DIY battery box for kayak.

#FishyAngler #kayakfishing #batterybox
Welcome to Fishy Angler channel.
In this video I’m building DIY dry battery box for Amped 60Ah lithium (LiFEPO4) battery to power Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb trust trolling motor on my kayak.
This video is part of small series documenting project to power my Wilderness System Radar 115 kayak.
Amped Outdoors 60Ah Lithium Battery (LIFEPO4): ampedoutdoors....
Pure Outdoor by Monoprice Weatherproof Hard Case: www.monoprice....
Attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Male Plug: www.homedepot....
Attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Female Receptacle: www.homedepot....
50 Amp Circuit Breaker: www.amazon.com...
Battery Quick Connect connectors: www.amazon.com...
Guage 8-5/16 Copper Wire Lugs: www.amazon.com...
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[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Once you start building battery boxes it becomes an obsession. Really nice job

[@FishyAngler]

Thanks. I’m still not obsessed. 😀 But enjoy using it.

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

@@FishyAngler don’t worry. I am 😂

[@jeffleblanc8880]

One of the most complete how to videos for this. Well explained for me being a newbie to kayaks. Thanks!

[@FishyAngler]

You are welcome. I hoped this video may help someone.

[@CompassAngler]

Motorized is the way to go 👊🏽

[@racerxny1380]

Great video, I’m making the same box. Appreciate you posting it.

[@FishyAngler]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching. I thought it will be of help to someone.

[@zam200864]

Overall good vid showing all the steps needed, helpful for others to get started on their box according to their needs, thanks

[@FishyAngler]

I thought it could be helpful to someone… Thank you for watching.

[@FishingwithCristina]

That's awesome it looks great.

[@JohnAmes]

That is very cool my friend big 👍

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you!

[@almighty3372]

a voltage meter will make this box much much better, very easy to install.

[@FishyAngler]

I did install it. See my battery test video.

[@TWC6724]

Great video. Thanks

[@FishyAngler]

You are welcome. I’m glad my video was helpful.

[@matthewbaca3900]

Thanks so much for this very helpful info.

[@FishyAngler]

You are welcome. I hoped my video will help someone. 👍

[@teachestails]

I dont want to be that guy, but what about putting the battery in sideways? wiring more difficult but more room? heat shrink? Nice build. everyone does things a little different. great job...

[@FishyAngler]

Some lithium battery manufacturers do not recommend put battery on the side or up side down. This setup works well for me. Cheers.

[@demawondarecords4675]

Excellent

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you.

[@wippdriver1]

Great Video!

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you.

[@kevinracine4953]

Great video

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you.

[@shashaw.324]

Great video!

[@FishyAngler]

I’m glad I could help.

[@joeys7519]

Dude yes thank you so much

[@FishyAngler]

I’m glad my video was helpful

[@Orange22Fishing]

Very helpful and informative!

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you. I spent some time looking for a waterproof box for this battery that will be compact without success, hopefully this video save someone some research time.

[@redhatstory10]

Awesome video sir…yiuewww

[@FishyAngler]

Thank you for watching.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Cool, I was wondering how you were cruising around punishing fish on the yak

[@FishyAngler]

Setup is not ready yet. Just building it… Right now I’m cruising on my HelixPD pedal drive.

[@greenbluemonkey]

Great video. I am about to tackle this myself. But if you still look at these comments, I am wondering why you need a separate cable system for your battery charger. Can't you use the same cables, through the same housing, as you use for your output to your motor?

[@FishyAngler]

You can use the same cables to charge the battery if you have connector on it. My motor cables are ran through the kayak and I leave them there while take the battery in the house to charge. That why I need the other connector. That’s just what I do.

[@bobbybass1944]

Great video . If it's ok, I have a couple of questions, has placing the breaker on top of the battery cause any issues and should I leave breaker off until everything is completely wired ?? Appreciate the help .

[@FishyAngler]

Never had problem with the breaker. Foam is soft, never tripped the breaker. If you mean until you connect trolling motor, then no. I never turn it off. Its job is to prevent short.

[@bobbybass1944]

Thank you for answering my questions.

[@happy-bm3su]

FC Thailand

[@timwelch8877]

Where did you get the box?

[@FishyAngler]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy8pqV3gbuWb80si=DtNdCS0B0br5hipo

[@stevebradley1387]

Does it matter that it's not vented when it's a Lithium battery?

[@FishyAngler]

It’s lithium battery and is completely sealed. There is no ventilation needed.

[@rodrigoelgu]

is 60 amp enough juice for all day ? i dont know if i shoud go with 60 or 100 amp but 100 os double the price what would you recomend.

[@FishyAngler]

It depends how much you plan to motor. For me, 60ah enough for a day to move from place to place as a fish. But if you are plan trolling, I’d recommend 100ah. Watch my battery test video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZCoqIGHn7aYq5I

[@yakcatdrifter6820]

Will this box fit the 80 amp model? Same everything u did

[@FishyAngler]

No, 80 amps won’t fit. It’s too big for the box.

[@GmGarlo]

Do you just push the button on your breaker when you charge your battery or do you remove the negative cable instead ?

[@FishyAngler]

I’m charging the battery through the same port I power trolling motor. So, I don’t do anything. I just unplug motor, connect charger to the same port and charge.

[@squidpeanut]

What else do I need if I want to run trolling motor and fish finder?

[@FishyAngler]

That is all you need. You can look at my other kayak videos for more information kzbin.info/aero/PL6ev6AtIzxxQQMoiEEDLbQW2P_1827zvj

[@squidpeanut]

Thanks. I bought everything. What did you use to splice trolling motor and the quick connect? Did you use the one that came with?

[@zbassr2106]

Did you find any coupon codes for the battery purchase?

[@FishyAngler]

No coupon code. I found one for $359.

[@cliff1422]

So you are using this to power your fish finder and trolling motor?

[@FishyAngler]

I could, but I already had a small battery for fish finder.

[@shashaw.324]

What kind of porch is that? Thanks

[@FishyAngler]

Do you mean work bench?

[@shashaw.324]

@@FishyAngler thanks for replying. I meant torch.

[@FishyAngler]

@@shashaw.324 😂 it’s soldering propane torch. You can buy them in hardware stores.

[@ericskarl5855]

I think you paid way too much. You could buy a Blueti and put it In a water proof box.

[@FishyAngler]

Maybe… but I was reading reviews for the battery and I’m happy with my setup.