MY Batt. box how to mount it - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

live2fishy · 08-29-2008, 10:40 AM

will velcro stick to the back side of fiberglass the non gel coated side?? its bumpy. also were should i drill the hole to run the wire?? the lid or the side???
thanks

Billy V · 08-29-2008, 09:57 PM

I think it will stick to rough fiberglass. The glue on the back side of good velcro has some serious stick.

I drilled the hole in the lid, then passed the wire through, then cut a rubber grommet and dressed it into the hole.
I added a small dab of marine goop to seal it up.

BTW I just took this shot of the box while the yak was hanging upside down from the rafters. The box stays put unless you remove it.

mc08066 · 08-30-2008, 05:35 AM

They also sell the large heavy duty velcro and it maybe easier to get at Home Depot. Just make sure to alcohol the two placements, put on as large of a piece as you can (don't be cheap) and most important point is allow sufficent time for it to cure before trying it out (24 hours).
Good luck.

08-30-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Home Depot They also sell the large heavy duty velcro and it maybe easier to get at Home Depot. Just make sure to alcohol the two placements, put on as large of a piece as you can (don't be cheap) and most important point is allow sufficent time for it to cure before trying it out (24 hours). Good luck.

08-29-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
live2fishy Fish killer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surfside Posts: 105	will velcro stick to the back side of fiberglass the non gel coated side?? its bumpy. also were should i drill the hole to run the wire?? the lid or the side??? thanks

08-29-2008, 09:57 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I think it will stick to rough fiberglass. The glue on the back side of good velcro has some serious stick. I drilled the hole in the lid, then passed the wire through, then cut a rubber grommet and dressed it into the hole. I added a small dab of marine goop to seal it up. BTW I just took this shot of the box while the yak was hanging upside down from the rafters. The box stays put unless you remove it.