Kayak Fish Finder-12volt Portable Power Box-How To Build

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  • @dymo99
    @dymo99 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome box - Exactly what most people need - Explained simply - Professional Neat Install - Really Enjoyed the video - Many Thanks 👍

  • @truenorth365
    @truenorth365 9 років тому +1

    I must thank you for this video! Your Fish Finder-12volt Portable Power Box video, inspired me and got me on the right track when building my own. The one I built is essential on every kayaking trip I do, always has my GPS, cellphone and GoPro batteries charged and ready to go!
    Thank you once again!

  • @kartzner
    @kartzner 12 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this project. We are going to post this on our company site because I think others could benefit from knowing how to do it right.

  • @JamesBT007
    @JamesBT007 11 років тому

    That is by far the best batt box I have seen. You should sell them. Awesome job.

  • @tychosis
    @tychosis 10 років тому

    This is absolutely brilliant. Looking into an Elite-4x HDI for my kayak and wondering just how to power it. Very clean and very neat. I was gonna go with a single 12V battery but you've convinced me that it might be worth going with two. I paddle a Jackson Big Tuna so the extra weight is no problem.

  • @markturbeville5971
    @markturbeville5971 6 років тому

    Still looks like the best battery box build on UA-cam...or for sale really. Yes, now the Cellblok is available but I have a Hook9. I would rather buy yours. Good basic info in your video too, as I do forget things now and again. Thank you Sir.

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  6 років тому

      MARK TURBEVILLE. Well Thank You Sir! I am glad it helped!

  • @dogoslave5073
    @dogoslave5073 9 років тому +3

    Your set-up is about as "clean" and "smart" as I've ever seen. I'm done looking for a portable power solution for a small, on-board live bait tank. I plan on replicating your design on my yak. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BeetleBuns
    @BeetleBuns 2 роки тому

    this is exactly the build I was looking for, I think the only thing I'll change is to put the fishfinder mount on top of the box because I fish from am inflatable paddleboard and need things to be mostly self-contained. Excellent work, sir!

  • @cbriankerr
    @cbriankerr 10 років тому

    Great job. Picking up my wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 on the 15th and now I know what my first mod will be, I have been thinking of something like this. Thanks for saving me the brain Drain...

  • @jaytua730
    @jaytua730 9 років тому

    One thing to note is that if you were to use a charger above 8 amps the way that you have it set-up would not be a balance load, meaning that the nominal charge would be too much to go from one battery to another. To make it balance, the charger would have to be connected to the positive of one battery and the negative of the other battery while keeping the batteries in parallel. I think what you have done is fantastic. Thank you

  • @368engbn
    @368engbn 9 років тому

    Very nice set up and very well explained.Will do this set up on my Yak.Will run a fish finder,trolling motor and nav lights.Thank you for making this video.

  • @CraigFogus
    @CraigFogus 11 років тому

    Great video! This is pretty much what I'm looking to build. One thing that I'd add is that you should not charge the batteries with the lid closed. Even though they are sealed batteries, they can still give off some gas. There's a warning right on the batteries. Thanks again for the video!

  • @mikem.8367
    @mikem.8367 10 років тому

    Thank You! Fairly new to Kayaking and started rigging slowly and this install is excellent! Very clean and professionally done!

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому +1

      Thank You Mike. Glad I could help

  • @Freddo4J
    @Freddo4J 7 років тому

    Thanks for this video... Great source of insight as I gather my build ideas! You should list the parts as that would be a HUGE help for sourcing materials. I appreciate your time making this video (four years ago now)!

  • @robcicco3875
    @robcicco3875 11 років тому

    That is straight up amazing! Great job. You should market it... You would make a fortune! I would buy one for sure.

  • @jeremyangle5788
    @jeremyangle5788 11 років тому

    Great set up. You gave me alot of ideas for my build. I love how you added the cigerette lighter plug for your phone. My wife always gets a little mad when I dont answer the phone due to the battery going dead. Again you did an amazing job.

  • @schizzultz
    @schizzultz 11 років тому

    Very clean! Looks like a unit you'd pay hundreds for at the store

  • @rodrig45
    @rodrig45 9 років тому

    Very cool system, Jimmy. Thanks for sharing. Love the way you charge up the batts.

