Kayaking & Mods Page
Inshore kayaking is one of my favorite things to do. It's a great way to fish, clam, crab, and just plain get close to the water. Going out at night is like having your personal aquarium. Below are a few projects that I have worked on over the years to make the kayaking trip a little more enjoyable.
Kayak Lights
Flounder gigging as a kid was one of my favorite outings. I thought I could scale things down for a kayak and this took me through a number of designs. Here are some of the designs I came up with and though I would share for ideas and lessons learned etc.. The first one is probably a what not to do. Click on the image to see the full description. Enjoy
Kayak Rod Holder
This was one of the most useful things I have put together for a kayak. To see how this was built, click on the image for more details and images.
Waterproof Battery Box for Kayak
Details for a simple waterproof battery box and wiring can viewed by clicking the photo.
Pelican 1120 case (around $25 new)
12V 8Ah sealed lead acid battery
1/2" OD poly or pvc tubing.
RTV
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Liquifit or other 1/2" push to connect tube fitting (less than $5) .
Fully Submersible On/Off Light Switch
Details coming soon.
PVC Mounts
Details coming soon.
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