Hi Chris, another great video. Had mine delivered last week and found this very useful indeed. Looking forward to seeing how you set up your fish finder. Keep up the great videos mate.
Chris, this os an AMAZING intro to your kayak... You've kept me hooked (and thats not a pun 😂) Im already budgeting for one of these... have wanted a kayak for YEARS but my hand injury stops me being able to paddle one. Petal drive looks brilliant
Thanks very much, I’m glad you found it useful. The flipper drive system is awesome it’s much easier than padaling full stop. It’s also very stable and the ride is very dry. Chris
Interesting to see how the teeth in the drive wear over time in comparrison to the mirage hobie drive given the slight difference in construction. There seems like a lot of contact points on this drive compared to the hobie. Great vid!
Can't wait I've bought my first kyak last week a flame/yellow galaxy sturgeon kyak saved like mad I've seen some of your vids & a guy called nico I'm in North Ayrshire Scotland had day fishing boats most of my days but seeing the fun and freedom & fishing you guys do I was hooked can't wait if you don't mind I'll reach out for advice as I'm a new to this cracking video cheers mate 👏👍
Evening Chris, Hope you and the family all well, Hit by the storm here in Jersey but all ok. Did get the kayak thanks again. Did you do a video on how to set up the fish finder? As if you're not busy enough 😂. Have a great weekend.
Hey mate how you doing? We just got torrential rain rather than the high winds up here from Cairan. I’m sure I have on one of my vids but I’m buggered if I can remember which one! It’s super easy to be fair. You might need to fashion a bracket of some sort depending on the make of transducer but it’s only a 20 minute job to fit if that. I have my battery battery in the box behind my seat so just run the power cable to there. 👍🎣
Can you show in a video how to did your anchor system please… also what trolley do you use do you find it easy to get into roof racks? Haven’t tried mine on my roof yet👍🏻
Hi, I just attached two pulleys to the original rope fittings front and back for the anchor trolley. I use two drainpipes to slide my kayak up into my bars, I have an x-trail so it’s quite high up but it’s easy. Before the drainpipe thing I used to just put a pillow on the roof rails and slide it up. Lots and lots of vids out there on loading big kayaks 👍
Just got a c-tug trolley, how does yours for in the front hatch? Mine has got a lining which prevents you fitting it all in, do you store yours somewhere else when you arrive at the water? Thanks again Nick
@@nickwaters1142 I just strap mine to the back Nick. You can just take that lining out you know, just lifts out. It’s just a bag with a plastic rim in it.
Hi Martin, see you went for orange? That’s a lush colour. Much nicer in the flesh isn’t it? I rinse thoroughly in fresh water after every trip and apply a tiny amount of marine grease every month or so and that’s it for me. Enjoy your new ride 👍🎣
Hope you like it as much as I do. I haven’t made any holes for my fish finder. I keep the battery in a waterproof box behind the seat. I’m doing a fishing set up vid in a week or two. 👍
Glad you’re enjoying them John- They’re just pads. I’ve added a tackle storage tray on one of the rails to make up for losing the centre console, I’ll be doing a fishing setup vid soon. 👍
Given or at least have the use of Galaxy Sturgeon . Just a little go , just felt I was still in bed . So stable . Anyone help me with a Tomahawk . That seems to be tipping me out of bed but I'll try to balance and paddle . Any advice?
Great video buddy, very interested to hear your opinion on it after a trip or two. Its fish ability being hands free. It’s stability, and how efficient you think the pedal drive is. Do you know if galaxy have after sales for pedal drive parts? Looking forward to seeing your first trip on it. Tight lines mate👍
I’ve actually had it a couple of months it’s just taken me ages to get round to editing it 😂. I’ve used it in my last three vids and I absolutely love it. I seriously can’t fault it 👍
@@onthedropfishing i just looked again at your last couple of vids, I can’t believe I didn’t even notice you pedalling mate, Certainly looks impressive on the water. Your right tho this could be a very worthy alternative to the Hobie. I was lucky enough to find a used Hobie Outback even though I think it’s amazing the cost of a new one is a bit extreme unless I had money to burn. As always mate keep up the good work👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing yeah, I think it’s the only flipper driven alternative to the Hobie really, I can’t think of another one off the top of my head. I would’ve had a Hobie if I had the budget, a few friends have them and they’re awesome, but at less than half the price you can’t complain.
@@onthedropfishing No problem, I've sorted it now ... Just bought the graphite one second hand but brand new ... Had a trident 15 but got rid as wasn't going out enough .. glad I did now!
I’m about to purchase one based on seeing how great yours looks and how it performs in your videos. I presume your one hundred per cent pleased with your purchase?
