Yak Power Switch and Lights - Full Install - Old Town Sportsman
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
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Check out this full install of the Yak Power 5 circuit wireless switch system with 20" bow lights, four button lights and an SAE power port on my @OldTownCanoeKayak Sportsman PDL 120. The power port will allow for all day power to my @GoPro as well as double-function as a phone charger. Big thank you to Fern aka the F. Train for completing this install!
Items you'll need for this install:
Rubbing alcohol (or similar cleaner)
Power drill with 1/8" and 1/2" drill bits
Screwdriver
Dielectric grease
Silicone (clear or white is fine)
If splicing wires for terminals or fish finder:
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Kit Overview
1:50 Prep Work
2:05 Layout for Install
3:47 Battery Terminals
5:45 Bow Lights Install
12:40 Power Port Install
14:40 Front Button Lights Install
17:30 Rear Button Lights Install
20:20 Lights Test
21:00 Wire Management
23:03 Outro
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Nice job on the install. Not sure about front lights though, should be navigation lights, a green and a red instead of 2 green.
Thanks for watching! Red and green are only needed if it’s a motorized kayak. For my autopilot I’ll be doing them red and green.
i know what yo u mean ive got the same i wish i had a red light
I just bought a used Autopilot and the previous owner put green lights on both sides. Now I need to purchase a red light to install.
@@XploreAz I mean, if you're on rivers with no commercial traffic, it wouldn't really be a big deal
Great video brother! One tip I saw in another video is to keep all the plastic shavings when you drill in a ziploc bag. That way it you have to fix a crack/hole, you have plastic that matches perfectly!
Thank you brother! That's a great idea 💡 I will definitely do that next time!
This is a genius idea. Thank you
that was a roller-coaster of thrills video watching you do that to your oldtown I was biting my nails nervous, but man, final result looks amazing. I'm gonna be looking to do lights soon too so I've now got some great guidance. thanks for another awesome video.
Thanks Chris! I was equally nervous drilling all those holes, but
worth it in the end 👌🏼
Let me know how your lights and install pan out brother!
That looks so sick!!
Great video, and it is out together nicely making it enjoyable to watch. Couldn’t stop and thanks for sharing. Tight lines.
Thanks for watching! Tight lines!
Thanks for this video, I actually done my light install based off of this video and made my life so much simpler 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
great video, added to my save list so i can watch when I get my 1st kayak.
Good job guys
Great video. One of those solid options - lights. I will to see if you did one on deck mats. Thanks for the video!
Congrats man. Looks amazing 🤩
It hurts with every hole drilled in the boat but the final result is awesome. Keep it up brother.
From a dad kayak fisherman from qatar 🇶🇦
Fish on ❤️
Thanks for watching brother! Every hole drilled does make my stomach twist a little but it's worth it for sure! Tight lines in Qatar!
Good job guys 👍😎
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽
A couple professionals at work here! I really need to dial in my kayak wiring and such but will probably wait until the off-season (when the lakes freeze over) so I’m dialed in for next year! Good job guys! Looks clean!!
Thanks Lucas! Off season mods is a great way to make the winter go a little faster. I've just been impatient 😆
Appreciate it bro!
Excellent !!!!
Thanks for watching!
Dude, I love the button Lights. Yakpower is awesome, I'm installing the 8 port unit in my Yak. I hope my install comes out as well as yours. Another fine vid from B-Dad.
Much appreciated brother! The button lights are probably my favorite. They are crisp!
Good luck with the install. Keep me updated with how it comes out!
Very cool my friend. Sweet setup!
Thanks Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it!
That's a great video and hooking up all those lights. You've given me some good ideas on how to go about doing mine. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏽
I installed my YakPower system 3 years ago already... I use "" for my fish finder, "B" for my forward and aft YakPower green LED external light strips, "M" for my 10 Sunpie rock lights (turned for music I might add),
"S" for my stern light, "2" is for dual 12v ports, dual USD lights and LED power display. Running a 36 lb. Rear mount salt water rated trolling motor, power control module for the trolling motor, 50 watt 1.1 aH solar panel on my milk crate box with a 54 aH Dakota LiPo battery... on a sunny day... I never run out of power and still have plenty of power for lights and trolling motor for night fishing. I bought a Big Fish 120 and she is an awesome yak… but I had to install a 4” inspection port to do all the wiring from… it was a chore for sure
Thanks for sharing Ray! Love the Yak Power system and all that it allows me to hook up.
