Thank you SVENDAWG - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 02-27-2015, 05:22 PM

That moment when you are 4 miles offshore and feel like your yak is floating/handling a little funny... you open your hatch to learn that your kayak is now a cruise ship with a swimming pool below decks! Thank you Sven for helping figure it out.

Long story short. My 2011 Outback I bought used. Had a small leak that I could not find. It was in the backend of the drive well. Maybe 1 1/2 inches long, below the water line.

Hobie was contacted, within a day I got my answer, it is covered. It is repairable but I was worried seeing it keeps going to Baja. Hobie will replace with a NEW 2014 hull for $500.00 which I think is a great deal. But waiting to see what it would cost for the 2015. They are really into their customer Service.

jorluivil · 02-27-2015, 05:30 PM

That's a great deal for a 2014, if they can hook you up with a 2015 for the same price that would make a great deal more like an awesome deal!!

makobob · 02-27-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

That's a great deal for a 2014, if they can hook you up with a 2015 for the same price that would make a great deal more like an awesome deal!!

Agreed, Figure a little more then I have to purchase the new seat as it is a hull swap. But I already got the new drive as a spare so I am hoping to upgrade it to the 2015.

JeffB · 02-27-2015, 05:39 PM

Oceanside offered my buddy $900 for a swap out for his 2011 Revo has a big crack in the drive well for a 15'. He's going to make the trade, just tight on funds

makobob · 02-27-2015, 05:44 PM

Andy I feel that is a great price for the 14. I could only hope about the 2015. If it happens fantastic, if not I will have a NEW 14. Hobie stepped up. They show they care about their customers.

Iceman · 02-27-2015, 05:31 PM

$500 replacement for a 4 year old kayak is very fair on Hobies part . I do not think you will be given an option for a 2015, I tried for someone else.

02-27-2015, 05:22 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Thank you SVENDAWG That moment when you are 4 miles offshore and feel like your yak is floating/handling a little funny... you open your hatch to learn that your kayak is now a cruise ship with a swimming pool below decks! Thank you Sven for helping figure it out. Long story short. My 2011 Outback I bought used. Had a small leak that I could not find. It was in the backend of the drive well. Maybe 1 1/2 inches long, below the water line. Hobie was contacted, within a day I got my answer, it is covered. It is repairable but I was worried seeing it keeps going to Baja. Hobie will replace with a NEW 2014 hull for $500.00 which I think is a great deal. But waiting to see what it would cost for the 2015. They are really into their customer Service. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-27-2015, 05:30 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	That's a great deal for a 2014, if they can hook you up with a 2015 for the same price that would make a great deal more like an awesome deal!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-27-2015, 05:39 PM	#4
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Oceanside offered my buddy $900 for a swap out for his 2011 Revo has a big crack in the drive well for a 15'. He's going to make the trade, just tight on funds __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-27-2015, 05:44 PM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Andy I feel that is a great price for the 14. I could only hope about the 2015. If it happens fantastic, if not I will have a NEW 14. Hobie stepped up. They show they care about their customers. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-27-2015, 05:31 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	$500 replacement for a 4 year old kayak is very fair on Hobies part . I do not think you will be given an option for a 2015, I tried for someone else. __________________