Mounting for FF and Bait Tank! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BellyBuster · 03-11-2010, 09:17 AM

Thanks for all your advice guys. I think what imma do is use a small 6v for the pump and adding a switch.

What is the best dry boxes you guys use for housing batterys?

Hunters Pa · 03-11-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BellyBuster

What is the best dry boxes you guys use for housing batterys?

I just use a drybag

zinkysd · 03-11-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BellyBuster

What is the best dry boxes you guys use for housing batterys?

You can get a waterproof box from Walmart. They're clear and can be found in the camping section. They come in 2 sizes, the big one will fit a 12v 7ah battery. I think they cost about $8.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

-scallywag- · 03-11-2010, 12:23 PM

The boxes from wallmart are ok for the bait tank, although i like the pelican boxes myself...they are just alot more expensive. I would also recoment checking out OEX or the BWE online store, they have lots of bait tank parts and experience.

Although it's fun and cheap to build your own, going with one of the pre-built units will probably save you some time and agrivation in the future.

Quilted Germ · 04-22-2010, 08:38 PM

Is it necessary to have an in line fuse if you are running a fish finder off of it's own battery. I have recently bought a second battery but am wondering what are the adverse effects of no in line fuse....any thoughts?

PescadorPete · 04-22-2010, 10:08 PM

Let's see - shorted power connector or internal short in the FF. Fully charged battery, red hot wires, melting wire insulation, overheating battery, all inside the hull. Not for me. I have a fuse right at the battery terminal.

sandydiego · 04-23-2010, 08:40 AM

OEX has a nice waterproof inline fuse. I put one on my FF to protect it. As far as powering your gear, I just added a bait tank timer and am running the FF and the bait tank off one battery. With a on/off switch for the bait tank, you can keep the tank off and empty on your paddle out to make bait (as well as reduce the weight in your yak).

metalbob · 04-25-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Let's see - shorted power connector or internal short in the FF. Fully charged battery, red hot wires, melting wire insulation, overheating battery, all inside the hull. Not for me. I have a fuse right at the battery terminal.

I second this...

I use a single battery with a 3-17 timer for the pump i got from CJ at OEX, so far i have been able to get 8 hours with a sonar and gps.

good luck

MB

04-22-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Is it necessary to have an in line fuse if you are running a fish finder off of it's own battery. I have recently bought a second battery but am wondering what are the adverse effects of no in line fuse....any thoughts? __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

03-11-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
BellyBuster Junior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks for all your advice guys. I think what imma do is use a small 6v for the pump and adding a switch. What is the best dry boxes you guys use for housing batterys?

03-11-2010, 12:23 PM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	The boxes from wallmart are ok for the bait tank, although i like the pelican boxes myself...they are just alot more expensive. I would also recoment checking out OEX or the BWE online store, they have lots of bait tank parts and experience. Although it's fun and cheap to build your own, going with one of the pre-built units will probably save you some time and agrivation in the future.

04-22-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Let's see - shorted power connector or internal short in the FF. Fully charged battery, red hot wires, melting wire insulation, overheating battery, all inside the hull. Not for me. I have a fuse right at the battery terminal.

04-23-2010, 08:40 AM	#7
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	OEX has a nice waterproof inline fuse. I put one on my FF to protect it. As far as powering your gear, I just added a bait tank timer and am running the FF and the bait tank off one battery. With a on/off switch for the bait tank, you can keep the tank off and empty on your paddle out to make bait (as well as reduce the weight in your yak).