@@BeardedDadFishing you are welcome. I love my setup. I have used it in the gulf and on several fresh water lakes for stripers, sandies, various other bass, catfish and carp… I tied into a 41 pound blue cat… we rode around 3 hours one night.
Keep up the good work bro!
Thanks bro!
Those are some clean looking lights.
Thanks Eugene! The lights are super crisp 👌🏼 I'm itching to make an early morning trip now
Nice job you guys. Totally agree about zip ties and duct tape.
Thanks my guy! Keeping it clean is a big part of the process. I can’t stand clutter. Thanks for watching!
Hi from puerto rico congratulation for your show is amazing. Me and my kids watch your shows. God bless you and your family
Thanks brother! God bless you guys!
Always look forward to seeing your awesome and informative videos, oh love the dad jokes too
Appreciate that! 🙏🏽
Another excellent video Mate very much enjoyed by the Grand Dad from the land down under.
Much appreciate the love Peter! Glad it was helpful!
This is exactly what I want wish I had a furn here in tx lol awesome video bro!💪🏽
Haha thanks for watching brother! I’m lucky I found a Fern out here 😂
Knocked another one out of the park Brother, great content.
I appreciate you Paul! Hope it was helpful 👌🏼
Nice look with the lights. I have to install a anchor system and have been holding out because of the drilling into my Tenton 😂
Teton baby! Same here. Budget guys👊🤨
Thanks Shane! It gets easier after you get that first hole in there 😅
As long as you know what you want, I'd say go for it!
Thanks for posting this on the Facebook Kayak DIY page. New sub here!!!
Thanks for watching Adam! The Kayak DIY page is a great place for inspiration!
Nice job! One note not dissing, I noted you used shrink wrap on the round connectors from the light, I would also shrink wrap the SAE connectors too. Dielectric grease them then shrink wrap the connectors. Ask me how I know, they are not waterproof no amount of dielectric will water proof them, I also used the grease on the connectors your green lights plugged into outside the yak.. You will be thankful you did. Also as someone stated save your drill shavings for future repairs. But nice job.
Thanks for the feedback brother! Always appreciate how I can make it better. I’ll be going back in and installing on my AP136 and will be sure to shrink wrap the SAE connectors.
Dielectric grease those wires BEFORE crimping! Shrink wrap only hides the corrosion.
Awesome video, step by step which is what I needed. I have a trolling motor on a 100AH battery & fishfinder on a Nocqua battery. Which should I use for the lights.
Definitely the Nocqua! Thanks for watching glad it was helpful 👍🏽
Great job..........im scared as hell to drill also......but looks great
Thanks brother! It’s scary to drill, but eventually you get desensitized to it and start drilling everywhere 😂
Thanks to this video I save lots of money I di my native watercraft titan
Awesome to hear! Glad it went well. Thanks for watching!
Love it man!!!!
Awesome and clean work #FoShow !!!
Do you have another video show the lights off???
I do not but I’ll be doing a new install soon showing it off!
Outstanding video! Was it pretty easy to figure out everything you needed to order? You were very clear on everything and the camera work was great! Did the battery finally go under the seat also?
Thanks James! Appreciate the kind words!
It was pretty straightforward to order everything, and I’m really not super handy honestly.
I kept the battery in the front hatch since it doesn’t fit under the seat. When I get a smaller battery I’ll be doing that asap.
Let me know if I can help in any way bud!
Great install. I live on the east coast as well and not many great installers around me either
Thanks my man! What part of the east coast you living at?
@@BeardedDadFishing savannah Georgia area
@@SEGKBF awesome man. Savannah is a beautiful city. Haven’t done much fishing out there but it’s about 12 hour drive from me out near Philly.
lol thumbs up for the WOOOOOOO from nature boy rick flair LOL
😂 WOOOOOOO!
Appreciate you watching bro!
Damn wished i had u guys here in Denver Colorado lol i need me some one to install my old town
It’s not that bad bro! Happy to help however I can 👍🏽
I think they should have had nutz on the back side of the round lights then no worries on stripping the threads in the plastic, and I would have cut out all the extra wire spliced it back together I would try and keep the weight down and that Velcro tape seems to not hold for me alcohol wipes doesn't matter lol anyway I enjoy watching you're show. Milwaukee
Thanks for watching man!! I agree, I don’t like risking stripping the threads, but then you’d have to access the area by hand to get a nut on the back side.
And splicing to shorten the extra is an option but cleaning them up with the zip ties was good enough for me.
