2018 Pelican Catch 120 Sit On Top Fishing Kayak DIY Mods

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My new (to me) 2018 Pelican Catch 120 sit on top fishing kayak was pretty basic when I got it in late April 2020, lacking several enhancements that Pelican started putting on their 2019 and 2020 versions of this boat. This video briefly shows and describes my custom mods. It is NOT a detailed "how to" video. It is meant so show what was done and added, not how it was done.

My custom mods include:
- Adding Scotty tracks that are included in the newer boats on both sides, and Scotty gear head mounts and extension arms for those tracks.
- Adding a Scotty post mount rod holder base on the cockpit forward center hump for fish finder, and a SAE 2-pin waterproof connector port behind that.
- Magnetic transponder mount. Easily install, remove, store, transport and relocate the FF and transponder from one boat to another.
- Adding two Scotty flush mount rod holder bases close to the seat.
- Adding Scotty 2 inch track and ball mount arm with gear head and PVC pipe for elevated battery powered 360 stern light.
- Removable battery powered bow lights.
- Adding anchor trolley system, pad eye trolley line guides, and cleat for trolley and anchor line.
- Adding several more pad eyes close to seat for more rod and paddle leash attach points.
- Adding a 6 inch storage area hatch behind the seat, something some of the newer boats have.
- Adding a basic trolling motor mount using existing flush mount rod holders, 1x4 board, PVC pipe, plastic pipe clamps and SS hardware. The motor mount includes a flag/umbrella holder as well.
- Newport Vessels Kayak Series, 25" shaft 55# electric trolling motor
- 12 volt variable speed motor controller electronics and rheostat control.
- 100 amp hour deep cycle marine battery and box, anchored to floor of boat.
- On order: 10 inch storage hatch for stern area, another thing some newer versions of this boat include, and this one didn't.

All of these mods are shown in this video. Your feedback and comments are welcome. I am not a "channel", and am doing this just for fun, so no followers please.
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