LJ 6-28 am quiet - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wavster · 06-28-2007, 11:07 AM

I heard someone yell "Fire on Board"... but I thought it was a code word for WSB hookup...

dgax65 · 06-28-2007, 11:25 AM

I can't think of anything causing an explosion in a kayak electrical system other than getting saltwater into a battery, or, more likely, a short circuit over-heating a battery that is housed in a sealed box or bag. It wouldn't take much heating to pop a waterproof battery bag or a box. You have to keep water out of the battery container and always have a fuse on the battery cable. Any significant heat source on a plastic boat could be a very bad thing.
I guess I should start installing a CO2 flooding system in the electrical distribution compartment on my kayak

esdees · 06-28-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

I guess I should start installing a CO2 flooding system in the electrical distribution compartment on my kayak

You should also drag a dingy behind you in case your boat sinks.

dorado50 · 06-28-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

I can't think of anything causing an explosion in a kayak electrical system other than getting saltwater into a battery, or, more likely, a short circuit over-heating a battery that is housed in a sealed box or bag. It wouldn't take much heating to pop a waterproof battery bag or a box. You have to keep water out of the battery container and always have a fuse on the battery cable. Any significant heat source on a plastic boat could be a very bad thing.
I guess I should start installing a CO2 flooding system in the electrical distribution compartment on my kayak

Do you have room ?

Come on now, An explosion on a kayak? An explosion does not happen when saltwater comes in contact with a 7amp power source leads, hooked up to a bait tank. This kayak had alot more going on than we know about.lol

nmbrinkman · 06-28-2007, 12:22 PM

One of those Lakeside kayaks...

GHOSTHUNTR · 06-28-2007, 12:37 PM

It was so quiet out there today I almost fell asleep a couple times. At least it was abeautiful day, and the water was so clear, you could see down forever.

Sherm · 06-28-2007, 12:47 PM

That's the way it's been lately. Clear water, no wind, no current, no waves, NO FISH!!!!!

They'll be back

dgax65 · 06-28-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

That's the way it's been lately. Clear water, no wind, no current, no waves, NO FISH!!!!!

They'll be back

The exploding kayaks scared away all of the fish.lol

Does anybody seriously think that I would install a CO2 fire suppression system on my kayak?

SAR · 06-28-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

I guess I should start installing a CO2 flooding system in the electrical distribution compartment on my kayak

If you buy the model kayak that I bought this year you'll always have enough water sloshing around inside the hull so that fire won't ever be a problem!

stevo · 06-28-2007, 07:44 PM

ok, alright already. It was my kayak that did not explode. Handymansd was right, I was having trouble with my pump working intermitantly. At one point I turned around to check on it and I saw a billow of smoke then flash and fire. I mean a large flame. I did a splash with my paddle twice and it was out. I continued on because there was not enough damage for me to not fish. Should of turned around in hind site. Fishing sucked. On shore I discovered it was the wires that came with the pump that had been repaired over the years and they either shorted or became too weak and couldn't manage the battery? I am using a 12v 7ah rechargeable. My guess it was the old wires. They were completely burn't to the bare wire. This could of been bad. Lessoned learned. Always have good, clean intact wires. Period.

trob · 06-29-2007, 07:54 PM

never heard of one explode...i gave it up and try to keep it simple now on the yak, way less prep time and less to maintain. still works

esdees · 06-28-2007, 11:25 AM

The squid came through fast and furious last night (Wed) around sunset. I was out of bait and using a rapala with enough hooks to keep a squid on. Other guys were getting bit on live bait, but those single hooks will almost never keep a squid on long enough to see it. Earlier, the split-second fights with micro sharks and log cudas kept me retying all afternoon.

Handymansd · 06-28-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wavster

I heard someone yell "Fire on Board"... but I thought it was a code word for WSB hookup...

That would have been me yelling because I don't think he saw it at first, although the orange glow should have tipped him off!lol. It was a great idea to try and dry off after the wet launch, but I think I will stick to the air drying method for now.

He was just complaining that the pump would go on and off intermittently, and then all of a sudden

!

Unfortunately that was about all the excitement I saw today.

06-28-2007, 11:25 AM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I can't think of anything causing an explosion in a kayak electrical system other than getting saltwater into a battery, or, more likely, a short circuit over-heating a battery that is housed in a sealed box or bag. It wouldn't take much heating to pop a waterproof battery bag or a box. You have to keep water out of the battery container and always have a fuse on the battery cable. Any significant heat source on a plastic boat could be a very bad thing. I guess I should start installing a CO2 flooding system in the electrical distribution compartment on my kayak __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

06-28-2007, 11:07 AM	#1
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I heard someone yell "Fire on Board"... but I thought it was a code word for WSB hookup...

06-28-2007, 12:22 PM	#5
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	One of those Lakeside kayaks...

06-28-2007, 12:37 PM	#6
GHOSTHUNTR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poway Posts: 160	It was so quiet out there today I almost fell asleep a couple times. At least it was abeautiful day, and the water was so clear, you could see down forever.

06-28-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	That's the way it's been lately. Clear water, no wind, no current, no waves, NO FISH!!!!! They'll be back

06-28-2007, 07:44 PM	#10
stevo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceanside Posts: 26	ok, alright already. It was my kayak that did not explode. Handymansd was right, I was having trouble with my pump working intermitantly. At one point I turned around to check on it and I saw a billow of smoke then flash and fire. I mean a large flame. I did a splash with my paddle twice and it was out. I continued on because there was not enough damage for me to not fish. Should of turned around in hind site. Fishing sucked. On shore I discovered it was the wires that came with the pump that had been repaired over the years and they either shorted or became too weak and couldn't manage the battery? I am using a 12v 7ah rechargeable. My guess it was the old wires. They were completely burn't to the bare wire. This could of been bad. Lessoned learned. Always have good, clean intact wires. Period.

06-29-2007, 07:54 PM	#11
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	never heard of one explode...i gave it up and try to keep it simple now on the yak, way less prep time and less to maintain. still works

06-28-2007, 11:25 AM	#12
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	The squid came through fast and furious last night (Wed) around sunset. I was out of bait and using a rapala with enough hooks to keep a squid on. Other guys were getting bit on live bait, but those single hooks will almost never keep a squid on long enough to see it. Earlier, the split-second fights with micro sharks and log cudas kept me retying all afternoon.