Vince1974 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Guys Just thought i would post some picks of my DIY esky bait tank. Might give you some ideas if you are limited for space or had similar ideas. All up this cost me about $80. Cheers, Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looks very neat for a DIY, nice work. First one I seen with the inlet higher then the outlet but if it works why not. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanfly Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi Guys Just thought i would post some picks of my DIY esky bait tank. Might give you some ideas if you are limited for space or had similar ideas. All up this cost me about $80. Cheers, Vince I like it, good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Looks brilliant Vince. Where did you get the plastic fittings from that penetrate the esky, very neat. having the inlet higher then the outlet will help to oxygenate the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1974 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks guys. I got the plastic fittings from Whitworths Drummoyne. I had to drill holes into the esky that pretty much matched the dimater of the fittings. Then i used sikaflex to seal it up to ensure no water leaks. You are right...i made the inlet higher to provide more oxygen. I also made it higher than the water outlet to prevent the water reverse flowing back out trhough the bilge. I won't be running the tank all the time only to freshen up the water every now and then. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks guys. I got the plastic fittings from Whitworths Drummoyne. I just took a quick look through their web site and struggled to find any thing remotely similar. Any idea the name of those fittings? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Pretty sure they are called skin fittings Aha, this is them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1974 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thats them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignev Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 nice job Vince i was thinking about doing the same but wasn't sure but after seeing yours i will now cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zod Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow that's really neat. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPSGT Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I just finished mine a couple of weeks ago. Same idea - almost same esky (cheapest square one I could find) I just boxed it up with MDF soaked in resin then flowcoated and turned it into a bait board on top. Skin fittings & $19.95 bilge pump. last one lasted 4 seasons and takes 5 minutes to change so haven't bothered with an expensive one. Its the second remodeling of my baittank set up. Moved the inlet/outlets to the front so it doesnt drain when you get up on the plane. It use to sit in the transom well and removeable, but now its at the perfect work height and is bolted to the transom with brackets. Solid as rock and can grab it or lean on it in the rough weather Sad thing after all the work, I am selling the boat.... Edited September 3, 2012 by Burley King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan-cowboy Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi Guys Just thought i would post some picks of my DIY esky bait tank. Might give you some ideas if you are limited for space or had similar ideas. All up this cost me about $80. Cheers, Vince well done! I have trying to work this out for a while now. To buy one off the shelf is just too expensive and want fit my boat. Thanks. Great post and excellent DIY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darfred Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 very tidy looking job but this does not circulate the water properly and water spashing in on top does little for the water on the bottom and overall water quality. Actually the fresh water entering the tank is the first to exit. ! Whilst it may be ok for yakkas, with a good load of slimies I.think would struggle.. The real test will be how long it takes to clear out a few squid squirts... Perhaps u can add something inside to direct the water to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanfly Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 very tidy looking job but this does not circulate the water properly and water spashing in on top does little for the water on the bottom and overall water quality. Actually the fresh water entering the tank is the first to exit. ! Whilst it may be ok for yakkas, with a good load of slimies I.think would struggle.. The real test will be how long it takes to clear out a few squid squirts... Perhaps u can add something inside to direct the water to the bottom. I think you might be right you know Maybe a simple right angle elbow and a small length of pipe pointing to the bottom But over all a nice job anyway keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowan-cowboy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 well done! I have trying to work this out for a while now. To buy one off the shelf is just too expensive and want fit my boat. Thanks. Great post and excellent DIY! Forgot to ask. What size bilge pump is it Thanks Cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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