Overflowing kayatank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 04-21-2008, 01:31 PM

I could see some advantages to having the Kayatank behind the seat. You would still have the center hatch for storage, the thru-hull plumbing would be in a better position and it would move the CG to the rear. But there are just as many reasons to keep it in the center hatch. It really comes down to personal preference. My back injury has limited my ability to turn around in the seat, so having the tank in the center hatch is the best option for me.

Whatever works for you is the best option.

sdcityboy · 04-21-2008, 04:05 PM

it's simple. bait in front. lunch in back. if it were opposite i'd never get any fishing done!

Iceman · 04-21-2008, 04:37 PM

oh I thought it was liquor in the front and poker in the back

Dan W. · 04-21-2008, 04:57 PM

I bought an adjustable timer switch from Cabelas. Its on for 30 seconds and has an adjustable off cycle from 0-@ 5 minutes. $30.

aguachico · 04-21-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan W.

I bought an adjustable timer switch from Cabelas. Its on for 30 seconds and has an adjustable off cycle from 0-@ 5 minutes. $30.

Dan; that timer is great. Too bad it isn't water proof. It's designed for a console of a boat, that is unless they changed the design. If it is the same one, I went thru 3 of them, the inevitable salt water intrusion has begun...

dgax65 · 04-22-2008, 06:39 AM

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Dan; that timer is great. Too bad it isn't water proof. It's designed for a console of a boat, that is unless they changed the design. If it is the same one, I went thru 3 of them, the inevitable salt water intrusion has begun...

I had one of those (made by Patriot or Minute Man?) and it started rusting after the first trip. You can waterproof those to a degree. After it is wired up, coat the entire body of the timer switch with liquid electrical tape (Starbrite). It might take a couple of coats. Let it cure for a few days until it sets hard. Then put dielectric grease on the switch shaft and the potentiometer shaft. The last step is to put a rubber boot on the switch. Note: use wire markers so you know what each lead is-the Starbrite covers up all the markings on the switch.

OR......

You can just get one of the timers from Angler's Yak Shack that suits your needs. Their timers are potted and, as far as I can tell, damn near indestructible.

madscientist · 04-23-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dgax65

You can just get one of the timers from Angler's Yak Shack that suits your needs. Their timers are potted and, as far as I can tell, damn near indestructible.

Unless you hook them up with the reverse polarity.

Don't ask me how I know that.

Dan W. · 04-22-2008, 04:58 PM

It is not waterproof, you are right. BUT, it has lasted maybe 3 years now zip-tied to the top of the intake hose with no housing or waterproof box or anything.

nmbrinkman · 04-21-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

oh I thought it was liquor in the front and poker in the back

No No... Business in the front, party in the back.

aguachico · 04-21-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

But to each his own.

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Originally Posted by dgax65

Whatever works for you is the best option.

Yeah you guys are probably right. It's more of a personal preference.

Both of you both own extremes. right?

It's just that the rear hatch is a few inches higher, if memory serves me correctly, making the whole issue moot. You can run the pump continuously and it doesn't overflow. The center tank is a marketing thing, like rod pods and sonar shields. If you ownan xfactor, then the rear hatch is not an option since it has the fucked up hatch on an angle. Never understood that design either.

04-21-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I could see some advantages to having the Kayatank behind the seat. You would still have the center hatch for storage, the thru-hull plumbing would be in a better position and it would move the CG to the rear. But there are just as many reasons to keep it in the center hatch. It really comes down to personal preference. My back injury has limited my ability to turn around in the seat, so having the tank in the center hatch is the best option for me. Whatever works for you is the best option. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-21-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	oh I thought it was liquor in the front and poker in the back __________________

04-21-2008, 04:05 PM	#2
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	it's simple. bait in front. lunch in back. if it were opposite i'd never get any fishing done!

04-21-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	I bought an adjustable timer switch from Cabelas. Its on for 30 seconds and has an adjustable off cycle from 0-@ 5 minutes. $30.

04-22-2008, 04:58 PM	#8
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	It is not waterproof, you are right. BUT, it has lasted maybe 3 years now zip-tied to the top of the intake hose with no housing or waterproof box or anything.