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jorluivil · 04-11-2014, 10:18 AM

O.K. Battery Bag Install. I removed the adjustable straps and riveted the bag straight to the straps that are attached to the bag.

chxh8me · 04-11-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

O.K. Battery Bag Install. I removed the adjustable straps and riveted the bag straight to the straps that are attached to the bag.

FYI....
Not sure what kind of water proof case you are using in the battery bag (or if anyone else plans on using this bag). But I found that the small waterproof box in the camping section at Walmart is a perfect fit. The box holds a 12V 7Ah (and possibly larger) battery with an inline fuse.

I went thru a bunch of ziploc-type containers with the air tight seal, but none of them were sturdy enough for my liking. The fasteners were all too flimsy.

jorluivil · 04-11-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chxh8me

FYI....
Not sure what kind of water proof case you are using in the battery bag (or if anyone else plans on using this bag). But I found that the small waterproof box in the camping section at Walmart is a perfect fit. The box holds a 12V 7Ah (and possibly larger) battery with an inline fuse.

I went thru a bunch of ziploc-type containers with the air tight seal, but none of them were sturdy enough for my liking. The fasteners were all too flimsy.

No waterproof case, its just the battery in the bag. I used this same bag on my Outback and never had any issues with corrosion or water damage. Its extremely secure and best of all.........its out of the way.

blitzburgh · 04-11-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

O.K. Battery Bag Install. I removed the adjustable straps and riveted the bag straight to the straps that are attached to the bag.

This is badass. I am using this one

StinkyMatt · 04-11-2014, 01:23 PM

You DO NOT need a waterproof bag or box for your battery.

Been running without one for 4 years...no issues.

Just wash/ clean your battery once in a while.....

Put on some lube.........

and you are ready to go!

CheapPelican · 04-11-2014, 02:44 PM

^ what do you do, just goop the terminals? How do you keep it from sliding around during a surf launch?

alanw · 04-11-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

^ what do you do, just goop the terminals? How do you keep it from sliding around during a surf launch?

You may need some way of keeping the battery from sliding around.. strap it to your scuppers or secure it inside of a box or bag, but it does not have to be waterproof. The battery is already waterproof. A little dielectric compound on the terminals may be all that's needed. A rinse off once in a while is good. If you solder your wires to your battery then you can also coat the terminals with epoxy if you want to not even worry about rinsing.

chxh8me · 04-11-2014, 06:03 PM

I'm more of a better safe than sorry kind of guy. Keeping the terminals and fuse bone dry makes for no cleanup or worries. Plus I can swap the battery out and onto my float tube.... If I ever float tube again. For $5, it's worth it to me.

jorluivil · 04-12-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

^ what do you do, just goop the terminals? How do you keep it from sliding around during a surf launch?

I gooped the terminals and so far it's held up pretty well. Every so often I will remove the goop, clean the terminals and add some fresh lube. Afterall, no one likes old lube

. Since the bag is riveted down I don't have to worry about the battery flopping around when/if I get tossed.

FISH11 · 04-12-2014, 09:29 AM

Jorge, I think you gave it a good test at the Rockfish Tournament!

fongman · 04-13-2014, 01:01 AM

I'm running 2 LIFEPO4 batteries; a 6v and a 12v. To minimize the handling of the batteries, I found a plastic container that is almost the perfect fit for 2 SLA type batteries. Since they are so light, I always keep both of them in the box, even if I only need one. Another advantage of keeping them together, I can use a 4-wire SAE connector which allows me to make all of the electrical connections at the same time.

This also works for charging both batteries together. To connect the chargers to the batteries, I made an SAE adapter. On the opposite end of the adapter, I use a 2-pin male Molex connector for the 12v charger and a female connector for the 6v charger. This ensures the wires to the chargers are always connected correctly, because only the male connector on the 6v charger will connect to the 6v battery adapter leads and the female connector on the 12v charger will only connect to the 12v battery.

I store the battery in front of the sail post on my Hobie. I have a small container that is gooped into place that doubles as a dry box.

When I need the batteries, I have the option of putting the battery box inside of the dry box or on top of it. A nylon strap with a quick-release clip secures it in place.

04-11-2014, 10:18 AM	#1
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04-11-2014, 02:44 PM	#6
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	^ what do you do, just goop the terminals? How do you keep it from sliding around during a surf launch? __________________

04-12-2014, 09:29 AM	#10
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Jorge, I think you gave it a good test at the Rockfish Tournament! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-11-2014, 01:23 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	You DO NOT need a waterproof bag or box for your battery. Been running without one for 4 years...no issues. Just wash/ clean your battery once in a while..... Put on some lube......... and you are ready to go!

04-11-2014, 06:03 PM	#8
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	I'm more of a better safe than sorry kind of guy. Keeping the terminals and fuse bone dry makes for no cleanup or worries. Plus I can swap the battery out and onto my float tube.... If I ever float tube again. For $5, it's worth it to me.

04-13-2014, 01:01 AM	#11
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	I'm running 2 LIFEPO4 batteries; a 6v and a 12v. To minimize the handling of the batteries, I found a plastic container that is almost the perfect fit for 2 SLA type batteries. Since they are so light, I always keep both of them in the box, even if I only need one. Another advantage of keeping them together, I can use a 4-wire SAE connector which allows me to make all of the electrical connections at the same time. This also works for charging both batteries together. To connect the chargers to the batteries, I made an SAE adapter. On the opposite end of the adapter, I use a 2-pin male Molex connector for the 12v charger and a female connector for the 6v charger. This ensures the wires to the chargers are always connected correctly, because only the male connector on the 6v charger will connect to the 6v battery adapter leads and the female connector on the 12v charger will only connect to the 12v battery. I store the battery in front of the sail post on my Hobie. I have a small container that is gooped into place that doubles as a dry box. When I need the batteries, I have the option of putting the battery box inside of the dry box or on top of it. A nylon strap with a quick-release clip secures it in place.