wire placement question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

zeelaagee · 06-11-2007, 10:32 AM

so i finally got the yak rigged up to a respectable level by adding a ff and bait tank this weekend

... maybe this will help me shake the skunk factor more often.

i now have wires floating free in the hull of my yak... what are some ways to secure wires inside the yak... preferrably without drilling more holes or adding screws?

thanks for the help.

A

wavster · 06-11-2007, 11:19 AM

Try some zip ties to secure the wires to the scupper hole posts and support posts.

Corey · 06-11-2007, 11:28 AM

duct tape

esdees · 06-11-2007, 11:45 AM

Maybe dgax can recommend some conduit.

dos ballenas · 06-11-2007, 02:00 PM

Do you guys know if 3m 4200 bonds to the plastic kayaks are made of... if not what sealant are you guys using for installing flush mt rod holders, and etc...

thanks
owyn

nmbrinkman · 06-11-2007, 02:23 PM

Marine goop... Don't think home depot carries it, But I know West Marine does. San Diego is in need of a few more kayakfishing oriented tackle stores.

DBITE · 06-11-2007, 03:00 PM

Use zip ties to secure the coil of extra wire to one of the scupper posts. Then use these adhesive zip tie anchors to guide the wire from the transducer to the coil.

I use these anchors and they stick great, never had one fall off. Really cleans up the inside of the yak.

Louis Clarke II · 06-11-2007, 03:17 PM

Just add a few cable clamps under your eyelets.... If you aver have to rewire just clip the wire tie and you are good to go...

dgax65 · 06-12-2007, 06:35 PM

I was going to use titanium conduit for my fiber optic lines

goose · 06-14-2007, 10:30 AM

those adhesive zipp tie anchors are the key i have had some on my malibu for 2 years and still holding strong. No holes no worries.

zeelaagee · 06-14-2007, 12:40 PM

i'm guessing you can get them at home depot or the like?

thanks for the input guys!

A

JPSURF · 06-14-2007, 06:23 PM

Have you ever seen the little plastic hooks the wifey might hang on the back of the cabinet door under the sink with a sticky on the back. If you take off the sticker and goop them inside you can set the wiring in the hook on the inside wall away from everything and zip tie it. These hooks also work for putting bungees or something from side to side in the inside to keep things from sliding around. Hope this gives you another option.

Jason

Handymansd · 06-14-2007, 09:12 PM

I also use the zip tie mounts pictured above. They have been on for over a year and I have had no problems. Always be sure to use wire with no tears or cuts in the sheathing. Also terminate all connections so that they are completely waterproof, as the corrosion will migrate up or down the wires into your equipment. Liquid tape and waterproof deck connectors work great for this. And dielectric grease is a must! You can purchase ties and mounts at Fry's in different sizes and colors. Home Depot also had a few but they were overpriced and in small selection to sizes and types. I purchase my deck connector's over the internet. and marine goop can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe's, Dixieline, Ace Hardware, West Marine and almost all kayak and boating stores.

bluesquids · 06-15-2007, 01:34 AM

Those zip tie anchors will adhere twice as good if you heat the adhesive a couple seconds with a lighter. Glue will take on a "shiny" appearance.

06-11-2007, 10:32 AM	#1
zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 37	wire placement question so i finally got the yak rigged up to a respectable level by adding a ff and bait tank this weekend ... maybe this will help me shake the skunk factor more often. i now have wires floating free in the hull of my yak... what are some ways to secure wires inside the yak... preferrably without drilling more holes or adding screws? thanks for the help. A __________________ Totally addicted!!!

06-11-2007, 11:28 AM	#3
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	duct tape __________________

06-11-2007, 02:00 PM	#5
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	sealant? Do you guys know if 3m 4200 bonds to the plastic kayaks are made of... if not what sealant are you guys using for installing flush mt rod holders, and etc... thanks owyn

06-12-2007, 06:35 PM	#9
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I was going to use titanium conduit for my fiber optic lines __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

06-14-2007, 12:40 PM	#11
zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 37	i'm guessing you can get them at home depot or the like? thanks for the input guys! A __________________ Totally addicted!!!

06-11-2007, 11:19 AM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Try some zip ties to secure the wires to the scupper hole posts and support posts.

06-11-2007, 11:45 AM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Maybe dgax can recommend some conduit.

06-11-2007, 02:23 PM	#6
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Marine goop... Don't think home depot carries it, But I know West Marine does. San Diego is in need of a few more kayakfishing oriented tackle stores.

06-11-2007, 03:00 PM	#7
DBITE Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 36	Use zip ties to secure the coil of extra wire to one of the scupper posts. Then use these adhesive zip tie anchors to guide the wire from the transducer to the coil. I use these anchors and they stick great, never had one fall off. Really cleans up the inside of the yak.

06-11-2007, 03:17 PM	#8
Louis Clarke II Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 37	Just add a few cable clamps under your eyelets.... If you aver have to rewire just clip the wire tie and you are good to go...

06-14-2007, 10:30 AM	#10
goose Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Posts: 15	those adhesive zipp tie anchors are the key i have had some on my malibu for 2 years and still holding strong. No holes no worries.

06-14-2007, 06:23 PM	#12
JPSURF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 86	Have you ever seen the little plastic hooks the wifey might hang on the back of the cabinet door under the sink with a sticky on the back. If you take off the sticker and goop them inside you can set the wiring in the hook on the inside wall away from everything and zip tie it. These hooks also work for putting bungees or something from side to side in the inside to keep things from sliding around. Hope this gives you another option. Jason

06-14-2007, 09:12 PM	#13
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I also use the zip tie mounts pictured above. They have been on for over a year and I have had no problems. Always be sure to use wire with no tears or cuts in the sheathing. Also terminate all connections so that they are completely waterproof, as the corrosion will migrate up or down the wires into your equipment. Liquid tape and waterproof deck connectors work great for this. And dielectric grease is a must! You can purchase ties and mounts at Fry's in different sizes and colors. Home Depot also had a few but they were overpriced and in small selection to sizes and types. I purchase my deck connector's over the internet. and marine goop can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe's, Dixieline, Ace Hardware, West Marine and almost all kayak and boating stores. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

06-15-2007, 01:34 AM	#14
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Those zip tie anchors will adhere twice as good if you heat the adhesive a couple seconds with a lighter. Glue will take on a "shiny" appearance. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids