Best kayak hardware according to redditors

We found 13 Reddit comments discussing the best kayak hardware. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Kayak Hardware:

u/jimtk · 4 pointsr/canoecamping

Yes. When tied to the bow (and/or stern) it's called a painter line. Usually you want it to be at least the length of the canoe. Personally I add a couple of feet to that.

Hollow core polypro rope, the one found in most hardware store, is not ideal but in a pinch it will do. It is very "sliddy" and few knots will actually hold. The best is the round one like this (that price is ridiculous!)

u/Granny_knows_best · 4 pointsr/Kayaking
u/kursah · 3 pointsr/kayakfishing

I own a couple Perception Sound 10.5's which are the same thing but without the extra fishing gear that Dick's slaps on to sell them as the Hook 10.5.

  1. Agreed, these boats go through waves and rapids instead of over, and while the website says class 1 and 2 capable, you're gonna get wet and I wouldn't push it either, try to avoid.
    1. They're fun, but one should be careful, and avoid bigger ones. Also strap your stuff down if you're gonna take gear, no sense in losing it. Is fun to punch through waves and get wet on a hot summer day for sure.
    2. If I was going to keep using my Sound 10.5, I was going to invest in a bilge pump. I have since purchased and started using different kayaks, but still have the Sounds in storage. Debating if I'll keep em or not. Damn good little stable sit-in fishing kayaks, utility focused, fun floaters, decent seat, price was right, they got me back into the water sport and most of all, fishing again.
  2. I keep em in my net which is that clear plastic/rubber style webbing, I have a couple sets of pliers on hand. Most of the time I would do okay. Bigger fish I would sometimes do over the side, for sit-in kayaks the Sound/Hook 10.5 are pretty stable, but can feel pretty tippy of course. I was still cautious, this was never an easy thing with larger and feistier fish and this kayak, some may have more or less trouble with it. My new kayak is much more open and wider for dealing with these situations. It has been fun getting pulled around by large trout and pike.
    1. Pinch your barbs too! Might lose a few because of it...but if you hook yourself its at least less painful and messy of an extraction on the water. You may not have much time to deal with it when it happens.
    2. Maybe a hawg trough would be helpful if you can keep them held down to it. I don't have one (yet), so not sure if that's a good idea or not.
  3. Install some hoops or kleets to clip/tie off to, tie to small carabiners or clip at the end of your stringer to clip onto the hoop. Problem solved. I mostly catch and release unless I'm out camping so not often I run into this. Generally if I'm thinking of keeping anything I'll bring a soft cooler with ice in that I strap down in the back. One issue with this kayak is limited access turning around. I really appreciate my new kayak more for being able to turn around and reach back.
    1. https://www.amazon.com/Mizugiwa-Nylon-Cleat-Black-Pack/dp/B01DYNMJCG
    2. https://www.amazon.com/Docooler-10pcs-Bungee-Screws-Rigging/dp/B01JU98V84
    3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075V1JN52
  4. My wife lost an expensive rod/reel combo to the small branch of a tree that grabbed it out of that rear rod holder as we floated under it. Didn't even hear it go...was totally ridiculous. I've dealt with some lake chop and had my rod/reel combos not been clipped down, I would've lost em. I almost flipped...but kept upright, pulled the straps to recover my sank rod/reels, cleaned em at home, good to go. The 1-carabiner + 3 straps solution is like $12 on Amazon. A small price to pay for keeping gear. I always strap my paddle to. I don't want to have to chase my gear if I flip, especially on a river. Even if it never happens, it's not that big of a deal to me to be prepared but early on it was kind of annoying to adjust to. Not losing another rod/reel combo though? Priceless. :)
    1. On the Sound 10.5, I used the 0-ring on the end of the seat back adjuster strap on the right side behind the seat support sidewall. Worked great, I was able to leash my paddle and two rods. I used some extra bungees for my milk crate that would clip onto the larger holes in those same supports on both sides of the seat.
    2. https://www.amazon.com/Campingandkayaking-CYBER-Paddle-Leashes-Carabiner/dp/B00MXJFXOE
    3. https://www.amazon.com/YYST-Orange-Paddle-Holder-Lanyard/dp/B06Y4RG4RH/

      Glad you got to have a good river float yesterday! Got some pictures of them fish? :)
u/kdavidson0281 · 2 pointsr/Fishing

If you want to go even cheaper, this is my setup and it works great.

 

Kayak - $180

Rod Holders - $9

Anchor - $35

Anchor Trolley Kit - $20

 

A little bit of DIY, but it works great, and less than half the price you wanted to spend.

u/wietoolow · 2 pointsr/canoeing

Everything can be found on Amazon.com
Fabric
shock cord
Hooks
I just layed the fabric over the boat and traced with chock the edges. Then I used a 2 inch board and laid it next to the line and drew another line. Cut this line. Then folder over the fabric to the first line and sew. I double stitched everything and used Ti foil and rivets on the points since my sewing machine would not sew 4 layers of the fabric. That is what is under the red duct tape.

It's hard to describe but the ends that wrap around the thwarts is the tricky end but I cut 45 degree cuts on each side so that I could cut small slits in the fabric for the shock cord to exit the side pocket and then go into that thwart end. After all the shock cord is in secure the ends with some sort of wire twisted around the tails don't knot it since it is pretty lumpy then.

Then install your hooks on the boat and with a razor blade cut slices so the shock cord can come out and hook to the hooks.

It's all just seat of the pants. This is my third set I've made. I made a set for my Buddies Wildfire and also another Penobscot 15. this set turned out the best. The hardest part was keeping my cigar lite and my beer cold :) and dicking with the bobbin on the sewing machine

u/mrmcfartypants · 2 pointsr/Kayaking

I found what I needed. Leaving this post up in case anybody else searches and needs this information.

Found this on Amazon which holds up to 2 pounds

u/bikesbrewsandbbq · 2 pointsr/kayakfishing
u/benuntu · 2 pointsr/Kayaking

It doesn't look like it has any internal storage or a way to get inside the hull, correct? If not, your only option is to use a rivet gun. Pretty simple, just drill the appropriate sized hole, coat the rivet in marine silicone (aka Goop), and attach. Here's the stuff I use:

Kayak Rivets
Rivet Gun
GOOP

u/gsmaciel3 · 2 pointsr/residentevil

Sure thing- I'm at work so I don't have the complete list; here's what I can find out of memory:

Aluminum case with glass lid here


LED strip (3-ft) here

The vials can be ordered off amazon, stickers as well. The foam I ordered off ebay (a depth of about 1" is perfect for the look I wanted.

I wanted to be able to carry the case with a handle and clip it to my tactical belt, so I ordered a kayak rubber carry handle and had to drill the box to mount. here

Not pictured- I bought fake syringes at Party city awhile back for jello shots (lol) that I'll be placing inside the case as well.

Hope this helps!

u/BentRods · 1 pointr/kayakfishing

Absolutely an anchor trolley. You can buy a kit and it's a pretty easy install.

u/Mightbehittingonyou · 1 pointr/Kayaking

I would avoid the holes and plastic bands. These days people use gear tracks, which offers many more mounting options. Still requires holes, but they're screws/rivets, easily sealed.

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-TRK12-Accessory-Track-12-5-Inch/dp/B00MP70TCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501687966&sr=8-2&keywords=kayak+track+mount

u/dawn_of_thyme · 1 pointr/Kayaking

Not sure how I'd go about getting a washer on the inside of drilled hole. I did see these rivets, but they look like the same length I've already tried.