Any Ideas for Alternative Hobie Gear Bucket? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 11-02-2017, 07:34 AM

Nice work.

I was going to suggest also to convert the round hatch to a rectangular one, but not sure where in kayak is your round one.

I did it before the Baja trip and it was very useful. Not only more room with the tray, but much easier access to the hull inside with bigger opening.

Now I can fit my water/food sack easier in the hull. Also if I need to reach from underneath to install anything on top.

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-02-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I was going to suggest also to convert the round hatch to a rectangular one, but not sure where in kayak is your round one.

Yes, that's what I would prefer to do eventually, but I don't want the cash burn right now.

The objective is more space for my fishing supplies.

The space I'm working with is the hatch just in front of the seat of a Hobie Outback.

More space from the rectangular hatch and hatch bucket would be better.

In the meantime, for $2.77 I can toss my Hobie gear bucket that's disintegrating.

Upgrading to a Hobie rectangular hatch with rectangular bucket is about $140, including tax.

Mahigeer · 11-02-2017, 02:57 PM

Do it when you can.

It should be an extra point should you decide to sell the kayak. And no I am not affiliated with Hobie.

I moved my round bucket to the back hatch.

I was going to install the removed round cap behind the seat (where the 5 gal bucket indentation is), but was told by Andy it is not a good idea.

There are drain channels to scuppers that may not seal. Furthermore, not much space in that area.

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-06-2017, 02:55 PM

Ace Hardware 5-Quart Multi-Purpose bucket is slightly better than HDX from Home Depot

- $1.99

- Available without the lid. If you want a lid, they are $1.29 extra

- No handle or handle brackets to cut off

- No casting nubs to cut off

- Slightly better fit around the 8" hatch lip - very slightly less snug, making it easier to remove

- Requires NO alteration at all, except for the one curve cut to clear the latch mechanism as shown above.

- Plastic thickness, stiffness and quality feels the same as the HDX bucket from Home Depot

Both will work fine.

11-06-2017, 02:55 PM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Ace Hardware 5-Quart Multi-Purpose bucket is slightly better than HDX from Home Depot - $1.99 - Available without the lid. If you want a lid, they are $1.29 extra - No handle or handle brackets to cut off - No casting nubs to cut off - Slightly better fit around the 8" hatch lip - very slightly less snug, making it easier to remove - Requires NO alteration at all, except for the one curve cut to clear the latch mechanism as shown above. - Plastic thickness, stiffness and quality feels the same as the HDX bucket from Home Depot Both will work fine. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 11-06-2017 at 04:58 PM.

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11-02-2017, 07:34 AM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Nice work. I was going to suggest also to convert the round hatch to a rectangular one, but not sure where in kayak is your round one. I did it before the Baja trip and it was very useful. Not only more room with the tray, but much easier access to the hull inside with bigger opening. Now I can fit my water/food sack easier in the hull. Also if I need to reach from underneath to install anything on top.

11-02-2017, 02:57 PM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Do it when you can. It should be an extra point should you decide to sell the kayak. And no I am not affiliated with Hobie. I moved my round bucket to the back hatch. I was going to install the removed round cap behind the seat (where the 5 gal bucket indentation is), but was told by Andy it is not a good idea. There are drain channels to scuppers that may not seal. Furthermore, not much space in that area.