Can a small jet ski battery be used forGPS

4784861 wrote:Can a small jet ski battery be used forGPS

For now I have a separate jet ski battery in my storage compartment powering my fish finder.

Yea, I guess it will keep charge for a good while with only the GPS. i have a Yamaha Waverunner and am trying to figure wher to install the battery. What do you use to hold it down ?

4784861 wrote:Yea, I guess it will keep charge for a good while with only the GPS. i have a Yamaha Waverunner and am trying to figure wher to install the battery. What do you use to hold it down ?

For now I wrapped it in a few beach towels.... GHETTO but it works. I just pile all my crap on top of it to keep it from moving.

4784861 wrote:Yea, I guess it will keep charge for a good while with only the GPS. i have a Yamaha Waverunner and am trying to figure wher to install the battery. What do you use to hold it down ?

I have a FX-140 and I put an 8 Ah Gell Cell in the front storage compartment. Its stays dry in there so I didn't worry about putting it in a water tight box. I cut a couple slots in the storage compartments floor with a dremel tool and looped a velcro strap through it and around the battery to keep it secure. I could take a picture if you like.

These are good ideas, I am glad I asked. Thank you for all the input.

I have a FX-140 and I put an 8 Ah Gell Cell in the front storage compartment. Its stays dry in there so I didn't worry about putting it in a water tight box. I cut a couple slots in the storage compartments floor with a dremel tool and looped a velcro strap through it and around the battery to keep it secure. I could take a picture if you like.[/quote]

Did you seal around the areas you put cuts into? I use my ski for the river and lakes too. the front compartment is for tow ropes, bumpers, anchor and my Sam's club cooler bag of beer...... Sometimes water gets into it...

I have never seen water get into the front yet... That's why I was not worried. But I don't do crazy stuff either, although I've been out on some rough water with it coming over the bow a couple times. And no I didn't seal around my slots, no reason, there is a drain hole in there anyway...

Waverunner wrote:I have never seen water get into the front yet... That's why I was not worried. But I don't do crazy stuff either, although I've been out on some rough water with it coming over the bow a couple times. And no I didn't seal around my slots, no reason, there is a drain hole in there anyway...

I have a '06 Seadoo and I have a drain at the bottom... That's why I was wondering...

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