  • @steelheadranger
    @steelheadranger 8 років тому

    Elegant design. Well thought out solution to kayak power. I will definitely source this idea as I build my own. just have sonar and red LED lights (to preserve night vision) so I don't need 2 7AH+ batteries, just one. Maybe, I just upgraded (ordered not installed) to a Humminbird 5 with DS and SI sonar + GPS and I expect the current draw is a lot more and I might need two batteries after all.

  • @romesimms
    @romesimms 12 років тому

    JimmyRay, sweet setup Brother . As well I've been looking for a detailed how-to on this to do myself . Thank you for posting . All the best to you on , as well off the water .

  • @jasongillen1200
    @jasongillen1200 10 років тому

    great set up, thanks for sharing. Looks like I have a new project to complete.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  12 років тому

    Hey Settles, just realized I had purchased an anchor line float from you guys off of ebay, smooth transaction, thanks again

  • @angler_nut692
    @angler_nut692 11 років тому

    Great Idea , Now I need to buy a Kayak so I can make one of these

  • @JungleJimAB9AB
    @JungleJimAB9AB 10 років тому

    Hey, great video on a neat way to setup your kayak battery. Thanks for posting.

  • @SuperSafety123
    @SuperSafety123 9 років тому

    thank you for posting, great job on the box. can't wait to get started on mine.

  • @JEEP2001MRED
    @JEEP2001MRED 9 років тому +2

    you did a good job Jimmy ray you gave me some ideas I'm making a box now I'll probably put it on UA-cam thanks for the idea

  • @thielees
    @thielees 7 років тому

    Nice work, you're a true craftsman.

  • @mganut37
    @mganut37 8 років тому

    Great video and gave me some ideas to build mine. Thanks for posting!

  • @robpatterson2441
    @robpatterson2441 9 років тому

    Great video and great job on the entire project!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @crazynaska
    @crazynaska 11 років тому

    Wow this is great, your box has given me a lot of great ideas! Thanks!

  • @coachcal4876
    @coachcal4876 10 років тому

    Modeling mine after yours. Thank you for this video

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    I like the twist-locks for charging, more positive connection, don't have to wonder if I am charging or not. Cig. Lighter plugs can be sketchy.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому +1

    @Peter Laurence, I used the 3 wire plug and socket because it was readily available at sporting goods store, and I also use a small trolling motor from time to time that plugs into the same twist lock socket. You can get the boxes at Walmart. Actually I believe they are ammo boxes

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому +1

    @whitter... The second battery is connected with "double" Spade clips and then soldered. You can get them at most any electrical or car parts store. They will have a female end, and a male end together on same clip.

  • @iwantosavemoney
    @iwantosavemoney 10 років тому

    that is very cool I have to say I wonder if you put the power ports on back on the vertical if you would have left enough room to put a 3 battery in. nice job putting it all together a very clean end product.

  • @robertahlholm6412
    @robertahlholm6412 9 років тому

    Hi, great vid! Im also a nube to the yak world and im going to try and build something very similar to your box, i already picked up 3 12v>5.5ah to run trolling motor and f/f and a cig lighter. I hope it works as well as yours! Thanks for the vid.

  • @newbraunfelsman
    @newbraunfelsman 11 років тому

    Please show a close up and more explanation of how you put two leads on battery two. Those terminal clips are tiny. Also please show where the charging pigtail attaches. Does it bypass the fuse? What if you wire your trickle charger to the cigarette outlet and just plug it in there? Awesome build!

    • @pimpownzu
      @pimpownzu 10 років тому

      He did show the wiring, then he went on to explain how the outlets were linked.
      The "hot lead" was the constant lead to the fish finder, which connects to the "cigarette port", which then connects to the "3 prong twist lock" outlet. (positive to positive & negatives to negatives.) The line then runs to the battery with the in-line 12 amp fuse.
      In the video, he charged the batteries using the 3 prong twist lock outlet, but I'm pretty confident you should be able to use the other two outlet as well.
      Although it's not original, these type of battery configurations are done on boats all the time, but I completely agree, it's a very clean professional-like solution worthy praises.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  8 років тому

    @ Sonny, it is a 30 lb Minn Kota. It will last for about 1.5 hr on the little batteries in this box. I mainly use it just for pond fishing, use my regular deep cycle for day trips. Thanks

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому

    @ nr3r... Thank you again for your posts, I do agree with you somewhat. Just had a stroke at a very young age of 42. So won't be able to reply a whole bunch.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  12 років тому

    Thank you, I am very happy you found the video helpfull.