Velcro has held up so far. We’ll see how this season does 😉
Thanks for the feedback 💪🏽
Awesome install is there anyway you can list everything you needed for this install thanks looks great can’t wait to do mine
Thanks for watching! Take a look on the description below the video and you’ll see the list of items needed. Also a discount code for the Yak Power supplies 👌🏽
Awesome job but I will say one thing those lights are having constant contact with water and I'm curious to see how long they'll last. I put a set similar but higher up and still get lots of water contact. I'm fishing mainly salty water in the river up here on the east coast. I've yet to put holes on my old town due to warranty concerns but seeing these mods makes me want to take that step. I'm in NJ if you're willing to link up and do some fishing for striper bass this season let me know I've been hammering them!
Hey Mario! So far no issues but I don’t do a ton of big or choppy water. Love the light set up so far.
Would love to go for some striper in NJ! Shoot me an email jdvalentin324@gmail.com.
Nice job. What about the most important light. The Stern flagpole light?
Very true! I’ve got a YakAttack 360 light that is battery operated and it works great. Thanks for watching!
Aren’t u required to have red port and green stern lights up front? Or is it different from place to place? I’m in Canada so …
It's not a powered vessel so it's not required. I'll be doing my autopilot 136 and that will be red and green on the bow.
Great gear and install! Side note: A vessel operator should not have white light in any position that it can shine in his eyes. It ruins night vision. Red light is the preferred light to impact night vision the least. My cockpit button lights are under the seat, shining forward and are blue light instead of white. If I need more light and install them forward of me I'll add red. Your yak is looking killer. Thanks for the vids.
Good call. Very helpful info!
Thanks for watching man!
Bro…first thing I see is a 24 minute video and I’m thinking, “I love Jay’s channel but no way I’m watching the full 24 minutes.”…
…I watched the full 24 minutes. I can’t believe how well your videos flow man. The combination of your voice and the angles. So tight.
Anyway, I’ll stop drooling all over your video skills and get back to the install: So clean, bro.
Fern is the man. You’re lucky to have such a knowledgeable guy helping you out.
I hate drilling holes in a kayak, especially where you did for the LED lights, but it was done right and you’ll be good.
Looks so good man. I think you spent more for the install than what I paid for my kayak 😂
And tell the monkey I said, “Sup Fool” back to him 👍
Appreciate you watching my guy! I was equally hesitant posting a long video, but even after pulling all "unnecessary" content, was still left with 24 minutes. Longest video to date. But definitely appreciate the feedback on the video editing. I'm glad I struck a good balance there.
The reason I spend so much money on my mods and kayak is because I can't catch fish as good as you so I gotta make the appearance 🤣🤣🤣
And you right.. Definitely blessed to have a dude like Fern helping me out. The guy is extremely knowledgeable.
Keep them lines tight bro 🎣
Do you think the 3m adhesive will withstand temps above 120°F?
Yes I don't think it should have any issues at 120, though near me, it doesn't get much past 100 on the worst days.
Great install! How do you like the Yak thru hull seals, any water leaks? I went with the wilderness systems thru hull kit on my pdl120.
Thank you my guy! No leaks as of yet. I like these thru hull seals. How do you like the Wilderness ones? Almost went with them.
@@BeardedDadFishing That's good to hear! I really like them so far!
I have a question. When you push a button to turn something on will it turn off the other items? Lets say I want t keep my fish finder on but I want to power on my powerpole or lights?
No sir it’ll have a button for each item you have plugged into it, given that each item is wired to a specific relay. If your fish finder is one 1 and your lights are on 2, they will work independently of one another.
Great question. Hope that helps.
Thanks for watching!
How do you like the cockpit light placement? If you could do it over again would you place them in the same spot or would you move them? 🤔
I'd keep them. Since it's on the sides, it doesn't blind me.
Thanks for the reply…🤙🏼
Now that the lights have been installed for some time, have you had any problems with the lights being so low on the water line?
Not at all brother. It’s dry as can be and still loving it 👍🏽
Cool modification. How close is F Train to central Florida. Thinking about adding a fish finder and running some other electrical
Thanks for watching my guy! He's in Eastern PA but give him a reason to go out there and fish! 😂
Looks great!! Have not drilled into my kayak yet kind don't want to. Thought it was pretty sweet was going to be the first project where I actually drilled into my yak unfortunately after pricing it out on the amazon it came in way above my paygrade at a whopping 700+ dollars mostly cause everything says yak attack on it. I feel like its way overpriced project.
