*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*
I just finished an exact replica of your box. Like you stated this is a much better design and match for serious kayak anglers. Thank you for sharing and having the creativity to design such a box. Everyone should build this box. Works great and lots of fun to work on. I should mention that after everything is purchased it is not cheap. If you are wanting a $20 battery box this is not your box.
This is best from what I seen so far, thank you! I plan to build bigger one, for Group 27 sized LiFePO4 battery to be used with FastTrack inflatable, and after seeing this I am very much sure that much bigger than battery box it way to go; Pelican 1440 costs CAD $265 here, compare with battery cost CAD$ 1500... and buoyancy of 1440 is 43kg!!! (my battery is 13kg). I was thinking about $80 for MTM SPUD7 (almost tight fit) vs. $265 Pelican 1440 (spacious!!!) Thanks for sharing!
Nice idea, I have the same box, and was using it for some camera gear when I go fly my paramotor. It became too small, so I don't have a use for it. Now I'm getting a camper, and may be out and about away from power for some time, so I've been looking at battery boxes and building my own with full size batteries for the camper. I figure I'll make a small one for my little Pelican box to charge all my gadgets.
Properly maintained, these SLA batteries will last a LONG time. You often hear they are good for about three years, but mine have lasted eight years so far. I keep them on a Battery Tender Junior. When my landlord removed two, two year old SLA's from the fire panel I salvaged them and they charge right up to 13.2 volts and hold that charge. I keep a group of six of them and rotate the Battery Tender Junior clips to a new battery each morning. So each one gets 24 hours of charge every sixth day. Absent the routine charging I'm sure they would crap out in short order.
very nice job. but I just worry about drilling so many holes on the box. each of them is a potential water leak. I probably just drill two holes to put positive and negative battery post.
Can you fit 2of those batteries in the 1200 box? either way.. i just ordered me the 1200. The rest will follow. Those Batteries should be vertical. Thanks.
@@bryanedwards7607 Ok, I was told that by people who know more than i. Either way i was able to get 2 of them in my 1200 pelican. Thanks for the reply.
Nice project with a real rugged Pelican case unlike many of the other crappy cases for these projects. Why is everyone so secretive on not showing the actual batteries used in these project videos. When researching people want to see the side of the battery with its model AH rating and how it positioned in your case so we can build on our own designs...
Hi Derek, great job! I was wondering what (brand, type, size) battery you used... I didn't see that in any of the comments. I would be using that case to power a 55lb thrust 12 volt trolling motor on a canoe. Thanks!
You would probably have to buy a very large case to house a marine 12v deep cycle battery. The one I used was only like a 7amp 12v to power some LED lights and the fish finder. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Really excellent!! i was thinking on that solution years ago. In a bigger box, where I can store the fishfinder also.easy removing to use and attachable on the top of the box with a big velcro patch. My plan was to go freely across the brakes at the beach and if tip off no suffering because everything still protected in a case. Good job buddy!!! Is water tight? have you tested? does it float? Fred.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I would probably put my fish finder in the box too if I were going across waves and possibly tipping. You could probably install the mount for the fish finder directly on the top, that way you just plug and play. To the best of my knowledge it is watertight...I never testing it for floating but I've had some serious amounts of water get in the bottom of my kayak and everything was still good.
Looks good but it would have been nice if you explained how you wired it. Everything is covered and not easy to figure out for those who don't understand how this all works. Do you have a fuse?
+edawolf3000 Thank you for the comment. The wiring is pretty simple as everything is directly connected to the battery. I cut off the male end of the on-board charger and connected it to the Marinco Charger Inlet. I then cut off the charger alligator clamps and soldered the wires to the battery. The MinnKota Plug and 12V dash socket and chained together have the in-line fuse on the positive line coming from the battery. The negative line of those two ports goes directly to the battery. Check out the closeup shot at 3:30. That's pretty much all there is to it other than wire management and solder. Hope this helps!
any videos on how to chain wires from one to another ...or is it simply each plug gets it own red and its own black ...and these wires then all go back to the battery ...trouble is then id have 6 separate wires 3 red and 3 blacks all meeting at the single battery terminals ....?...so obviously this is not way I need fuse on each red wire ...sorry im a bit thick thanks rob
+robert boardman Check out this link for a diagram I made. Let me know if that makes sense. i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii242/DBlackGT/Wiring%20Diagram.jpg
Safety First! Be sure to include the fuse in the descriptions. It should be considered the MOST important item in the whole build. May I also make a suggestion that a catastrophic fuse at the positive post of the battery be added to prevent a fire if a short or overload were to happen! Or relocate the fuse in there to the positive post. There is enough wires in there to create havoc if a short or overload were to happen! IMHO! Nice Build! Safety First!
