How to Make a Super Kayak: Adding a Skeg

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7 жыл бұрын

The featured kayak is the brand new Pelican Catch120 NXT
click this link for more info;
www.pelicansport.com/en/produc...
To see more skeg install videos by other KZfaqrs, click here;
• Pelican Catch 120 Kaya...
• DIY HOW TO MAKE A FIXE...
To see an old video by me on the subject, click here;
• Homemade Kayak Skeg
Info about McCain fishing rods here;
mccainfishing.com/index.html
You can see more at my Facebook page here;
lovekayak.fishing
STICKERS..
That's a sticky subject. Haha. No, really; There is a limited supply (less than 100 each) and I have not really figured out a good way to sell them yet. Though I will soon be posting info about how you can possibly get some on my Facebook page (see the link above)
Thanks for Watching!

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@theweekenddrz519 7 жыл бұрын

Love Marty. No matter how many subscribers you get. No matter what sponsors throw there gear at you, you still stick to the DIY. Thank you for that.

@williamthegreat73 7 жыл бұрын

I'm originally from palm bay, Fl and now reside in Pennsylvania. your channel has to be so far the best there is. you open a world for me that I miss so dearly and now you're saving me tons of money on therapy. from deep down thank you bro.

@ccarlson738 7 жыл бұрын

One Simple Skeg They Dont Want You To See! (Great craftmanship nice work!)

@williamj5677 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back out on the water Marty especially with your new catch 120. Keep the great kayak videos coming! Almost forgot, you're awesome!

@RickRose 7 жыл бұрын

As soon as I start to forget that you're an artist, you whip out something like that Plexiglas banana leaf. Nice work.

@louiswilber 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to kayak fishing and have been watching your videos, they have helped me decide what direction I would like to take my yak as far as mods and such. Thank you for your helpful videos. Keep up the awesome work man.

@user-js4vh2lw6n 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty for the idea of rigging a skeg. I've decided to do something very similar to my Nucanoe Frontier to help tracking. Your videos are always a joy to watch and I've learned so much from you.

@ratdog3055 7 жыл бұрын

We always love the artistic touch you put on your creations! Neat stuff!

@philcarr7015 7 жыл бұрын

You're not a bad guy. I like the way you took something functional, like your skeg, and turned it into a piece of art. Very creative!

@kirkhope7878 7 жыл бұрын

I started watching your vids over a month ago. You were one of the reasons that made me say I'm getting a kayak. Bought a used kaku wahoo and have taken it out a few times now. This weekend I nailed a 30 and a 31" redfish in it up here in the homosassa area. That justified every dollar I've put into this thing in the last few weeks! Thanks for your inspiration and keep the videos coming man! (Iknowyourebusybutmakemore!!lol)

@nickstrauch2132 7 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos. You convinced me to get my own fishing kayak and It's a ton of fun to use. Keep up the great work Marty!

@jimmiemize1754 6 жыл бұрын

Simple, easy to understand, great attitude about kayaks and fishing, enjoyed you pushing size and use-ability..... best sentiment, pick a kayak that fits your needs... also you talked with us, not down to us. Great useful vid.

@noecno 7 жыл бұрын

Marty I moved to a 21 foot boat for the grandson. But for three years now its been 12 foot of pure joy. Honestly, I kept the kayak for him so when he is old enough, he too will paddle for dinner first. But for know, that's my kayak.

@NobodyWhatsoever 6 жыл бұрын

I think this is the first of your videos I've seen, and you've made more off-exact-topic statements which are helpful for my kayak decision than a lot of other videos. Thank you. Also, I've been a fan of small boats as long as I can remember. Now I know about those other Pecian boats, and want one of those, too. If I had a place to store one and a way to haul it, I'd be hard-pressed on my decision of which to get first. But my choice still remains with a kayak.

@jaysims7534 6 жыл бұрын

He's cool! His vids are super peaceful. I love the edits. The music, his demeanor, he's just "chill"....for those reasons I subscribed. Must be the life on the water!

@BarbieDoll2006T1 7 жыл бұрын

Mahalo nui loa, Marty! Cannot WAIT to get my brand new Ascend 10T outfitted with safety gear and fishing stuff and get ONTO the water! This video, as are all of yours, is very helpful :-) Aloha!

@htimsrM 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Marty you rock! I no longer have a kayak or fish as much as I'd like, but you are my favorite channel...thank you

@MrSteve280 6 жыл бұрын

It's deja vu all over again. It's certainly satisfying to watch your successes but I have to admit I miss these videos about experimentation and innovation (and a little fishing). This is why I started watching you 4+ years ago and it's a real treat now when you make them.

