http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/ Fly fishing from a kayak or canoe has special challenges, discuss here your successes and experiences. en Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/images/misc/rss.png http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/ http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?50051-A-battery-idea-for-a-depth-finder-in-a-kayak&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 15:32:58 GMT I have a depth finder I bought for another project and considered how to mount it in my kayak. The first thing I was up against was finding a... I have a depth finder I bought for another project and considered how to mount it in my kayak. The first thing I was up against was finding a battery (and charger) to power it. I considered one of the AGM batteries but with the cost of the battery (≈ $30) and a charger (another ≈ $30) the cost became prohibitive. While in my shop I noticed my battery powered drill batteries in their chargers and it hit me. I already have a 12V battery and charger. All I had to do was figure out a way to connect my drill battery to my depth finder. That turned out to be easier than I thought. My drill is a Dewalt and the connections on the battery are two straight spades set down in the connector. I checked my electric junk drawer and found two straight terminals called Female Spade Connectors. I found two that were close and all it took was to insert a small screw driver to expand the width of the terminals so they would accept as the spade part in the battery as it is considerably thicker than the intended spade. The battery was not marked for polarity, so I had to use my multi-meter to determine that. Once I had the female connectors attached to the wires of the depth finder, a quick check showed that the kluge works. I am off to the local hardware store to find a plastic tool-box large enough to hold one battery and the excess cable and with a top flat enough to mount the depth finder display, and I will have a portable unit I can take in my yak or my Jon boat. I have the transducer mounted on a small float.

If you have a different brand drill make sure that whatever connectors you find to work that the connectors are firmly attached to the battery. And make sure you are certain of the polarity as reversing them can often cause damage to the depth finder and if left connected to the battery it will be harmed also. ]]> Paddling Bluegill Budd http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?50051-A-battery-idea-for-a-depth-finder-in-a-kayak http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?50035-NFO-Predator&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 02:32:18 GMT My hubby and I bought a couple of these new boats by Dave Scadden. They are 8' long and 52" wide give or take an inch.
It is made out of a new material. Heart Valve material. So while being strong, it is super light as well. That is what interest us more than anything. Some where around 12 lbs.
It is about a foot shorter that the Renegade.
Now some specifics:
There is a NEW Bravo Valve. It seems a lot stronger. So if ordering be prepared for this. Deflated it almost sounds like crumpling paper...LOL.
The D rings are plastic, not sure on this idea yet myself as my motor mount attaches to these. Time will tell.
Foot bar, it is out farther now, I really like this. Legs straight out for rowing.
New bags, with a choice of Blue or Red top. They are insulated as well.
New seat too. With a choice of red or blue on the accent. Also comes with a really nice stripping apron.
Here it is:

NOTE: This is with the seat, bags and oars







Have not got it wet yet, but I am sure it will be smooth sailing ]]> Paddling Fly Goddess http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?50035-NFO-Predator