OK RodPod hatch cover upgrade
 

Anyone know of the availability of replacement rod pod replacement hatches for the OK Tridents? I like the idea of storage the is easily accessible. Reaching around behind me for something quick gets a bit old.

I have them at OEX Mission Bay.

$94.95 for the new "Modular Fishing Pod"

Call me with a CC and ill bring it home with me to save you the trip to PB from Santee. Im up off the top of Carlton Hills, little shorter drive for you.

Call Brent at OEX Sailing Center.

OEX Mission Bay
1010 Santa Clara Point
San Diego, CA 92109
619-866-6129

FUNNY! We posted at the same time Siebler:the_finger:

These guys sell the new one:

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...grade-Kit.html

And the old one:

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...grade-Kit.html

I like the new Mod Pod.

That makes three of us!
But your answer was better because he can get it local.

Or you can support the people that bring you this great site instead of our biggest competitor...

Ill even Price-match for you.

not to pile it on, but I strongly suggest supporting the OEX crew. Through two kayaks, a paddle board, several paddles, untold accessories, they have never steered me wrong on price or service!
:you_rock:

100% agree. I always buy local when I can. Good to know you carry the Mod Pod.

Wow - talk about a fast response...!! That would be great, I'm up the hill from Pinnacle Peaks. I've seen a different pod cover that is thicker and has room to store tools or whatever - does this one open up for inside storage? Not inside the yak, but inside the pod cover itself?

I wish I could install one on my Prowler 15. I'm saving up and will upgrade to a Trident 15 someday. I like the Rod Pods.

yeah that would be the Modular pod. Has Scotty deals built into it. Doesnt look like it has any internal compartments though, just all sorts of little holders and such.

Im here today and tomorrow and can bring it home with me like I said.

The difference from the old rod pod and the new Mod Pod is the construction. The new mod pod is injection molded rather than roto molded so it is much stiffer and gives a better water tight seal. It also has spots that you can put a scotty rod holder and is pre drilled for other accessories. You can no longer use your gear tray from the original rod pod. And to answer your question there is no storage in the hatch itself.
The much better seal alone makes it a worth while upgrade, in my opinion.
Hope this helps

Thanks Jim, Didnt look like there was any secret compartments on this thing but without opening the package I wasnt 100% sure.

No secret compartments, but I've found it's easy to attach bungee to both the top and bottom of the Mod Pod for holding tools and lure boxes. And Like Jim said it's more rigid so you don't have to worry about it buckling if you sit on it.
My only small complaint is that the Scotty style rod holders don't lock. Although they are plenty snug.

This video details all the features of the Mod Pod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwxWufm7fCI

When I was looking for it on-line, I came across this:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...XklCTdcr0gnyUa

and thought I saw some secret compartment, but I was wrong.

Here are two good pics of it:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...gD5PhUHPyy90fg

and

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...fNYsZ7AXUJbTbX

Siebler: I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow about bringing one down.

That's the center hatch on the OK Ultra 4.7. Jim can tell you more about that one too.

Yep, that is the Ultra 4.7 rotating hatch. Very cool but also no interior compartment on it.

Be aware that you will have to modify your Rod Pod for the new style cover to fit unless they make a different model for retrofit vs. 2011 Tridents? The one I have on my new Trident does not fit on my old one without removing some plastic. Jim mentioned the loss of the sliding tray inside, and you also lose the cup holder. If you currently have and use Pod mounted rod holders etc. I would recommend it. It can save you lots of holes in your yak. As tight as the rod holders fit into the cover holes, there is no need for them to be locking.

My upgraded hatches fit on my old Tridents with no issue or plastic removal at all. Not sure why yours would be different.

The length of the ribbed support section on the new hatch is 25 1/2 inches.
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...w/P2160456.jpg
The inside dimension of my old Rod Pod is about 25 inches.
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...w/P2160455.jpg
And on my new yak it is slightly bigger than 25 1/2 inches.
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...w/P2160458.jpg
I would need to cut out the part that returns down into the hull as well as a bit of the top flat part of my Pod base to get the length I need to fit the new hatch. Here is the difference between the two on mine. Here you see the plastic returning down into the hull.
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...w/P2160454.jpg
And on the new one you just see the flat area on top.
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/u...w/P2160457.jpg
Maybe it is just my yak, or my model year or something?

Has anyone gone through the surf with these, yet? How much of a difference in was there in relation to the seal? Thanks, Dennis

X-2!

Heading out tomorrow morning. I'll let you know.
It does sit a little different on the hatch opening than the factory hatch-cover.

Thanks, looking foward to your feedback. How does it sit differently? Snug? I should be getting mine in a couple of days, and can't wait to put it to the test.

Went out yesterday using the new hatch cover. Each time I take it off, it makes a suction kind of sound - I'm thinking it has a good seal. There was little surf, so no waves crashing over to check for water leakage.

Some of my observations, keep in mind I have not purchased any mounts or accessories to use with the new hatch....

I miss the cup holder. Maybe there is a ram mount for bottles?
The slide tray underneath had to go, I was missing it for a bit, but then I just threw my bag of tools in the hull instead.
It is much more solid, so scooting up and sitting on it I don't get the sense that I'm going to make it buckle and fall through and damage something.

The center screw holes on the mod pod are designed to fit a bicycle water bottle cage. Scotty also makes a cup holder that will drop right in to the Scotty mount holes.

http://www.scotty.com/boating-suppli...rinkingcup.gif


I just ran some bungie down either side that I use to hold a water bottle, pliers, knife, etc..

Thanks for the heads up.. I received my pod yesterday from Hook1. Can't wait to run it through the surf.