Some people never forget where they came from, and how they started. Thanks for the video and the great idea. Videos like this one is what made you a success.
PVC...the Big Kid's tinker toys!!! I make a firearms target stand out of PVC. Work well. Just make sure to fill the bottom with sand. I did the same thing to my kayak. I put a relief cut in the PVC prior to heating it. I also built a set of outriggers for fly fishing. I used the jumbo sized floaties for increased buoyancy. I also made a PVC frame for a mosquito net to go over my Army cot for when I am camping. Your beer bottle used to flare the rod holder? Genius!! Love your creative ways and thought process. Now go fishing and have some fun.
Nice job. I'm new to kayak fishing. At 64 it's never too late to get out with the boat or the new-to-me kayak. I'll be adding rod holders soon. Thanks for the creative ideas.
I don't know if your a genius or just cheap. Maybe a little of both I never knew you could manipulate PVC with heat that much. Using the beer bottle to flare the end was great. Love the giant tikis in the background. Thanks for sharing.
Hey this is a great video DIY, and like you, I use a lot of pvc pipe for everything and what i learned is if you heat the pipe up to much it becomes very flimsy witch makes it flex to much with force. so as a tip heat it up a little less and it will be more pliable. Also i use a heat gun and it doest leave those bad burn marks. Hope this will help.
Really nice but simple. I'm going to make a couple for my Wilderness System Kayak. You are a true inspiration. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas in such a unique way ad usual.
awesome. Thanks for making this video. I just got my first yak, and I need to extend the rod holder as well. I already planned on using pvc. I wouldn't have thought to heat it up and shape it. cool man
U DA MAN. Super vid Marty. F.Y.I. There is a tip for propane torches that spread the flame thereby making burning of the pvc less likely. Try it to avoid those burn spots. Keep them coming Marty.
Love these vids. You should have your own show on the Outdoor Channel. If nothing else, you should be a designer or consultant into development of angling kayaks.
Great vid, and good ideas. I just purchased my first fishing yak and since I spent all my money on it, the paddle and a PFD...I need some cheap ideas to rig it better. This is definitely going to help. Thanks.
Fantastic sir! i originally went with the 1 1/4" wrapped with duct tape but this is much better! I just made mine and they are drying now. Thanks again for the great idea!
This gives me a great idea! I always have a hard time reaching behind me for the rods, im going to try this but with a deeper angle towards the front to get them withing a comfortable reach :) "DIY and Beer are great" couldn't agree more! Good job on the vid, keep'm coming!
Marty, check out 4:35, where you put the gas burner down... You came sooooo close to cooking your rod tip there buddy. Although I did notice after a little twisting and turning of your piece of pvc that the flame was out. Great video thanks mate. I shall be using the very same idea (courtesy of your good self) when I get my Hobie next spring. All the best and thanks again :)
you could attach the 1 1/2 PVC to a hand drill (make some kind of hub with a plumbers pressure test plug or something), get it spinning and apply the area needing to be reduced to a running belt sander......works pretty good at reducing diameters evenly.
Be careful using a open flame with PVC! I worked at a plastic fab shop for a couple years and I was told it gives off a toxic fumes! Plus your inside(no ventilation)! Just a friendly heads up! Love your videos! Keep doing your thing
That's why it is very important to drink beer while doing this. Beer washes down the toxins and then you peee the toxins out destroying the eco system.
You are going to love the PA it is a great Yak. I did cringe when you started to drill holes in it for the dolly bracket. lol Just found you site and subscribed. thanks
Necessity is the mother of invention and the same applies to fishing. I like how the rod holders spread the rod tips. That can come in hand if you're doing some slow trolling.
Haha, awesome just the DIY project I was looking for Marty. I was about to go buy some rod holders for my new outback, not now this will do just fine and save me some Cha-Ching $$$!! Thanks great video!!
Hi Marty, Really enjoy your videos. One thing to be careful of when applying flames to the PVC pipe. I know from personal experience that it can put off some really toxic fumes during the heating and especially if it starts to turn black or burn. Just don't want to lose one of my favorite You Tube movie makers. You are the Man! Thanks for all you nice videos. John
+helicopterjohns whenPVC = PolyVinyl Chloride is heated/burned it releases toxic hydrogen chloride gas, forming deadly hydrochloric acid. Dangerous especially in house/building fires. I agree: we don't want to lose you or anyone else!
I'd like to commend you on your innovation and beer. Why don't you auction your old Kayak off, and see what you can get. It might buy you a couple new reels or some more pvc.
Great programs here.I am a handicapped padler and use personal pontoon boat due to leg problems. Have you ever used one of these? If so Would greatly enjoy some modification tips..
