Hobie flush mounts - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 12-13-2009, 05:53 PM

Are Hobie owners happy with the factory molded in flush mounts? I found them to be a little on the shallow side. Cut em out with a rotozip and installed flushmounts that are a couple inches deeper. Even was able to still use the cap. The straight ones fit in the side recesses and puts something closer to grab.

steveooo · 12-13-2009, 07:19 PM

Ice got a Hobie

! He's converted to the dark side...

Matt · 12-13-2009, 08:01 PM

"say it ain't so Joe!"

Adam12 · 12-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Looks good Iceman. Thats a clean install.

Iceman · 12-13-2009, 08:49 PM

I have had a sport, revo, outback and outfitter in the rental fleet for over a year.

steveooo · 12-13-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I have had a sport, revo, outback and outfitter in the rental fleet for over a year.

So, technically, you own a Hobie (or 4). I like you, but I'm not sure I can agree with your pedal lifestyle. I heard you have to be either gay, or married, or Billy to own a Hobie. Is this true?

steveooo · 12-15-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Are Hobie owners happy with the factory molded in flush mounts? I found them to be a little on the shallow side.

That is a clean install job Andy. In response to your original question, I haven't really ever noticed that they are too shallow. But maybe now that you pointed it out to me, it might bug the crap out of me. But, most of the time I do use them with the Hobie Rod extension inserts, just to keep the reel a little higher off the water, because the area where my rod holders are rides a little low in the water. So, now my question to any revo/outback guys is, are the rod holder depths different on different models? I've heard people complain about this lots, but it never has been an issue for me. I have an adventure, and my rod holder depth is 8". Lets just get the innuendo out on the the table now. How deep is your rod holder

dgax65 · 12-15-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Lets just get the innuendo out on the the table now. How deep is your rod holder

My RAM rod holders are a manly 10 inches. Unfortunately, my rods aren't.

Iceman · 12-15-2009, 04:59 PM

Just checked and the Outback and Outfitter have the 6 inch, Revo and Sport had 8"

steveooo · 12-15-2009, 05:22 PM

How deep are these?
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-Holder/Detail

Iceman · 12-15-2009, 05:33 PM

8" from the front and 9" inch from the back

steveooo · 12-15-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

8" from the front and 9" inch from the back

Hmmm. I think I've seen that movie....

12-13-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Hobie flush mounts Are Hobie owners happy with the factory molded in flush mounts? I found them to be a little on the shallow side. Cut em out with a rotozip and installed flushmounts that are a couple inches deeper. Even was able to still use the cap. The straight ones fit in the side recesses and puts something closer to grab. __________________

12-13-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	"say it ain't so Joe!" __________________ Thanks Matt F.

12-13-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I have had a sport, revo, outback and outfitter in the rental fleet for over a year. __________________

12-15-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Just checked and the Outback and Outfitter have the 6 inch, Revo and Sport had 8" __________________

12-15-2009, 05:33 PM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	8" from the front and 9" inch from the back __________________

12-13-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Ice got a Hobie ! He's converted to the dark side...

12-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Looks good Iceman. Thats a clean install.

12-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	How deep are these? http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-Holder/Detail