Thank you Sir , I've got another video on just the nav light like I was saying in the video , and I'm getting ready to make another video about a cool kayak DIY idea I had so click the bell or just check back by buddy I think you like it as well . I appreciate you commenting I love feed back and I appreciate you watching as well
Solid work!! Crazy how stuff is almost made to fit other stuff. If you ever have a plastic gas can and lose the cap to the end of the plastic tube a 3/4" PVC cap fits perfect. I've been using one for 10 years and haven't lost it yet.
I am getting into kayak fishing. I have two Lightning Strikes ordered. My wife wouldn’t go for me getting one unless I got a extra one for my Son or someone else. My Late Fathers best friend died while fishing by hisself and he didn’t go for fishing alone. This is a great idea and I am subscribed to your videos. I am just blown away by how many people share ideas. I think this is why I am drawn to this sport. Thank you for your great ideas. Learning a lot and boats hasn’t come in yet. Hope I got a good one!
That's awesome man , I go by myself on a kayak sometimes . But I've never been at night by myself . I've also never flip mine but almost did once . Always go with someone at least till you get comfortable any type boating can be dangerous
Dude, you are the man. Another great idea and build that outperforms anything that you could buy. I am in the middle of making mine. I went with a 1" PVC pipe for the LED strip light to wrap around. I also used a 4 way 1/2" T, and added two switches, one for the strip lights and one for the Nav light. I don't have a 12V battery yet, tried my house alarm's 12V battery, but it is so old that it is only kickin' out 7.56V! So I wired my lighting up to the alarm system where the 12V battery would otherwise be connected to. I did this to ensure that all my wire to wire and wire to switch connections were solid before gluing everything together. I bought LED strip lights that had a plug style connection, so I just grabbed an old charger of some sort that fit the LED, and it works great.
Thank you brother you know how it is on here you get better as you go . I learned some stuff from the first video I did, it helped me know what I needed ti cover better . I appreciate you brother
@@FishinNStuff LOL !!! More like a mad genius my friend, and yes very interesting and entertaining. Always makes me think : what's he gonna come up with next" ? LOL !!! New subscriber so binge watching videos, will come back later and take notes. Keep on rockin in the "reel" world brother Keith, be blessed. Peace 😎👍✌🖖🐟💥🛎
First off. Love all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make and share them with us. From this video to today you have developed a really great video presence. It’s your personality I think. Love it. Tom
You'll like it man , I appreciate you watching and commenting it makes my daddy brother . You be safe and I hope the Lord keeps everyone safe during this storm
Hey brother I was thinking you should make you a LED fishing light too . Ive got a video on how to make one and a diffrent video on how to use one they work really good ua-cam.com/video/sP-ZbVfhZmU/v-deo.html
I've watched that one, and a lot of your others. Also using a lot of ideas on your crate vid, along with one other guy's. You think the hanging light is better than LEDs on the bottom side of the yak? Was trying to decide. Thanks again.
My brother my brother 👍👍👍 man you always comingbup with something lol i look forward to your videos seriously!!! Very informative and innovative!!! I need to get me a bright long lasting light for my late spring early summer fishing hunts... Appreciate you brother great job!!!
Crappie Sniper I appreciate you too brother , that was really funny cause you must have been watching my video and commenting at the same time I was watching yours lol, your comments always make me smile and makes the work worth it , thanks for the inspiration brother
Soldering is never overkill,it’s piece of mind. Especially when dealing with DC voltage and moisture. On a side note.. when I solder I connect the wire horizontally, twist together,solder then shrink tube. Takes up less room.
Nice job on the video, and I’m glad you made the update. I was planning to follow your original video, using just the top light. Now, I think I’ll go ahead and add the led strips just in case. If nothing else, it will be good have the extra lights when I’m unloading the kayak in the dark. Please keep cranking out the videos. I enjoy them.
I built this, and it works extremely well. I fish in saltwater, and found that the led strip is not as waterproof as the manufacturer would have us believe. I had to re-solder an led connection that corroded under the clear material covering the strip, and resulted in half the strip going out. My solution was to order a marine grade clear shrink tube from Amazon. The shrink tube has a clear heat activated glue lining the inside that seals everything off from the elements, it's also pretty thick, so it protects the led's from bumps in the night. I've had it working now for about a year with no problems.
I just made one last weekend. That was a brilliant idea! Now when my friends see it, and ask how the hell I came up with that idea, I just point them to your channel. Many thanks man!👍
Awesome man you can do it , and it doesn't take that long really , it takes longer when you trying to make a video while making it lol . I appreciate you watching and commenting brother
You're awesome dude, looked at all of your DIY's, everything you touch is made better. You're the guy that other guys want to come over and hang out with and drink beer and make cool shit. Keep em' coming bro...
Ok you answered my question from the last video it is break light. But no bugs yea I need 2 or 4. Lupas I have my eyes going bad so got to be able to see I bet that will. Sir I'm so glad I found your channel not long ago wished ide found you 10 years ago. I no UA-cam wasn't nothen back them. But with your diy and rod holders vidoes house made UA-cam bigger. But good job and thank you. God bless
Another most excellent video Fishin, I don't enjoy kayaking in the rain either. Summer is coming and I'm getting impatient to get the kayak in the sea!
That’s awesome. Wish I’d thought of that earlier! One thing I thought of is on the strip light, you could paint on layers of epoxy to make it 100% secure and more protected.
Over here in Australia we have to have the white nav light as you call it, here it's an anchor light & the nav lights are the red green port starboard lights. So if you can find a neat way to make those DIY then great, all powered boats by law need the red green nav lights that are greater than 54 lumens so that they can be seen for 2 miles. I'm making a 10 foot longtail catamaran that also has hydro foils with a 13 HP motor which should reach about 40mph while it's off the water.