Marty you are freaking awesome we absolutely love your videos always relaxing always have something good to say even on the videos that you feel are not good dude they're great me my wife my two boys we love watching them keep it up please don't ever stop I'm not a fisherman I've never really enjoyed it however my boy loves it and so does my wife LOL looks like I might need to get into it watching your videos has inspired me to try from Mississippi we love you
I don't know if Hobie's molded rod holders are different diameter, but a much easier way to fit in most rod holders is to cut a slit only on one side. The cut allows the the PVC to contract just enough... even the width of a hack saw blade is enough (the first saw you used to cut-off to install angle would be enough). It is just as tight as using heat to melt the PVC. You can use a jig saw, hack saw, dremel, etc. Here is a photo of example: img822.imageshack.us/img822/3446/1000177n.jpg EDIT: 1 1/2" PVC
When you said you were inspired by your beer I thought for sure we were going to see some foam beer bottle or tiki covers that surrounded your new rod holders.
CPVC has a smaller outside diameter than PVC 1-1/2" CPVC will fit in the rod holders perfectly, without heating. A word of caution. If you are going to heat either CPVC or PVC, do it in a well ventilated area. They both give off carcinogens and can cause serious lung damage.
I don't know if it's just my computer, but for some reason your commentary is missing from the video. It sounds like you didn't have the voice recorder on :(
I had a similar issue with my Future Beach 160 Angler. I refuse to pay big kayak manufacturing Czars mega bucks for something I can country gal rig something. I took sand put it in the pvc pipe duct taped end keep it from spilling out the took a heat gun to in to quickly but gently bend it ...the sand helps distribute the heat even .and keeps it from kinking into a fine mess..After your done empty out sand . ; )
Loving the positive attitude that we always hearing your videos keep it up don't let this crap get you down it'll all be over soon just read this Revelation 21: 3 and 4
Question Marty, Instead of using the angled coupling, couldn’t you heat up the pipe and put a little bend in it. I’ve seen people fill the pvc with sand before heating to prevent it from kinking. Just sayin’
Some people never forget where they came from, and how they started. Thanks for the video and the great idea. Videos like this one is what made you a success.
This is why I love TH-cam, because of guys like you, brilliant thinking my friend,
Wow!!! 7 years!! I've been watching your videos for 6 years!!
I love this guy. Doesn't settle to buy anything when you can DIY! Love all the ideas! DIY will always be in my mind for life! Good video marty!
PVC...the Big Kid's tinker toys!!! I make a firearms target stand out of PVC. Work well. Just make sure to fill the bottom with sand. I did the same thing to my kayak. I put a relief cut in the PVC prior to heating it. I also built a set of outriggers for fly fishing. I used the jumbo sized floaties for increased buoyancy. I also made a PVC frame for a mosquito net to go over my Army cot for when I am camping. Your beer bottle used to flare the rod holder? Genius!! Love your creative ways and thought process. Now go fishing and have some fun.
Nice job. I'm new to kayak fishing. At 64 it's never too late to get out with the boat or the new-to-me kayak. I'll be adding rod holders soon. Thanks for the creative ideas.
Great idea, like the beer bottle trick. The best part about that trick is you get to empty the beer bottle first ! Keep-um coming, tight lines !
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that brings his kayak in the dining room
Another great video Marty! The poor mans' ingenuity lives on!
I don't know if your a genius or just cheap. Maybe a little of both I never knew you could manipulate PVC with heat that much. Using the beer bottle to flare the end was great. Love the giant tikis in the background. Thanks for sharing.
Hey this is a great video DIY, and like you, I use a lot of pvc pipe for everything and what i learned is if you heat the pipe up to much it becomes very flimsy witch makes it flex to much with force. so as a tip heat it up a little less and it will be more pliable. Also i use a heat gun and it doest leave those bad burn marks. Hope this will help.
Really nice but simple. I'm going to make a couple for my Wilderness System Kayak. You are a true inspiration. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas in such a unique way ad usual.
Cheers Marty. Great creativity. Beer power=DIY projects.
Excellent. Love to see people use creativity to improve things.
awesome. Thanks for making this video. I just got my first yak, and I need to extend the rod holder as well. I already planned on using pvc. I wouldn't have thought to heat it up and shape it. cool man
BOAB Sailing sent me! Glad we found you cause we need help when it comes to fishing. 😁👍
A couple of 3 inch sections of bicycle inner tube work great to make for a good fit.
