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11-11-2010, 06:04 PM | #1 |
Junior
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mira Mesa
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Lookin for some advice
Hey everybody, I'm brand new to kayak fishin and just recently bought a Stealth 12 during the OEX sale up in LA. The only thing I've had done is hookin up the livewell which was installed at OEX in Mission Bay. Only 2 trips under my belt. Once in Mission Bay and once in SD Bay. Mission bay was a good trip with no trouble but SD Bay was a real wake up call to the risk out there. While out there I grabbed a scoop of bait and after an hour or so of fishin the kayak starts feelin different a little heavy I guess. And without understanding how I realize I'm takin on some serious water now cuz I'm sinkin. Not extremely fast but I'm goin down. I manage to get to shore, open up the hatch and the hull is about 1/2 full of water. After reading a few of the other posts, it sounds like it's the bait pump pumpin to much water in to fast. Is a timing switch the right fix for this? And is that the only thing I would need for this. Oh and a bilge pump. Thanks guys
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11-11-2010, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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If your sinking that fast it aint the stealth bait tank... Id suggest taking it to a Malibu dealer (OEX) and see what they can find.
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11-11-2010, 06:35 PM | #3 |
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I recall reading a post somewhere, where it turned out that the pump was pumping directly into the hull. If I recall correctly, a hose came lose. Take it to OEX, they'll take care of you, as they stand behind their products and their work.
If it was me, I'd see Andy at the Sunset Beach OEX. |
11-11-2010, 06:59 PM | #4 |
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-Double check where pump goes thru hull
-Double check hose from pump to aerator -Double check where aerator goes thru bait tank |
11-11-2010, 07:08 PM | #5 |
Junior
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Ok thanks for the feedback fellas. It's much appreciated
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11-11-2010, 07:14 PM | #6 |
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You should be able to regulate with the adjustable aerator head, twisting it clockwise constricts the opening. You can completely close it with this. You do not want that tank overflowing. How are you allowing outflow?
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11-11-2010, 09:51 PM | #7 | |
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11-12-2010, 06:41 AM | #8 |
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Seems to be a common occurance, I know many a yaker w "wet" Malibu's
take it into OEX best to have a pro look into it Last edited by j mo; 11-12-2010 at 08:44 AM. |
11-12-2010, 07:12 AM | #9 |
Junior
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mira Mesa
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Ctrujillo - When OEX installed the livewell kit they drilled the two holes your talkin about so those are there. I think I'm just goin to take it to a pool and try to figure out what's goin on
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11-16-2010, 07:37 PM | #10 |
Junior
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Hull to pump is most likey the problem , anything outside of the hull should be ok, but also check the hose clamps, throw the white ones away and install stainless automotive type
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11-16-2010, 09:19 PM | #11 |
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I think your fix ideas are great. Call it overkill if you want but I will be installing a bilge pump on my kayak to avoid exactly what you are talking about. Having that is worth the extra battery weight.
Also check out Youtube, I recall seeing a video about the Stealth Bait tank installation that CJ did and he talks about the over flow holes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snGUpj2MAao |
11-16-2010, 10:25 PM | #12 |
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Defintiely go see CJ/Brian they are the holy masters of yak fixes!!! And just fyi Malibu definitely stands behind their yaks!!!
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