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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Adios: Part 3

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The rest is pretty easy. Pull up the tape. Apply a base of chalk if you like; I don’t. Insert the mount, but before you rivet it down, note the “Inboard” arrow on the top side of the mount. It … Continue reading →

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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

After determining where to install the flush mount, I put down painter’s tape. The tape allowed me to mark the location of the mount, and the holes. You can flip the mount over, and use it a template. Scribe around it with a pencil, and then draw two diagonals … Continue reading →

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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Scotty Flush Mounts are very popular with kayakers. They employ them to attach rod holders and other devices, including electronics. These mounts are inexpensive, and provide a fast, convenient anchor point. Furthermore they allow you to swivel objects 360 degrees to meet … Continue reading →

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Hanging Your Kayak from the Ceiling

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I live in a condo. So as you can imagine space is limited. Right off, I had a issue figuring out where to store my kayak. In this case a twelve foot Adios.  No, I do not have a garage. Wish … Continue reading →

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Towing a Kayak with a Bicycle

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Back at the ramp this morning, I saw something new to me. A guy had a rig to tow his kayak with a bicycle! Wow. He told me the basic idea was developed by surfers on the west coast. OK. Can’t you … Continue reading →

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