Wow, that's excellent. I cut groves in mine to make it fit, but this seems like a better way. Never thought to melt the pipe. Now paint them pink
I subscribed once he said kids and drunk people. This guy is a mad scientist.
U DA MAN. Super vid Marty. F.Y.I. There is a tip for propane torches that spread the flame thereby making burning of the pvc less likely. Try it to avoid those burn spots. Keep them coming Marty.
Love these vids. You should have your own show on the Outdoor Channel. If nothing else, you should be a designer or consultant into development of angling kayaks.
Fully agree...DIY and BEER is GREAT!!!
Great vid, and good ideas. I just purchased my first fishing yak and since I spent all my money on it, the paddle and a PFD...I need some cheap ideas to rig it better. This is definitely going to help. Thanks.
Fantastic sir! i originally went with the 1 1/4" wrapped with duct tape but this is much better! I just made mine and they are drying now. Thanks again for the great idea!
This gives me a great idea! I always have a hard time reaching behind me for the rods, im going to try this but with a deeper angle towards the front to get them withing a comfortable reach :) "DIY and Beer are great" couldn't agree more! Good job on the vid, keep'm coming!
Looks easy enough so I will certainly try this. Thanks for the great ideas.
Wow! You are so right. Beer and DIY are good!
Give Marty a beer and stand back and watch him go . Love it . Great job 👏 👍 bro .
Cool bud, thanks for the ideas. I'm totally making those, and paintingbthem to match the boat
Marty, check out 4:35, where you put the gas burner down...
You came sooooo close to cooking your rod tip there buddy. Although I did notice after a little twisting and turning of your piece of pvc that the flame was out. Great video thanks mate. I shall be using the very same idea (courtesy of your good self) when I get my Hobie next spring. All the best and thanks again :)
Zoffinger...this is exactly the vid I needed today.
Perfect! I was just looking for videos that would show how to curve the top.
you could attach the 1 1/2 PVC to a hand drill (make some kind of hub with a plumbers pressure test plug or something), get it spinning and apply the area needing to be reduced to a running belt sander......works pretty good at reducing diameters evenly.
Nothing like DIY and making my own gear. Always great tips my friend! Keep it up!
Be careful using a open flame with PVC! I worked at a plastic fab shop for a couple years and I was told it gives off a toxic fumes! Plus your inside(no ventilation)! Just a friendly heads up! Love your videos! Keep doing your thing
That's why it is very important to drink beer while doing this. Beer washes down the toxins and then you peee the toxins out destroying the eco system.
Nice job ,I will be making some out of one inch for my smaller rods a kind of Taylor fit instead of one size fits all lol.
You are going to love the PA it is a great Yak. I did cringe when you started to drill holes in it for the dolly bracket. lol Just found you site and subscribed. thanks
I'm going to the liquor store right now!
I really thought you were going to make them look like beer bottles, or put a bottle opener on one. Nice job thank you for sharing.
lol. I made mine with the notch tight at the top so the stem of the reel has to snap in. It holds very well. No need for leashes
Necessity is the mother of invention and the same applies to fishing. I like how the rod holders spread the rod tips. That can come in hand if you're doing some slow trolling.
Ha! Enjoy the incorporation of the beer bottle on this mod. Nicely done, Marty. :)
Good job Marty. Make sure to do a good stress test on the elbow joints. Love the video's.
On my Ascend FS12T I sanded the PVC pipe and it removes very easily But I do appreciate all your videos
DIY and beer is a good combo !
Haha, awesome just the DIY project I was looking for Marty. I was about to go buy some rod holders for my new outback, not now this will do just fine and save me some Cha-Ching $$$!! Thanks great video!!
Hi Marty,
Really enjoy your videos. One thing to be careful of when applying flames to the PVC pipe. I know from personal experience that it can put off some really toxic fumes during the heating and especially if it starts to turn black or burn. Just don't want to lose one of my favorite You Tube movie makers. You are the Man! Thanks for all you nice videos.
John
+helicopterjohns whenPVC = PolyVinyl Chloride is heated/burned it releases toxic hydrogen chloride gas, forming deadly hydrochloric acid. Dangerous especially in house/building fires. I agree: we don't want to lose you or anyone else!
I wanna be like you...!!! dude you got it down..if I was in the Kayak business you got a job brother..
Dude I love your videos! Always look foward to them specially since you live in the bay right down the road from the race track I go to
AWESOME WORK BRO, VERY CREATIVE!!!
nicely done. the black paint makes them look stock
Nice DIY! Keep the vids coming!!!
I'd like to commend you on your innovation and beer. Why don't you auction your old Kayak off, and see what you can get. It might buy you a couple new reels or some more pvc.
hey Marty, very good solution, simple is best.
