Battery dry box install - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 05-13-2016, 09:41 AM

I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner.

Darrell · 05-13-2016, 10:46 AM

X 2 on the velcro. I used the "industrial grade" or whatever its called and theres no way its coming off even if it flipped. I stuck it to one of my foam supports and it sits up way off the bottom. The batterys are already sealed and i dont bother with a box to put it in. Zero issues with corrosion

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner.

yes I would always remove the battery during transport I just want the box to stay in place. I have a little hatchback car and so far use soft pads with straps for transport which means I have to flip the kayak upside down. Seems like a velcro strap should do the trick to keep it in place.

Thanks for all your responses

FISH11 · 05-13-2016, 11:58 AM

On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home.

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home.

could you by chance take a picture of yours. Thanks
(hopefully not too much to ask)

FISH11 · 05-13-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Reiner

could you by chance take a picture of yours. Thanks
(hopefully not too much to ask)

Here's some quick pictures using my cell phone. Hope it helps.

Reiner · 05-13-2016, 10:01 PM

that helped. thx for the pics Fish11

Dave Legacy · 05-14-2016, 01:14 PM

Reiner,

I'm using industrial grade 3M strips to hold my box down to my deck and using bungees as extra security:

05-13-2016, 09:41 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I always advise customers to remove battery in transport, velcro works or just zip tie a carabiner. __________________

05-13-2016, 11:58 AM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,637	On both my Malibu's I use strips of the 2" velcro and also use 3M weather stripping glue to better secure the velcro to the inside of the kayak (flat on the bottom on either side of the center hatch bag) and some on the matching strips to the bottom of the battery pelican box. I always remove it during transport and storage at home. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-13-2016, 10:46 AM	#2
Darrell Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bonita Posts: 29	X 2 on the velcro. I used the "industrial grade" or whatever its called and theres no way its coming off even if it flipped. I stuck it to one of my foam supports and it sits up way off the bottom. The batterys are already sealed and i dont bother with a box to put it in. Zero issues with corrosion

05-13-2016, 10:01 PM	#7
Reiner Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 71	that helped. thx for the pics Fish11

05-14-2016, 01:14 PM	#8
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Reiner, I'm using industrial grade 3M strips to hold my box down to my deck and using bungees as extra security: