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

live2fishy · 08-28-2008, 09:06 AM

how do you guys mount your batt box inside the hull??
This one is for the fishfinder and my cell phone.

dorf · 08-28-2008, 11:02 AM

What kind of yak you putting it into?

Billy V · 08-28-2008, 12:24 PM

Thats easy, I use military spec Velcro and it never moves unless I want to remove it.

Even stored upside down the box will stay in place after miles of hwy driving.

wiseguy · 08-29-2008, 08:45 AM

same here, I use the velcro and has stuck for about 1 year now, even when i wash my kakay with fresh water inside.

live2fishy · 08-29-2008, 09:23 AM

were do i get some military spec velcro??
thanks

Billy V · 08-29-2008, 10:07 AM

All you need to do is enlist in the Marines and they will give you all the Velcro you need.lol Just kidding.

I would suggest Marshall's Industrial Hardware just off of Miramar Rd. on Production Ave. for all your Heavy Duty Hardware Needs, this place has got it all.

Here is the link.
http://www.marshallshardware.com/

Tech Tip:
Be sure to wipe the area clean with 90% Alcohol before you stick the velcro down. Mine hasn't moved in 2 years, through fishy water and all.

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.

08-28-2008, 09:06 AM	#1
live2fishy Fish killer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surfside Posts: 105	MY Batt. box how to mount it how do you guys mount your batt box inside the hull?? This one is for the fishfinder and my cell phone.

08-28-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	What kind of yak you putting it into? __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

08-30-2008, 05:35 AM	#9
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.

08-28-2008, 12:24 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Thats easy, I use military spec Velcro and it never moves unless I want to remove it. Even stored upside down the box will stay in place after miles of hwy driving.

08-29-2008, 08:45 AM	#4
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	same here, I use the velcro and has stuck for about 1 year now, even when i wash my kakay with fresh water inside.

08-29-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
live2fishy Fish killer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surfside Posts: 105	were do i get some military spec velcro?? thanks

08-29-2008, 10:07 AM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	All you need to do is enlist in the Marines and they will give you all the Velcro you need.lol Just kidding. I would suggest Marshall's Industrial Hardware just off of Miramar Rd. on Production Ave. for all your Heavy Duty Hardware Needs, this place has got it all. Here is the link. http://www.marshallshardware.com/ Tech Tip: Be sure to wipe the area clean with 90% Alcohol before you stick the velcro down. Mine hasn't moved in 2 years, through fishy water and all.

08-29-2008, 10:40 AM	#7
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	#8
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.