Hi mate, the Lowrance bracket fits the moulded in nuts in the transducer compartment out the box. When I had a garmin I had to make a bracket out of aluminium L bar (stuff they use for the corners when plaster boarding) hope that helps 👍🎣
What do you think of this sturgeon now you have e had it a few mths, I'm looking at using my first kayak for fishing and it's either the sturgeon or the feel free mokken v2, what's your opinion pls ?
I really like it Steven, I’ve been out in some pretty snotty weather, and it’s very very stable with the seat in the lowest position. Remember though what’s stable for one person might not be for another- it’s a bit like dancing, some people can and some people can’t. If you’re loose enough and able to work with the kayak (rather than tense and fighting it) most platforms will seem stable enough to you. I couldn’t comment on the mokken as I’ve never had one. My friend had a 12ft one and thought it was quite a wet ride in less than perfect seas Hope that helps Chris
Thinking of upgrading my kayak to a longer more stable one. Currently got a 9ft kayak and find it quite unstable when trying to fish over the side with both legs like you do and get things from my dry box. How do you find the Sturgeon for this? :)
Hi Paul, the cords to the steering handle come with it and are already attached inside, you just need to tie them to the rudder, if you mean the ropes to lift the rudder but you want to change them for a different colour you need non stretch paracord. Hope that answers your question 👍
@@onthedropfishing I’ve done the same for now !! I ordered a trolley setup but hasn’t come in time !! As usual!! Doing 7 days in aber tomorrow for tope and bass !! Lovely 6 mph wind the whole week 🙏🙏 can’t believe it
@@onthedropfishing Ah, nice one, thought that must be the case. I'm waiting to see when he (Graham) puts the FX 2 on the website albeit he did send me a link to it. The price was in Euros and it looked cheaper than the FX, which can't be right.
Thanks a lot for sharing that. I'm very interested in getting one, as a more affordable alternative to a Hobie. How do you rate it having used it ? Can I ask where you bought it from ? TIA
Hi Chris, another great video.
Had mine delivered last week and found this very useful indeed.
Looking forward to seeing how you set up your fish finder. Keep up the great videos mate.
Thanks Dave, glad you found it helpful, enjoy the new yak! 👍
I’ve got the same kayak, love the thing !! I was lucky to get one second hand in perfect condition for £570 Great result
That’s a good price 👍
I have seen you in this my kayak but it was nice to see the construction of it, what a lovley piece of kit. 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣
I’ve really enjoyed using it Glen, now I’ve got it the way I like it as well it’s a joy to fish from.
Loving the videos, be great to see your fish finder setup and upgrades since you made this one.
I’ve been threatening to do that for ages Peter! I’m gonna doing it soon I promise.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the content 👍🎣
@@onthedropfishing top man cheers! 😃
Chris, this os an AMAZING intro to your kayak...
You've kept me hooked (and thats not a pun 😂)
Im already budgeting for one of these... have wanted a kayak for YEARS but my hand injury stops me being able to paddle one.
Petal drive looks brilliant
Thanks very much, I’m glad you found it useful.
The flipper drive system is awesome it’s much easier than padaling full stop.
It’s also very stable and the ride is very dry.
Chris
Interesting to see how the teeth in the drive wear over time in comparrison to the mirage hobie drive given the slight difference in construction. There seems like a lot of contact points on this drive compared to the hobie. Great vid!
Thanks Andy, only time will tell 👍
be great to see you fitting your sounder and how you run the cables etc. Great video.
That’s next on my list 👍
Yeah, great video. I'm sure I'll be referring to it in the near future.
Hope you find it useful 👍
Can't wait I've bought my first kyak last week a flame/yellow galaxy sturgeon kyak saved like mad I've seen some of your vids & a guy called nico I'm in North Ayrshire Scotland had day fishing boats most of my days but seeing the fun and freedom & fishing you guys do I was hooked can't wait if you don't mind I'll reach out for advice as I'm a new to this cracking video cheers mate 👏👍
You’ll love your Sturgeon and you’ll love the sport. It gets you fit as well! Any questions just ask 👍👍
Evening Chris,
Hope you and the family all well,
Hit by the storm here in Jersey but all ok.
Did get the kayak thanks again.
Did you do a video on how to set up the fish finder?
As if you're not busy enough 😂.
Have a great weekend.
Hey mate how you doing? We just got torrential rain rather than the high winds up here from Cairan. I’m sure I have on one of my vids but I’m buggered if I can remember which one! It’s super easy to be fair. You might need to fashion a bracket of some sort depending on the make of transducer but it’s only a 20 minute job to fit if that. I have my battery battery in the box behind my seat so just run the power cable to there. 👍🎣
@@onthedropfishing Many thanks as always for replying.
