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[Carp]

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

You tapped that! 😄

And put the screws to it!

[Bojangles909]

My transducer was attached to my hull but unfortunately it got too hot and is now unattached. Anyone know how to remedy this problem?

[captnblood34]

Originally Posted by Bojangles909

My transducer was attached to my hull but unfortunately it got too hot and is now unattached. Anyone know how to remedy this problem?

Attached to the hull and got to hot... You keep it stored outside I suppose? Easy fix, scrape off that hardened crap and spend $1.98 at Lowes for some plumbers putty for an in hull mount. I've got a few pictures on this thread from a year or so ago. Easy and semi permanent. Good luck

[Revell]

Hobie wants $60 for their Outback hatch liner.
I purchased a ROUND tub at Walmart for $3.92.
Cut it down and it works perfectly.

[Lipripper92592]

That is a good looking job right there!, nice and clean.

[Fishin Phil]

Here are some Pro Angler kayak racks I made to make loading and unloading easy.

http://youtu.be/qu5V39LohA4

[RockyRaab]

Intentional humor there?

[Mongo Johnson]

http://forum.kayak4fish.com/viewtopic.php?t=9199

[skrilla]

Go to your local Big Lots. Grab the bucket from the mop section. It's $2.80 so you may have to raid the coin tray for this one.


Open your hatch and test fit. Aww shucks the handle won't allow the hatch to close.


Grab your Dremel and cut that sucka off. Then round off any sharp edges.


Test fit again.


Ahh much better. Nice and flush. Here you can see the spout end sits higher. Good news, the hull sits lower toward the rear. Point the spout ( hint: the pouring end ) towards you. Almost a perfect match. Like it was meant for our O.K.'s.


Product review: I got to try it out at this weekend's Rockfish Derby. Caught a couple rockfish and stored them in the hatch bucket. When time came to unload I didn't have to flip the kayak upside down and shake it to dislodge any stuck fish. No slime, no scales, no more smelly hull. Teh bucket iz win!

[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.

[chxh8me]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[alanw]

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.

[jorluivil]

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.

[jorluivil]

I've always been a fan of keeping things in order on my kayak; gaff on my right side, paddle on the left, game clip on my right next to the bait tank, phone in the right bottom pouch of my pfd........etc. For whatever reason, one of the things that I was never able to find a home for where my pliers. Well, this past weekend I got a gift from the coolest Vato West of the Mississippi and since I had time on my hands I took a page off Tony's book and decided to mount the pliers on my gaff side.

Here's my newest innovation.....so to speak

Thanks Kobra!!!!

[StinkyMatt]

Holy crap George!

Zip ties?


Wow!




Where did you buy em at?

[yak-fishing-socal]

^lol

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