Hobie Kayak Hatch Battery Holder

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This battery holder fits snugly inside the circular hatch on my Hobie kayak. It securely holds a 12V battery that powers both a fishfinder and night light. Print Settings Printer: FlashForge Dreamer Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: Doesn't matter Infill: 35% Notes: This battery holder sits neatly inside the kayak's circular hatch, securely held when the lid is closed. The 12V battery is heavy, so the top lip of the holder will be under some tension during normal use. To make it as strong as possible, I printed this model on its side because prints are typically stronger in the X-Y plane than in the Z direction. Printing on its side requires a lot of support material. The print took approximately 30 hours on my FlashForge Dreamer printer, but the end result is extremely strong, surprisingly light and fantastic!