Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 09-26-2008, 07:03 AM

There is a little "MacGyver" in me that can't resist trying to find solutions to problems using simple tools and materials. After buying a Revo last spring, I discovered that the Revo is a great boat but it is not without its shortcomings. Fortunately, this kayak is easy to mod. I have come up with a couple of things that make the boat more useful for me.

Because of the way I store my kayak in my garage, I cannot have the ball mounts sticking above the gunwales. That means that I cannot permanently mount a forward rod holder. I came up with a design for a removable rod holder that mounts in the Revo cup holder.

You can see a thread on this design here. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3581

This device works really well while on the water but I find that it gets in the way when paddling. I usually remove it while launching and landing.

To deal with the awkward positioning of the rear rod holders, I created a "Accessory -Trolling Bar" that mounts in the rear holes and provides a better trolling setup with easier access to the rods.

Here is the thread for this project.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3583

This mod is very useful. It also provides a place to attach leashes, and would be ideal for mounting a light as well as other small items.

See you on the water.

Bob

09-26-2008, 07:03 AM	#15
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	A couple Revo Mods help with the shortcomings There is a little "MacGyver" in me that can't resist trying to find solutions to problems using simple tools and materials. After buying a Revo last spring, I discovered that the Revo is a great boat but it is not without its shortcomings. Fortunately, this kayak is easy to mod. I have come up with a couple of things that make the boat more useful for me. Because of the way I store my kayak in my garage, I cannot have the ball mounts sticking above the gunwales. That means that I cannot permanently mount a forward rod holder. I came up with a design for a removable rod holder that mounts in the Revo cup holder. You can see a thread on this design here. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3581 This device works really well while on the water but I find that it gets in the way when paddling. I usually remove it while launching and landing. To deal with the awkward positioning of the rear rod holders, I created a "Accessory -Trolling Bar" that mounts in the rear holes and provides a better trolling setup with easier access to the rods. Here is the thread for this project. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3583 This mod is very useful. It also provides a place to attach leashes, and would be ideal for mounting a light as well as other small items. See you on the water. Bob