from oil and set on paper towels to soak up extra oil.

Serve with any sauces and sides as desired.

Enjoy!