@joeblowjohnny2297 4 жыл бұрын

My dad had the same issued on his BOAT ! Having enough room just for a couple of 6 packs really piss off his days out on the waters ! He decided to get a pontoon boat and installed some Kegs too And you won't believe the amount of skegs that would want to come aboard now ! He said his life is forever changing now since he saw your video ! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

@Rebel1280 7 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, i had no idea a skeg made this much of a difference, i need to do this to mine! Thanks for the great video and info Marty!

@robertrykena5352 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty, I bought 2 of those , one for me and one for my wife. I have them both set up for fishing. your videos is what got me interested in kayaking and I cant wait to get on the water. Tight lines!

@BillsCatch22 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing my video! I almost went a similar route as you on the skeg, but (for me) found a simpler, more cost effective way. The only drawback I have, is I have to now launch backwards. Anyways, great vid! Always look forward to them.

@cyclopsreaper 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet kayak! I have the bass pro Ascend fs12 sit in kayak and I gotta say I love it! Tracks like a beauty and is very stable for a sit in. I'm a bigger guy, 6'2 245 lbs and it does great!

@billderinbaja3883 6 жыл бұрын

Great DIY video, no foolin' around, all solution and no yak-yak-yak. This is a really clever, simple solution to a skeg. I just bought an older Cobra Tourer, great boat but weathercocks badly in a beam wind. A well balanced, fixed position skeg should be perfect... and yes, you are awesome.

@jakemartin199610 7 жыл бұрын

This is a OCD persons dream DIY video. All you're videos are so neat to and capturing to sit and watch

@CodyColdDay 6 жыл бұрын

I loved the editing in this video. Everything reminded me of old school discovery channel. Even your voice and jokes. I'm subscribing for sure.

@pakijoo 7 жыл бұрын

You've done a life hack into your kayak now Marty. Nice!

@jkreski 6 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Informative. Fun to watch. Relaxing. Especially during a NW Lower MI snow storm and modestly high wind event. Thanks for sharing!

@gwilis 7 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Marty! One of my favorite people on KZfaq. I get super excited when I get the notification that zoffinger has a new video! Keep it up man.

@Quetzachapin 5 жыл бұрын

1:05 once you pay for the kayak I truly believe that you don’t have to have any of their stickers to advertise, so I totally agree on putting your own stickers on your property. Awesomeness.

@ArcticCoonass 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another extremely enjoyable video, and Yes, once again I learned something... Thanks Brother, happiness, good health, and safety to you my friend!

@johnpartain6757 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video! I really enjoy your videos, very informative and creative! Thanks!

@susceptor3574 7 жыл бұрын

sweet vid Marty, missed the kayak upgrade vids, n fishing with the upgrades. sweet new fishing rods too, nice!! thanx for sharing n taking the time!!

@sphutch001 7 жыл бұрын

Great Vid. I had not thought about how useful a skeg is since I normally use a PA-14. My wife and I just bought an ATAK 140 and will now consider adding a skeg to it.

@thechad7985 7 жыл бұрын

been watching your channel since the red poor man's yak if it wasn't for your videos I probably wouldn't have had the courage to put holes in my first kayak . now I have 3 in my living room ...good thing I have a very understanding old lady lol

@josephbrim3555 4 жыл бұрын

I want one . I've been watching you for a long time now I'm from Florida to Tampa . I'm in Ohio now only been here for a year and a half but I'm trying to find me a cheap kayak and do the same thing you're doing I never had one before appreciate everything that you've been doing and love you videos

@carolinakayakadventures270 7 жыл бұрын

Man as always great video!!! I learn from you every time I watch your videos!! Tight lines and God bless you brother!!

@johnson200gw 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Been wanting to install a skeg on my kayak and wanted to see your approach. You're awesome

@challengersrt5397 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job Marty by far the best fishermen

@DCD-il3nm 7 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for a long time now . Luv the salt life , but live in Cowtown. I don't live anywhere near the coast but I'm going to order a McCain's fishing rod because they chose to support you.

@ephraimcaangay4815 7 жыл бұрын

Back to fearlessly mod'ing your kayak. That's why I subscribed!

@1nvisible1 7 жыл бұрын

Yah. Still cringe when he puts that 1" hole bit to the brand new kayak. RE: skegs, the banana leaf is crafty but adds a ton of drag. Longer is better. Thinner is better. Think an aluminum street sign.