Thanks Daniel! Seems like a lot for the set up. What all did you order? Might be worth ordering it direct from Yak Power website.
great install .. how is the Yak Power 5 circuit wireless switch holding up? would you recommended (i don't see much review on Amazon)?
Thanks for watching! I definitely recommend it. It’s been good to me all season. Never had an issue with disconnects or dead battery yet 🤞🏽
Did he cut the battery terminals?
Nice ! I think im going to find some. I have navigation lights already. Does the water short them out? I have some on my car and within a few months they were blinking and coming on when they wanted to 😂. So I cut the line. I have some heavy duty ones so they looked like 😂
No shorting yet. All the connectors stay dry inside the hull and are heat shrinked for extra protection 👌🏽
hahaaa yeah ONE other thing how did you get the cables through the hull from bow and mid with no hatches, coat hanger wire ?????
Thanks for watching Peter!!! I did use a snake to get the cables to the mid ship hatch. Much easier to run them that way.
for the bow lights, isn't one supposed to be red and the other green?
Only on a motorized vessel.
Awesome installation-where is this guy?
Thanks man! He’s in Augusta Georgia now. He is currently in the process of starting his own channel now too 💪🏽
I just installed some sae connections to move my battery box and cried when I drilled a hole in my kayak. I have the pdl120 as well. 1 question shouldn't you have 1 red and 1 green light in the front?
Making those holes is no small task! I felt the same way the first few times.
Since it’s not motorized it doesn’t need red and green lights. For the new autopilot I will do red and green though.
First off great video! everything seem to go in very easily in the yak power system… Quick question did you find you needed to get any additional wire for the SAE connections? also, yours looks like a wireless option. How’s that been working for you? I recently picked up the wired version and I’m on the fence as to which one to go with now that I saw your video.
Thanks again great content …liked and subscribed . Bob
Hey Bob! Thanks for watching!
In the two years I’ve used it, zero issues using the wireless option. I recently had the control knocked into the water by my measuring board so I’m control-less. However, the Bluetooth functionality is quick and easy to use through the app. The control is $70 to replace, so I’ll likely just leave it as is for now.
I didn’t need additional wiring. But adding on more would be a breeze if you need to extend them.
@@BeardedDadFishing awesome thanks for the information. I see a lot of guys talking about not wanting to drill holes in their kayak well for me drilling a 3 inch hole into the side of my kayak is not something I’m thrilled about… Lol.
I’m really gonna have to reconsider this whole wired version 😂
@@Whitetail414 yeahhhh that’s a BIG hole 😅 but it’ll come out great either way!
Bow lights are red & green, that wood will rot and don't use bathroom silicone caulking.
Bow lights don’t have to be red and green in an unpowered vessel. And the wood doesn’t rot if the hull stays dry as it should. If you take on water, the wood is the least of the worries 😆
should be red and green in front ?
Not necessary on non-motorized kayaks.
@beardeddadfishing Do you think those same lights and a Garmin Striker 4 CV can be run off a 10ah lithium battery? Awesome install video. Looking forward to installing on my Sportsman 106mk!
That is a perfect battery size for that. Plenty of juice!
I just bought an AutoPilot from a friend and he installed this same lighting system on it with green on both sides of the bow. I just ordered the red/green kit to replace it. I might install the green lights on the stern in the future. The red/green kit has the 10" strips, where as the green kit is 20". What's the best way to fill in the screw holes from the ends of the 20" strips?
Congrats on the yak! I’d say some JB plastic weld is your best bet 👍🏽
Thanks for watching!
@@BeardedDadFishing thank you.
Are those light waterproof, your installed seemed at/below the waterline.
The lights are waterproof, however I am still a good couple of inches above the waterline.
So you couldn't cut those marker lights to length are they like fiber optic or something
No they are not able to be cut down.
Hello. I love your videos. I just got the same kayak and I have a question. When you plug your go pro into the USB to SAE plug, doesn’t water get into or affect the USB port itself? I know the plug is designed to be waterproof to your kayak, but I’m talking about the actual USB port on the end where the go pro gets plugged into. Does t that get wet or anything?
Appreciate that brother!
Water can definitely get into that port. Your best bet is to use a healthy amount of dielectric grease on all connections, but especially that one. It will help prevent corrosion and shorts.
@@BeardedDadFishing Thank you for replying. So I’m talking about the USB port itself, not the port that the USB adapter goes into. So you’re saying to rub the dielectric grease into the little rectangular USB port that you plug the Go Pro into?