What is the voltage for wattage (I'm not an electrician) of the inline fuse? Sweet box, my man. Yes I would like a list of parts. Can you email them to me?
I used the screws that came with the connectors for the top lid and for the inside I used marine grade epoxy. I used epoxy because I did not want to compromise the case's water integrity.
+robert boardman Hi Robert, the wire is 12AWG and you can find it at any hardware or car parts store. At 3:34 you can see the red wire coming from the battery on the left, it then goes into the plug in the middle, then another red wire comes out of the middle plug and into the plug on the right. This is repeated wire the black wire as well. Hope this helps!
Depends on the size (amp hours) of the battery and the current draw and voltage requirements of the trolling motor. You can apply the concept to any setup, but might need a bigger battery and box (and check to make sure the other components are appropriate for the current; boat fires are bad news bears).
What are the connectors on the top of the box called? I can't find anything like that in my area, and trying to Google or explain to a parts person what I want is near immpossible without a proper part name/number. Thanks
looks exactly what I want but how do you get the power cable from fishfinder garmin 500c into a plug type socket all I have is a v thin red wire and black wire that I connect to battery ie crimp clips and no fuse ....I want the fuse box you have etc etc ....sorry I do find this complex rob from uk
+robert boardman No worries. The thin red and black wire coming from your fish finder will go into the male end of the MinnKota MKR-18 12V Plug & Receptacle kit. The plug has 3 prongs but you will only hook up the red and black wires to two of those prongs. You will then connect the 12AWG red (+) and black (-) wires from the battery into the female MinnKota receptacle on the lid of the box. Let me know if you still have questions. Thanks for watching.
Could I ask what sizes [Dimensions] is you box? Can I get one to suit a 35amp at 8" Long, 5" Wide and 7" in height. [It can be laid on it's size safely.] CHEERS
Derek, any chance you would be able to build this product (or one with a cheaper case) to sell? I admittedly suck with these sort of tasks and would love to buy one from you if you'd be willing to make one and ship it. Please let me know. Thank you!
Hi Chris, sorry for the delay. My wife and I just had our first child 2 weeks ago so we've been a little busy so to say lol. I would definitely entertain making one for you. Send me an email at derekddickey@hotmail.com to discuss. Thanks!
Tom Wills they are simple. The have 2 lugs that crimp on to your cable then you push the lugs into the housing. They are great, I use em for everything!
Did you check out the Stealth Cam portable 12V battery box?It's $60 all-in, totally waterprpoof. 12V power supply.What you have there looks expensive!A Pelican case like that is like $100 by itself isn't it!?
thanks v much what drill bit or thingy do I use to make the holes in the box ....ive got the box and don't want to ruin it ...ive measured the diameter as around 25mm so I guess that's the size but should I use a toothed round cutter ?how did you decide where to place plugs ?...is top better than sides ?thanks again rob
+robert boardman I chose the top because it didn't affect the structural integrity or waterproof capabilities of the bottom portion. Basically, if water ever seeped into the bottom of the kayak, I have a good 4-5 inches before it would overflow and reach the top of the box. Much like the hull of a boat (or kayak), the more holes, accessories, etc mounted on the side, the greater chance for leaking. I also used hole saws of various sizes to cut the holes on the top of the box.
Thanks for the video! I'm currently trying to find a way to charge a sla battery in an enclosure and I think you just might have helped me solve my issue! any updates on how this is holding up with your charging method? Would i potentially be able to utilize the battery while charging also!? sorry for the newb questions but thanks again for the great video!
I’m in sales and those are called filler words and it’s only a nervous tick. It’s okay! The easiest way to cut those out is to slow down your speech. Also watch your paraverbals too. (The way you pronounce words) The best public speakers can be super nervous but they cut out filler words and have the pitch of their voice go down at the end their sentences and this oozes confidence and gives a “matter of fact” tone instead of a “questioning” or “unsure” tone. Just trading knowledge here. I LOVE the battery box and it gave me tons of ideas for my own. Thanks so much. God bless you brother.
how much was the total cost of that box? just wondering because Bass Pro, has them for around 60 dollars with the battery included, three Outlets, and comes with a charger.
