fish finder power

finfan · 01-23-2008, 11:48 PM

OK you guys with Yaks with fishfinders. Where do you get the power to run the fish finder? I am thinking of adding one and it just hit me....."where the heck do you get power from?"

Hamsters running 12v generators?

Telum Pisces · 01-24-2008, 09:03 AM

A battery:doh

Not a yacker, just a PFF addict hear that reads most of the posts. So take what I say for what it's worth.

Most either have a small battery like the powerwheels batteries or they make a battery pack with AA batteries like this and put it in a waterproof container of some sort.

http://www.radioshack.com/sm-8-aa-ba...i-2062251.html

sosmarine · 01-24-2008, 09:37 AM

What he said.

I just finished rigging my power pack. The Yak forum has a rigging section that members have posted several pictures. If you only need power for the FF then go with the AA set up. Radio Shack has the AA holder, 9v connector for it and fuse holder.

If you are near Navarre bring me your power cord and I will be glad to put it together for you.

fishmasterseven · 02-06-2008, 11:14 PM

thanks for the reply sosmarine.........i had the same question myself:toast

FLSalomon · 02-07-2008, 08:31 PM

Like sos says, an 8 AA battery power pack works just fine. I know that 8 x 1.2v does not equal 12v, but almost all of the FF's we use ona kayak will run all day on the 9.6v or less that 8 AA's put out. I have never run out of juice on the water. The battery holder and 9v connector are cheap and can be found at Radio shack. I use rechargeables...

sosmarine · 02-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Actually, AA,AAA,C,D, batteries are all 1.5 volt. They differ in amp capacity.

gottafish · 02-09-2008, 12:24 AM

I think I am going to take you up on your offer, neighbor! My new fish finder is still in the box after a couple of months, and I have been clueless as to how to get it set up in my kayak. I think I will be motivated to open the box when cobia season starts and the water warsm up!

The Maintenance Shoppe · 02-09-2008, 09:17 AM

Almost all recharchable batteries are actually 1.2 volts. nicad and nimh atleast.

sosmarine · 02-09-2008, 10:21 AM

I was refering to alcaline, so I guess I shouldn't have said "all". I stand corrected.

The Maintenance Shoppe · 02-09-2008, 10:46 AM

I wasn't trying to stir the shit pot. It is just a rare fact that not many people know.

01-23-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
finfan Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PENSACOLA Posts: 16	fish finder power OK you guys with Yaks with fishfinders. Where do you get the power to run the fish finder? I am thinking of adding one and it just hit me....."where the heck do you get power from?" Hamsters running 12v generators?

01-24-2008, 09:03 AM	#2
Telum Pisces Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,608	RE: fish finder power A battery:doh Not a yacker, just a PFF addict hear that reads most of the posts. So take what I say for what it's worth. Most either have a small battery like the powerwheels batteries or they make a battery pack with AA batteries like this and put it in a waterproof container of some sort. http://www.radioshack.com/sm-8-aa-ba...i-2062251.html

01-24-2008, 09:37 AM	#3
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: fish finder power What he said. I just finished rigging my power pack. The Yak forum has a rigging section that members have posted several pictures. If you only need power for the FF then go with the AA set up. Radio Shack has the AA holder, 9v connector for it and fuse holder. If you are near Navarre bring me your power cord and I will be glad to put it together for you.

02-06-2008, 11:14 PM	#4
fishmasterseven Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 223	RE: fish finder power thanks for the reply sosmarine.........i had the same question myself:toast

02-07-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
FLSalomon Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 407	RE: fish finder power Like sos says, an 8 AA battery power pack works just fine. I know that 8 x 1.2v does not equal 12v, but almost all of the FF's we use ona kayak will run all day on the 9.6v or less that 8 AA's put out. I have never run out of juice on the water. The battery holder and 9v connector are cheap and can be found at Radio shack. I use rechargeables... __________________ www.gulfcoastkayakfishing.com

02-07-2008, 09:44 PM	#6
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: fish finder power Actually, AA,AAA,C,D, batteries are all 1.5 volt. They differ in amp capacity.

02-09-2008, 12:24 AM	#7
gottafish Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 751	RE: fish finder power I think I am going to take you up on your offer, neighbor! My new fish finder is still in the box after a couple of months, and I have been clueless as to how to get it set up in my kayak. I think I will be motivated to open the box when cobia season starts and the water warsm up! __________________ Hobie Outback (Key Sailing) '11 GCKFA Tourney 2nd Place King Mack '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Cobia/King Kayak Tournament Winner '11 GB Optimist Fishing Rodeo 2nd Place Cobia '11 Broxson Outdoors NB King Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Key Sailing Snapper Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Bluewater Offshore Kayak Tournament 3rd Place King Mack '11 KBF Red Hot Nights Winner '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Tarpon/King Kayak Tournament Winner GCKFA Master Kayak Angler

02-09-2008, 09:17 AM	#8
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 532	RE: fish finder power Almost all recharchable batteries are actually 1.2 volts. nicad and nimh atleast. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

02-09-2008, 10:21 AM	#9
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: fish finder power I was refering to alcaline, so I guess I shouldn't have said "all". I stand corrected.

02-09-2008, 10:46 AM	#10
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 532	RE: fish finder power I wasn't trying to stir the shit pot. It is just a rare fact that not many people know. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

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