Hobie Livewell / bait tank parts? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 02-14-2013, 07:52 PM

Suppose someone wanted to replace that crappy push / pull O.E. switch with another crappy Hobie push / pull switch. Where would I order it? I don't think Andy has them?

(I'm wanting one of these.)

jorluivil · 02-14-2013, 08:16 PM

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?

BrokeLoser · 02-14-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

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.

jorluivil · 02-14-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

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.

I'm using the stock plugs and I can plug both ends with one hand.

StinkyMatt · 02-14-2013, 09:24 PM

Red and white automotive two wire. Found for a 1.99 at auto zone.

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Red and white automotive two wire. Found for a 1.99 at auto zone.

That's what I use for my FF

tacmik · 02-14-2013, 08:18 PM

Just a thought. While looking at the one you posted, It occurred to me that it looks like something you would find in an automotive shop used in pimping out your ride. Might find something in there that would work. Not sure how it would hold up in salt water though.

BrokeLoser · 02-14-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

Just a thought. While looking at the one you posted, It occurred to me that it looks like something you would find in an automotive shop used in pimping out your ride. Might find something in there that would work. Not sure how it would hold up in salt water though.

The switch shown is actually the O.E. Hobie Livewell switch

RobFish · 02-15-2013, 07:11 AM

Mine died about a month ago as well.
Did a quick fix job in the garage which lasted about a month.
I'll be heading to the store to buy another switch today.
They're $12, and 2 minutes to swap out. If I have to do that every year, or even every 6 months, I'm OK with that.
To have it wired directly and using the battery terminals as the on/off is doable, but having a switch for $12 is the best option for me.
I believe that the newest version from Hobie does have that red plastic cover so that will provide a bit of a better guard compared to the one I'm removing which has nothing but the bare wires pretty much exposed.
Design flaw? Not sure, but I don't think an on/off switch should be a consumable item on a live well.

StinkyMatt · 02-15-2013, 08:10 AM

I don't think people mind replacing a 12 dollar switch every few months.

What they do mind is having a switch failure while you are on the water with a tank full of sardines going belly up.

That sucks big monkey balls.

Iceman · 02-15-2013, 11:09 AM

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Suppose someone wanted to replace that crappy push / pull O.E. switch with another crappy Hobie push / pull switch. Where would I order it? I don't think Andy has them?

(I'm wanting one of these.)

I have the replacement switches.

02-15-2013, 11:20 AM

I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse.

Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it.

Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse.

Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it.

Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.

I'll definitely try this if I can't find the sealed red switch here locally.

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I have the replacement switches.

Do you have the red one with the sleeve / jacket over it?

Iceman · 02-15-2013, 01:05 PM

no, I have the ones like Drake posted.

02-14-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Hobie Livewell / bait tank parts? Suppose someone wanted to replace that crappy push / pull O.E. switch with another crappy Hobie push / pull switch. Where would I order it? I don't think Andy has them? (I'm wanting one of these.)

02-14-2013, 08:16 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	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? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-14-2013, 08:18 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Just a thought. While looking at the one you posted, It occurred to me that it looks like something you would find in an automotive shop used in pimping out your ride. Might find something in there that would work. Not sure how it would hold up in salt water though. __________________

02-15-2013, 07:11 AM	#9
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Mine died about a month ago as well. Did a quick fix job in the garage which lasted about a month. I'll be heading to the store to buy another switch today. They're $12, and 2 minutes to swap out. If I have to do that every year, or even every 6 months, I'm OK with that. To have it wired directly and using the battery terminals as the on/off is doable, but having a switch for $12 is the best option for me. I believe that the newest version from Hobie does have that red plastic cover so that will provide a bit of a better guard compared to the one I'm removing which has nothing but the bare wires pretty much exposed. Design flaw? Not sure, but I don't think an on/off switch should be a consumable item on a live well. __________________

02-15-2013, 01:05 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	no, I have the ones like Drake posted. __________________

02-14-2013, 09:24 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Red and white automotive two wire. Found for a 1.99 at auto zone.

02-15-2013, 08:10 AM	#10
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I don't think people mind replacing a 12 dollar switch every few months. What they do mind is having a switch failure while you are on the water with a tank full of sardines going belly up. That sucks big monkey balls.

02-15-2013, 11:20 AM	#12
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse. Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it. Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.