@1nvisible1 7 жыл бұрын

Also, any part of the skeg above the water line is wasted. In one of the images there's about 6" of skeg above the water line. Only wet skeg does its job.

@stefanmolnapor910 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are my Dad's long lost brother! Lol, awesome build, cool to give the info of what works and what does not!

@garyb1635 7 жыл бұрын

I have to do this to my kayak, mine does exactly what yours was doing. I end up fishing in weird positions all the time. good content bro! u are awesome for this one

@benbateman2085 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have an Old Town predator that I've always had similar tracking problems in windy situations. I like your idea. I could buy a rudder system for the predator but I didn't want to spend that much. I'm going to try something like you've done.

@martins.4957 7 жыл бұрын

nice relaxing and informative videos you make bro! your living a fisherman's dream.

@kayakeros3470 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool custom built skeg. I like the concept of it, not just a cool shape... Not until recently i just got aware of the use of the skeg on my kayak. Thanks for great videos

@1Deejay7 5 жыл бұрын

What does it do

@sozov.1102 7 жыл бұрын

awesome i didnt even knew that the skeg made that big of a difference good to know, keep up the good work zoffinger

@xxgamingelitexx6523 7 жыл бұрын

Marty love your videos I live in Charleston South Carolina and am visiting Tampa to see some family maybe I'll run into you keep up the good work love your videos and I might buy a kayak this summer

@adventurelife6838 4 жыл бұрын

DUDE ! thanks for the inspiration i "zoffinger'd" my 1971 super wide 16 foot jon boat.now i can cruise charlotte harbor :) (live in North Port) complete with bait casting deck,key fob remote anchor,grady white swivel seats and bilge pump.life is good....when your fishin' like ya should....

@tomhiers9025 Жыл бұрын

As always love to watch your videos Man you seem like a very cool and laid-back person

@serjasent 7 жыл бұрын

That is one awesome skeg. I loved the backstory too. Stay cool Marty! :-)

@charliedunn77 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video, Marty. I will definitely have to make one of these for my kayak

@joseph_beheeler 7 жыл бұрын

marty after wathching a bunch of your video i went and bought a eddy gear stingray 13.5 with the rutter absolute love it. so thank you you are my insperation to kayak fishing and go to vidoes

@lights80088 6 жыл бұрын

Great job and a well done video. I wished I lived in Tampa around all the water. Thanks for the informative video.

@dcm4692 7 жыл бұрын

Not a bad gig you got for yourself, Marty! Keep up the good work

@michealbass5908 11 ай бұрын

I got the same kayak. I heard i needed to put a skeg on it. Your video was pretty easy to follow. Thanks.

@brianmowers307 7 жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this one...thanks!

@igououtdoors7414 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, Marty! I've been a fan for a long time. Tight lines!

@PucketyCrik 6 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch. Maybe you could turn your skeg into a rudder with a couple of pulleys. I bought a tin boat off an old timer with a very small homemade continuous string pulley steering that runs to the second seat. Pull string one way or the other to steer.

@MoE-il8yw 7 жыл бұрын

dude, you make everything look easy :-)

@RangerOne_NC 7 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos man, keep it up!

@laptopbarn 7 жыл бұрын

Picked up a catch 120 myself and will be installing a skeg....thanks for the video Marty! WHAT!

@kenbreese4945 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable presentation and very useful instruction; good on'ya, mate!

@andrewfdewitt 7 жыл бұрын

great video your DIY is quite impressive it inspires me and a lot of my friends thanks keep up the hard work

@stevenonthewater6070 7 жыл бұрын

Nice mellow and relaxing video as always dude. well done

@scottfrey2710 Жыл бұрын

You're cool & awesome, Marty! There, now that I got that out of the way.. :-) This simple, inexpensive idea is just what I have been looking to add to my Pelican Catch 100 that I just ordered! Man, you are genius and a God send for us average kayaker folks! THANK YOU!! :-)

@travisdurgeloh9621 5 жыл бұрын

A skeg is on my to do list! Enjoying your videos.

@bobbyrayoutdoors5954 7 жыл бұрын

the catch 120 is a awesome fishing platform I love mine as always enjoy your videos

@iluvpugstoo 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see you in a Kayak Marty. More kayak fishing videos please, x.

@KHANPIN 4 жыл бұрын

Video editing on point! Feel like I'm watching an informative show on PBS

@lowtidehiker 7 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Just bought my first fishing kayak. Emotion Stealth Pro 11.8'. Lucky dawg by the way...living on the beautiful water.

