Wrapping up the Kayak Project... Fish finder wiring Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 01-13-2015, 05:51 PM

What type of kayak? And are you trying to use the same battery for both? If so a junction box or maybe a connector that Y's off each battery terminal. Do you already have the battery? I think it would need to be rather high aH to run both the FF and livewell for a long day.

Subarualmen · 01-13-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

What type of kayak? And are you trying to use the same battery for both? If so a junction box or maybe a connector that Y's off each battery terminal. Do you already have the battery? I think it would need to be rather high aH to run both the FF and livewell for a long day.

It's a Stealth 14, I do plan on using one battery to power both units. I bought a high amp battery (12V 7AH) to battery to power the units. Hopefuly it's enough

I'll look into that junction box.

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-13-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Subarualmen

It's a Stealth 14, I do plan on using one battery to power both units. I bought a high amp battery (12V 7AH) to battery to power the units. Hopefuly it's enough

I'll look into that junction box.

My x factor package from OEX came with a 10 amp hour battery, to power both.

YakDout · 01-13-2015, 06:45 PM

Something like this would do. You could even add lights or anything else down the road by just running my wires into your Block.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/sierra...ang-6--4629077

This could be another solution.

http://www.autozone.com/ignition/ele...al/510827_0_0/

Just make sure whatever you decide to get some marine grade shrink tubing. Harbor freight has a good deal on a box of that stuff. Dielectric grease should also be used to prevent any corrosion. Let us know how it ended up coming out.

YakDout · 01-13-2015, 06:47 PM

Forgot to add make sure everything is fused properly. Don't want to burn anything up.

StinkyMatt · 01-14-2015, 02:04 PM

7AH to power a tank and a FF....not too much capacity there.....unless the ff is a "tiny unit"

And the tank is on a timer.

Get a battery with more AH...maybe a 12?

chris138 · 01-14-2015, 02:22 PM

just put the battery in a drybag, toss it in the hull and you are good to go!

tacmik · 01-14-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

just put the battery in a drybag, toss it in the hull and you are good to go!

That is what I do. If larger surf, I will clip it to the scupper.

01-13-2015, 05:51 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	What type of kayak? And are you trying to use the same battery for both? If so a junction box or maybe a connector that Y's off each battery terminal. Do you already have the battery? I think it would need to be rather high aH to run both the FF and livewell for a long day.

01-13-2015, 06:45 PM	#4
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Something like this would do. You could even add lights or anything else down the road by just running my wires into your Block. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/sierra...ang-6--4629077 This could be another solution. http://www.autozone.com/ignition/ele...al/510827_0_0/ Just make sure whatever you decide to get some marine grade shrink tubing. Harbor freight has a good deal on a box of that stuff. Dielectric grease should also be used to prevent any corrosion. Let us know how it ended up coming out.

01-13-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Forgot to add make sure everything is fused properly. Don't want to burn anything up.

01-14-2015, 02:04 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	7AH to power a tank and a FF....not too much capacity there.....unless the ff is a "tiny unit" And the tank is on a timer. Get a battery with more AH...maybe a 12?

01-14-2015, 02:22 PM	#7
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	just put the battery in a drybag, toss it in the hull and you are good to go!