How do you Attach your battery boxs in your kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dean Machine · 07-09-2010, 04:35 PM

I don't even use a battery box. I have a battery with velcro glued to the bottom and velcro on the inside of my yak. I just hook it up and plop the battery in. It doesn't move. Even when launching through surf. I have done this for about five years with the same battery. I rinse after every use. Admittedly caution must be used whenever metal objects long enough to short the terminals are around. No problems yet.

I thought I needed a box when I was first getting into the sport but found that was not true. I remember a post about using modified tupperware for a battery box. Sounds like an effective, cheap and simple idea.

ronbo613 · 07-10-2010, 11:56 AM

In the ocean, I almost always go thorough surf. Sometimes, I have to roll, carry or go through some difficulties to get the kayak in the water. I transport my kayak upside down on my truck roof rack.
I didn't want the battery to be bouncing around inside the hull, so I made a box out of acrylic and bolted it through the inside of the molded side handle. Completely waterproof and secure, easy to reach though the main hatch. Worth the extra effort to do it.

07-09-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	I don't even use a battery box. I have a battery with velcro glued to the bottom and velcro on the inside of my yak. I just hook it up and plop the battery in. It doesn't move. Even when launching through surf. I have done this for about five years with the same battery. I rinse after every use. Admittedly caution must be used whenever metal objects long enough to short the terminals are around. No problems yet. I thought I needed a box when I was first getting into the sport but found that was not true. I remember a post about using modified tupperware for a battery box. Sounds like an effective, cheap and simple idea. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"