guides14 min read
Garmin Striker 4 Kayak Mount: DIY vs Store-Bought (No Drilling)
Mount a Garmin Striker 4 on a kayak without drilling: compare the $15 in-hull duct-seal method with $55-$75 no-drill arms, plus when each wins.
Tag archive
#diy
5 articles · ← back to all posts
guides11 min read
How to Install an Anchor Trolley on a Kayak (2026): Step-by-Step
We installed a kayak anchor trolley in 75 minutes for under $60 — here's the exact placement, the line length math, anchor weight by current, and the quick-release that keeps you upright in moving water.
reviews11 min read
DIY Waterproof Kayak Electronics Box: A $40 Weekend Build
A dedicated electronics box keeps your battery, fuse block, and switches dry — and dry-storage hatches don't. Here's the parts list and the 2-hour build that's protected my rig through three seasons of saltwater fishing.
guides9 min read
Can You Mount a Fish Finder Transducer Inside a Kayak? (Yes — with One Big Caveat)
Bonding a transducer to the inside of your kayak hull is a real technique, not a forum myth. Here's exactly when it works, when it doesn't, and the step-by-step bond procedure that survives a summer of saltwater.
guides4 min read
How to Rig Flush-Mount Rod Holders Without Wrecking Your Hull
A step-by-step guide to installing flush-mount rod holders on a kayak — drilling, sealing, and reinforcing — with the mistakes I made so you don't have to.