hobie livewell

Are there any reasonably priced 6/12v chargers out there?

Are there any reasonably priced 6/12v chargers out there?

I think Hook1 has a pretty darn good charger for $20 Been using it for over a year w/ no trubs.
Z

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=41

for $250 they could have designed a pump that had less draw and a lower flow rating, or adjustable speed for that matter.. then we get a single gel cell battery to run our entire rig... i dont completely disagree with the eggs in one basket theory, but we all do that every time we get in our car, or a lot of power boats for that matter... Imagine the convenience.. no more bundles of AA's, just one battery that can go on the automotive/marine battery charger out in the garage, without even taking it out of the yak... and being a gel cell, it doesnt even need to be in a waterproof enclosure...  If only i was king of the world

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2909

Here is another charger to look at, it does both 6 or 12v, and charges at 3.0 amps.  It also has float mode to maintain the charge(no overcharge) when the charge is full.

This charger is for lead acid batteries.

the manual says that the 6v runs 250 gallons per hour and 12 hours

I have tried various bait containers and I ended up going back to the KISS principle for a few reasons.
I like the no noise factor.
Less weight makes me a happier paddler.
I like to be able to bring the container right in front of me to get the bait out.
I like that I don't have to keep it in the water all the time. Less drag makes me a happier paddler.
No batteries, minimal cost and easy to clean.
If necessary, replacement won't cost an arm and a leg.
It works like  a charm every time.

The "bait-troll" containers are great! But if you use live Anchovies in the salt or Shad in fresh water they won't last very long. The Shad seem to die if you stare at them too hard.

The Shad seem to die if you stare at them too hard.

So Mark, what would be the best container for storing live shad?  If a bucket doesn't work, I'm guessing a bait tube would be worse yet.  Is that where a livewell comes in handy?  Thanks!

Michael

The Plano also makes TONS of drag.  Sardinas live like 10 seconds unless you leave it in the water, but you can barely troll with that pig in the water...I personally would rather have a tube.  It is fine for minnows or shiners.

The Shad seem to die if you stare at them too hard.

So Mark, what would be the best container for storing live shad?  If a bucket doesn't work, I'm guessing a bait tube would be worse yet.  Is that where a livewell comes in handy?  Thanks!

Michael

  Exactly.....
 
 For my Maurauder I made a poor boy model similar to the Hobie style a couple years ago. It is a bucket with a 3 rod Berkley rod-holder mounted on it. There is a thru hull bilge pump mounted in a scupper hole that feeds the bucket and a battery pack with a switch. If there is any interest I could post some pics.

 

The Shad seem to die if you stare at them too hard.

So Mark, what would be the best container for storing live shad?  If a bucket doesn't work, I'm guessing a bait tube would be worse yet.  Is that where a livewell comes in handy?  Thanks!

Michael

If there is any interest I could post some pics.

Mark, if you already have them on the computer, please do post.  Otherwise, don't go out and shoot the photos only to upload them and also have to post.  That is, unless others speak up and are interested also.

Michael

I had a look at this tank at the AOTY awards and it was very well thought out and nicely made...looked well worth the price.

I simply prefer a standard inexpensive home-made bait tube.  Just an 02.  I know we get exited with higher tech equipment that involves batteries.  Last I heard, Eric/AbKing doesn't even use a FF nor a downrigger for salmon.  Go figure.

Why not just use two 6 volts and draw off one to power the tank and then wire in the two to get 12 volts for the FF? Saves weight

I finally had a chance to check this thing out on the water so felt I needed to update my earlier post. Like SCWA said it's very well thought out and fits well. I ran it and then gave the yak a good shake and you hardly notice it. Once on the yak and cinched down it's part of the yak. Some nice features like the adjustable drain pipe to adjust the water level in the tank and since it uses a hatch to close it, no splashing/spilling either. If you live bait fish a lot and have the scratch it's pretty worth it IMO.

Z