Nice clean kayak battery box. It’s certainly not a “how to” video as there aren’t any instructions on the actual installation. The wiring, the connections, you didn’t show how this was put together. Waste of time.
*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*
I just finished an exact replica of your box. Like you stated this is a much better design and match for serious kayak anglers. Thank you for sharing and having the creativity to design such a box.
Everyone should build this box. Works great and lots of fun to work on. I should mention that after everything is purchased it is not cheap. If you are wanting a $20 battery box this is not your box.
That's awesome! I'm glad it worked out for you. You're right, it's not cheap, but it will last much longer than anything else. Thanks for the comment!
love this boat easy to move, very stable , comfortable after 2 hours of fishing
This is best from what I seen so far, thank you! I plan to build bigger one, for Group 27 sized LiFePO4 battery to be used with FastTrack inflatable, and after seeing this I am very much sure that much bigger than battery box it way to go; Pelican 1440 costs CAD $265 here, compare with battery cost CAD$ 1500... and buoyancy of 1440 is 43kg!!! (my battery is 13kg). I was thinking about $80 for MTM SPUD7 (almost tight fit) vs. $265 Pelican 1440 (spacious!!!)
Thanks for sharing!
Nice job. Simple is better. Less to go wrong!
Wow very creative, like the clean look
Nice idea, I have the same box, and was using it for some camera gear when I go fly my paramotor. It became too small, so I don't have a use for it. Now I'm getting a camper, and may be out and about away from power for some time, so I've been looking at battery boxes and building my own with full size batteries for the camper. I figure I'll make a small one for my little Pelican box to charge all my gadgets.
Properly maintained, these SLA batteries will last a LONG time. You often hear they are good for about three years, but mine have lasted eight years so far. I keep them on a Battery Tender Junior. When my landlord removed two, two year old SLA's from the fire panel I salvaged them and they charge right up to 13.2 volts and hold that charge. I keep a group of six of them and rotate the Battery Tender Junior clips to a new battery each morning. So each one gets 24 hours of charge every sixth day. Absent the routine charging I'm sure they would crap out in short order.
Use Velcro on your battery & battery tender, it stabilizes both & easy to change out! Shalom!
Szalom
Really nice setup. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you.
nice build
very nice job. but I just worry about drilling so many holes on the box. each of them is a potential water leak. I probably just drill two holes to put positive and negative battery post.
Can you fit 2of those batteries in the 1200 box? either way.. i just ordered me the 1200. The rest will follow.
Those Batteries should be vertical.
Thanks.
They are sealed batteries and do not have to be mounted vertical.
@@bryanedwards7607 Ok, I was told that by people who know more than i. Either way i was able to get 2 of them in my 1200 pelican.
Thanks for the reply.
Good stuff!!
Nice project with a real rugged Pelican case unlike many of the other crappy cases for these projects. Why is everyone so secretive on not showing the actual batteries used in these project videos. When researching people want to see the side of the battery with its model AH rating and how it positioned in your case so we can build on our own designs...
NICE F**KING JOB SIR !!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND TIME !!
Hi Derek, great job! I was wondering what (brand, type, size) battery you used... I didn't see that in any of the comments. I would be using that case to power a 55lb thrust 12 volt trolling motor on a canoe. Thanks!
You would probably have to buy a very large case to house a marine 12v deep cycle battery. The one I used was only like a 7amp 12v to power some LED lights and the fish finder. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Great video. What size wiring did you use?
Thank you. I used 14 gauge wire.
Really excellent!!
i was thinking on that solution years ago. In a bigger box, where I can store the fishfinder also.easy removing to use and attachable on the top of the box with a big velcro patch.
My plan was to go freely across the brakes at the beach and if tip off no suffering because everything still protected in a case.
Good job buddy!!!
Is water tight? have you tested? does it float?
Fred.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I would probably put my fish finder in the box too if I were going across waves and possibly tipping. You could probably install the mount for the fish finder directly on the top, that way you just plug and play. To the best of my knowledge it is watertight...I never testing it for floating but I've had some serious amounts of water get in the bottom of my kayak and everything was still good.
Does this forfeit the waterproofness
How many inline fuses did you use? And what amp fuses?