Love the videos all ways a good way to end the day
1 1\4 slip should work also know as a coupling. You can grind the inside out with a dremel so u can use multiple.
Dude... there you are in your mancave.... doing what you want !
How could anyone be any richer ?
Love your vids I live in Tampa and it looks like you go where I go sometimes
Great programs here.I am a handicapped padler and use personal pontoon boat due to leg problems. Have you ever used one of these? If so Would greatly enjoy some modification tips..
thank you. I used this trick on my 2015 PA 14
Marty you are freaking awesome we absolutely love your videos always relaxing always have something good to say even on the videos that you feel are not good dude they're great me my wife my two boys we love watching them keep it up please don't ever stop I'm not a fisherman I've never really enjoyed it however my boy loves it and so does my wife LOL looks like I might need to get into it watching your videos has inspired me to try from Mississippi we love you
as I start to mumble "this guy is a genius", camera pans to Albert Einstein. Great video!
Nice mod! Though my poor right ear got lonely listening to this :D
Why not use a heat gun or boiling water , then you havde more control and dont get any miss coloration.
congratulations, officially beat the evil hobie corporation. nice vid I will put a pair on my hobie
Marty I miss you please come back from Florida
Marty,
Excellent. Great ideas!! Nothing like beer inspiration. :)
Love it -- have made these mods myself and more with your inspiration -- TY -- Keith
I don't know if Hobie's molded rod holders are different diameter, but a much easier way to fit in most rod holders is to cut a slit only on one side. The cut allows the the PVC to contract just enough... even the width of a hack saw blade is enough (the first saw you used to cut-off to install angle would be enough). It is just as tight as using heat to melt the PVC. You can use a jig saw, hack saw, dremel, etc. Here is a photo of example: img822.imageshack.us/img822/3446/1000177n.jpg
EDIT: 1 1/2" PVC
1 1/4 “ pvc plus 2 O-rings works well also. John P
Hobie should make a Pro Angler Marty Edition with all of your modifications stock ;) XD you and Hobie would make millions! Hahaha
Well done Marty!
4:37 to 5:27 gave me a flashback to a weekend in high school with my first girlfriend.
HAHA! Now that is funny!
A heat gun works much better than a torch. More control and less discoloration.
Wy did u use the burner inside your house? Great video man huge fan
When you said you were inspired by your beer I thought for sure we were going to see some foam beer bottle or tiki covers that surrounded your new rod holders.
Okay, you are my new idol. So cool, thanks for sharing!
You gave me great ideas!! Thank you!!
Another great idea... thanx for sharin
CPVC has a smaller outside diameter than PVC 1-1/2" CPVC will fit in the rod holders perfectly, without heating. A word of caution. If you are going to heat either CPVC or PVC, do it in a well ventilated area. They both give off carcinogens and can cause serious lung damage.
Thanks for you many instructive videos!
Mr kayak out of the box thinker.
Hair dryer also, but neat DYI.
Does a hair dryer get hot enough???
This will make the hole of the kayak expand too.
I have a heat gun i'm going to use on mine. I will angle the holders out more for trolling two rods at once.
I don't know if it's just my computer, but for some reason your commentary is missing from the video. It sounds like you didn't have the voice recorder on :(
You have a matzuo rod! I love matzuo but is u put pressure on the side they snap pretty quick. But for 30$ a combo it's fine
I had a similar issue with my Future Beach 160 Angler. I refuse to pay big kayak manufacturing Czars mega bucks for something I can country gal rig something. I took sand put it in the pvc pipe duct taped end keep it from spilling out the took a heat gun to in to quickly but gently bend it ...the sand helps distribute the heat even .and keeps it from kinking into a fine mess..After your done empty out sand . ; )
catbme great idea.
Loving the positive attitude that we always hearing your videos keep it up don't let this crap get you down it'll all be over soon just read this Revelation 21: 3 and 4
Looked great.
A rough sanding and pvc paint.....I see you took care of that at the end.....
Updates on the new kayak soon ???
that was awosome! you r the Man!
Súper!!! thanks for thank idea's !!!
Hey Marty I would like to know if the Matzuo rod is good I am looking into getting one and would like to know thanks.
drink local beer my dude, much love from cali
Question Marty,
Instead of using the angled coupling, couldn’t you heat up the pipe and put a little bend in it. I’ve seen people fill the pvc with sand before heating to prevent it from kinking.
Just sayin’
Thanks again for sharing, Awesome.
If you point them out they can work as outroders. For trolling
I use a hot air heat gun to bend the pvc ..not a flame