@@delpernicus4847 yes sir. It’s an electrical connection like any other so you can put grease in it.
@@BeardedDadFishing Thank you man. Keep making your videos. You have no idea how helpful they really are to people. There’s not that much information out there on specific things. Especially not for the old town 136. So I truly do appreciate it. You’ve also inspired me to create my own videos when I actually receive the kayak. I also saw a video where you were saying that there is a dads club. I would join, but I didn’t know if it really was dads only. Unfortunately I’m not a father.
@@delpernicus4847 my pleasure man! I’m stoked that my videos have helped you out and I do appreciate the kind words.
Yes feel free to jump into the group even if you’re not a dad. Plenty of non dads in there but all men are influences to young ones around them in some capacity (nieces, nephews, young cousins, siblings, etc) that they can help guide and be a role model for. That’s really the point brother 🤙🏽
Don't the navigation lights need to be green and red?
For motorized kayaks, yes. This is on my pdl 120.
I have the same kayak as you but the Orange and black one can you send me the info on your link of where I can buy all that stuff too
Can't seem to find 20 in Bow lights in Red and Green. Only the 10 inch come Red & Green. Any suggestion?
I've only been able to find the bow lights in 10" in red and green bud. Amazon does have some other brands that may work but reviews are mixed and extra wiring may be required.
@@BeardedDadFishing I found 20 in red & green. They come with stripped ends so I can twist them into a Yak split/pig tail and it becomes plug and play. Thank You for your comment.
That's awesome Edward! Glad you found em!
Yak power says it has an app for it. Did you try it? Does it control the lights instead of having another thing in the way?
I haven’t used the app yet but my buddy does and it works great for him.
I see you have links but do you have an estimate on what you spent on all electronics? Battery, fish finder and light setup?
Approximately $1,350 in total. $700 for the garmin, $300 for switch and lights, $250 for the battery, and $100 for the various mounts. The price can certainly be cut down depending on the options chosen.
@@BeardedDadFishing that's about what I expected. Looks great!
can i hire him
Nice, do you feel like the button lights are hard on your eyes or too bright at night?
@@corywilson3724 since they are on the walls, they are not hard on the eyes. But if that is a concern, look at the colored lights. Blue and red are easier I believe.
Duck tape, zip ties, and 50 mph cord...That what i was told by a military 🪖 guy before.
Where do you put your battery
On this kayak I put the battery in the front hatch but it can also be kept in a battery box in the rear tank well depending on your set up.
I see you did green lights. Can I ask why you didn't do a green on your starboard and a red on your port?
They didn’t have 20” available in red and green, only green and blue. But since it’s not required on non motorized boats, I didn’t mind.
@@BeardedDadFishing good deal! Just curious was all. I'm a merchant mariner and work on a vessel. Any lights are better than no lights, which I see 99% of the time.
@@drewtruesdell5889 awesome man! I bet you’ve seen some things! Agreed any lights beat none.
Thanks for watching my friend!
So your bow running lights are both green. Right should be green and left should be red. Also you should have a white light at the stern. Coast Guard regulations.
Nice install though.
Appreciate it brother. I’m a non motorized vessel so regulations are different. I also don’t do open water just yet.
Can someone help me every time I connect the lights and try to turn them on it blows the fuses
Give yak power a call tomorrow. I called them and they were very responsive and helpful.
@@BeardedDadFishing thank you so much
Does this stuff work on BKC
It will work on any kayak. The principals are the same, you’ll just have different mounting points.
I was under the impression it had to be red and green in the front. Is that not the case?
Only if powered. Since it’s a pedal kayak I decided on keeping them green.
@@BeardedDadFishing so I could go blue if I wanted to?
@@mikeygrizz23 As long as you’re not powered, you should be good. But always double check the laws in your area just in case. Ya know how things tend to change.
@@BeardedDadFishing eastern PA. Thank you!
I’m the Heat Shrink Butt Connectors they don’t have the same color as urs
Oh yeah I nearly forgot that battery is bloody HUGE mate why so big and expensive couldn't a couple of 12v 12 ah batteries be just as good and more flexible ?????
Because in America we do EVERYTHING BIG! 😂
Why both lights are green. I thought one should be red and the other one green
It's not required for non powered kayaks.
Think you screwed up on the front lights....
Yeah? How so?
Just don't take it out on "any" navigable water at night cuz your "illegal" with greens on both sides.....