  • @01968752
    @01968752 9 років тому

    Good job! Gave me some ideas. Thanks

  • @TonyKoji
    @TonyKoji 10 років тому

    Great video! Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jggassert
    @jggassert 11 років тому

    Awesome setup!!!

  • @TheFurrminator
    @TheFurrminator 7 років тому

    Great video, very helpful. Thanks for sharing

  • @JEEP2001MRED
    @JEEP2001MRED 9 років тому

    I just put that video on there Jimmy ray thanks again good job

  • @jvyj87
    @jvyj87 11 років тому

    Great idea. You you be ble to make a step by step video on how to make one. That would be great. thanks

  • @tomptrson
    @tomptrson 8 років тому +4

    hey jimmy I have read that when you wire your batteries that you take the plus off of one battery and then use the negative off the other battery for equal draw or charging off both batteries.

    • @DEADWINTER
      @DEADWINTER 8 років тому +1

      Yep it makes it a consistent draw

  • @raulcasiano7118
    @raulcasiano7118 11 років тому

    can't find any of those at academy. So i'm making it of a old pelican case i have but where did you get those terminals for the battery's. a true how to would be great.. great setup tight lines

  • @photonicinductor
    @photonicinductor 11 років тому

    You did good.

  • @jonnyreach8345
    @jonnyreach8345 11 років тому

    Bravo sir........ Bravo. What would you charge to make one? Again, very well done. Super professional.

  • @52orozco
    @52orozco 7 років тому

    This is by far one of the better box I have seen on UA-cam and have inspired me to make one Like yours! I'm having trouble finding that charger is there anyway you can help me with that? Thank you in advance

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  7 років тому

      Netos Trucking It Thank you for checking it out! I got the charger from a local electrical/electronics supply here in Hattiesburg MS. It is called N&H electronics 800-264-8808 | 601-582-5571. I will get the model of the charger that I got, and post on here for you

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  7 років тому

      Netos Trucking It Ok, sorry for the delay. The charger I went with is a TDC power, Mod. BCA-66-121500. It is 12v and 1.5 amps. The amperage is a little low on the output side of this charger (for 2 batteries) but it was cheaper, and I don't mind if it takes a little longer to charge. Don't use it everyday. It will completely charge those (2) batteries in about 1.5 days. But u can get a faster charge rate. Just tell them at N&H what u have, and they will help you decide.

  • @educatedredneck3342
    @educatedredneck3342 8 років тому +1

    looks like you could fit a decent sized trolling motor battery inside that extra space

  • @DavidComeau
    @DavidComeau 6 років тому

    Great job, thanks!

  • @SketchingRocks
    @SketchingRocks 10 років тому

    Well done, thanks a lot for the tips!!

  • @whitter86
    @whitter86 10 років тому

    Can you go into depth on the second battery? How you ran two wires from one terminal. Pretty please!

  • @fabioftwomgwtf
    @fabioftwomgwtf 10 років тому +1

    Great video! Does the box have any identifiable markings on it that might help us find it online or in the store?

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    The terminals on the batteries themselves are spade clips, available at auto parts store. The "Marinco" 12v socket, and The "Marinco" 12/24 volt Twist Lock Trolling Motor plug/socket came from Academy Sports

  • @edawolf3000
    @edawolf3000 8 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant! Would you consider making this to sell as a complete unit? If so, time and material plus shipping and handling, how much will it cost?

    • @mikem.8367
      @mikem.8367 8 років тому

      +edawolf3000 From the prices he mentioned and the quality of the plugs $100 would be a steal and that is with very little labor cost and he could get more and it would be a Great deal. My electrical expertise stops at sticking a light plug in the wall so for me whatever he charged would be Outstanding! And I
      am not on commission either! LOL!

  • @rickdownunder8904
    @rickdownunder8904 9 років тому

    Great vid.Thanks

  • @owl331
    @owl331 8 років тому

    Nice job

  • @dkeetonjr
    @dkeetonjr 10 років тому

    Jimmy,
    Can you do this with 16 guage wires and fuse wires? Also, are you charging through the trolling plug and drawing power from the same outlet with the same black red polarization? great idea!