@lpuccio 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are great I just moved to Florida from Virginia after 40 years of working I'll be jumping on the river is here near Sebastian next week

@gregvarela5244 7 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos man!!! I came across one of your videos of fishing with shrimp 🍤 and triggered me to get into kayaking. But I would suggest that you could mention to check with your state regulations for the body of water your fishing what their requirements are for a kayak. Over in California (socal)requires a minimum of 10ft and has to be a sit in kayak mainly because the reservoirs out here are all for providing water to the public so they want to minimize the water to become "contaminated" (takes a lot more than somebody exposing their feet in the water 😂). And if there is anybody thinking about kayak fishing...I say do it!!! It's so much fun and for me it's therapy 🤙🏻. Anyways take care and float on 😎

@TurtleV1 7 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. And i love your camra work thanks for the videos :)

@observelistennlearn1415 7 жыл бұрын

Have to tell you...some kayak guys are quite good talking about fishing techniques but U are the One with Kayak redesigns. I'm sure u can be of a good help to those Kayak makers about how to design kayaks.

@gonzo2.0 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your personality as much as I enjoy your kayaking thanks

@stevehogan8829 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, nice little Jack... I think that's the first fish I've seen you land even though I watch your vid's a lot here recently. And here you even catch a Sheepsheadt too, and even a Snooklet. . Love the rudder ideal.

@jgmurra04 7 жыл бұрын

hey Marty, looking good on those 120's I can't wait to get a few for family and I..

@BronkBuilt 7 жыл бұрын

I really want to try kayak fishing. Love watching your vids.

@lsutiger3178 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Marty! Thank you for another awesome video! I've been watching since i can remember and i eagerly await each and every video! We need an official Zoffinger store for the stickers and other merchandise! Im sure a lot of us would buy everything! Keep up the great work and tight lines!

@kaelhat5440 3 жыл бұрын

@norwoodbaybridge761 6 жыл бұрын

This is a very nice video; which was very enjoying to watch online.

@patricksmith9299 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! Would love to see more of the fishing ones!!

@Db-sx3du 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Thanks for the ideas on how to add a skeg.

@gregmann7936 7 жыл бұрын

HI Marty, I enjoyed your videos tonight. Thanks for the diy lessons ;o)

@scooter650 4 жыл бұрын

awesome video. really like watching the modifications you do in your videos. keep it up :)

@donnykrane5827 7 жыл бұрын

another great video! cant wait for more vids on the big boat!

@trailtrashoutdoors8173 4 жыл бұрын

New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Been wanting to put a kayak trolly on my Tamarack as well. They do look very usefull. You almost don't have anything to mod on the catch 120 sore is a sweet yak! See you on the water friend🤠🤙

@Dealuvsbill 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have the older catch 120, and I spend half my day correcting my direction. I got a rudder from older kayak working on fixing it to my boat.( nite that I habe seen some different ways) Thanks again I'll let you know how it comes!!

@lbyoung8420 5 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a skeg for a 10’ sit inside kayak ? I mostly just use it to cruise and occasionally fish.

@nucleusclothing 3 жыл бұрын

Nice,just got a canoe and been digging your vids. I'm down in Sarasota

@nickgoubert6629 7 жыл бұрын

Marty u finily did it thank u so much for this video u the man keep them coming my friend

@arcstrider5728 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the content and the tips Marty. Keep it up.

@redroofretriever 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, you've been holding out on us, the loyal following. that little orange menehune is a good idea. would be an advantage if you ever had to portage. the decals are pretty cool. will look good on the back of my toy hauler.

@rutlandoutdoors5887 7 жыл бұрын

Man I love your video and I hope to meet you one day

@ericv4152 7 жыл бұрын

Great video ,always enjoy your entertaining videos

@BCKA 4 жыл бұрын

Zoffinger, Awesome knowledge video. Thank you for the information and history. Bret

@The1985zFinest 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marty. Droppin more knowledge and know how on us 😀

@brandonbolin1319 7 жыл бұрын

great work man keep it up got alot of info on the skeg design for my project I have a lifetime tamarack 100 definitely gonna add a skeg like the design u had but I don't have ur skills to design a leaf so I'll probably use an old wooden paddle form mine lol great video bud

@kand4548 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I remember that little orange kayak! What ever happened to it? I think you already know this, but here goes..... Hey Marty, You my friend, are a pretty Kool and Awesome Dude!!! Hope all these people telling you that doesn't swell your head to much. Another Great Video!!! Thanks!