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Mojo Jojo

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Solder it... want waterproof epoxy it.
The ones above solders, seals all within itself... just add heat.  :smt002

Not crimped!


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Solder it... want waterproof epoxy it.
The ones above solders, seals all within itself... just add heat.  :smt002

Not crimped!

I just used these for the first time last week. I really like them.
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I tied my battery box in place by tying a couple of pieces of old bicycle tire around my battery box and then running an adjustable bungee cord (the kind where you can pull it through and lock it in any place) through the tires. I then use the bungee to attach the box to the inside of the kayak. I tied it around where the scupper holes go through but you could tie it to any convenient spot. It holds the box in place above the bottom so it is never in water. It stays in place even when I load the kayak upside down on my car. I leave it in my kayak all the time and charge it by unscrewing the waterproof connector and screwing it into another connector attached to my charger. However, you can easily remove the whole box. Super cheap and easy.


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I tied my battery box in place by tying a couple of pieces of old bicycle tire around my battery box and then running an adjustable bungee cord (the kind where you can pull it through and lock it in any place) through the tires. I then use the bungee to attach the box to the inside of the kayak. I tied it around where the scupper holes go through but you could tie it to any convenient spot. It holds the box in place above the bottom so it is never in water. It stays in place even when I load the kayak upside down on my car. I leave it in my kayak all the time and charge it by unscrewing the waterproof connector and screwing it into another connector attached to my charger. However, you can easily remove the whole box. Super cheap and easy.
I like it simple cheap and totally functional. Bonus for reusable resourcing the tube, I cut them into strips and use them like mini bungies for holding wires and other odds and ends.


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Thanks for al the responses. 

So, what I plan to do is solder and shrink wrap the wire using the new waterproof connectors.   I'll secure the battery box inside a shape of foam of some kind and then have a velcro fastener to hold the battery in place in the event of a capsize.  While I've considered placing the battery inside the rear hatch of the Hobie I will place it in the middle hatch under my knees, like before, just in case I need to access the battery while on the water. I also plan to secure the insulated portion of the FF cable with the transducer and power wire encased.  I feel I need to this because I sometimes pull too hard when connecting the wires to my FF.     


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I mentioned this in another thread, but have you considered switching up your battery to a LiPo (or LiFePo4 if you could find one)? They're smaller and lighter for the same capacity. At 2 pounds for 10AH, you could tack down your battery box with some light Velcro.


 

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