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Old 05-21-2010, 11:07 PM   #1
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Slowly but Surely

Been spending some time - on and off- working on my yak. Today I finally started to see some of the progress.

I replaced the existing bait tank with a food vault/container and installed the pump on the inside with an anti-siphon valve to prevent any backflush. still need to get some nylon nuts to fasten the pump and some elbow and hose for the drain.

I decided to not place the battery box for the FF in the hull and instead mounted the FF to the Pelican box, just need a some waterproof nuts to run the ducer cable from the hull to the FF.

I decided to do a wet mount and install a 4" abs pipe which was cut to match the hull design and Gooped. I let it sit for 24hrs+ and fill it with water to check for leaks, it's all good!!

I had a crate sitting around and decided to cut it so that it could fit right between the bait tank and the seat. I used a left over piece to make a top for, just need mount it. I still have space behind the bait tank for a cooler or additional storage.

On sunday we're heading to Westmarine and OEX to buy some additional items: NRS Chinook PFD, hardware, vhf radios, etc. We're planning on doing a local run next weekend and will fish the Portugese Bend area, we're staying close to shore for now. Hope to post some additional pics once we're up and running.
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Old 05-21-2010, 11:41 PM   #2
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maybe

a little top heavy and forward blockage bow heavy ? innovative none the less. good stuff and good luck.
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Old 05-22-2010, 01:22 AM   #3
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a little top heavy and forward blockage bow heavy ?
What do you mean? The bait tank is only 13.25" H and the Pelican box and FF mount will sit below my line of site. The bait tank sits lower than the most of the bucket style tanks that I've seen and the waterline will sit no higher than 3/4 of the tank. Help me understand what you mean so that I can make adjustments, if necessary.

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Old 05-22-2010, 06:46 AM   #4
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I think the the Fabulous one might have meant that with that big battery box between you and your front hatch, you might have a little trouble sliding to the bow and reaching stuff stored in that area.

Other than that I think everything looks great. Very clean. Where are you going to mount rod holders, on the crate? If you do, keep in mind that you will have to reach through the stored rods to get to your bait tank.

I prefer cinch straps to bungees for holding things like bait tanks and storage crates in place. You may find that the first time you do the El Rollo, the bungees will stretch too much and stuff might start falling off.

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Old 05-22-2010, 08:32 AM   #5
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I'm curious about the livewell pump...do those work when fully submerged in water all day? I'm just curious about the electrical connections on that style of pump. I've never seen one actually mounted inside of the tank. Does the hobie livewell have a similar set up?
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Old 05-22-2010, 08:51 AM   #6
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I'm curious about the livewell pump...do those work when fully submerged in water all day? I'm just curious about the electrical connections on that style of pump. I've never seen one actually mounted inside of the tank. Does the hobie livewell have a similar set up?
Yes they work submerged all day or unntil your battery dies.

I have a Hobie tank and yes it's inside and works great. Honestly there is no difference in how they work, just where they are located.
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Old 05-22-2010, 08:32 AM   #7
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looking good, Jorluivil

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We're planning on doing a local run next weekend and will fish the Portugese Bend area,
Are you talking about the Portuguese Bend area as in Rancho Palos Verdes?
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