[Big Fish]

Picked up a new to me boat that lacks any storage for my tackle or other things I need to keep dry. I’ve been looking at various dry boxes such as yeti go box, roam boxes, etc. but nothing has really stood out. I would like something heavy enough that it doesn’t really move a whole lot while running and trailering. I’m also considering just using a cheaper yeti alternative roto molded cooler as a dry box too. Any opinions or suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Picked up a new to me boat that lacks any storage for my tackle or other things I need to keep dry. I’ve been looking at various dry boxes such as yeti go box, roam boxes, etc. but nothing has really stood out. I would like something heavy enough that it doesn’t really move a whole lot while running and trailering. I’m also considering just using a cheaper yeti alternative roto molded cooler as a dry box too. Any opinions or suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

A couple of these might work for you. I love Plano because they are made in USA and fairly affordable. I ran across this last month at the tackle shop. I’m about to buy two for my skiff.

 

[Haulinvols]

I went down this road myself with my Santee. Not much dry storage on it and ultimately, I just decided to use an inexpensive Rtic 45 cooler. It's heavy enough to stay put while running. I can stand on it if need be and it has plenty of room for what I take on the water for the day. After 3+ years, still haven't found anything that works better.

 

[g8rfly]

Check out this one if you want something bigger than the yeti. Magellan Outdoors Pro 50 L Waterproof Gear Box | Academy

they make them in 22, 50 and 92L. Great boxes that open from both sides. If you order one make sure it comes with the divider and tray. I got two from Academy that didn't include them and had to return one before they figured it out.

 

[TravHale]

Lots of boxes out there. I went with the Yeti, thought i'd regret it, but that's far from the case.

 

[Jdee]

A couple of these might work for you. I love Plano because they are made in USA and fairly affordable. I ran across this last month at the tackle shop. I’m about to buy two for my skiff.

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I have a couple of these boxes and they work pretty good. The latches want to pop off when they are not latched but otherwise nice for the price. I keep them in my garage to store reels and lines. With the right Plano boxes to fit inside they’d be pretty slick

 

[Jdee]

I’ve also thought about using the boxes that are made for the decked drawers system. They have a handle on top and seem to be a little heavier built than the Plano boxes

 

[hipshot]

Harbor Freight carries some knockoffs of the Pelican hard cases in various sizes. Rubber o-ring seals and an air purge, and very sturdy.

 

[skinny_fishing]

Yeti box, it's worth it and i went the cheap route first too

 

[jonny]

Nanuk are the best value out there in my opinion. Even compared to the Yeti it has better features. It’s not the cheapest but also not near the most expensive.

The Apache boxes at Harbor Freight are tough to beat if on a budget.

I own both and have not had any issues with either

 

[coloradowalt]

Lots of boxes out there. I went with the Yeti, thought i'd regret it, but that's far from the case. View attachment 230082

TravHale, what utility boxes are those?

 

[TravHale]

TravHale, what utility boxes are those?

Plano 3640. Five of them fit tightly on one side.

 

[Siteseven]

the red husky boxes with the clear lids at Home Depot are great for the money, worth looking at if you have not seem them… great budget option

 

[Dirtmerchant]

I picked a couple of these "instaCrate" boxes at Costco for storage in my Vantage. They fold so you can get them through a hatch door that is smaller than the box. You can't stand on them but they don't add much weight and are less than $10 each. I put Dri-Dek on each side so they don't move. BTW, they do not have lids and are not dry since they fold.

 

[SaltyDave]

The Plano boxes are Awesome 👌