Kayak Tackle/Lure/Tools Storage Box...

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So after much 'head scratching', plotting and planning I decided a while back to just go ahead and build myself a storage container for all my lures, tools and tackle.

I looked all over and there just wasn't anything that seemed to be exactly or at least close to what I wanted.

I attached it to the existing hatch cover, there were already holes drilled which made for easy mounting.

The perspex glue just took time to dry and with all the bends I had no choice but to do it piece by piece...







Right, so the basic box is complete. There's 3 mounting points underneath with rubber washers to absorb shock, knocks and bumps. It's also raised slightly which will help with drainage...



It's starting to come together...





Something about the glare coming off the black perspex was going to be distracting. I sanblasted everything and then using some vinyl, I cut to create a bait cutting board and some 'special efects'...

All that's left to do is some touch up's, final hinge assembly and mounting to hatch cover...







I attached sides to the lid, it's going to help stop water from getting onto my tackle.



Hinges are glued in place.



The existing hatch cover is not perfectly flat. I didn't want to just tighten everything flush without making a plan with spacers of some kind, incase I ended up cracking or damaging the perspex.

You get rubber washers the plumbing guys use in the repair of taps, they work great.













I made sure that the lid was a snug fit, almost to the point where it fits too tightly.

What I considered doing is that eventually I'd just attach a small strip of velcro to ensure that the lid stays closed.

Here's the pics of the side and the rubber seal...







Just to give you guys an idea of just how well the lid 'sits'...



While paddling it all ties down securely...


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