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04-07-2014, 05:18 PM | #1 |
Kayak spearo
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Quebec, Canada
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My winter custom fish cooler project
Here is what I have done this winter to keep the boredom away. I thought I'd share this with you. It fits perfectly in my Tarpon 160. It's good for at least 3 big togs and two bass up to 40 inches along with 10 pounds of ice. It is designed to hold the fins on top of it. Can't wait to go down your way when the season gets started!!!
Last edited by Stephane; 04-07-2014 at 06:04 PM. |
04-07-2014, 05:20 PM | #2 |
Kayak spearo
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
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04-07-2014, 06:01 PM | #3 |
Argonaut
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
Age: 41
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Nice project! Wish you to fill it soon!
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04-07-2014, 06:03 PM | #4 |
average joe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Now that is a nice yak cooler. Well done |
04-07-2014, 07:31 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Wow, super nice job!
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04-07-2014, 08:53 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Newport, RI
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Awesome project, looks great.
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04-08-2014, 07:15 AM | #7 |
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Location: Bridgewater, MA
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
That is a great idea!
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04-08-2014, 08:50 AM | #8 |
Snorkel Master
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Lower Keys
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
What did you cover the cooler with. And also how did you smooth it out so nicely. I noticed the was some black material in one of the building photos. Is that some type of sealer or is it bare foam.
Very very cool stuff right there.
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04-08-2014, 10:14 AM | #9 |
Kayak spearo
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Quebec, Canada
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Thanks. I made the cooler out of foam. I used two type of foam, one pink (outside) and the other dark grey (Inside). The only reason I used two kind of foam is I didn't find the thickness that I wanted in just one kind.
I then covered the whole thing with about 3 layers of fiberglass. I sanded it and then applied a couple of layers of gelcoat (thick resin without cloth), repairing the imperfections with very thick resin. I sanded again and painted it. |
04-08-2014, 05:00 PM | #10 |
Scoup
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Cranston, RI
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Wicked!
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04-08-2014, 05:03 PM | #11 |
Snorkel Master
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
So cool!! Youve left put one very important detail...while it can hold all this fish, and ice. How much beer does it hold?? Please test immeditly, and post your findings
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04-08-2014, 07:22 PM | #12 |
aka Joe Klinger
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South Kingstown, RI
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
We should have a pool for the season's best mod or customization. Prize in beers of course... Anyway this is my vote! How much does it weigh?
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04-08-2014, 07:50 PM | #13 |
Kayak spearo
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Quebec, Canada
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Haha! Thanks.
It's a bit heavy. Almost 20 pounds. But It should keep fish and/or beer cold all day long on the water. |
04-13-2014, 09:05 PM | #14 |
you cant see mee
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SORIAPP
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Fish get too warm in Canada?
why didn't you just buy a soft, fish bag cooler
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04-14-2014, 05:29 AM | #15 |
Kayak spearo
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Quebec, Canada
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Re: My winter custom fish cooler project
Haha! It's not for Canada. Here you could just leave your catch in the water...
When I dive in Florida or Baja, I'm on the water for 5-8h at a time. In the blazing sun, the fish bags are just not good enough. I've tried. Plus, when I come back to the car, with this cooler I can leave the fishes in it and not hurry to get back to campground. And last but not least : I really needed a project for the long winter... |
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