DIY Rectangle Hatch Upgrade - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 04-07-2014, 02:53 PM

How much is hatch ? Makes stuffing bass in hull easier .

.seat looks good also . What model is it? And are you happy with it?

bosshoss · 04-07-2014, 03:25 PM

[QUOTE=TJones;189432]How much is hatch ? Makes stuffing bass in hull easier .

.seat looks good also .

The hatch and seal was $120.00 at Fastlane Sailing and Kayaking.. They are a Hobie dealer here in San Diego. Tried OEX but was told they didn't carry them.

The seat is a Seairsports Pacific Angler Kayak Seat and they run around $160.00..I bought this one used for $80.00. That's a steal !! The biggest thing I like about it, is the thickness of the seat...Great padding and the seat offers allot of support ..

inbx3 · 04-07-2014, 05:04 PM

if you are interested in selling the old round container and hatch please let me know. I'm looking to buy one.

TJones · 04-07-2014, 06:30 PM

As usual hobie try's to nail your eggs to the wall . That's insane for a hatch , although it is a great up grade . The seat is well worth it . Stock seat is trash the first time it gets wet , and even upgrading with the air bladder it moves around too much .

bosshoss · 04-07-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

As usual hobie try's to nail your eggs to the wall . That's insane for a hatch , although it is a great up grade . The seat is well worth it . Stock seat is trash the first time it gets wet , and even upgrading with the air bladder it moves around too much .

Yeah that's pricey for sure....That's why I don't have the bucket for the front hatch....Too many $$$ for a piece of molded plastic. At least there was a little R & D in the design of the rectangle hatch....LOL

Hope to recoup some of my costs when I sell the original seat and round hatch.....

FISH11 · 04-07-2014, 06:50 PM

If it's not important that it have a Hobie logo or be flat on top, instead of a raised center to the lid. The online store (Kayak Fishing Supplies)has them from COD (Crack of Dawn). they have two rectangular hatches, a really large one with six latches on the removable lid that is $79.95. The second is smaller but I think it's the size on this install. It has a singlt latch release on the center of the lid and is hinged on one end. The second hatch is $72.95. That is way less expensive. What else would you expect when you add the Hobie logo to anything (they don't make the hatch, just have them make it for them and the price it like everything Hobie)

04-07-2014, 02:53 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Looks good How much is hatch ? Makes stuffing bass in hull easier . .seat looks good also . What model is it? And are you happy with it?

04-07-2014, 06:30 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Thanks for info As usual hobie try's to nail your eggs to the wall . That's insane for a hatch , although it is a great up grade . The seat is well worth it . Stock seat is trash the first time it gets wet , and even upgrading with the air bladder it moves around too much .

04-07-2014, 06:50 PM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	If it's not important that it have a Hobie logo or be flat on top, instead of a raised center to the lid. The online store (Kayak Fishing Supplies)has them from COD (Crack of Dawn). they have two rectangular hatches, a really large one with six latches on the removable lid that is $79.95. The second is smaller but I think it's the size on this install. It has a singlt latch release on the center of the lid and is hinged on one end. The second hatch is $72.95. That is way less expensive. What else would you expect when you add the Hobie logo to anything (they don't make the hatch, just have them make it for them and the price it like everything Hobie) __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

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04-07-2014, 03:25 PM	#2
bosshoss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 197	[QUOTE=TJones;189432]How much is hatch ? Makes stuffing bass in hull easier . .seat looks good also . The hatch and seal was $120.00 at Fastlane Sailing and Kayaking.. They are a Hobie dealer here in San Diego. Tried OEX but was told they didn't carry them. The seat is a Seairsports Pacific Angler Kayak Seat and they run around $160.00..I bought this one used for $80.00. That's a steal !! The biggest thing I like about it, is the thickness of the seat...Great padding and the seat offers allot of support ..

04-07-2014, 05:04 PM	#3
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	if you are interested in selling the old round container and hatch please let me know. I'm looking to buy one.