That' sounds like an awesome boat , over here in America or laws are the same as yours for power boats , but on kayaks they don't want you running green and red because boats can mistake you for another boat , and you don't have the speed to move out of the way . Is better they think your a anchored boat because a basically that's what you are moving 2 or 3 mph lol the brake light used on this Nav light is well beyond 50 lumens if I had to guess I would say closer to 250 lumens. But im sure you could make Nav lights for a boat using the same principle id you wanted . I appreciate you commenting buddy . I like learning too
Thanks for the great idea. I made one change. For fitting the led brake light, I used a heat gun to soften the 1/2 in. PVC pipe, the simply pushed the base of the light into the PVC and held it there until cooled and pipe once again hard. I'm sure I'm not the first. I actually prefer the single brake light vs. the strip light. My strip light became so hot after 20 minutes that the 3/4" pipe soften and bent. I was testing the battery. I'm sure it will work if I o ly use it a few minutes for video.
That a great and simple solution , I should have thought of that , I've did it before , great idea . Ive never left the stripe light in long because of the bugs lol . Thanks for watching brother have you checked out the kayak box
Thank you for posting about the strip light heating the PVC. I making this light and will use CPVC instead of PVC since it has a higher maximum temperature of 180 F vs 140 F for PVC.
Well thank very much Sir , be careful you'll give me the big head haha , but seriously I appreciate that and I appreciate you watching and commenting too
You could use the clear shrink tube you put on the light for fishing crappie at night. I just stumbled on this video after seeing most of your others. That shrink tubing would just add some extra protection from the weather as well. Hoping to use your ideas after I can get a kayak and get back to fishing. Love watching your diys!
What an awesome light!, the armor all cap was genius, and who doesn't use armor all anyway so it ain't goin to waste. Great video, look forward to making one one day
Thanks Kieth, I’ve been thinking about some kind of light for filming while night fishing, since summer will be here before you know it. Looks like would work like a charm for back lighting.
ARGH! I loved this idea and watched this video more times than I can count because I wanted to make one for myself. I purchased the exact same LED Light strip and PVC, Brake light, Marine Wire, everything just as the video says. I cut the 18 inch piece of 3/4 in Schedule 40 to start wrapping the light strip just as our guy did in the video, nice and tight, one butted right up next to the other, used Super glue every 3 inches just like he says. Only to find out that you get to the end of your 18 inch piece of tubing and you still have 2 feet of LED lighting on the roll. 18 inches wasn't long enough. Once I realized that I would need a longer piece I started to unwrap the LED strip that I had already wrapped around it and the super glue every 3 inches but the self adhesive backing seemed to hold so well that it peeled the back of the LED strip right off damaging it beyond repair. I can re start the project by purchasing another light strip along with some more Schedule 40 PVC but just be aware, anyone that plans on trying to follow our guys directions to the letter. Instead of cutting the piece to wrap the lights around to 18 inches, use a longer piece. Wrap the lights around, and once you get that done go back and cut your PVC after wards. That's the only way that I can see to avoid what happened to me happening to you. Great Idea but if your gonna try this yourself, don't cut your piece before wrapping your lights. If I knew how long it would need to be I would list it here but I haven't retried it yet. Good luck
hi there Macgyver ,,,HAHAHA LOL,,,,,,,, that's not bad your always working on stuff good video mate ,,,the strip lights should have been put in ,,,, clear heat shrink tubing over the top ,,,,to cover the strip lights Thats freaking awesome man. I'm gonna make me one as well
Really loved this one I just ordered my materials and I will post back with a picture of it if I can figure how to do it. I’m making slightly different I will have 2 bulbs in addition to the strip leds. They will be switchable and I will also mount them in sockets for a easier way to replace or update the bulbs in future. I will be using #16 silicone insulated wire for the project and I will be adding a fuse to the power lead. The 1157 bulbs I found on Amazon are 2000 lumens so I’ll have enough light I may add a dimmer to it if I can find one that I can fit it. I will also see if I can make it strobe for better visibility. On the little lakes I go to I’m not worried about being hit as they don’t allow gas motors. But I do fish on some rivers and bays that have every boat you can think of and a lot of drunk drivers.
I'd like to see it . I never use the sockets because. Ive never used one the 50,000 hours needed to burn one out lol . Ive usually don't made another before then lol
I needed to replace the Nav light on my Pontoon boat, I decided I didn't like it on the Bimini frame. So I ordered up an LED replacement that said it was BRIGHT. Oh it surely is! Best part is it is bright enough to use for a general light for fishin. Even with my old eyes, I can find stuff in my Tackle boxes. LED's are the bomb for fishin.
Another Bright Idea using easy 2 get materials....LED's are amazing with the amount of light & the lack of juice required to produce the required results & You can use small Deep Cycle batteries to power them!!
I like the videos and I appreciate them greatly. I have a Hobie pro angler 12 and have been thinking about making a crate for the rear. But I also think about more rod holders, nav light, stabilizing bouys and other things to make fishing easier.... standing up on my kayak makes catching fish easier. So I been thinking. You know the rod holders on the pa12 are basically behind my elbows when seated in the boat. I'm thinking if I could put pvc pipe in those holders and put two 90 deg elbows (away from the hull on each side) out to the bouys (stabilizers) then 90deg back into the boat... framework, if you will, around the crate. Within the frame of the pvc, make two rod holders on each side of the boat and they could be designed out further from the side of the boat so you don't have to turn around so far to change rods when fishing. Since the crate becomes so top heavy with the rod holders (with the rods in them), this may be an improvement to the crate. The crate can then be attached to the stabilizer/ rod rack frame. I could probably integrate the nav light into the pvc frame. I hope this makes sense, cause I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for all the cool videos.
