Kayak Lights

rbpwrd240 · Post by **rbpwrd240** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:19 pm

Howdy all,

Anyone have good ideas about how to give the yak head lights and running lights? I want to be able to kayak at night without worying about downed trees etc. I also want some lights maybe on a switch inside the yak for tying knots and such at night. Im crusing on an Ocean Kayak Drifter. I already run a 6v battery and fish finder as well as a night time green fishing light. Im thinking of wiring in one 12v or two 6 volts batteries and some lights.

Any input? (pictures preffered)
Thanks
Alex R.

gotcha · Post by **gotcha** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:12 pm

I have the wildcats green fishing and navigation lights and interior.http://s1154.photobucket.com/albums/p536/sv268/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I had the switch cusome made and is waterproof.

dmanars · Post by **dmanars** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:36 am

Thats one mean yak Heres mine. Im not done yet. Im going to add inner lights to see storage and outer lights for anything I need a light for.

gotcha · Post by **gotcha** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:02 am

Used my lights down on Grassy Point, they worked on collecting shrimp and fish around the boat. Also good for seeing what is in front of you.

Nice yak!!

Flyfisher87 · Post by **Flyfisher87** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:43 pm

dmanars wrote:Thats one mean yak Heres mine. Im not done yet. Im going to add inner lights to see storage and outer lights for anything I need a light for.

Thats pretty awesome man

dmanars · Post by **dmanars** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:51 pm

I would do wildcat if I could afford it. I just cant right now.

Mojo227 · Post by **Mojo227** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:57 am

You can get the LED strips at just about any auto parts store on the cheap. Think I paid $18 for 2 12" strips.

texan4ut · Post by **texan4ut** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:08 am

Did mine my self. Got the lights from these folks http://www.oznium.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Water proof switches from Academy. Battery box/holder from Fry's

texan4ut · Post by **texan4ut** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:09 am

More Pics

texan4ut · Post by **texan4ut** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:10 am

A couple of more pics

tbeak · Post by **tbeak** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:00 pm

Done mine from oznium as well. wildcat is overpriced for the same lights. they do look more professional than what i could do, but i dont care. saved about 200 bucks.

Nano-Skiff · Post by **Nano-Skiff** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:41 pm

All of those lights run off of 4 - AA batteries?

jeffw114 · Post by **jeffw114** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:47 pm

JbVenable wrote:All of those lights run off of 4 - AA batteries?

That's the nice thing about led's... They run off little power for long periods of time.

Clewis2012 · Post by **Clewis2012** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:40 pm

is there anywhere you cant take you yak to get this done? i would much rather someone who knows what they are doing do it for me rather than me do it and mess it up.

gotcha · Post by **gotcha** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:14 am

Austin Canoe and Kayak. Austin, Houston, San Marcos

s-rod · Post by **s-rod** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:10 pm

texan4ut wrote:Did mine my self. Got the lights from these folks http://www.oznium.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Texan4ut...great install! How did you mount the lights on the side of your center console? Did you just load them up with goop?

Harold Ray · Post by **Harold Ray** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:26 pm

dmanars wrote:Thats one mean yak Heres mine. Im not done yet. Im going to add inner lights to see storage and outer lights for anything I need a light for.

What kayak do you have those lights installed on, and do you happen to have more pictures of the set-up, where the battery is, where other lights are or will be? If you've got pictures, I would really appreciate seeing them.

I've about decided to buy another Outback, and I'm thinking about lights for fishing.

Thanks!!!!

Ray

Harold Ray · Post by **Harold Ray** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:34 pm

texan4ut wrote:Did mine my self. Got the lights from these folks http://www.oznium.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Water proof switches from Academy. Battery box/holder from Fry's

Texan,

Do you have installation pictures of your light build? I'd really like to see them if you do. That looks like a great job.

Ray

Brooksido · Post by **Brooksido** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:44 am

Has anyone every tried one of those SeaSense LED livewell lights from Academy (or online) as an interior light on their yak? I'm thinking of installing one to use for tying knots, etc. at night. Just curious if they're bright enough. If you have one, and have a pic, please post!

dmanars · Post by **dmanars** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:21 pm

Harold Ray wrote:
dmanars wrote:Thats one mean yak Heres mine. Im not done yet. Im going to add inner lights to see storage and outer lights for anything I need a light for.

What kayak do you have those lights installed on, and do you happen to have more pictures of the set-up, where the battery is, where other lights are or will be? If you've got pictures, I would really appreciate seeing them.

I've about decided to buy another Outback, and I'm thinking about lights for fishing.

Thanks!!!!

Ray

Sorry I havent checked this page in a while.
Its for an x-factor. Im now in the process of adding more lights. Two more underneith my yak. two inside the cargo area and two on the out sid. I dont really know what colors to use yet. I think Im going with yellow on the outside and red inside

5x5 · Post by **5x5** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:18 pm

Red will save your night vision whild green is suppose to be the best for attracting fish.

Cruisin_Cuda · Post by **Cruisin_Cuda** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:12 am

Harold Ray wrote:
texan4ut wrote:Did mine my self. Got the lights from these folks http://www.oznium.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Water proof switches from Academy. Battery box/holder from Fry's
Texan,

Do you have installation pictures of your light build? I'd really like to see them if you do. That looks like a great job.

Ray

I will be rigging up some stuff here in the near future and I will do my best to take pictures and write up an install so at least everybody can see what not to do

I bought some lights from ozonium and got the 19in strips and I'm going to cut them down by about 3-6 bulbs to get them close to the same length as the wildcats. I mainly want them for duck hunting for more visibility while paddling in the dark with all the other crazy duck hunters flying through the marsh only guided by their gps and not even looking at the water

Texas1 · Post by **Texas1** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:45 pm

That is a sweet set up Texan4ut. Would you happen to have a list of what you bought in order to rig your yak out that way. I've been wanting to do something like this and now that I've seen how someone has done it I really want to try it out. I especially like the ideas of the lights in all of the storage areas. Think you could help a new guy out.

tritonboats · Post by **tritonboats** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:10 pm

I've got a 2012 Malibu X Factor and since I do alot of night fishing, I added a Perko dash light to enable me to see tackle, hooks and re-tie line while fishing at night. Very easy install and have it tied into 12V battery.

jopa · Post by **jopa** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:13 am

Clewis2012 wrote:is there anywhere you cant take you yak to get this done? i would much rather someone who knows what they are doing do it for me rather than me do it and mess it up.

The person that owns YAK-GEAR is in Houston. He will sell you the kit, or he can install it for a little extra. Just got mine done last week. Took it out Friday and it was awesome.

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