{"product_id":"yakgear-build-a-crate-13-kayak-fishing-crate-black","title":"YakGear Build A Crate 13-Inch Black Kayak Fishing Crate","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe YakGear Build A Crate is the 13-inch square base crate that turns a bare kayak tankwell into an organized fishing station. Black plastic, standard footprint, and full compatibility with the Build A Crate accessory lineup. Bolt it down once, then add rod holders, a lid, and tool holders as your rig grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you fish from a kayak, storage is everything, and the YakGear Build A Crate 13-inch square crate is where a clean rig starts. It's the black plastic base crate that sits in your tankwell and holds your tackle, tools, and gear where you can reach it. Think of it as the foundation. You bolt it down once, then build up from there with the rest of the Build A Crate accessories as your setup grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe footprint is a true 13 inches by 13 inches, so it drops into most sit-on-top kayak tankwells without a fight. That square shape matters. It means the crate sits flat, doesn't rock, and gives you a stable platform to mount rod holders, tool holders, and a lid down the road. And because it's part of the YakGear Build A Crate series, every accessory in that lineup is designed to bolt straight to this crate. No adapters. No guessing at hole spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. Most anglers run four bolts through the crate base into the kayak deck. One tip from folks who've rigged a lot of these: if your hull is on the thin side, add backing plates or fender washers under the deck so the mounts don't flex or pull through in rough water. Pre-drill your holes rather than trusting self-tappers to hold. On chop, self-tappers can back out, and a crate that shifts underway is a crate that dumps your gear. Take the extra ten minutes up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black plastic construction keeps it simple and easy to hose out at the end of a long day. Sand, bait juice, cut line, it all rinses off. Like any plastic gear that lives outside, it does better with a little care. If you can store your kayak out of direct sun, or throw a cover over the crate between trips, you'll get more seasons out of the corners before the plastic starts to fatigue. That's just how UV works on a boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the 13 by 13 layout matches the standard crate footprint, you've got flexibility. YakGear's own crate tops, rod holder inserts, and rigging accessories all line up. If you drop in aftermarket bins or dividers, you may need to trim them slightly for a flush fit, but the outside dimensions play nice with the wider crate world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut on the water, the difference shows up fast. Everything has a home. Your pliers aren't rolling around by your feet, your spare spools aren't buried under a life jacket, and your leader material isn't tangled with your anchor line. You reach back, grab what you need, and keep casting. When you're fighting a fish or riding out a wake, a bolted-down crate means your gear stays put instead of scattering across the deck. That kind of order is worth a lot on a small boat where every inch counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any kayak angler who wants a real storage system instead of a loose bag sliding around the tankwell. First boat or fifth, the setup is the same, and it grows with you. Start with the crate, add a lid when you want to keep spray off your tackle, add rod holders when you're ready to troll two lines. What it's not: it's not a pre-loaded kit with rod holders and a lid already attached. This is the core 13-inch crate, the piece everything else bolts onto. If you want the accessories, grab them from the Build A Crate series and rig it your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries the YakGear logo, so you know it's the real deal and built to fit the rest of their system. For the money, it's one of the smartest first upgrades you can make to a fishing kayak. Get your gear organized, get it locked down, and spend your day fishing instead of digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e13 in x 13 in square footprint fits most sit-on-top kayak tankwells and sits flat without rocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack plastic construction rinses clean of sand, bait, and salt at the end of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of the YakGear Build A Crate series, so rod holders, crate tops, and rigging accessories bolt straight on with no adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquare shape gives a stable base for mounting rod holders and tool holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 13-inch crate footprint lines up with common crate accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour-bolt mounting to the kayak deck locks it down for rough water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYakGear logo confirms genuine fitment with the rest of the Build A Crate system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen base-crate design lets you build a custom storage setup instead of a fixed kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized YakGear reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is the YakGear Build A Crate BMC13?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 13-inch by 13-inch square crate. That footprint drops into most sit-on-top kayak tankwells and matches the standard crate size, so common crate accessories line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the crate come with rod holders or a lid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the base crate, the foundation of the Build A Crate system. Rod holders, crate tops, and tool holders are separate accessories in the same series that bolt straight onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I mount it to my kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost anglers run four bolts through the crate base into the kayak deck. If your hull is thin, add backing plates or fender washers underneath so the mounts don't flex, and pre-drill your holes rather than relying on self-tappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my kayak's tankwell?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 13 by 13 square footprint fits most sit-on-top kayak tankwells. Measure your well before you buy, since a few boats with tight or angled wells may need offset mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat accessories work with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery accessory in the YakGear Build A Crate series is designed to fit this crate, including crate tops, rod holder inserts, and rigging hardware. Standard crate accessories that match a 13-inch footprint also work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it out in the sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but plastic that lives in direct sun year-round will fatigue faster. Store your kayak out of the sun when you can, or throw a cover over the crate between trips, and you'll get more seasons out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack plastic. It rinses clean of sand, salt, and bait at the end of the day and shrugs off a wet, messy tankwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a genuine YakGear product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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