queensland Homemade Kayak Setup

[Leosonfire]

Love to know what you think and if it’s going to work? 

[ellicat]

Looks comfy enough but might be a little less stable with the higher height.

Is the chair fixed in ?

[Leosonfire]

7 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Looks comfy enough but might be a little less stable with the higher height.

Is the chair fixed in ?

Yeh just thought of using zip ties as it all lines up to the d rings. My worry is stability effect. Going to test it out in my pool first

[ellicat]

haha, good idea.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hey Leosonfire

On calmer days with little to no chop you'll be fine, I have some mates who use Canadian Canoes (which have higher seats than that) and can balance fine in them. 

On rougher days and in any windy situation you may be quite a bit tippy, so it might even be better to just sit on some towels or something like that (you lose the luxury of comfiness though)

Cheers Hamish  

[Hweebe]

Are the legs comfortable if sitting for extended periods on the chair? I know you will get wet sitting in the kayak but your legs will be more supported.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

26 minutes ago, Hweebe said:

Are the legs comfortable if sitting for extended periods on the chair? I know you will get wet sitting in the kayak but your legs will be more supported.

Hey Hweebe

Yes, that is a good point. It is better to be able to have your legs stretched out than crammed close together. 

Cheers Hamish

[Cavvy]

Hey Leo, interested to hear how you go.  As others have noted you may be tippy depending how stable your yak is.  Might be worth keeping your eye out for standard seat you can use.  See below on gumtree just saw now.  For longer trips these go quite well.  Shorter trips I don't worry about any seat.  I find turning around in the back to grab out gear a bit painful - you look to have a fair bit!  Make sure the frequently used stuff goes in the hatch or maybe under your seat!

cheers