Water in the yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Anthony179 · 10-22-2010, 07:56 AM

I have a Hobie Sport and everytime I go out, I get water inside. I'm out in the water for about 6-8 hours. I guess it's less than a half gallon. It doesn't make that much difference in weight when I load it up on my truck. I've checked were the drive goes and the bottom of the yak. I can't see anything. Has anybody had this problem with a Hobie? Thanks.

RedSledTeam · 10-22-2010, 08:40 AM

Yes. Check where the control lines enter the rear of the yak. Also, make sure that the inside end of the control line tube is maintained above the waterline. You may also want to check the rubber seal area where the tube enters the outside surface at the aft end of the yak. Last point, if your yak is less than 2 years old it may still be covered under a mfg warranty so check it out and if so, take it to your dealer for further inspection. He's probably done more than one inspection regarding this issue.

AquaticHunter · 10-22-2010, 09:51 AM

I would also try putting your kayak on some saw horses and filling it with water to see if it's leaking. Small cracks can form in the scupper holes where you can't see them.

lterrero · 10-22-2010, 09:52 AM

Hey Anthony, my Sport only makes water when is real choppy or I got 60lb WSB in the trunk and less than a half gallon. best thing to do is fill it with water & see for leaks or do what the Red Sled Team recommends.

tony · 10-22-2010, 04:34 PM

Check your drive well one more time......
Just below the cam knobs where the pins sit (if its pre click and go) for a tiny crack that opens up while pedaling. Found this twice before and its sometimes hard to see....

lterrero · 10-22-2010, 07:00 PM

Good Topic Tony...

driftwood · 10-22-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lterrero

Good Topic Tony...

Como esta el famoso senor pescador? Come esta la pesca?
a pescado yellowtail or hollywoods?

Anthony179 · 10-23-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lterrero

Hey Anthony, my Sport only makes water when is real choppy or I got 60lb WSB in the trunk and less than a half gallon. best thing to do is fill it with water & see for leaks or do what the Red Sled Team recommends.

Maybe one day I'll go to LJ and when you catch that 60lb WSB, we can put it on my yak just to see how much water I take in. Oh, and I'll take the credit for catching it.

I think my yak is more than 2 years old. So I'll just have to inspect it again. I want to thank everybody for the response.

lterrero · 10-23-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony179

Maybe one day I'll go to LJ and when you catch that 60lb WSB, we can put it on my yak just to see how much water I take in. Oh, and I'll take the credit for catching it.

I think my yak is more than 2 years old. So I'll just have to inspect it again. I want to thank everybody for the response.

A little water is ok, not 3gls.

10-22-2010, 07:56 AM	#1
Anthony179 A.T. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 146	Water in the yak I have a Hobie Sport and everytime I go out, I get water inside. I'm out in the water for about 6-8 hours. I guess it's less than a half gallon. It doesn't make that much difference in weight when I load it up on my truck. I've checked were the drive goes and the bottom of the yak. I can't see anything. Has anybody had this problem with a Hobie? Thanks.

10-22-2010, 09:51 AM	#3
AquaticHunter Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park Posts: 51	I would also try putting your kayak on some saw horses and filling it with water to see if it's leaking. Small cracks can form in the scupper holes where you can't see them. __________________ CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS Section 25. The people shall have the right to fish upon and from the public lands of the State and in the waters thereof...

10-22-2010, 08:40 AM	#2
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Yes. Check where the control lines enter the rear of the yak. Also, make sure that the inside end of the control line tube is maintained above the waterline. You may also want to check the rubber seal area where the tube enters the outside surface at the aft end of the yak. Last point, if your yak is less than 2 years old it may still be covered under a mfg warranty so check it out and if so, take it to your dealer for further inspection. He's probably done more than one inspection regarding this issue.

10-22-2010, 09:52 AM	#4
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Hey Anthony, my Sport only makes water when is real choppy or I got 60lb WSB in the trunk and less than a half gallon. best thing to do is fill it with water & see for leaks or do what the Red Sled Team recommends.

10-22-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	Check your drive well one more time...... Just below the cam knobs where the pins sit (if its pre click and go) for a tiny crack that opens up while pedaling. Found this twice before and its sometimes hard to see....

10-22-2010, 07:00 PM	#6
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Good Topic Tony...