@@FishinNStuff Yes, I saw the box. At the moment I have a milk crate. However, about the decal you put on your box. :) Got any more of those layin around? How much say for 2? 1 for a box in the future, and maybe 1 for the kayak.
LOVE IT!!! Your videos are GREAT!!!! Only one issue, and to be honest, it's not a huge one, but is is non the less. By the time I add in a Lithium Ion Battery and a charger, I am in for at least $70...Plus my time and effort. Not a big savings. But if I already had a battery for my kayak for some reason, it would be a super easy decision. Keep up the amazing work!!!
You don't need a lithium battery , I did a battery comparison video with different options on it . The regular kayak battery which is $19 will ruin one for 3 trips
@@FishinNStuff Yes sir, I watched that too! I am a bit of a heavy fella, so I feel the need to cut weight where I can, and apparently that isn't on me. ;)
@@FishinNStuff Also a question....Would it be beneficial to have two lights on switches? One flashing and one always on. If so, could the flasher be red and on white. So at the top, I put an additional "T" Putting the white light out the top, then make an elbow upward off of that T. (Towards the back of the boat.) Or even go straight out. Put the red flasher on that rearward elbow. (Red strictly being for others to see you better.) Would that even be legal? BTW, I didn't tell you thank you for taking the time to reply the first time.
Never mind the red flasher. I found the rules and it isn't advised. From the Coast Guard rules FAQ: www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesFAQ#0.3_14 14. Can I use decorative lights, strobes, or other high intensity or specialty lights to be more visible at night? Standard lights are displayed aboard all vessels to help others to identify them and to better understand their maneuvering characteristics or possibly distress. The use of any lights, other than the lights prescribed by the Rules or its Annexes, is discouraged because the use of decorative lights, strobes, or other high intensity or specialty lighting could: confuse, rather than make you more visible; obfuscate a vessel's navigation lights, its characteristics, or cease to provide crucial direction and aspect information to other vessels; likely hinder a proper lookout and operators visibility (see Rule 20(b)); be mistaken for other lights used as aids to navigation, by law enforcement or public safety vessels (i.e. flashing blue, red, yellow lights). For example, if while operating my vessel I see a red light on my starboard side I know I am the give-way vessel (Rule 16, 17). Should a mariner opt to use additional lighting, we suggest you look at this lighting from afar to ascertain whether it would violate Rule 20; and, we exhort you to adjust or refrain from using such lighting, if that is the case.
Note, although Rule 37 of the Inland Rules allows the use of a high intensity white light flashing at regular intervals from 50 to 70 times per minute to signal in distress and requires assistance, such and similar lights are prohibited in the International Rules (Rule 36), and, shall be avoided because their use could interfere with the lookout and being seen by others.
@@paulhandwork each state is different ontheir rules , our state says your light must be visible from 2 nautical miles . They really don't want you to use a green and red light because people can confuse you for a boat . Basically a white light is used while on anchor and a kayak speed is slow so its Basically on anchor
Very nice, safe and brighter when needed. We do a lot of flounder gigging. Can you come up with a light for flounder gigging with a switch, very similar to what you created here with the handle where your switch is would work. Would like use rechargeable batteries if possible.
Great instructional video my friend. Packed full of tips. My favorite was the reusing the lid off of the armeral bottle. That was an awesome little trick. I bet you could come up with about anything needed to get the job done. Very creative my friend. No one will get ran over with that nab light. Great job as always. 🦈
You'll love it too , those lights are awesome and only a quarter of the price of the store bought ones , but 3 times better. I appreciate you commenting buddy . Makes me feel good , when I know I helped someone out , and they liked it
I built the original light and used a 5 hour energy bottle as my bulb cover. Lights up like a house light bulb. Just cut the neck off and trim it out till it fits snug over ther bulb and top of the pvc pipe. Works like a charm
That's a good idea man , I just used the Armor all cargo because ppl wanted to water proof it . But I ain't fishing on a kayak in da rain lol . I'l take the boat with the bimini top lol . Thanks for commenting brother
So I got the yakattack flag with the light. I went under a dock in the salt water in nc and broke the threads of the light 🤦🏻! I thought it was higher than what it was 😂. Old eyes sucks at night 😂. Anyway I’m going to make one of these for my kayak during the cold snap this year. It can be seen and I can do stuff if I need light. It makes more sense to make one instead of buying another light. The light alone is like 45$ Anyways thanks for the video buddy!!!
Thank you Sir, I appreciate it and I appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment, the feed back help me out and if you need help with anything let me know and I'll be happy too help . Also I have 2 Nav lights I made and just post a kayak box video recently, let me know what you think about those of I hit the mark or missed , good day mate
Thank you Sir , I appreciate that . Ive got another Nav light video my first one is simpler , and I just posted a very cheap way to make a really cool kayak box you might like em . I appreciate you watching brother
Figured you would have put the clear shrink tube on the led lights for protection and to help keep them from coming off. Like you did on your fishing light. Now that cool right there
That's a good idea too , I'l have to look into doing something on that . I've used em but never really thought about making one . Great idea buddy . Thanks for commenting brother
Thank You for that light it works great, But I want to know what was that big plastic heat tube that went around that light , and where did you get it from and part number too , Thanks again .....Ralph .....
