We’ve produced a CNC billet aluminium track mount as a direct replacement for the plastic ones found on your kayak. This allows peace of mind when mounting electronics, rod holders and other accessories plus removing the excess play found on the plastic mounts.
Comes as a pair for both sides of your kayak
Produced from 6061 aluminium and anodized black.
USI own a Hobie Compass and spent a loooooong time researching which fishfinder to get, finally landing on a Garmin with a transducer that supports side scanning. But… the space built into the Compass is internal, so that would nix the side scanning capabilities. After spending another looooong time researching options online and coming up empty, the BerleyPro mount wasn’t just the obvious choice, it was the only one that would fit the transducer space on my yak. It was easy to install, reasonably priced, and I know it will last a long time! I also own a keel guard from BerleyPro and there’s barely a scuff on it, and I use that guard to my advantage a lot! So if you have a Hobie with the Lowrance-ready transducer space and want to use it for a Garmin side scanning transducer, look no further! This is it! I will say that since the mount sticks out - which obviously is necessary for side scanning - I built a PVC rig to transport my yak in my truck so there isn’t any pressure on the mount or the hull. Worth the investment of time and energy!
USThe unit was not a perfect fit. Did not fit the impression on my hobie outback perfectly. It was ordered correctly as verified by customer service. I am using it and my garmin unit is working with it.
USI really like the mount and so far I’ve had no issues loading or unloading my kayak with the mount installed.
USAfter trying a transducer arm I realized that I should have purchased the Berleypro transducer mount from the start. I spoke to Martin through email and he answered my questions. I no longer have to worry about snagged lines or cleaning off seaweed. I'm very pleased with the preformance of the mount. It was easy to attach with clear instructions. I get a clear signal and have no issues. I would recommend this product and company for cost and service.
USThe Berleypro rails weigh a bit more than 3 times the stock Hobie inserts. The BP inserts are secured with nuts and washers versus just screws for Hobie. My RAM mount and Yakattack mounts slide on and off the BP inserts easily, but most importantly, they tighten down securely. There is no flex to the track from my omega pro rod holder when it is under load from a fish. Did I mention they look great too?
AUIt is a nice simple up grade to the somewhat flimsy plastic rails Hobie rails. I like the finish and the thru-bolting which they supply (more comforting than screws into plastic). The rail is an exact fit whit the rails from straight extrusion and the OG with a slight bend. One change I would make to the extrusion is to increase the depth of the sliding opening to accommodate more types of T nuts. Otherwise a nice upgrade that would see your beloved rod flying off into the deep.
