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Old 02-14-2013, 07:41 PM   #4
BrokeLoser
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Originally Posted by jorluivil View Post
Go straight to the battery, you will not regret it.

I got tired of changing my switch so I bypassed it and went straight from the pump to the battery. At first I thought it was going to be a big hassle reaching back and plugging it in but now I can do it with my eyes closed while holding a rod in one hand during a surf launch while preparing a breakfast burrito.

Don't get me wrong, the switch is a plus but why not eliminate the problem?

Yeah, I've been reading everyones various issues and attempted fixes for the switch....none seem to be full proof. Hobie obviously has a design flaw in this.
I guess I just figured I'd get a new O.E. switch, do all I can to salt proof it and replace it once a season if need be....seemed like the lesser of all evils.
The switch bypass sounds like the most long term hassle free way to go though. What kind of plug are you using? Something simpler than the O.E. Hobie plug I'm guessing...I can hardly get it unplugged on my workbench...I don't how I'd do it on my yak.
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