I would recommend that you switch the hot wire. If you have a short down stream from the switch breaking the hot wire will prevent the battery from discharging and also prevent the short from burning something up. Functionally it does the same thing it's just safer. It would be cool to use a 1/2" four-way or two "T's" so you could switch both lights
I was going to use the same light but found an alternative for 15$ less but it's one single led .a marker light for a truck also made front lights a red and a Amber that I painted green they are very bright but my original idea what you built seems much brighter either way glad someone is smart enough to use their imagination
Thank you brother , I know I made this like 3 or 4 years ago then I made a video then I made this one with the strips on it a year or 2 later . A good NAV light is sho high and LEDs ste doi cheap now . I couldn't believe someone hadn't made it already lol . You know what they say great minds think alike
the armor all cap is absolutely brilliant.
Thank you lol
I just did my own but with an improvement. I placed an 1156 socket so that way when the bulb goes out it's just a swap.
Did the socket fit right in the pvc pipe?
Can you please post socket?
This is an awesome idea. I have watched lots of kayak videos and this is one of the best kayak improvements I have seen.
Thank you Sir , I've got another video on just the nav light like I was saying in the video , and I'm getting ready to make another video about a cool kayak DIY idea I had so click the bell or just check back by buddy I think you like it as well . I appreciate you commenting I love feed back and I appreciate you watching as well
Solid work!! Crazy how stuff is almost made to fit other stuff. If you ever have a plastic gas can and lose the cap to the end of the plastic tube a 3/4" PVC cap fits perfect. I've been using one for 10 years and haven't lost it yet.
That's a handy tip brother, I appreciate you watching and commenting
I am getting into kayak fishing. I have two Lightning Strikes ordered. My wife wouldn’t go for me getting one unless I got a extra one for my Son or someone else. My Late Fathers best friend died while fishing by hisself and he didn’t go for fishing alone. This is a great idea and I am subscribed to your videos. I am just blown away by how many people share ideas. I think this is why I am drawn to this sport. Thank you for your great ideas. Learning a lot and boats hasn’t come in yet. Hope I got a good one!
That's awesome man , I go by myself on a kayak sometimes . But I've never been at night by myself . I've also never flip mine but almost did once . Always go with someone at least till you get comfortable any type boating can be dangerous
Dude, you are the man. Another great idea and build that outperforms anything that you could buy. I am in the middle of making mine. I went with a 1" PVC pipe for the LED strip light to wrap around. I also used a 4 way 1/2" T, and added two switches, one for the strip lights and one for the Nav light. I don't have a 12V battery yet, tried my house alarm's 12V battery, but it is so old that it is only kickin' out 7.56V! So I wired my lighting up to the alarm system where the 12V battery would otherwise be connected to. I did this to ensure that all my wire to wire and wire to switch connections were solid before gluing everything together. I bought LED strip lights that had a plug style connection, so I just grabbed an old charger of some sort that fit the LED, and it works great.
👍🏼#5..... That adds light to the situation for sure and you explained it well enough to make it simple....
Thank you brother you know how it is on here you get better as you go . I learned some stuff from the first video I did, it helped me know what I needed ti cover better . I appreciate you brother
@@FishinNStuff When I get my yak I'll be adding one of these for sure..... Think I'll use a three way switch though.....
You getting a kayak 😯 heck yeah man they are fun but boats are too lol
You are a genius at DIY projects.
No Sir I'm just a Crazy man that other ppl find interesting lol
@@FishinNStuff LOL !!! More like a mad genius my friend, and yes very interesting and entertaining.
Always makes me think : what's he gonna come up with next" ? LOL !!!
New subscriber so binge watching videos, will come back later and take notes. Keep on rockin in the "reel" world brother Keith, be blessed. Peace
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First off. Love all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make and share them with us. From this video to today you have developed a really great video presence. It’s your personality I think. Love it.
Tom
I appreciate that , I enjoy making people smile . I might stink at it but I try lol
I appreciate you brother. Built this today waiting for hurricane Dorian to move on past. Can't wait to night fish now!
You'll like it man , I appreciate you watching and commenting it makes my daddy brother . You be safe and I hope the Lord keeps everyone safe during this storm
Hey brother I was thinking you should make you a LED fishing light too . Ive got a video on how to make one and a diffrent video on how to use one they work really good
ua-cam.com/video/sP-ZbVfhZmU/v-deo.html
I've watched that one, and a lot of your others. Also using a lot of ideas on your crate vid, along with one other guy's. You think the hanging light is better than LEDs on the bottom side of the yak? Was trying to decide. Thanks again.
Also, appreciate the thoughts for safety. I and all my family are well. Now praying for some good friends in the Outer Banks.
Man do I love watching your videos! This is going to be my new nav light for my Jon boat... *Thank You* for sharing all that you do!!!
My brother my brother 👍👍👍 man you always comingbup with something lol i look forward to your videos seriously!!! Very informative and innovative!!! I need to get me a bright long lasting light for my late spring early summer fishing hunts... Appreciate you brother great job!!!
Crappie Sniper I appreciate you too brother , that was really funny cause you must have been watching my video and commenting at the same time I was watching yours lol, your comments always make me smile and makes the work worth it , thanks for the inspiration brother
Soldering is never overkill,it’s piece of mind. Especially when dealing with DC voltage and moisture. On a side note.. when I solder I connect the wire horizontally, twist together,solder then shrink tube. Takes up less room.
I agree with you 100 about the piece of mind man . But im not the best at soldering that's for sure lol
Nice job on the video, and I’m glad you made the update. I was planning to follow your original video, using just the top light. Now, I think I’ll go ahead and add the led strips just in case. If nothing else, it will be good have the extra lights when I’m unloading the kayak in the dark.
Please keep cranking out the videos. I enjoy them.