  • @mlray21
    @mlray21 11 років тому

    Love it! Picked up all my pieces this week to build my own for my Nucanoe. What gauge wire did you use?

  • @Fun-zi7bg
    @Fun-zi7bg 8 років тому

    Just found your video. Looked around at batteries and noted that some come with chargers. Wondering why you chose a different route? Availability at the time? Thanks.

  • @plaurence11
    @plaurence11 10 років тому

    Why did you use a 3 wire rather than a 2 wire for your charging plug
    And jack?
    Also, any info on where to get the box would be great.
    Nice setup!

  • @patrickcalcagno3319
    @patrickcalcagno3319 9 років тому

    Hey great video. I'm trying to duplicate something like this for my kayak. I did have one question tho. If you hooked the charger up to a cigarette lighter instead of the three pronged plug. Would you be able to charge and plug in ur fish finder with the one cig port? Like just have one plug for both input and output or would this require different wiring?

  • @nailcop1
    @nailcop1 6 років тому

    Hey Jimmy! Great build. I had visioned this and then checked UA-cam and saw your video. I guess I'm the only one that needs to know what size box you purchased. I went to Academy and they have two sizes in orange. The batteries I chose on Amazon won't fit the smaller box and yet the larger box looks taller than yours. Can you tell me which box you purchased?

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  6 років тому

      Victoria Olsgard Hey thanks for the comment! I will look at the box tomorrow, if that is ok

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  6 років тому

      Victoria Olsgard Hey Victoria, I am so sorry...I have been painting my house..hate it, anyway, the box is (the bottom portion, not the lid) is 12" long, 6" wide, and 6" deep.. The whole thing with lid closed is about 8" tall. Again sorry

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому

    Thank you, glad it helped

  • @rjp505
    @rjp505 11 років тому

    what gauge wiring did you use, the Elite 4 calls for 18 gauge. They also recommend a 3 amp fuse, did you put one in?

  • @01968752
    @01968752 9 років тому

    Hey jimmyray, shouldn't Everything be fused separately? And how did you wire the two charger wires to the 3 prong plug? Thanks

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    12-14 guage worked well. Thanks for the comment and good luck!

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    Would you want both the 12v lighter socket, and the Twist Lok plug and Socket?

  • @brianmarker
    @brianmarker 11 років тому

    how much would it be for the box without batteries or charger, prewired for one battery connection? I have the same battery that you have just one. im very interested in getting a box like this and would rather have it done right.

  • @asdfpoiu01
    @asdfpoiu01 8 років тому

    Good video! I am actually looking to build something like this in order to carry my Humminbird 688 around. Do you know how long the two batteries in serie last without a recharge?

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  8 років тому +1

      Nicolas Brousseau Yes and No...I have used mine for 3 straight days without recharging, and did not have an issue. Dont really know how much longer it would have went, but I did not have any trouble. The only thing I do differntly now....is I charge this battery box with my standard "full size" Schumacher battery charger, set to 2 amps. I dont think I was ever getting a full charge before using that little wall charger.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  9 років тому +1

    Hey, Thank You! Good Luck, and let me know if you do put it on here, would like to check it out

  • @johnedwards881
    @johnedwards881 10 років тому

    Awesome job very neat. You should start selling them. I would buy one, just tell me how much.

  • @miker1961
    @miker1961 6 років тому

    Can you provide a list of supplies. A couple of comments asked for this but I've never seen anything posted. Thx

    • @mattm8415
      @mattm8415 6 років тому

      I can't find the LED light

  • @Jerkunit26
    @Jerkunit26 10 років тому

    Great video! Smart..... What gage wire did you use?

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  10 років тому

      Thanks. I used 12guage stranded from the battery to the plugs

    • @mr.eiesland2122
      @mr.eiesland2122 10 років тому +1

      jimmyrayblues one of the best battery boxes I've seen. Very smart set up man! I do have a question though. What would happen if the hot wire got water on it?

  • @williewontgo
    @williewontgo 9 років тому

    Hello Jimmy Ray, wondering how long this battery set-up actually runs. Running time for running just your locator is how many hours. Wondering because I am going to build either one or two of these depending on your answer. I need it to last a week without being able to recharge the batteries. If I ran this unit for 10 hours a day would it really last 5 days? Sounds to good to be true. Thanks in advance for your answer.

