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03-30-2010, 10:19 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 84
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It's not light,compared to me just a feather weight, but the price was right for me!Once it is wet it just kinda stays wet and salt water keeps it from rotting...probably get another two or three years out of it.The next one I'll make about two inches shorter.
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03-30-2010, 11:50 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Carlsbad
Posts: 80
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Pet food container bait tank. I don't use the lid.
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03-30-2010, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 134
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My $.02
I have been meaning to post my projects in the innovations tab.. but for starters..
I used a standard 5 gallon bucket. I put that inside a mik crate. My pump sits inside the crate (in the front corner) and goes through the scupper just like the hobie tanks would. The crate makes a great housing to work with and mount the pump, hoses, drain, and battery box in.. And keeps it all contained, but not inside the actuall bucket. I have also mounted rod holders to the back of the crate. There is room inside the crate still to stick waters, lunch etc.. its very versatile. The pump has a $5 "check valve" from hom depot mounted to it. This prevents backflow when turned off, and eliminates the need to re-prime once turned off/on. See pics.. |
03-30-2010, 12:46 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,053
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that angled pet container is tits -- got mine at petsmart. OEX has all the hardware to trick it out and make work nice. holds 20 greenbacks easy.
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