Thank you Sir , hey I appreciate you watching and I really appreciate you leaving a comment
As always, great video and great idea! My sons and I watch your videos daily to help us add to our fishing fun! Really can’t thank you enough!
Yes Sir , and thank you for watching and tell your sons Fishin N Stuff said thank you to them too
There you go again.... making something brilliant! Great work!
Thank you Ma'am, now if I could just get as good at it as you are catching them bass I will have accomplished something . I appreciate you watching
@@FishinNStuff I wish I was as handy as you are!!
Thank you I really appreciate that , on youtube you got to do what you found at lol
I built this, and it works extremely well. I fish in saltwater, and found that the led strip is not as waterproof as the manufacturer would have us believe. I had to re-solder an led connection that corroded under the clear material covering the strip, and resulted in half the strip going out. My solution was to order a marine grade clear shrink tube from Amazon. The shrink tube has a clear heat activated glue lining the inside that seals everything off from the elements, it's also pretty thick, so it protects the led's from bumps in the night. I've had it working now for about a year with no problems.
I don't fish salt but the green light i made ,,,LED strip had held up fid in fresh water
I just made one last weekend. That was a brilliant idea!
Now when my friends see it, and ask how the hell I came up with that idea,
I just point them to your channel. Many thanks man!👍
Tusk you too for the support buddy
Thank you so much for this idea. I made this over the last week. I'm impressed with it and your design.
Really enjoyed the video going to give it a try. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts
Awesome man you can do it , and it doesn't take that long really , it takes longer when you trying to make a video while making it lol . I appreciate you watching and commenting brother
You're awesome dude, looked at all of your DIY's, everything you touch is made better. You're the guy that other guys want to come over and hang out with and drink beer and make cool shit. Keep em' coming bro...
Heck your awesome , cause that was an awesome comment man and I appreciate that, Have a safe and prosperous New Year brother
Ok you answered my question from the last video it is break light. But no bugs yea I need 2 or 4. Lupas I have my eyes going bad so got to be able to see I bet that will. Sir I'm so glad I found your channel not long ago wished ide found you 10 years ago. I no UA-cam wasn't nothen back them. But with your diy and rod holders vidoes house made UA-cam bigger. But good job and thank you. God bless
God bless brother actually UA-cam had been around for 13 years I think it started in 06 . But I wasn't on it hahaa , thank you brother
Another most excellent video Fishin, I don't enjoy kayaking in the rain either. Summer is coming and I'm getting impatient to get the kayak in the sea!
You definitely need a bright tall nav light out the and some shark repellent in case Jaws shows up lol . I appreciate you brother more than you know
Keep the videos coming! I enjoy them! Your like a fishing Macgyver! I made the floating gopro holder, it worked really well!
It does work well I agree , i appreciate you watching David
That’s awesome. Wish I’d thought of that earlier!
One thing I thought of is on the strip light, you could paint on layers of epoxy to make it 100% secure and more protected.
That's why there's no lids on the armor all at Walmart lol.Great video I'm gonna make one.Keep em coming
Hahaha dont blame that on me lol . I was working on a DIY toilet paper project but that's out the window now haha
@@FishinNStuff lol
Over here in Australia we have to have the white nav light as you call it, here it's an anchor light & the nav lights are the red green port starboard lights. So if you can find a neat way to make those DIY then great, all powered boats by law need the red green nav lights that are greater than 54 lumens so that they can be seen for 2 miles. I'm making a 10 foot longtail catamaran that also has hydro foils with a 13 HP motor which should reach about 40mph while it's off the water.
That' sounds like an awesome boat , over here in America or laws are the same as yours for power boats , but on kayaks they don't want you running green and red because boats can mistake you for another boat , and you don't have the speed to move out of the way . Is better they think your a anchored boat because a basically that's what you are moving 2 or 3 mph lol the brake light used on this Nav light is well beyond 50 lumens if I had to guess I would say closer to 250 lumens. But im sure you could make Nav lights for a boat using the same principle id you wanted . I appreciate you commenting buddy . I like learning too
Thanks for the great idea. I made one change. For fitting the led brake light, I used a heat gun to soften the 1/2 in. PVC pipe, the simply pushed the base of the light into the PVC and held it there until cooled and pipe once again hard. I'm sure I'm not the first. I actually prefer the single brake light vs. the strip light. My strip light became so hot after 20 minutes that the 3/4" pipe soften and bent. I was testing the battery. I'm sure it will work if I o ly use it a few minutes for video.
That a great and simple solution , I should have thought of that , I've did it before , great idea . Ive never left the stripe light in long because of the bugs lol . Thanks for watching brother have you checked out the kayak box
Thank you for posting about the strip light heating the PVC. I making this light and will use CPVC instead of PVC since it has a higher maximum temperature of 180 F vs 140 F for PVC.
love the nav light. Like you I kayak fish and have a 17 Lowe Mod V ALUM bass boat, luv to Crappie and Catfish fish at night.
Well we got a lot in common lol
ArmourAll cap is awesome. Cheers from Canada!!
It works great , I appreciate it my friend check back by or check the bell I've got a few more kayak DIYs coming up soon
Ol and thanks for commenting that means a lot Sir
So that's why the caps are missing off of the armor all bottles! Lol
@@Randy2747 BAHAHAHA 😎👍
I gotta admit you pretty dog gone smart and creative. Well done and please keep the DIY's coming
Well thank very much Sir , be careful you'll give me the big head haha , but seriously I appreciate that and I appreciate you watching and commenting too
You could use the clear shrink tube you put on the light for fishing crappie at night.
I just stumbled on this video after seeing most of your others. That shrink tubing would just add some extra protection from the weather as well.
