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HELLSTER INC. 07-30-2015 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman (Post 235697)
Jason,

I'll swap out the hatch.............just for you :D

Sweet

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Bert Vega 07-30-2015 03:20 PM

They are so big! How you going to stretch that 80# WSB down the side with that monster behind you? Or sail fish (come on el nino). They are pretty sweet looking with that black hatch.

Gr8fuldude 07-31-2015 08:26 AM

Andy does it fit in the thresher 140?

Iceman 07-31-2015 08:50 AM

too wide to fit in anything but the Pro Anglers

HELLSTER INC. 07-31-2015 10:07 AM

It's the escalade of bait tanks, big-heavy when full- expensive.:)

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Iceman 11-17-2016 02:07 PM

Bump, back in stock. Switch issue has been resolved. :D

alanw 11-17-2016 03:25 PM

What was wrong with the old switch, and is there an upgrade switch available for the original?

Iceman 11-18-2016 03:30 PM

I guess they were prone to sticking on..........or off. Everyone I had sold has not had any issues I have heard of. No replacement switch that I have heard, I imagine if it goes bad it will be covered under warranty

Samcro 11-19-2016 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman (Post 272072)
I guess they were prone to sticking on..........or off. Everyone I had sold has not had any issues I have heard of. No replacement switch that I have heard, I imagine if it goes bad it will be covered under warranty

Andy,
Has the priming issue been resolved as well? I want to purchase one, will you be open during Thanksgiving week?

Iceman 11-20-2016 08:17 AM

I was not aware of any priming issues, guys with the tanks please chime in. I am open every day but Thanksgiving next week.

monstahfish 11-20-2016 04:31 PM

No priming issues that I'm aware of. The original switch housing was built without enough reinforcement and allowed the internals to flex and break. The new one is overbuilt and has increased space around the internal tube to prevent this. If you have a faulty switch, there is an upgrade kit available free from Hobie.

alanw 08-28-2017 10:08 PM

The switch on my XL tank started giving me problems last weekend. When I slide the switch to the on position nothing happens, but if I tap on the switch it starts working. It's like something inside is sticking. Not sure if I have the original switch before they fixed it or not, bought it about a year and a half ago. Anyone else have this happen?

monstahfish 08-29-2017 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw (Post 285160)
The switch on my XL tank started giving me problems last weekend. When I slide the switch to the on position nothing happens, but if I tap on the switch it starts working. It's like something inside is sticking. Not sure if I have the original switch before they fixed it or not, bought it about a year and a half ago. Anyone else have this happen?

That sounds like the internals are cracked which was the original issue. Contact Hobie customer service and they'll mail you a replacement kit. All you have to do is unmount the old one, splice the new one in with the parts in the kit and re mount it.

alanw 08-29-2017 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish (Post 285167)
That sounds like the internals are cracked which was the original issue. Contact Hobie customer service and they'll mail you a replacement kit. All you have to do is unmount the old one, splice the new one in with the parts in the kit and re mount it.

Wow that was easy, thanks! Just called them up and new switch is on the way, no hassle from Jerry at Hobie warranty dept. Excellent customer service!


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