Bait tank pump- drag - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 05-05-2008, 12:41 PM

I like my Thresher Tank fitted in a commercial milk crate from Jersey.

It holds rods, game clip, bait net, gaff, knife, a lipper, and more if you want.

I run it on a 6 volt 12 amp battery, and at 4.7 gallons its plenty big enough, verses Hobie's 8 gallons.

The entire set-up, tank, battery, crate, rod holders, and bilge pump, weighs 19 lbs. without water.
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You could probably use the T-Tank with a bilge pump that mounts inside, or outside of the tank itself, then run a piece of 3/4" hose through a scupper hole for reduced drag.
I believe Tanks are sold both with, and without pump gear so you can custom build to your own needs.
Lots of accessories to build a good tank are available at the BWE online store.
Heres a pic of my set up:

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Ron Lane, of Fastlane Sailing had a homemade tank set up the way you described how you would like Your to work.
ie. not dragging the pump.

I can only find 1 pic of his tank on my computer.
As I remember, the pump was located inside of the tank, and both the intake, and discharge hoses went through both rear scuppers.

L. Lauman had a similar set up on his Adventure.

I would bet Ron still has this tank down at the shop. Maybe give him a call and check it out.

05-05-2008, 12:41 PM	#8
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I like my Thresher Tank fitted in a commercial milk crate from Jersey. It holds rods, game clip, bait net, gaff, knife, a lipper, and more if you want. I run it on a 6 volt 12 amp battery, and at 4.7 gallons its plenty big enough, verses Hobie's 8 gallons. The entire set-up, tank, battery, crate, rod holders, and bilge pump, weighs 19 lbs. without water. -------------------------------- You could probably use the T-Tank with a bilge pump that mounts inside, or outside of the tank itself, then run a piece of 3/4" hose through a scupper hole for reduced drag. I believe Tanks are sold both with, and without pump gear so you can custom build to your own needs. Lots of accessories to build a good tank are available at the BWE online store. Heres a pic of my set up: --------------------------------- Ron Lane, of Fastlane Sailing had a homemade tank set up the way you described how you would like Your to work. ie. not dragging the pump. I can only find 1 pic of his tank on my computer. As I remember, the pump was located inside of the tank, and both the intake, and discharge hoses went through both rear scuppers. L. Lauman had a similar set up on his Adventure. I would bet Ron still has this tank down at the shop. Maybe give him a call and check it out. Last edited by Billy V; 05-05-2008 at 01:37 PM.