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    I will try to make a step-by-step how to vid, thanks for the feedback

  • @justachipnc33
    @justachipnc33 10 років тому

    Is a fish finder with a 300 transducer better then a 200? Im wanting a Garmin 301dv (300 trans) ppl are saying the Lowrance Elite-4x HDI Fishfinder with 83/200 (200 trans) is better? NEED TO KNOW FAST! And "IS" for a in hull kayak

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    Thank you Rob

  • @Jayzc66
    @Jayzc66 11 років тому

    I have a Hummingbird piranhamax 143 and a portable fish finder hummingbird 150 battery with everything on the Hummingbird 150 can I just use that b/c my 150 cord got caught in the prop??! lol! Thanks!

  • @cornishplanthunters4768
    @cornishplanthunters4768 7 років тому

    hi sorry to be thick but how does one get 2 or 3 positive wires onto the single battery terminal ...?...is there a special fitting ?
    cheer srob

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  8 років тому

    Thank You,..Cheers!

  • @keithgolson2479
    @keithgolson2479 8 років тому

    hi Jimmyrayblues can you give me wiring schematics/diagram, tried to build my own and melted the wires also seen lot of smoke! but did notice my toggle switch was on when I connected the negative lead, don't know if that made a difference? but only had 12volt cigarette socket, toggle switch, and fishfinder wasn't even hooked up yet

  • @robertahlholm6412
    @robertahlholm6412 9 років тому

    Question.....? You use a 15 amp fuse,,, what amp should i use ? To pwr all these accessories? Trolling motor pulls 50 amps i believe, its a minn kota 36lb thrust, garmin 301c f/f , do i need a circut breaker or in line ok? Thanks

  • @jasonlott6171
    @jasonlott6171 11 років тому

    they have them on their website. Tried to link it but youtube ain't having it

  • @mcgoomcgee345
    @mcgoomcgee345 10 років тому

    How much did the plugs cost you? Accessories plug and charging plug?

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @mahoney1138
    @mahoney1138 7 років тому

    Do you have a list of supplies and links to them to help us out?? Thanks

    • @jimmyrayblues
      @jimmyrayblues  7 років тому +1

      Catch Release Repeat I will make one up, and post it on the comments tonight. Thanks for the interest!

  • @silkcitykid1
    @silkcitykid1 11 років тому

    can you post a list of supplies. thanks

  • @michaelignacio3792
    @michaelignacio3792 6 років тому

    Where can I buy that kind of box

  • @megawatch8625
    @megawatch8625 7 років тому

    Live action sound fx :D

  • @nunyobiz7889
    @nunyobiz7889 9 років тому +1

    why not go out from pos of one battery and neg of other battery to your plugs. Wouldn't the current setup pull both batteries down at the same rate?

    • @asdfpoiu01
      @asdfpoiu01 8 років тому +1

      Hi, I am not a pro in electricity and stuff, but his setup is parallel configuration, it drains both batteries at the same time but slower, and you stay at 12V. You propose a serie configuration and this brings the system up to 24V (12+12). Which would be good for bigger equipment, but no need here. cheers!

    • @awalker1328
      @awalker1328 6 років тому

      @@asdfpoiu01 No, series is pos to neg and pos to neg. Parallel is pos to pos and neg to neg, but you need to have your mains split between the batteries, one on pos, and one on neg of the opposite battery, to force current to draw threw both batts at the same time.

    • @asdfpoiu01
      @asdfpoiu01 6 років тому

      @@awalker1328 I just realized I understood what Stuart said wrong. Thanks!

  • @jasonlott6171
    @jasonlott6171 11 років тому

    How much does this setup weigh?

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    I will get a list together for you, no prob

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    The setup with (2) batteries weighs approx. 20 lbs.

  • @malcolmbennett9430
    @malcolmbennett9430 6 років тому

    Hello sir.. I just want to know how much will it cost me to get one of these made by you?

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    In other words, identical to mine but with only one battery cosection?

  • @jimmyrayblues
    @jimmyrayblues  11 років тому

    I would be willing to make these boxes, for serious inquiries only please. The cost of the entire unit with charger/(2) batteries/and plugs as shown in video for $150. Could also make a (1) battery model/with charger, that would be sufficient for a couple days worth of Fish Finder use, and occasional phone charge, for $120. These prices are NOT Including shipping to US only. These units are not cheap, but you won't find better quality. Post if interested