No Hull Drilling Required! Vibe Kayaks Hydra 130 Dialed Build + Dry Details

Love this boat. Super stable, light, fast, future proof. Best part - no water in the hull.

From bow to stern -
1. 6 inch carabiner that I can attach with one hand for a bow tiedown on my car.
2. Painted arrows and C and O with black exterior paint to indicate open and close directions for the latches on the front hatch.
3. RAILBLAZA Starport HD Base for holding a mount for a fishfinder and transducer zip tied to black cover plate on bottom of hull (not seen). Inspired by    • Kayak Fishing Set-Up on the Vibe Hydra 130...  
4. (not seen) Transducer cable coiled together and stored in the cavity. Inspired by    • Видео  
5. BerleyPro Connector Protector for transducer cable and alignment dot added with white exterior paint.
6. All gear tracks replaced with RAM Mounts End Loading Composite Tough-Tracks. I don't necessarily recommend this as I'm not sure these have actually been a benefit. The metal ones that are included are top loading. The RAM Mounts are side loading.
7. Cockpit tracks removed, YakAttack RotoGrip Paddle Holders installed directly into center brass insert using 5mm bolts.
8. YakAttack Through Hull Panel Connector installed in the bow end of the center console.
9. Replaced latches on center console with Creatyi Cooler latches from Amazon. Inspired by    • Vibe SeaGhost Kayak Console Mod : A Latch ...  
10. Trimmable deck pad from Vibe Kayaks used inside center console, on side of cockpit where my legs touch, below seat, and in recess in stern tankwell for tackle box.
11. YakGadget SideTies Vertical tie down loops, one for attaching to the rudder cable that I don't use, one for a strap to tie down my gear.
12. I don't use the bungees in the stern or the included bags in the hatches and center console.
13. Cheap Amazon metal tie downs in the stern painted black for a safety flag for transport.

Big shoutouts to Vibe Kayaks, Senior Product Manager Matt Charette, and Liam Faisey aka Cornish Kayak Angler. Can't thank you guys enough. Also Trevor Powell for putting out some early content featuring the boat when I was dying for perspectives on how to rig this thing.

There's no other boat like this on the market. Lightweight - only 75 pounds, can put it on your car no problem. Stable - you're actually sitting on the bottom and your legs can brace against the gunnels for stability. Seaworthy - hatches don't leak (can't take this for granted).

I could go on, but you get the idea. I'm not sponsored or affiliated with any businesses or brands. Thanks for reading and watching. -Dave