securing your livewell/baittank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GkT · 09-19-2015, 01:52 PM

I built a little vittlevault bait tank, now I'm toying with different ways to secure it to the tankwell in my Tarpon.

How do you guys do it? Bungees? Ratchet straps? Also, thinking of putting padeyes on the top of the tank for bungees/straps to go thru, but not sure if the tank wall is thick enough to hold the screws. Anyone done this with any luck?

Dave Legacy · 09-19-2015, 05:47 PM

If you back the pad eye hardware with a washer or backing plate it doesn't matter how thick the bait tank walls are.

Hunters Pa · 09-19-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

If you back the pad eye hardware with a washer or backing plate it doesn't matter how thick the bait tank walls are.

Yep. And if the back is where the bait can run into it then put some goop around the nut or rivet back to reduce bait injury

Harry Hill · 09-19-2015, 06:26 PM

Use fender washers on both sides of the tank walls for strength, they also make large plastic washers that will work.

igotpron · 09-19-2015, 11:32 PM

http://www.kayakshed.com/hobie-kayak...FcOBfgod3xMLXA

Buy a set or two of these. Use a short stainless screws like a 3/4" or 1/2" 8/32 with a flat and a fender washer along with a nyloc nut. Can't beat the versatility and cost. Can't build anything cheaper that's better.

Oxbeast1210 · 09-20-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igotpron

http://www.kayakshed.com/hobie-kayak...FcOBfgod3xMLXA

Buy a set or two of these. Use a short stainless screws like a 3/4" or 1/2" 8/32 with a flat and a fender washer along with a nyloc nut. Can't beat the versatility and cost. Can't build anything cheaper that's better.

I use those that he suggested they work great!

09-19-2015, 01:52 PM	#1
GkT Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 42	securing your livewell/baittank I built a little vittlevault bait tank, now I'm toying with different ways to secure it to the tankwell in my Tarpon. How do you guys do it? Bungees? Ratchet straps? Also, thinking of putting padeyes on the top of the tank for bungees/straps to go thru, but not sure if the tank wall is thick enough to hold the screws. Anyone done this with any luck? __________________ Greg Olive Tarpon 120

09-19-2015, 05:47 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	If you back the pad eye hardware with a washer or backing plate it doesn't matter how thick the bait tank walls are.

09-19-2015, 06:26 PM	#4
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Use fender washers on both sides of the tank walls for strength, they also make large plastic washers that will work.

09-19-2015, 11:32 PM	#5
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	http://www.kayakshed.com/hobie-kayak...FcOBfgod3xMLXA Buy a set or two of these. Use a short stainless screws like a 3/4" or 1/2" 8/32 with a flat and a fender washer along with a nyloc nut. Can't beat the versatility and cost. Can't build anything cheaper that's better.