Have a great night,
Hi there be great if you could do a video explaining how you done your fish finder and how you went about wiring it up many thanks great kayak 👍
Yes it’s on the list, hopefully get fishing setup vid done and up in the next few weeks 👍
@@onthedropfishing I'm so tempted with this kayak 👍🎣
@@darrenrodd. I love it Darren, it’s been great 👍
@@onthedropfishing all ordered today m8 no going back now 👍🎣
@@darrenrodd. get in 👍🎣🎣
Can you show in a video how to did your anchor system please… also what trolley do you use do you find it easy to get into roof racks? Haven’t tried mine on my roof yet👍🏻
Hi, I just attached two pulleys to the original rope fittings front and back for the anchor trolley. I use two drainpipes to slide my kayak up into my bars, I have an x-trail so it’s quite high up but it’s easy. Before the drainpipe thing I used to just put a pillow on the roof rails and slide it up. Lots and lots of vids out there on loading big kayaks 👍
Brilliant ok thanks, I’ve just bought the mk2, can’t wait to take it out.
You’ll love it 👍
Just got a c-tug trolley, how does yours for in the front hatch? Mine has got a lining which prevents you fitting it all in, do you store yours somewhere else when you arrive at the water?
Thanks again
Nick
@@nickwaters1142 I just strap mine to the back Nick. You can just take that lining out you know, just lifts out. It’s just a bag with a plastic rim in it.
What style maintenance and greasing do you do on you flippers/pedal system?
Hi Martin, see you went for orange? That’s a lush colour. Much nicer in the flesh isn’t it? I rinse thoroughly in fresh water after every trip and apply a tiny amount of marine grease every month or so and that’s it for me. Enjoy your new ride 👍🎣
Just bought an fx based on your recommendation, currently trying to fit a fish finder without making too many holes :)
Hope you like it as much as I do. I haven’t made any holes for my fish finder. I keep the battery in a waterproof box behind the seat. I’m doing a fishing set up vid in a week or two. 👍
@@onthedropfishing I put the battery in the nose then the cable right next to where the Fish Finder is mounted.
Bought a 2nd hand one and having issues with rudder only turning left. Any thought's?
I’m not sure is the honest answer. Have you tried undoing the cables from the actually rudder end and re-cantering it? 👍
Are those grey pads either side of where the drive goes compartments, or just pads ? I grew up in Whitley Bay, so loving your vids
Glad you’re enjoying them John- They’re just pads. I’ve added a tackle storage tray on one of the rails to make up for losing the centre console, I’ll be doing a fishing setup vid soon. 👍
Given or at least have the use of Galaxy
Sturgeon . Just a little go , just felt I was still in bed . So stable . Anyone help me with a Tomahawk . That seems to be tipping me out of bed but I'll try to balance and paddle . Any advice?
The Sturgeon is very stable isn’t it. I don’t know anything about the Tomahawk I’m afraid, how long is it?
Great video buddy, very interested to hear your opinion on it after a trip or two. Its fish ability being hands free. It’s stability, and how efficient you think the pedal drive is. Do you know if galaxy have after sales for pedal drive parts? Looking forward to seeing your first trip on it. Tight lines mate👍
I’ve actually had it a couple of months it’s just taken me ages to get round to editing it 😂. I’ve used it in my last three vids and I absolutely love it. I seriously can’t fault it 👍
@@onthedropfishing i just looked again at your last couple of vids, I can’t believe I didn’t even notice you pedalling mate, Certainly looks impressive on the water. Your right tho this could be a very worthy alternative to the Hobie. I was lucky enough to find a used Hobie Outback even though I think it’s amazing the cost of a new one is a bit extreme unless I had money to burn. As always mate keep up the good work👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing yeah, I think it’s the only flipper driven alternative to the Hobie really, I can’t think of another one off the top of my head. I would’ve had a Hobie if I had the budget, a few friends have them and they’re awesome, but at less than half the price you can’t complain.
Just bought a similar kayak. No track for the chair though. Hope I fit in it :))
You can normally adjust the pedals if you can’t adjust the seat 👍
@@onthedropfishing yes, that's what the seller says
It’ll probably be the same flipper drive, there’s only Hobie and one other around at the moment I believe 👍
Any chance you remember what courier company delivered it to you? I need to find one that will collect a second hand one for me...
I don’t I’m afraid, I bet if you drop Galaxy a message they’ll tell you though. They’re always very helpful 👍
@@onthedropfishing No problem, I've sorted it now ... Just bought the graphite one second hand but brand new ... Had a trident 15 but got rid as wasn't going out enough .. glad I did now!
