what do i need - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 01-23-2013, 03:40 PM

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

driftwood · 01-23-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

X2. Inline fuse is just another reason why your FF won't
come on when your on the water.

Lipripper92592 · 01-23-2013, 07:43 PM

The fuse is more for fire protection, keeps your FF from melting through the bottom of your yak if you have a serious short. There are a couple good stories on the net from guys who did not use them in the past, but surely do now.

flytuber4 · 01-23-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I will get all kinds of crap for this.

In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues.

Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

Now that you have said that you better watch out haha

JarrodMc · 01-23-2013, 09:35 PM

The guys at OEX told me they don't run fuses anymore because it's just one more spot for possible corrosion. That being said, you can get some waterproof Buss fuse holders from West Marine or somewhere similar that should work if you do decide to run fuses.

Baja_Traveler · 01-24-2013, 06:10 AM

My HDS came with one of the waterproof fuse holders, which I put up with the battery to keep dry and accessable. Notice the pack of extra fuses there just in case...

TJones · 01-25-2013, 06:10 AM

it recommends 3 amp. unit is probably 4 -5 months old now , and i still don't have a fuse installed . like mentioned above , one more thing to go wrong . still debating on it . what i have used in past was something from pep boys. heavy duty mini bus fuse holder , that is pretty much water tight . marine grade. it runs about 4- 5 dollars . small investment , as opposed to something ugly happening like surging your unit . or worse the battery melting through the belly of the kayak.

RedSledTeam · 01-25-2013, 06:50 AM

JUST DO IT!

StinkyMatt · 01-25-2013, 06:51 AM

Battery melting through your kayak......That never happens....ooops, it only happens to Frank.

Marine Grade = longer period of time before it fails.

4 dollar item from Pep boys.....just how "marine grade" you think its gonna be?

TJones · 01-25-2013, 07:04 AM

at home these last couple days. are you guys playing hooky?

01-25-2013, 06:10 AM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	found scrap manual it recommends 3 amp. unit is probably 4 -5 months old now , and i still don't have a fuse installed . like mentioned above , one more thing to go wrong . still debating on it . what i have used in past was something from pep boys. heavy duty mini bus fuse holder , that is pretty much water tight . marine grade. it runs about 4- 5 dollars . small investment , as opposed to something ugly happening like surging your unit . or worse the battery melting through the belly of the kayak.

01-25-2013, 07:04 AM	#10
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	im sick at home these last couple days. are you guys playing hooky?

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01-23-2013, 03:40 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I will get all kinds of crap for this. In three years I have never had an inline fuse on my ff. zero issues. Running fuse free is only for the elite, you might not want to do it.

01-23-2013, 07:43 PM	#3
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	The fuse is more for fire protection, keeps your FF from melting through the bottom of your yak if you have a serious short. There are a couple good stories on the net from guys who did not use them in the past, but surely do now.

01-23-2013, 09:35 PM	#5
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	The guys at OEX told me they don't run fuses anymore because it's just one more spot for possible corrosion. That being said, you can get some waterproof Buss fuse holders from West Marine or somewhere similar that should work if you do decide to run fuses.

01-24-2013, 06:10 AM	#6
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	My HDS came with one of the waterproof fuse holders, which I put up with the battery to keep dry and accessable. Notice the pack of extra fuses there just in case...

01-25-2013, 06:50 AM	#8
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	JUST DO IT!

01-25-2013, 06:51 AM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Battery melting through your kayak......That never happens....ooops, it only happens to Frank. Marine Grade = longer period of time before it fails. 4 dollar item from Pep boys.....just how "marine grade" you think its gonna be?