Hoping to use your ideas after I can get a kayak and get back to fishing.
Love watching your diys!
Thank you Sir
Love the way you worked that cap out brother! PRO PROPS!!!
Thank you Sir
I built a green light a while back and worked out some more things and improved the light more
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You really made a great light. Your instructions are great. I am going to build one for myself. Thanks for the idea.
Yes Sir thank you for watching brother
What an awesome light!, the armor all cap was genius, and who doesn't use armor all anyway so it ain't goin to waste. Great video, look forward to making one one day
Thank you brother , you come wore yours out already lol , yeah I don't know why I didn't think of the Armor all thing sooner
What a great DIY video. I'm going to make this light this weekend. Keep them coming
Thank you Sir , I believe you'll really like it
You come up with some really cool ideas, I especially like this one.
Thank you Sir I appreciate that, and thank you for taking the time to comment , it inspires me buddy
Awesome Light. Going to put one on my kayak. Thanks for the helpful video.
Thanks Kieth, I’ve been thinking about some kind of light for filming while night fishing, since summer will be here before you know it. Looks like would work like a charm for back lighting.
It does mean , it's really bright . You can't leave it on long because of bugs but it works great when you need it
Once again...mind blown!!! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for watching brother
Man you sound like home cooking to "dis" here displaced Arkansan! Thanks "fo da" videos brother... will be using lots of this info in my build.
Yes Sir ,, thank you for commenting and I appreciate you watching brother. You are very welcome
You come up with some amazing ideas brother, very cool.
Thank you Sir , you saying that means a lot to me . If you ever have an idea you would like to see done leave it in the comments brother
I'm watching this video now. Awesome stuff, thanks.
Hey you'll like this light even better lol . Thank you brother I appreciate it
ARGH! I loved this idea and watched this video more times than I can count because I wanted to make one for myself. I purchased the exact same LED Light strip and PVC, Brake light, Marine Wire, everything just as the video says. I cut the 18 inch piece of 3/4 in Schedule 40 to start wrapping the light strip just as our guy did in the video, nice and tight, one butted right up next to the other, used Super glue every 3 inches just like he says. Only to find out that you get to the end of your 18 inch piece of tubing and you still have 2 feet of LED lighting on the roll. 18 inches wasn't long enough. Once I realized that I would need a longer piece I started to unwrap the LED strip that I had already wrapped around it and the super glue every 3 inches but the self adhesive backing seemed to hold so well that it peeled the back of the LED strip right off damaging it beyond repair. I can re start the project by purchasing another light strip along with some more Schedule 40 PVC but just be aware, anyone that plans on trying to follow our guys directions to the letter. Instead of cutting the piece to wrap the lights around to 18 inches, use a longer piece. Wrap the lights around, and once you get that done go back and cut your PVC after wards. That's the only way that I can see to avoid what happened to me happening to you. Great Idea but if your gonna try this yourself, don't cut your piece before wrapping your lights. If I knew how long it would need to be I would list it here but I haven't retried it yet. Good luck
Nice... i want a setup like that for when we go camping!
Well it would work awesome lol , you should make you one for camping you could even leave the nav light off and just use it for a lantern
Another great DIY project and improve your night fishing. Great job brother
Thank you Sir , I appreciate you brother . Thanks for watching and leaving a comment
hi there Macgyver ,,,HAHAHA LOL,,,,,,,, that's not bad your always working on stuff good video mate ,,,the strip lights should have been put in ,,,, clear heat shrink tubing over the top ,,,,to cover the strip lights Thats freaking awesome man. I'm gonna make me one as well
Really loved this one I just ordered my materials and I will post back with a picture of it if I can figure how to do it. I’m making slightly different I will have 2 bulbs in addition to the strip leds. They will be switchable and I will also mount them in sockets for a easier way to replace or update the bulbs in future. I will be using #16 silicone insulated wire for the project and I will be adding a fuse to the power lead. The 1157 bulbs I found on Amazon are 2000 lumens so I’ll have enough light I may add a dimmer to it if I can find one that I can fit it. I will also see if I can make it strobe for better visibility. On the little lakes I go to I’m not worried about being hit as they don’t allow gas motors. But I do fish on some rivers and bays that have every boat you can think of and a lot of drunk drivers.
I'd like to see it . I never use the sockets because. Ive never used one the 50,000 hours needed to burn one out lol . Ive usually don't made another before then lol
I needed to replace the Nav light on my Pontoon boat, I decided I didn't like it on the Bimini frame. So I ordered up an LED replacement that said it was BRIGHT. Oh it surely is! Best part is it is bright enough to use for a general light for fishin. Even with my old eyes, I can find stuff in my Tackle boxes. LED's are the bomb for fishin.
Another Bright Idea using easy 2 get materials....LED's are amazing with the amount of light & the lack of juice required to produce the required results & You can use small Deep Cycle batteries to power them!!
Exactly you said it best , and they don't get hot si you can use a Armour all cap lol I appreciate you brother
I like the videos and I appreciate them greatly.
I have a Hobie pro angler 12 and have been thinking about making a crate for the rear. But I also think about more rod holders, nav light, stabilizing bouys and other things to make fishing easier.... standing up on my kayak makes catching fish easier.
So I been thinking.
You know the rod holders on the pa12 are basically behind my elbows when seated in the boat. I'm thinking if I could put pvc pipe in those holders and put two 90 deg elbows (away from the hull on each side) out to the bouys (stabilizers) then 90deg back into the boat... framework, if you will, around the crate. Within the frame of the pvc, make two rod holders on each side of the boat and they could be designed out further from the side of the boat so you don't have to turn around so far to change rods when fishing. Since the crate becomes so top heavy with the rod holders (with the rods in them), this may be an improvement to the crate. The crate can then be attached to the stabilizer/ rod rack frame.
