Share Your Innovations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:31 PM

What I've realized about these connections, is that they are bulletproof. Even with little care or attention, I have not had any problems. This connector is probably from an 09-10 outback, which was my first Hobie kayak. Yes, I started out on the Dark Side. Anyways, after having so many issues with my fishfinder, I decided to try this connector for my battery power source. I ordered a couple sets of connectors from a dealer and head them shipped. The complete package lists for about 20.00$. The package includes male/ female ends and pre-greased wire caps that even have a dust cap for the back of screw on wire connector . I have never seen this before. To prevent and issues, I also put some marine goop to insure a water tight seal at connection . This should give trouble free operation for more that a year of hard use. Ideally the life of your fish finder. Easily achievable if you do like me, and replace your unit every 6 months.

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TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:38 PM

Battery in water tight container is for my hobie tank and is s 12 amp Lipo. This battery will run all day.

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:41 PM

Standard

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:42 PM

If wires

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:44 PM

For bait tank

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:50 PM

For fish finder . Keep in mind I'm running 7" screen that draws close to 1 amp per hour approximately. I'm using Lipo battery to reduce weight instead of carrying 10 lb battery. This battery is water resistant and has solid connectors. This battery is designed for race bike applications.

TJones · 07-27-2016, 03:52 PM

This pic belongs in fish report section

07-27-2016, 03:31 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Finishing up What I've realized about these connections, is that they are bulletproof. Even with little care or attention, I have not had any problems. This connector is probably from an 09-10 outback, which was my first Hobie kayak. Yes, I started out on the Dark Side. Anyways, after having so many issues with my fishfinder, I decided to try this connector for my battery power source. I ordered a couple sets of connectors from a dealer and head them shipped. The complete package lists for about 20.00$. The package includes male/ female ends and pre-greased wire caps that even have a dust cap for the back of screw on wire connector . I have never seen this before. To prevent and issues, I also put some marine goop to insure a water tight seal at connection . This should give trouble free operation for more that a year of hard use. Ideally the life of your fish finder. Easily achievable if you do like me, and replace your unit every 6 months. .