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

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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. IMG_1175The boat is also fit with the patented Jackson Kayak Elite Hi-Lo Seat along with an air adjustable lumber support.

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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.

IMG_1171Like 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.

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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.

 

IMG_1184IMG_1217At 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.

 

IMG_1182The 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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Proud to announce my Jackson Kayak Big Rig will be fitted with the state of the art Torqeedo 403 Ultralight Kayak Electric Motor!! Weighing only 16 pounds total it is the top electric motor kayak solution on the market.

Torqeedo_Logo_RGBI am looking forward to using this setup mainly for HOW outings due to the speed allowing to now shoot more video transport bait resupplies and also carry snacks and drinks to the Veterans.

Adding an electric motor to your kayak may require you to title and register the boat with your states Motor Vehicle Commission.  In some states you must have a boat license or certification to operate a power boat.

I am completely pumped about this new setup. Please check back for my write-up on the install, use, care, and all of the things associated with adding an electric motor to your kayak.

 

Excited to announce I have been accepted to the RAM Mounts pro staff! Been looking forward to this for quite some time! If anyone has any questions regarding rigging with RAM or just general questions about current products please feel free to contact me or leave a comment. The pro staff was organized in the summer of 2013 to help fellow anglers understand the benefits and uses of RAM products.

rammountflagRAM offers wide variety of mounting solutions targeting kayak anglers to make fishing easier from their small platforms. From rod holders or electronics mounts to camera mounts RAM has many innovative designs that will fit any kayak anglers needs. Made in the USA and top quality! All RAM Mounts go through rigorous testing before they are offered. RAM also produces specialty mounting systems for vehicles, bikes, boats, and even the US military. RAM Mounts are Made in America!!!

Check out the RAM Mounts website kayak section for the latest in products offered by RAM. Also check out the paddle-sports catalog for current products offered at http://www.rammount.com/pdf/rammountpaddlesports2013lowres.pdf

Also please like the RAM Mounts Facebook Page & RAM Mmounts Kayak Fishing for up to date product reviews new products and just say hello if you would like.

Please check back here at The Plastic Hull for my RAM Mounts reviews installs and in action use!

 

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