I could probably integrate the nav light into the pvc frame.
I hope this makes sense, cause I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks again for all the cool videos.
I really appreciate brother, ill have to mull that over brute see what I can come up with
OK, got my bulbs, strip lights, and switch ordered. I am ready to build this.
You'll like it man good luck on your build and thank you for watching brother did you see the kayak box video I posted Saturday
@@FishinNStuff Yes, I saw the box. At the moment I have a milk crate. However, about the decal you put on your box. :) Got any more of those layin around? How much say for 2? 1 for a box in the future, and maybe 1 for the kayak.
Great intro lol, Man that switch is perfect. Awesome DIY share! Wow that's bright!
Thank you buddy , you know you need one of these nav lights Robert that way you can see them Alligators trying to sneak up on ya haha
Nice job! Still relevant 2 years later!
I agree that's an awesome Nav Light
This video is absolutely fantastic thank you for sharing my friend
Thank you for watching buddy and I appreciate it
Love this project. Love this channel.
I recommend Corrosion-X on all exposed wires and contacts, especially in saltwater
Thank you Sir and thanks for the tip
Nav light is looking good, pretty bright!
Thanks brother , it worked out . It would work well for bank fishing at night too
LOVE IT!!! Your videos are GREAT!!!!
Only one issue, and to be honest, it's not a huge one, but is is non the less.
By the time I add in a Lithium Ion Battery and a charger, I am in for at least $70...Plus my time and effort. Not a big savings. But if I already had a battery for my kayak for some reason, it would be a super easy decision. Keep up the amazing work!!!
You don't need a lithium battery , I did a battery comparison video with different options on it . The regular kayak battery which is $19 will ruin one for 3 trips
@@FishinNStuff Yes sir, I watched that too! I am a bit of a heavy fella, so I feel the need to cut weight where I can, and apparently that isn't on me. ;)
@@FishinNStuff Also a question....Would it be beneficial to have two lights on switches? One flashing and one always on. If so, could the flasher be red and on white.
So at the top, I put an additional "T" Putting the white light out the top, then make an elbow upward off of that T. (Towards the back of the boat.) Or even go straight out. Put the red flasher on that rearward elbow. (Red strictly being for others to see you better.)
Would that even be legal?
BTW, I didn't tell you thank you for taking the time to reply the first time.
Never mind the red flasher. I found the rules and it isn't advised.
From the Coast Guard rules FAQ:
www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesFAQ#0.3_14
14. Can I use decorative lights, strobes, or other high intensity or specialty lights to be more visible at night?
Standard lights are displayed aboard all vessels to help others to identify them and to better understand their maneuvering characteristics or possibly distress. The use of any lights, other than the lights prescribed by the Rules or its Annexes, is discouraged because the use of decorative lights, strobes, or other high intensity or specialty lighting could:
confuse, rather than make you more visible;
obfuscate a vessel's navigation lights, its characteristics, or cease to provide crucial direction and aspect information to other vessels;
likely hinder a proper lookout and operators visibility (see Rule 20(b));
be mistaken for other lights used as aids to navigation, by law enforcement or public safety vessels (i.e. flashing blue, red, yellow lights).
For example, if while operating my vessel I see a red light on my starboard side I know I am the give-way vessel (Rule 16, 17).
Should a mariner opt to use additional lighting, we suggest you look at this lighting from afar to ascertain whether it would violate Rule 20; and, we exhort you to adjust or refrain from using such lighting, if that is the case.
Note, although Rule 37 of the Inland Rules allows the use of a high intensity white light flashing at regular intervals from 50 to 70 times per minute to signal in distress and requires assistance, such and similar lights are prohibited in the International Rules (Rule 36), and, shall be avoided because their use could interfere with the lookout and being seen by others.
@@paulhandwork each state is different ontheir rules , our state says your light must be visible from 2 nautical miles . They really don't want you to use a green and red light because people can confuse you for a boat . Basically a white light is used while on anchor and a kayak speed is slow so its Basically on anchor
Like 15. Great job my friend! Thanks for sharing. 👌👌
Hey thank you for watching buddy
@@FishinNStuff Your welcome!
Very nice, safe and brighter when needed. We do a lot of flounder gigging. Can you come up with a light for flounder gigging with a switch, very similar to what you created here with the handle where your switch is would work. Would like use rechargeable batteries if possible.
You mean an underwater light or like a spot light
Pretty cool I'm going to have to save this to watch when I have more time
Thank you Mike , I appreciate you commenting brother
Great instructional video my friend. Packed full of tips. My favorite was the reusing the lid off of the armeral bottle. That was an awesome little trick. I bet you could come up with about anything needed to get the job done. Very creative my friend. No one will get ran over with that nab light. Great job as always. 🦈
Thank you Bell , you know I all ways enjoy your comments . Yeah the cap was a Macgyver moment hahaha
@@FishinNStuff You know that's right! Smiling cause that's exactly what I was thinking. A MacGyver moment!😂
I loved that show hehe
@@FishinNStuff me too!😀
You are a hoot! Great practical ideas!
Thank you Sir
That's super cool man! That looks super handy!
It works great , I appreciate it thank you for watching brother
Totally agree!
Nice video! Very good explanation of how to make it. Just subscribed.
