Them is perdi!!! there was a Yak at the Fred Hall show that had a built in bait tank. Kind of cool but I hope they plan to put in a shut off or GLUG GLUG!!!
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Saw the same type of tank at the Fred Hall show San Diego. Looks nice but seems to have less volume than most bucket or cooler type tanks. Just know a chovie is going to get out of it and swim up the leg of your shorts too.
That was Mo with them at Fred Hall. Super strong...only thing I dont like is the thru-hull fittings. Already proven with years of use by a few people out there.
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The only advantage I can see is lower CG. Agree don't like the through hull however if the bulkheads are solid should not be able to sink the yak after all it is already 100% full of water. The issue is internal wiring is subject to corrosion (how easy is it to replace) pump takes up room or creates a weakness by occupying a floatation volume that could flood and cause bouyancy problems. Surprised someone hasn't come up with a PFD for the yak itself?
That set up is an engineering dream, but I like to keep it simple with a portable tank. Most days we don't use the tank and take advantage of the extra space.
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That is a cool tank. My luck it will spring a leak and fill up the hull and sink... lol. Check out this bait tank. My friend bought one for his drifter and it fit perfect behind the seat. We rigged up a lid out of plexi glass we got from lowes and it works amazing!
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