Battery dry box install - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 10:24 AM

So yesterday I bought my first kayak. It's a used Malibu Kayak X-Factor. It comes with a fish finder installed but the dry box inside the kayak for the battery just slides around. I'd like to mount it so that it stays in place since I'm worried the sliding around might damage the cables. How can I get this fixed so that it doesn't slide / tumble around during transport.

Thanks for any suggestions

Goose1993 · 05-13-2016, 10:31 AM

I have the same kayak and same problem, but it's not really a problem...

Just put an old life jacket in the bow (assuming that's where you put the box) and put the box in it.

It doesn't slide around, doesn't get wet, and you have an extra life jacket if the need arises!

Goose1993 · 05-13-2016, 10:34 AM

Or if you want to get really fancy, stick some velcro to the bottom inside of the kayak and attach some Velcro strips to the box. I've always just used the life jacket tho cause it keeps it raised in case a bunch of water gets in there. And I've never gotten around to taking 5 minutes to Velcro the box haha.

Iceman · 05-13-2016, 10:41 AM

I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner.

Dee84cali · 05-13-2016, 11:39 AM

I have mine sitting in the back hatch

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Darrell · 05-13-2016, 11:46 AM

X 2 on the velcro. I used the "industrial grade" or whatever its called and theres no way its coming off even if it flipped. I stuck it to one of my foam supports and it sits up way off the bottom. The batterys are already sealed and i dont bother with a box to put it in. Zero issues with corrosion

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner.

yes I would always remove the battery during transport I just want the box to stay in place. I have a little hatchback car and so far use soft pads with straps for transport which means I have to flip the kayak upside down. Seems like a velcro strap should do the trick to keep it in place.

Thanks for all your responses

FISH11 · 05-13-2016, 12:58 PM

On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home.

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH11

On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home.

could you by chance take a picture of yours. Thanks
(hopefully not too much to ask)

Mr. NiceGuy · 05-13-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee84cali

I have mine sitting in the back hatch

I moved mine from the front hatch to the back hatch and like it better. This bracket simply drops into the lid rim of an 8" hatch without further installation. Easy to unplug and remove. No clutter.

More details:
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...ry-Holder.html

FISH11 · 05-13-2016, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reiner

could you by chance take a picture of yours. Thanks
(hopefully not too much to ask)

Here's some quick pictures using my cell phone. Hope it helps.

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 11:01 PM

that helped. thx for the pics Fish11

Dave Legacy · 05-14-2016, 02:14 PM

Reiner,

I'm using industrial grade 3M strips to hold my box down to my deck and using bungees as extra security:

pingpangdang · 05-14-2016, 02:41 PM

Concur on the velcro strips...pick them up at home depot or just about anywhere.

I have my 6v batteries taped on the bottom and the other piece to the deck...even with water etc they have not peeled up.

I don't even use a drybox. If you are worried about connector corrosion just use dielectric grease.

I remove my batteries during car transport.

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jorluivil · 05-14-2016, 03:41 PM

I've had one of these in my PA since I first bought it.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...y-Bag-Kit.html

Socalkayak · 05-15-2016, 09:17 PM

I personally only use sealed lead batteries. Never needed to keep dry. Just Velcro the battery

05-13-2016, 10:24 AM	#1
Reiner Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 71	Battery dry box install So yesterday I bought my first kayak. It's a used Malibu Kayak X-Factor. It comes with a fish finder installed but the dry box inside the kayak for the battery just slides around. I'd like to mount it so that it stays in place since I'm worried the sliding around might damage the cables. How can I get this fixed so that it doesn't slide / tumble around during transport. Thanks for any suggestions

05-13-2016, 10:41 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner. __________________

05-13-2016, 12:58 PM	#8
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-14-2016, 03:41 PM	#15
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've had one of these in my PA since I first bought it. http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...y-Bag-Kit.html __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-13-2016, 10:31 AM	#2
Goose1993 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	I have the same kayak and same problem, but it's not really a problem... Just put an old life jacket in the bow (assuming that's where you put the box) and put the box in it. It doesn't slide around, doesn't get wet, and you have an extra life jacket if the need arises!

05-13-2016, 10:34 AM	#3
Goose1993 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Or if you want to get really fancy, stick some velcro to the bottom inside of the kayak and attach some Velcro strips to the box. I've always just used the life jacket tho cause it keeps it raised in case a bunch of water gets in there. And I've never gotten around to taking 5 minutes to Velcro the box haha.

05-13-2016, 11:39 AM	#5
Dee84cali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fullerton Posts: 145	I have mine sitting in the back hatch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-13-2016, 11:46 AM	#6
Darrell Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bonita Posts: 29	X 2 on the velcro. I used the "industrial grade" or whatever its called and theres no way its coming off even if it flipped. I stuck it to one of my foam supports and it sits up way off the bottom. The batterys are already sealed and i dont bother with a box to put it in. Zero issues with corrosion

05-13-2016, 11:01 PM	#12
Reiner Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 71	that helped. thx for the pics Fish11

05-14-2016, 02:14 PM	#13
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Reiner, I'm using industrial grade 3M strips to hold my box down to my deck and using bungees as extra security:

05-14-2016, 02:41 PM	#14
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	Concur on the velcro strips...pick them up at home depot or just about anywhere. I have my 6v batteries taped on the bottom and the other piece to the deck...even with water etc they have not peeled up. I don't even use a drybox. If you are worried about connector corrosion just use dielectric grease. I remove my batteries during car transport. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

05-15-2016, 09:17 PM	#16
Socalkayak Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 29	I personally only use sealed lead batteries. Never needed to keep dry. Just Velcro the battery