Custom Battery tray for stubby extinguishers

[OCD Solutions]

Someone needs to make a custom battery tray that will securily hold one of the small batteries and a stubby fire extinguisher and still fit into the stock location. I know lots of peeps on here have that kind of skill.

I'm sure we'd be able to sell at least enough to be worth the bother. Any Interest?

 

[snowxr]

What stubby fire extinquisher? I haven't seen one that is coast guard approved. Anyone have a link? I'm up for making it if it's wanted.

 

[OCD Solutions]

The one I saw was the same diameter as the Kidde Mariner 5, just shorter. Now that I think about it, it may have been cut down and is just for looks. I've sent an email asking.

Either way, the socket dimension would be the same and I don't think the height would be a problem. Place the extinguisher upright against the tank on a slight angle so it pulls out clear of the exhaust tube with the battery sideways between the extinguisher and motor. Most guys are cramming the extra space full of rags why not use it and solve two problems in one.

It would be nice to hear from someone with a small battery chime in and maybe have a look to see if there is room to make this happen.

 

[OCD Solutions]

Played with it a bit tonight, the standard 5lb extinguisher is too tall. Still looking for details on the stubby .

 

[spug]

Keep us informed on that stubby. I've been looking for one myself that is USCG approved.

 

[tbaer]

i have a smaller battery and the battery straps are way too big I was thinking of putting a piece of turf on top of the battery and then putting my fire ext. on top of that so the battery srtaps would hold it in, but i am afraid it would fall iut and cause problems. so use the paint program and draw something up and i will give it a shot making something.

 

[snowxr]

Yea!!! paint is cool!! LOL

 

[special fx]

Like this? (Flash-FX's ski)

 

[OCD Solutions]

Yep, That'll work too. Just need a smaller battery or longer straps.

 

[tbaer]

you don't need longer straps if you are getting a smaller battery the straps will be long enough to hold it

 

[OCD Solutions]

Have you had any problems yet with that little battery? On our first ride at Tybee, I would have been stranded if that's all the battery I had

 

[Motorheads5]

Have you had any problems yet with that little battery? On our first ride at Tybee, I would have been stranded if that's all the battery I had

I thought in your first post that you suggested a small battery ? :ugh2:

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I thought in your first post that you suggested a small battery ? :ugh2:

I call conspiracy.:sneaky:

 

[OCD Solutions]

I am trying to find a place for my fire extinguisher actually and figured that this might be a good time to switch to the smaller battery. I never suggested anything, only posted a valid question about a possible product relevant to the many users on here that already run the small battery. No conspiracy, just forward thinking. :scratchchin:

 

[tbaer]

i have never had any problems out of the battery. i can ride all day come home clean up the ski put it on the charger and it will be fully charged in about 3 minutes i let the ski sit for 2 months while i was deployed , when i came home i put the battery on the charger at 2 amp and it was fully charged in about 4-7 minutes. the only problem i had a tybee was my f-ed up jetting!!!!!!

 

[Motorheads5]

I call conspiracy.:sneaky:

You would ! I had figured that he had already tried the smaller battery that's all.So sorry Boykid 88 no prob's here.

it's just weedoo again j/k lol

 

[sflsurfrider]

what would the fire extinguisher powder do to a running engine, if it somehow discharged itself under the hood?

 

[OCD Solutions]

what would the fire extinguisher powder do to a running engine, if it somehow discharged itself under the hood?

Great question. I test drove a used pickup about a month ago and when I checked under the hood I found the air cleaner assembly missing and a fire extinguisher had been used. The entire bay was dusted with that yellow powder. Needless to say I walked away. It's somewhat abrasive so I don't imagine it would be any good.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I can tell you ,it will kill the engine deader than Elvis,its not a pretty sight.

 

[Boris]

I can tell you ,it will kill the engine deader than Elvis,its not a pretty sight.

And for that very reason I will never run an extinguisher in my bilge.