Looks good but it would have been nice if you explained how you wired it. Everything is covered and not easy to figure out for those who don't understand how this all works. Do you have a fuse?
+edawolf3000 Thank you for the comment. The wiring is pretty simple as everything is directly connected to the battery. I cut off the male end of the on-board charger and connected it to the Marinco Charger Inlet. I then cut off the charger alligator clamps and soldered the wires to the battery. The MinnKota Plug and 12V dash socket and chained together have the in-line fuse on the positive line coming from the battery. The negative line of those two ports goes directly to the battery. Check out the closeup shot at 3:30. That's pretty much all there is to it other than wire management and solder. Hope this helps!
any videos on how to chain wires from one to another ...or is it simply each plug gets it own red and its own black ...and these wires then all go back to the battery ...trouble is then id have 6 separate wires 3 red and 3 blacks all meeting at the single battery terminals ....?...so obviously this is not way I need fuse on each red wire ...sorry im a bit thick thanks rob
+robert boardman Check out this link for a diagram I made. Let me know if that makes sense. i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii242/DBlackGT/Wiring%20Diagram.jpg
Awesome job!! What size fuse are you using?
It's an inline 15amp fuse. Picked it up at autozone I believe.
Safety First! Be sure to include the fuse in the descriptions. It should be considered the MOST important item in the whole build. May I also make a suggestion that a catastrophic fuse at the positive post of the battery be added to prevent a fire if a short or overload were to happen! Or relocate the fuse in there to the positive post. There is enough wires in there to create havoc if a short or overload were to happen! IMHO! Nice Build! Safety First!
What is the voltage for wattage (I'm not an electrician) of the inline fuse? Sweet box, my man. Yes I would like a list of parts. Can you email them to me?
Thank you! It is an inline 15amp fuse. You should be able to get one at any automotive store. Check the video description for the list of parts.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
On the 3 prong connection. How did you run a neutral wire?
The onboard charger is only a 2 prong so I did not utilize the ground plug.
Hi, which kind of screws did you use, is it nuts+bolts or screws?
I used the screws that came with the connectors for the top lid and for the inside I used marine grade epoxy. I used epoxy because I did not want to compromise the case's water integrity.
the wiring ?...what cable is it and how do you get battery connected to more than one plug ?
+robert boardman Hi Robert, the wire is 12AWG and you can find it at any hardware or car parts store. At 3:34 you can see the red wire coming from the battery on the left, it then goes into the plug in the middle, then another red wire comes out of the middle plug and into the plug on the right. This is repeated wire the black wire as well. Hope this helps!
Sweet video! It's gotta be hard to drill on a pelican!
+HydraYak Outdoors Thank you! Yes, I was nervous at first but luckily all went well.
Great looking box. What amp fuse do you use? I'm looking forward to making one soon. Thanks for the video!!!
good job
Will this power a trolling motor, if so, how big,how long?
Depends on the size (amp hours) of the battery and the current draw and voltage requirements of the trolling motor. You can apply the concept to any setup, but might need a bigger battery and box (and check to make sure the other components are appropriate for the current; boat fires are bad news bears).
gerard haubert it will push a trolling. Motor slow for about 25min
I love it it looks beautiful I'm going to subscribe to your Channel
How many hours do you get out of your Lowrance on this build?
What are the connectors on the top of the box called? I can't find anything like that in my area, and trying to Google or explain to a parts person what I want is near immpossible without a proper part name/number. Thanks
looks exactly what I want but how do you get the power cable from fishfinder garmin 500c into a plug type socket all I have is a v thin red wire and black wire that I connect to battery ie crimp clips and no fuse ....I want the fuse box you have etc etc ....sorry I do find this complex rob from uk
+robert boardman No worries. The thin red and black wire coming from your fish finder will go into the male end of the MinnKota MKR-18 12V Plug & Receptacle kit. The plug has 3 prongs but you will only hook up the red and black wires to two of those prongs. You will then connect the 12AWG red (+) and black (-) wires from the battery into the female MinnKota receptacle on the lid of the box. Let me know if you still have questions. Thanks for watching.
Hey Derek. Any chance you could make me one of these. I know video is a bit old but wondering if you still use this design. Thanks.
Would a 12ah battery fit in this box there 100mm wide instead of the 65mm that the 7ah battery is
what about a 5volt usb out and 12 volt marine twist connector
what kind of plug do you use to connect the 12v on-board charger to your wall outlet to charge the battery?
