Slowly but Surely

[Lets_Fish]

Originally Posted by sapdawg711

I'm curious about the livewell pump...do those work when fully submerged in water all day? I'm just curious about the electrical connections on that style of pump. I've never seen one actually mounted inside of the tank. Does the hobie livewell have a similar set up?

Yes they work submerged all day or unntil your battery dies.

I have a Hobie tank and yes it's inside and works great. Honestly there is no difference in how they work, just where they are located.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Lets_Fish

Yes they work submerged all day or unntil your battery dies.

I have a Hobie tank and yes it's inside and works great. Honestly there is no difference in how they work, just where they are located.

Good to know! Thanks!

[Lets_Fish]

I found out just by wanting to clean the pump off that I had some scales and grass collected in the impeller of the pump. You should be able to take the pump apart for maintenance so you can clean out the junk.

[Gino]

Very nice, I like your fish finder setup. I used to have that kayak, And couldnt find anythign worth a damn to fit in that "designated plano box" spot. That milkcrate is pretty cool, where did you find it?

The bottom pump on the bait tank is a super sweet I did soemthing very similuir when I had that yak. Very sweet setup.

[GregAndrew]

I agree with Bob on the cinch straps vs. bungees to tie down the crate and bait tank. Might attach rod holders right to the sides and/or back of the bait tank with the same lock nuts not to interfere with bait tank access. Where is your battery for the bait tank located?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by bellcon

looking good, Jorluivil


Are you talking about the Portuguese Bend area as in Rancho Palos Verdes?

Yes, or at least the surrounding areas. Other than our rides around Naples and the day that we spent practicing righting and climbing onto a flipped kayak this will be our open ocean maiden voyage.

Originally Posted by Gino

Very nice, I like your fish finder setup. I used to have that kayak, And couldnt find anythign worth a damn to fit in that "designated plano box" spot. That milkcrate is pretty cool, where did you find it?

The bottom pump on the bait tank is a super sweet I did soemthing very similuir when I had that yak. Very sweet setup.

I can't remember where I saw that setup for the FF but I did copy it. As far as the milk crate goes I cut the two ends off of a full size crate, zip tied it and also cut out some of the corners for a snuggly fit. The bait tank setup was also copied, I believe I saw it on a post from DSAFETY.

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

I agree with Bob on the cinch straps vs. bungees to tie down the crate and bait tank. Might attach rod holders right to the sides and/or back of the bait tank with the same lock nuts not to interfere with bait tank access. Where is your battery for the bait tank located?

Definately not going with the bungee thing, it works but I want something a little more secure. I just finished the battery install on the bait tank, since the tank sits closer to the port side I mounted the battery box on the starboard side to help balance out the tank once its full, plus I had more space. I'm planning on installing some rod holders this week, I was going to buy some but I figured I'd save some money and make my own.

I'll take some additional pics this week and post them.