LJ 6-28 am quiet - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

nmbrinkman · 06-28-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

Does anybody seriously think that I would install a CO2 fire suppression system on my kayak?

It was pretty obvious you were joking..

stevo · 06-28-2007, 08:44 PM

ok, alright already. It was my kayak that did not explode. Handymansd was right, I was having trouble with my pump working intermitantly. At one point I turned around to check on it and I saw a billow of smoke then flash and fire. I mean a large flame. I did a splash with my paddle twice and it was out. I continued on because there was not enough damage for me to not fish. Should of turned around in hind site. Fishing sucked. On shore I discovered it was the wires that came with the pump that had been repaired over the years and they either shorted or became too weak and couldn't manage the battery? I am using a 12v 7ah rechargeable. My guess it was the old wires. They were completely burn't to the bare wire. This could of been bad. Lessoned learned. Always have good, clean intact wires. Period.

ronbo613 · 06-28-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Afran

Hmmmm, fire is not your friend on a plastic boat...

Only thing worse than a fire on a boat is a fire on a plane.

dgax65 · 06-28-2007, 11:47 PM

Steve
Stick with the exploding kayak story. It will probably be worth a few free beers when you tell it at the bar.

trob · 06-29-2007, 08:54 PM

never heard of one explode...i gave it up and try to keep it simple now on the yak, way less prep time and less to maintain. still works

06-28-2007, 11:47 PM	#24
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Steve Stick with the exploding kayak story. It will probably be worth a few free beers when you tell it at the bar. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

06-28-2007, 08:44 PM	#22
stevo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceanside Posts: 26	ok, alright already. It was my kayak that did not explode. Handymansd was right, I was having trouble with my pump working intermitantly. At one point I turned around to check on it and I saw a billow of smoke then flash and fire. I mean a large flame. I did a splash with my paddle twice and it was out. I continued on because there was not enough damage for me to not fish. Should of turned around in hind site. Fishing sucked. On shore I discovered it was the wires that came with the pump that had been repaired over the years and they either shorted or became too weak and couldn't manage the battery? I am using a 12v 7ah rechargeable. My guess it was the old wires. They were completely burn't to the bare wire. This could of been bad. Lessoned learned. Always have good, clean intact wires. Period.

06-29-2007, 08:54 PM	#25
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	never heard of one explode...i gave it up and try to keep it simple now on the yak, way less prep time and less to maintain. still works