FF/GPS install on Slayer Propel

[J.A. Veil]

After more than a month of deliberation, I installed a FF/GPS on my Slayer Propel today. I am using the same screen unit that I already have. I bought a new transducer and power cable so I can move the screen unit back and forth. It is mounted on a Scotty bracket that fits into standard Scotty bases.

Here are two photos of the final installation.

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I prepared a 15-page document that explains what I did step-by-step. It includes 19 photos. I am happy to share this with any interested members. If you want the document, pmail your email address to me and I will email it to you. If anyone knows how I can attach a .pdf file to a post here, please let me know. I have not yet found a snaggedline feature that allows me to do that.

[Pc4sun]

John, I just ordered my new Slayer Propel and am looking for ways to install my Lowrence Mark 4 ff/gps. Never being on the Slayer or any type of fishing kayak, I am thinking what might be the best place to mount the FF. I would have thought on the left or right side slide bracket attached to a Scotty, but you mounted yours in front of that. Would you mind sharing your 19 page document and why you chose that place to mount your ff. My email is pc4sun@comcast.net
Thanks, and nice yak!

Peggy

[J.A. Veil]

Peggy -

I sent the file to your email address. I chose the location to the left in front of my feet based on sitting in the seat with the Propel drive both up and down. You need to make sure the electronics are not in the way of the pedals. I also plan to troll a lot and will use the side tracks for Scotty rod holders. I needed to keep the spaces where I will have rod holders free from banging into the FF/GPS.

The Slayer Propel has many gear tracks -- you can find a spot that works for the way you plan to use the boat. The Scotty 438 gear track head unit allows you to play around with positions without drilling any holes.

[scorpioreno]

Your boat is looking good. I hope to see it at your seminar coming up soon.

[archeryrob]

John, are you signed up with Google, have Gmail or something like that? I am and have a Google drive and can upload files like this there. On the lower right is a Person with a + for sharing. You click it, change the setting so anyone can view the link and copy the link and paste the Html link here. Then anyone that wants is can download the file.

http://drive.google.com/

[J.A. Veil]

I do not use Google Drive. To improve access to the installation guide, I added the full text of the guide for the FF/GPS and another guide for installing rod holders on another fishing website http://technicalfisherman.com/forum/...nd-rigging.61/. There are several other informative posts there about rigging kayaks for fishing.

If you prefer to get the installation guide as a separate file, send me your email address.

[Pc4sun]

Thanks, John!!!
I just found out about the Yak Attack Cell Blok which is an all in one battery holder/ff mount. It will be perfect for the front railing like you have yours.

Peggy -

I sent the file to your email address. I chose the location to the left in front of my feet based on sitting in the seat with the Propel drive both up and down. You need to make sure the electronics are not in the way of the pedals. I also plan to troll a lot and will use the side tracks for Scotty rod holders. I needed to keep the spaces where I will have rod holders free from banging into the FF/GPS.

The Slayer Propel has many gear tracks -- you can find a spot that works for the way you plan to use the boat. The Scotty 438 gear track head unit allows you to play around with positions without drilling any holes.