Marcum in five gallon pail???

[Fredd]

Got the idea from reading the other thread, and was wondering if anyone else did what I do. I set my Marcum on end (battery side down) in a five gallon pail when going across the lake. Anyone think of any reason that this is not acceptable. I do admit that the round base would be a much better alternative, however.

[thehawk]

From what I have read, those marcums will fit nicely in a kitty litter pail, both are square, the fish finder and pail. might help.

[Fredd]

The kitty pails aren't as manly and the round seats don't fit as nice, either. Thanks for the feedback.

[buckx37x]

I do that with my vex then when i get to fishouse i turn the pail upside down and put vex on bottom, its just the right height to read nice

[Jim Almquist]

Got the idea from reading the other thread, and was wondering if anyone else did what I do. I set my Marcum on end (battery side down) in a five gallon pail when going across the lake. Anyone think of any reason that this is not acceptable. I do admit that the round base would be much better alternative, however.

I just would not like my battery getting pounded on the bottom of the sled. I like to set mine on top with a boat cushion under it but I do have a cover for my Otter. I have busted a couple of plastic fishing tackle box's and now the are all canvas for that reason.

[bogeyman1]

I do the same Fredd, I did find a soft pack by Mammoth also so my vx-1 doesn't get beat up so bad. There's also room in the bucket for my radio, couple small takle boxes and a jig stick.

[hooksetter]

I do the same. I carry a 5 gallon bucket in a holder on my ATV and when I scout new spots on the lake I carry the marcum in the bucket and my auger in the rack. Doesn't seem to get too pounded.

[BD110]

Try a plastic milk crate... That should be "manly" enough for you and I like the idea of turning the bucket or crate for this matter over and using it to bring the flasher off of the ground so it's easier to see. I'll be trying that on my next trip out.

[timjones]

Yep, plastic milk crate works great for hauling the Marcum. Brings it up to a nice level for reading when you flip it upside down and set the Marcun on it. Also helps keep the Marcum off of the ice so the battery lasts a little longer because it stays warmer.

[BartmanMN]

Kitty little pail works great. You can spray paint a skull and cross bones to look tough if you need to or use a sharpie and give the little kitty some fangs. haha

[&JAG]

Where do you get a heavy duty milk crate?

[STMA_I_HUNTER]

I have a drywall bucket that I put a pc of foam in the bottom and then set my flasher in. I bought a screw on cover from FF and then place another pc of foam over the battery making sure it's large enough to keep them from bouncing around. Been using this for about 5 years and never have had anything ruined on trips across LOW or ML.

[Ed Carlson]

Where do you get a heavy duty milk crate?

Most "Dollar Stores" have milk type storage crates for sale. Many also have boot mats/trays too, very nice for the feet or to rest the heater on.

The square Kitty Litter buckets and square Ice Melt Salt bulk buckets do a good job as gear totes, they store nicely under portable ice shack seat assembly's.

Wire rubber coated freezer baskets also come in handy in a portable, very light and durable, and they help to keep gear off the floor and from rolling around in travel.

[Jim Almquist]

Kitty little pail works great. You can spray paint a skull and cross bones to look tough if you need to or use a sharpie and give the little kitty some fangs. haha

Just need to put some fishing decals on the bucket and no one will know it was ever a kitty litter pail

[Cicada]

If you go the milk crate route, look for the old rectangular shaped ones. They used to hold a dozen half gallon containers, not like the newer ones that only hold nine. Then you can flip it on its side and have the extra height.

[Esox_Magnum]

I like the kitty litter bucket idea, I use one of those for storing my muskie bucktails, alot cheaper than a $100 bucktail box. I just throw mine in the tub, they have their place under the bench in my shack and stay put when traveling across the lake.

[Fredd]

I do like the fact of the tight fit when it is on end in the pail. If you strap the pail, very little bounce. I would think that the milk crate would let it move around unless it was strapped inside?? I am not worried about the sealed battery because it is tight in there. Kitty skull pail might be tighter?? Thanks for the feedback guys!

[gulllakeguy]

How about a garbage pail. Thats where I put mine.

[3littlemonsters]

yea...i spray painted my kitty pail black....thought about getting out the belt sander and sanding it off...but then....who cares??? If you keep the lid you can use it as a table...it also has a smaller seperate cover in the lid that opens for your catch or whatever