Thank you I appreciate it brother. If there's anything you would like to see let me know
nice light. thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching brother
Big ty, i made 1 used it same day,and yes it worked gr8. The box project is next
You'll love it too , those lights are awesome and only a quarter of the price of the store bought ones , but 3 times better. I appreciate you commenting buddy . Makes me feel good , when I know I helped someone out , and they liked it
Great build!!!! Thanks for sharing with us! W
I built the original light and used a 5 hour energy bottle as my bulb cover. Lights up like a house light bulb. Just cut the neck off and trim it out till it fits snug over ther bulb and top of the pvc pipe. Works like a charm
That's a good idea man , I just used the Armor all cargo because ppl wanted to water proof it . But I ain't fishing on a kayak in da rain lol . I'l take the boat with the bimini top lol . Thanks for commenting brother
Thanks for sharing sir, you're doing an immaculate job 👍👍👍
Thank you i appreciate that
found a 10pack of those rocker switches for $11. great video
Thank you Sir
This is awesome. We are planning a 3day 2 night river trip so this will be awesome. Thanks
Thank you Sir I think you'll like it . Ive used this on my boat too for more light . I appreciate you commenting brother
Awesome project something new for me to learn💯Thank you for sharing💯🔥👊🏽😊
Thanks for watching , its appreciated
Nassa needs you your a bloody genius.
They wouldn't hire me they would hear me talk with my country accent and say that boys stupid haha , I appreciate though I really do
@@FishinNStuff Kevin Skinner won americas got talent. Great channel.
It sure is I love that show
I want to build something like this, my dad needs it for his canoe. Thank you! 👍
It would be perfect man , cause it really does work great , thank you for watching my friend
I like it.. great diy again
Thank you Sir I appreciate that brother
So I got the yakattack flag with the light. I went under a dock in the salt water in nc and broke the threads of the light 🤦🏻! I thought it was higher than what it was 😂. Old eyes sucks at night 😂. Anyway I’m going to make one of these for my kayak during the cold snap this year. It can be seen and I can do stuff if I need light. It makes more sense to make one instead of buying another light. The light alone is like 45$
Anyways thanks for the video buddy!!!
HaHaHa the cap off the bottle of Armor All, love it! Great job with all you videos buddy, really glad I subscribed 👌
Thank you brother , hey I really glad you subscribed too lol . It really does mean a lot
Awesome vid mate. Great DIY. I’m definitely making myself one of them. 👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺
Thank you Sir, I appreciate it and I appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment, the feed back help me out and if you need help with anything let me know and I'll be happy too help . Also I have 2 Nav lights I made and just post a kayak box video recently, let me know what you think about those of I hit the mark or missed , good day mate
Fine job indeed.
Thank you Sir , I appreciate that . Ive got another Nav light video my first one is simpler , and I just posted a very cheap way to make a really cool kayak box you might like em . I appreciate you watching brother
Awesome I think I’ll make me two one for each of my bost
Great video and you know what? I "waller" down stuff almost everyday :)
Damn son.....I’m making one of these for my kayak tomorrow! Great idea and a great video!!!!
Thank you brother , you gonna love it . It's an awesome light
Another great idea, thanks.
Great idea and you just saved me about $70. thanks man
Thank you for watching and taking your time to leave me a comment brother I appreciate it
Definitely building one for my yak
Looks like my next project! That's awesome! Thanks!
Figured you would have put the clear shrink tube on the led lights for protection and to help keep them from coming off. Like you did on your fishing light. Now that cool right there
Well I would have but that video is older and I hadn't thought of that idea yet , when I made that Nav light lol
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Outstanding concept. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Pop I appreciate that Sir . Thank you for watching I appreciate that too buddy
That nav light is pretty cool, and another idea for night fishing. What about one with a black light led strip light for fluorescent line?
That's a good idea too , I'l have to look into doing something on that . I've used em but never really thought about making one . Great idea buddy . Thanks for commenting brother
Thank You for that light it works great, But I want to know what was that big plastic heat tube that went around that light , and where did you get it from and part number too , Thanks again .....Ralph .....
On the kayak light or the fishing light
The link is in the description box of this video
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Wrong video lol
But it'll work as long as your measurements are the same as the green light I msde
I like the LED brake light. Could you do this with smaller batteries like a 6volt our AA? @Fishin N Stuff
Thats freaking awesome man. Im gonna make me one. Thats handy!!
It would make a great jon boat light as well , thanks brother appreciate you
Awesome DIY. Thumbs up
Thank you Sir I appreciate it
Can you resend the link for the brake light, strip light, and switch please
I would recommend that you switch the hot wire. If you have a short down stream from the switch breaking the hot wire will prevent the battery from discharging and also prevent the short from burning something up. Functionally it does the same thing it's just safer. It would be cool to use a 1/2" four-way or two "T's" so you could switch both lights
Your right , thank you
that's awesome!!! need that on my kayak
Yes you do haha every yakkin youtuber needs a good light to make videos , thank you brother I appreciate it
go ahead and put that one in the mail. lol
Haha
I was going to use the same light but found an alternative for 15$ less but it's one single led .a marker light for a truck also made front lights a red and a Amber that I painted green they are very bright but my original idea what you built seems much brighter either way glad someone is smart enough to use their imagination
Thank you brother , I know I made this like 3 or 4 years ago then I made a video then I made this one with the strips on it a year or 2 later . A good NAV light is sho high and LEDs ste doi cheap now . I couldn't believe someone hadn't made it already lol . You know what they say great minds think alike
@@FishinNStuff herd that brother tight lines
Dude, that some really good work
Thank you man I really appreciate that . Thanks for watching brother and boosting my Ego lol
@@FishinNStuff is like to try this but I'd be afraid I'd burn my house down.. lol
Haha it's only 12v lol id you hook it up backwards it just won't work