Storing Down Rigger Weights and misc. tool storage

[Dad with Twin boys]

Good evening, I am preparing a 1775 Lund and trying to be as organized as possible. I fish alone with my twin boys and organization is key. I have torpedo weights and Cannon balls. What is the best way to store these when not being used? Also, is there a simple box to use for misc. tools like scissors, needle nose pliers and various tools to use on the boat.

[jimski2]

I had a cannon ball bouncing around in my side compartment. It wore the insulation on some wiring and I smelled a wire burning smell as I was motoring along. Fortunately I discovered the wire quickly after stopping the boat to investigate. Store your cannonballs in a wooden box and do not set them where wires are laying.

[Dad with Twin boys]

Thanks, I was trying to find out the best way.


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[chinook35]

Thanks, I was trying to find out the best way.


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I use a plastic milk crate. I found a heavy duty one at Byrne dairy. The Wally World crates are flimsy


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[Dad with Twin boys]

I use a plastic milk crate. I found a heavy duty one at Byrne dairy. The Wally World crates are flimsy


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That is a great idea


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[Sk8man]

The shark type weights I bought from bikinibottom came with a wooden box with compartment separations that each of my three weights sit in and it is the "nuts" No sliding around and I have room for needle nose pliers and a knife etc as well. The bottom has felt on it to keep from scratching anything.

[Dad with Twin boys]

The shark type weights I bought from bikinibottom came with a wooden box with compartment separations that each of my three weights sit in and it is the "nuts" No sliding around and I have room for needle nose pliers and a knife etc as well. The bottom has felt on it to keep from scratching anything.

Is the box homemade?


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[Sk8man]

Yes Rich  (bikinibottom) made it and it was a great idea. It would work fine for the torpedos as well. It is lined with a towel type material as well so no noise. Simple yet elegant solution to storage in my opinion. Much smaller than a crate etc. and stores at the side near the gunwale under the passenger side captain seat.

[Dad with Twin boys]

Yes Rich  (bikinibottom) made it and it was a great idea. It would work fine for the torpedos as well. It is lined with a towel type material as well so no noise. Simple yet elegant solution to storage in my opinion. Much smaller than a crate etc. and stores at the side near the gunwale under the passenger side captain seat.

That is a brilliant idea and very secure.


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[Fishmaster 196]

I use a couple small plastic containers with foam cut to fit around the weights. Its cheap and works well.

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[Dad with Twin boys]

I use a couple small plastic containers with foam cut to fit around the weights. Its cheap and works well.

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Thanks, that looks great


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[Sk8man]

Here is a pic and keep in mind it is over 5 yrs old

[Dad with Twin boys]

Here is a pic and keep in mind it is over 5 yrs old:smile:

That is a neat idea.


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[Dad with Twin boys]

Here is a pic and keep in mind it is over 5 yrs old:smile:

That is a neat idea.


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[Earl28]

Thanks for the pictures. I can do that!

[Dad with Twin boys]

Thanks guys getting me on the right track, I had some extra pieces of wood laying around and threw this together after work. 

[Sk8man]

Good going

[dry net]

We did the foam thing. We wrapped the sharks in plastic wrap and foamed around them. Worked great!

[Dad with Twin boys]

We did the foam thing. We wrapped the sharks in plastic wrap and foamed around them. Worked great!

I think your way would be lighter and better, but I was working with what I had.


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