@@charleswilliams4743 Good choice 😃
I’m about to purchase one based on seeing how great yours looks and how it performs in your videos. I presume your one hundred per cent pleased with your purchase?
I’m very happy with mine Dermot 👍
It would be very useful to see how you installed your fish finder.
Funnily enough I was going to do that vid today but time got away from me. It’ll be up in the next week or so 👍
@@onthedropfishing that would be fantastic. Just ordered the explorer. I find the videos very informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work.
Just wondering where you bought your kayak from
I got it from Galaxy Kayaks, they’re the only distributor. They’re great, customer service is really good. Just Google Galaxy Kayaks UK 👍
Hi Chris , how do you attach the transducer?
Hi mate, the Lowrance bracket fits the moulded in nuts in the transducer compartment out the box. When I had a garmin I had to make a bracket out of aluminium L bar (stuff they use for the corners when plaster boarding) hope that helps 👍🎣
@@onthedropfishing so a bit like the nova fx
@@mgaleoutdoors yes exactly the same 👍
What battery box do you use ?
I don’t at the moment the battery fits into the storage box on the back. It’s just a cheap one from BnM 👍
What do you think of this sturgeon now you have e had it a few mths, I'm looking at using my first kayak for fishing and it's either the sturgeon or the feel free mokken v2, what's your opinion pls ?
I really like it Steven, I’ve been out in some pretty snotty weather, and it’s very very stable with the seat in the lowest position. Remember though what’s stable for one person might not be for another- it’s a bit like dancing, some people can and some people can’t. If you’re loose enough and able to work with the kayak (rather than tense and fighting it) most platforms will seem stable enough to you. I couldn’t comment on the mokken as I’ve never had one. My friend had a 12ft one and thought it was quite a wet ride in less than perfect seas
Hope that helps
Chris
it’ll be great for that. The pedals are great for trolling as your hands are free to hold the rod 👍
Thinking of upgrading my kayak to a longer more stable one. Currently got a 9ft kayak and find it quite unstable when trying to fish over the side with both legs like you do and get things from my dry box. How do you find the Sturgeon for this? :)
Personally I find it very stable indeed. I think that’s one of the things I most like about it 👍🎣
@@onthedropfishing brilliant thanks. Just ordered :)
@@shorecroftkayaks1566 I think you’ll really like it 🎉👍🎣
what rope do you suggest for connecting the rudder to the steering mechanism?
Hi Paul, the cords to the steering handle come with it and are already attached inside, you just need to tie them to the rudder, if you mean the ropes to lift the rudder but you want to change them for a different colour you need non stretch paracord. Hope that answers your question 👍
hello mate ... what did you end up doing with ya old kayak ?
I sold it matey, I’ve had this a couple of months now but I’ve only just got round to editing it.
Class m8 👍
Thanks Andrew, hope you found it useful 👍
Sweet
Anchor trolley will need a bit of planning 🤔👍👍👍
I just use the fittings already on there. 👍
@@onthedropfishing I’ve done the same for now !! I ordered a trolley setup but hasn’t come in time !! As usual!! Doing 7 days in aber tomorrow for tope and bass !! Lovely 6 mph wind the whole week 🙏🙏 can’t believe it
I thought you already had the FX or was this filmed a while ago?
I filmed it a couple of months ago, I’ve only just got round to editing it 👍
@@onthedropfishing Ah, nice one, thought that must be the case. I'm waiting to see when he (Graham) puts the FX 2 on the website albeit he did send me a link to it. The price was in Euros and it looked cheaper than the FX, which can't be right.
Thanks a lot for sharing that. I'm very interested in getting one, as a more affordable alternative to a Hobie. How do you rate it having used it ? Can I ask where you bought it from ? TIA
@@michaeldodds9226 I'm 98% there to getting one. As far as I'm aware the only place in the UK is via the Galaxy Kayaks UK website.
Hi Michael, I’ve had it for a few months now and I love it. Head over to my channel and you’ll see it in action in the three uploads before this 👍
That’s next for me my mk1 sturgeon is a back killer
You’ll love it Paul, the seat is a game changer.
@@onthedropfishing next thing I’ll be shelling out for ……. It never stops man
@@reelfishingsibandshore.851 no…it doesn’t, It’s not cheap is it!
@@onthedropfishing na constant gear loss and 2 anchors so far plus the bait turning out a canny start for the cod but I have had a few from Whitley
Even 10 seconds of you or someone in the water in it would be nice. -Scott
If you check out the three previous vids on my channel I’m using the FX in those 👍
I’m using it on this and the two trips before it 👍
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