How do you secure your battery box inside your kayak?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

InfidelYak · 09-25-2016, 10:07 AM

I'm storing my battery box inside the hull of my yak, but I need some ideas on how to secure it. Preferably without drilling. thanks in advance

Mahigeer · 09-25-2016, 11:25 AM

What kind of kayak?

I got a frame made for Hobie for the battery.

In my Xfactor, I glued a waterproof container to the hull.

InfidelYak · 09-25-2016, 02:08 PM

Ive got a jackson cuda. I didn't think about glue, how's it holding up? And what type did you use?

jorluivil · 09-25-2016, 02:21 PM

Here's how I secure mine

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

O.K. Battery Bag Install. I removed the adjustable straps and riveted the bag straight to the straps that are attached to the bag.

Mahigeer · 09-25-2016, 02:43 PM

I used the Marine Goop, it eventually got loose, but it is easy to redo.

InfidelYak · 09-25-2016, 03:27 PM

Solid ideas gentleman. Thank you!

filippo · 09-25-2016, 05:20 PM

I used 2" wide commercial velcro. You can find it at Home Depot.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-bran...0199/202261921

That thing is really strong. The adhesive in the back is really strong too and it won't unglue. One morning I flipped 4 times in a row (don't ask) and the battery had not moved.

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-25-2016, 06:19 PM

Drops in my back hatch -- no screws, no glue, no fasteners. Easy access for recharging.

Looks like this:

Also clamps vertical if you want to put it in the front hatch against the mast holder.

$18
https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-12V-Bat...battery+holder

Mahigeer · 09-26-2016, 09:40 AM

Looks like the one I have for my Hobie.

octico · 09-26-2016, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filippo

I used 2" wide commercial velcro. You can find it at Home Depot.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-bran...0199/202261921

That thing is really strong. The adhesive in the back is really strong too and it won't unglue. One morning I flipped 4 times in a row (don't ask) and the battery had not moved.

I tried the velcro method, it did not work for long.

yemff · 09-26-2016, 06:10 PM

cut to fit piece of foam in a hobie bucket.

09-25-2016, 10:07 AM	#1
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	How do you secure your battery box inside your kayak?? I'm storing my battery box inside the hull of my yak, but I need some ideas on how to secure it. Preferably without drilling. thanks in advance

09-25-2016, 06:19 PM	#8
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Drops in my back hatch -- no screws, no glue, no fasteners. Easy access for recharging. Looks like this: Also clamps vertical if you want to put it in the front hatch against the mast holder. $18 https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-12V-Bat...battery+holder __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 09-25-2016 at 06:30 PM.

09-25-2016, 11:25 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	What kind of kayak? I got a frame made for Hobie for the battery. In my Xfactor, I glued a waterproof container to the hull.

09-25-2016, 02:08 PM	#3
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Ive got a jackson cuda. I didn't think about glue, how's it holding up? And what type did you use?

09-25-2016, 02:43 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	I used the Marine Goop, it eventually got loose, but it is easy to redo.

09-25-2016, 03:27 PM	#6
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Solid ideas gentleman. Thank you!

09-25-2016, 05:20 PM	#7
filippo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 128	I used 2" wide commercial velcro. You can find it at Home Depot. http://m.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-bran...0199/202261921 That thing is really strong. The adhesive in the back is really strong too and it won't unglue. One morning I flipped 4 times in a row (don't ask) and the battery had not moved.

09-26-2016, 09:40 AM	#9
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Looks like the one I have for my Hobie.

09-26-2016, 06:10 PM	#11
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	cut to fit piece of foam in a hobie bucket.