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Technology wise kayaks have been rigged so many different ways than when I first got my ocean kayak torque in 2010. Recently my coworker & I purchased Vibe Sea Ghost 130 Kayaks(definitely hard to find in the area) near Lexington, VA. I was a little hesitant at first as I've always loved the Ocean Kayak Trident Series, but this time around I didn't feel like breaking the bank on a new Trident and got an awesome deal for two Vibe Sea Ghost 130'S.
I started my first modification installing an DC Digital Voltmeter Panel with Dual USB Ports and a DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Socket for my new Humminbird HELIX 5 Chirp SI GPS G2 Fishfinder and Chartplotter. I had to cut out a rubber gasket to fit the holes perfectly, with a little Goop and 4 screws in the corners of the plate. Before wiring it, I took the kayak out on Little Seneca Lake for a flip over test, test was Satisfactory and its water proof after rolling kayak purposely
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Just need to slightly cut the gasket to give it a cleaner look on top left corner of the plate. More to follow as I plan to make a two battery case, attach fishfinder, and attach night time running lights with a on/off switch.
I started my first modification installing an DC Digital Voltmeter Panel with Dual USB Ports and a DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Socket for my new Humminbird HELIX 5 Chirp SI GPS G2 Fishfinder and Chartplotter. I had to cut out a rubber gasket to fit the holes perfectly, with a little Goop and 4 screws in the corners of the plate. Before wiring it, I took the kayak out on Little Seneca Lake for a flip over test, test was Satisfactory and its water proof after rolling kayak purposely
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Just need to slightly cut the gasket to give it a cleaner look on top left corner of the plate. More to follow as I plan to make a two battery case, attach fishfinder, and attach night time running lights with a on/off switch.
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