Hobie XL livewell

[ironcross6921]

Picked up my new bait tank today and must say I really like the way Hobie went with it only complaint I have with it is the bottom of the tank where the drain outlet is. It has 4 phillipshead screws on the bottom that look like with extended use of the bait tank it could wear holes in the deck. It wouldn't have been hard to recess that area. Will be adding/glueing a piece of rubber sheet over that area to prevent damage.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by ironcross6921

Picked up my new bait tank today and must say I really like the way Hobie went with it only complaint I have with it is the bottom of the tank where the drain outlet is. It has 4 phillipshead screws on the bottom that look like with extended use of the bait tank it could wear holes in the deck. It wouldn't have been hard to recess that area. Will be adding/glueing a piece of rubber sheet over that area to prevent damage.

Yeah....that's a bad design

You should try making a plastic sleeve, cut some notches for the screws and goop it to the tank. If the sleeve is as deep as the screws it should sit flush.

[ful-rac]

Hmmm...good observation...would it have killed hobie to recess that area?
Most likely it probably won't be a problem for a reeeeaaaal long time, but I'm sure the hobie xl live well 2.0 might correct that problem....

[TJones]

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

[ironcross6921]

Originally Posted by TJones

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

A little overkill....probably but had some funds laying around from a sale from my other hobby and said the hell with it. The way I see it I can keep my catch alive longer incase I don't feel like cleaning that single legal calico I caught at the end of a long day and release it. So in the end it boils down to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by ironcross6921

A little overkill....probably but had some funds laying around from a sale from my other hobby and said the hell with it. The way I see it I can keep my catch alive longer incase I don't feel like cleaning that single legal calico I caught at the end of a long day and release it. So in the end it boils down to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

If you put a lot of water in it would be the weight . 4 gallons would be close to 50 lbs and I'm pretty sure the stock tank can hold close to five gallons . The xl could probably hold double that if you wanted it to . That's a lot of extra luggage dragging around for 6 hours or more . Just my 2 cents . Single person yak it's kinda over kill unless your fishing for sharks and using some very large baits .

[h2ofishfo]

Originally Posted by TJones

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

im interested in those mods post some pics thanks brah

[TJones]

Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

im interested in those mods post some pics thanks brah

As soon as I splash some water on my face I will get out to garage and snap some pics. I did a few other mods to tank , stolen ideas from other posts . I will gladly share . Just give me a few to piece it together .

[h2ofishfo]

Originally Posted by TJones

As soon as I splash some water on my face I will get out to garage and snap some pics. I did a few other mods to tank , stolen ideas from other posts . I will gladly share . Just give me a few to piece it together .

👍🏾thanks brah

[TJones]

This should be shared in innovations .

[TJones]

And is slightly damaged at tip .

[TJones]

On the outlet side is pieced together from some miscellaneous parts from Home Depot pluming section . It can be used to prime and or clear obstructions from pump . And last pic is the new updated intake tip which ideally reduce obstructions from occurring . I also use a bienno light weight 12 amp battery that should last 12 hours plus on water .

[TJones]

I can also cap the blue tube which prevents complete drainage in the need of turning power off at pump should arise.

[TJones]

Refill cartridge from Walmart . No switch and no splice . Directly connected to plug at battery . Since having done these mods , I rarely get blockages or down time on water . Which can be a nightmare if you are by self . Spending 2 hours scratching out a couple greenies only to release them because you have a blockage sucks eggs . .

[YakDout]

-Cue team sewer hating on others innovations... Lol

[Team Sewer]

Originally Posted by YakDout

-Cue team sewer hating on others innovations... Lol

Cue the haters.........or hater?

Yes, I know, you're trolling and just to make it worth your time I will bite

Happy now?

[YakDout]

Yes, thank you. 😁

[h2ofishfo]

Did you find a 12 volt that fits in the standard 9volt battery holder

[TJones]

Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

Did you find a 12 volt that fits in the standard 9volt battery holder

You don't want to use a 12 vlt battery , yes it will work but your pump will be turning more rpm's than necessary . Too much gallons per minute . I found a 6 vlt 12 amp slightly taller than the standard 10 amp battery hobie supplies . Battery cover still fits , but not flush with tank . I can live with this dilemma , in exchange for a battery that will last the whole day . I have yet to run it down on a days adventure , 10 to 12 hrs being my longest day this summer . Andy probably has the updated pickup hose for those inquiring , I grabbed mine from fastlane . This upgrade is a huge advantage . Not so restrictive as to clog , but will prevent problems for most of your outings .