What am I Missing Hummingbird 161? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mtnbykr2 · 01-12-2011, 08:12 AM

I had an XFactor for my first boat, and I did run both the meter and the bait tank with one battery, it does work but only a few hours, same set up you are showing, better to run two batteries like everyone said...no fun when you are in em and then the meter dies

INGRIDSDAD · 01-12-2011, 08:27 AM

I ran this same setup on my x-factor a couple years ago and you will have a tough time with the bait tank flush mount battery connection. Make sure you use alot of dielctric gease because that area is always getting wet.

If i did it again i would have the battery hard wired and attached to the bait tank,(good use for the pelican box) and have another battery in a bag up front for the FF.

Looks like a sweet ride.

wiredantz · 01-12-2011, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I will go to radio shack and pick a battery connector for my second battery and pick up a dry bag.

01-12-2011, 08:12 AM	#1
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I had an XFactor for my first boat, and I did run both the meter and the bait tank with one battery, it does work but only a few hours, same set up you are showing, better to run two batteries like everyone said...no fun when you are in em and then the meter dies

01-12-2011, 08:27 AM	#2
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	I ran this same setup on my x-factor a couple years ago and you will have a tough time with the bait tank flush mount battery connection. Make sure you use alot of dielctric gease because that area is always getting wet. If i did it again i would have the battery hard wired and attached to the bait tank,(good use for the pelican box) and have another battery in a bag up front for the FF. Looks like a sweet ride.

01-12-2011, 08:43 AM	#3
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Thanks for the replies. I will go to radio shack and pick a battery connector for my second battery and pick up a dry bag.