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Old 08-30-2015, 01:17 PM   #1
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Hobie outback rectangular hatch.

Decided to upgrade my round hatch. Very simple to do. Cost was around $100 for hatch, tackle management system, hardware and a couple boxes. This was a much needed upgrade for me because I hate the hobie buckets. The lids are always a PITA to snap back in the right spot. Also will help keep tackle organized.



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Old 08-30-2015, 05:50 PM   #2
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Looks good! I was thinking about making this upgrade too on my '15 outback but am concerned without the foam supports under the deck standing may not be a good idea. Have you tried standing on the deck since the upgrade? Can you feel any give? Thanks!
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Old 08-30-2015, 06:26 PM   #3
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Looks good! I was thinking about making this upgrade too on my '15 outback but am concerned without the foam supports under the deck standing may not be a good idea. Have you tried standing on the deck since the upgrade? Can you feel any give? Thanks!

Viper, I just installed the hatch this morning so have not yet had a chance to test it on the water. The hatch seems plenty strong, and the material you have to cut out is negligible in my option. The backing plate that the hatch screws into makes this area strong. There are plenty of people who go this route and I have never heard of anyone having problems.
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Old 08-30-2015, 07:03 PM   #4
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Looks good. Maybe they'll make that hatch standard in next year's model.
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Old 08-30-2015, 07:27 PM   #5
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That's way better than the round hatch. Nice modification.
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Old 08-30-2015, 07:31 PM   #6
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Looks good. Maybe they'll make that hatch standard in next year's model.

I do know that the new outback LE comes standard with the square hatch, but you definitely pay for it. I do think that hobie should get rid of the round hatch for the outbacks. But hobie is in it for the business and any aftermarket upgrade after the fact makes them money.
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Old 08-30-2015, 08:38 PM   #7
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Hobie parts and upgrades are way way overpriced in my opinion. Every time I shop there it feels like in going to Costco 4 items 100$ minimum no matter how small the part is
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Old 09-05-2015, 06:11 AM   #8
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And they are only making 500 of these.
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Old 09-05-2015, 09:29 AM   #9
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Decided to upgrade my round hatch. Very simple to do. Cost was around $100 for hatch, tackle management system, hardware and a couple boxes. This was a much needed upgrade for me because I hate the hobie buckets. The lids are always a PITA to snap back in the right spot. Also will help keep tackle organized.



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Very neat and clean, Brandon. Nice job!
I just might have to do mine! (Just have to buy a jigsaw)
I think Andy (Iceman) can address the warrantee issue as he's done a number of them.
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Old 09-05-2015, 09:34 AM   #10
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Very neat and clean, Brendan. Nice job!
I just might have to do mine! (Just have to buy a jigsaw)
I think Andy (Iceman) can address the warrantee issue as he's done a number of them.
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I bought a skil jigsaw at lowes for $30.

http://m.lowes.com/pd/Skil-4-5-Amp-K...gsaw/50125861=


This is not a one time tool for me. Ive needed one before for some carpentry and other projects and finally bought one to do my hatch. But i see myself using this saw again soon.
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Old 09-05-2015, 09:43 AM   #11
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I bought a skil jigsaw at lowes for $30.

http://m.lowes.com/pd/Skil-4-5-Amp-K...gsaw/50125861=


This is not a one time tool for me. Ive needed one before for some carpentry and other projects and finally bought one to do my hatch. But i see myself using this saw again soon.
Me too. I like building shelves, bookcases and cabinets for storing all my Fly Tying books & materials. I've been getting by with a coping saw up til now.
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:13 AM   #12
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What are the dimensions on the new hatch?

I don't think it would work on my old Hank Parker edition. But I would love to add it if it did


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Old 09-05-2015, 10:18 AM   #13
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Hobie outback rectangular hatch.

Roughly 11.25"x8.5"


Have heard this will only work 2013 and up

Edit: just read with a little mod will fit on 2012 also
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:43 AM   #14
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Brandon why did you install it side to side, I understand it also fits front to back and is much easier to open and access that way? Thanks for your post.
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Old 09-05-2015, 06:48 PM   #15
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Roughly 11.25"x8.5"


Have heard this will only work 2013 and up

Edit: just read with a little mod will fit on 2012 also

Thanks YakDout


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Good post, installing tonight. Yakdout always cranking the good action.
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:50 AM   #17
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Hey bob,

Thought of installing in that direction but was used to opening this way from my PA. Tried sitting on kayak and opening and its not hard for me, and I am by no means small.
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Old 09-05-2015, 02:24 PM   #18
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Hey bob,

Thought of installing in that direction but was used to opening this way from my PA. Tried sitting on kayak and opening and its not hard for me, and I am by no means small.
Understood, you sit higher in the PA, was harder for me to open that way so thinking about doing it fore an aft.
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Old 09-05-2015, 02:31 PM   #19
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Understood, you sit higher in the PA, was harder for me to open that way so thinking about doing it fore an aft.

Usually i run my outback seat in the upper most position. Unless conditions are really unfavorable.
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