+Devin Roche I used the Marinco 150BBI Marine On-Board Charger Inlet. It's the port I point out at 1:33.
Just wondering, do I need a case? Are the batteries waterproof?
Not sure on that one. Don't think it's a good idea to let water come in contact with the 12v terminals though.
Batteries will sink for sure :) but if box is big enough you don't even need hard waterproofing: it won't sink.
Could I ask what sizes [Dimensions] is you box?
Can I get one to suit a 35amp at 8" Long, 5" Wide and 7" in height. [It can be laid on it's size safely.] CHEERS
Derek, any chance you would be able to build this product (or one with a cheaper case) to sell? I admittedly suck with these sort of tasks and would love to buy one from you if you'd be willing to make one and ship it. Please let me know. Thank you!
Hi Chris, sorry for the delay. My wife and I just had our first child 2 weeks ago so we've been a little busy so to say lol. I would definitely entertain making one for you. Send me an email at derekddickey@hotmail.com to discuss. Thanks!
How does an Anderson plug work
Tom Wills they are simple. The have 2 lugs that crimp on to your cable then you push the lugs into the housing. They are great, I use em for everything!
Did you check out the Stealth Cam portable 12V battery box?It's $60 all-in, totally waterprpoof. 12V power supply.What you have there looks expensive!A Pelican case like that is like $100 by itself isn't it!?
killed it with the case, my fishing power packs are 22ah and £100 , case is £10
nice job
thanks v much what drill bit or thingy do I use to make the holes in the box ....ive got the box and don't want to ruin it ...ive measured the diameter as around 25mm so I guess that's the size but should I use a toothed round cutter ?how did you decide where to place plugs ?...is top better than sides ?thanks again rob
+robert boardman I chose the top because it didn't affect the structural integrity or waterproof capabilities of the bottom portion. Basically, if water ever seeped into the bottom of the kayak, I have a good 4-5 inches before it would overflow and reach the top of the box. Much like the hull of a boat (or kayak), the more holes, accessories, etc mounted on the side, the greater chance for leaking. I also used hole saws of various sizes to cut the holes on the top of the box.
Wth the box closed and charging wont the interior get hot
Thanks for the video! I'm currently trying to find a way to charge a sla battery in an enclosure and I think you just might have helped me solve my issue! any updates on how this is holding up with your charging method? Would i potentially be able to utilize the battery while charging also!? sorry for the newb questions but thanks again for the great video!
yep
great vid, nice box but lots of "umm". lol
Result of first video ever and fear of public speaking lol.
lol i would have prob done the same but more like "uhh"
I’m in sales and those are called filler words and it’s only a nervous tick. It’s okay! The easiest way to cut those out is to slow down your speech. Also watch your paraverbals too. (The way you pronounce words) The best public speakers can be super nervous but they cut out filler words and have the pitch of their voice go down at the end their sentences and this oozes confidence and gives a “matter of fact” tone instead of a “questioning” or “unsure” tone. Just trading knowledge here. I LOVE the battery box and it gave me tons of ideas for my own. Thanks so much. God bless you brother.
Who Cares !! Great Job Sir, I Appreciate Your Time
how much was the total cost of that box? just wondering because Bass Pro, has them for around 60 dollars with the battery included, three Outlets, and comes with a charger.
The cost of this box was much more than that. I haven't seen the Bass Pro version so I can't comment on the product/build quality/etc. Sorry.
the only problem is that box cost more then the battery
Quality always comes with a cost
Good point. Might be better off buying extra batteries. If you ruin it toss it and pop in a new one.
Alternatively you can get a Seahorse or even better a Nanuk case. These are also waterproof, crushproof etc... Super happy with my Nanuk.
my lithium battery costs $280, its worth protecting
links would be greatly appreciated for each item but thanks for the list.
I checked a lot of handbooks with woodworking plans. Instructions from woodprix are the best I think.
WHY? There is ZERO woodworking in this project. Why the hell would you comment on that? Spam much?
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You didn't want to spend a lot of money. Pelican case is $59 plus adapters. Maybe $100+ with charger ...
Nice clean kayak battery box. It’s certainly not a “how to” video as there aren’t any instructions on the actual installation. The wiring, the connections, you didn’t show how this was put together. Waste of time.