Hobie Bait Tank Crack......Flaw or ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 04-30-2012, 07:56 AM

Found this today, unsure when it happened. Whats the best way to prevent additional cracking ?

Yakin · 04-30-2012, 08:00 AM

here bud I think to help save you money in the long run I saw this a few days ago!
I thought it might help you

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13400

jorluivil · 04-30-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

here bud I think to help save you money in the long run I saw this a few days ago!
I thought it might help you

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13400

Darn It!!! I knew I should-a bought that insurance!!!

Deefeesha · 04-30-2012, 08:54 AM

Drill a small hole on the end of that crack, it should stop the crack from growing.

Also, the cause could be that the screw there was too tight, perhaps loosen the all screws abit to relieve some stress.

bus kid · 04-30-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Drill a small hole on the end of that crack, it should stop the crack from growing.

What he said.
maybe back the screw out it may be over tightened. Is it anywhere near the hatch hinge or lock? may be a stress point.

StinkyMatt · 04-30-2012, 09:30 AM

Reduce the amount of beer you stuff in that thing.

fish plastics George!

KatFish · 04-30-2012, 10:28 AM

Omg! Im cracking up y'all are some funny yakkers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n46C...e_gdata_player

Yakin · 04-30-2012, 10:35 AM

yeah skip the beer bring a thermos with a few monsters/red bulls and some hard liquor keeps me going and less room haha fits nicely in this cup holder I have on the PA and then you can wash your hands in the integrated kitchen sink they built in the new 2012 model

steamroll · 04-30-2012, 10:36 AM

Yes, it is fairly common to find cracking there. That has been a notorious thin spot on a few batches of the tanks.

Take Deefeesha's advice and drill a tiny hole to relieve the stress. Then add a little marine goop and you should be good to go.

Old Man in the Sea · 04-30-2012, 10:42 AM

suggestion is don't use the bait tank as a porta potty - it was not designed to sit on and hold more that 50lbs...

bigbarrels · 04-30-2012, 10:52 AM

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...n+Diane+Sawyer

George, good luck with your crack problem

jorluivil · 04-30-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...n+Diane+Sawyer

George, good luck with your crack problem

The first sign of addiction....denial

My Wife: You have a fishing problem
Me: NO I DON'T!!!

Yakin · 04-30-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

The first sign of addiction....denial

My Wife: You have a fishing problem
Me: NO I DON'T!!!

My Wife: You have a fishing Problem!
Me: NO I DON'T, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AGAINST FISHING!!!

ful-rac · 04-30-2012, 11:48 AM

I knew you were on the shit!

kobra · 04-30-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Drill a small hole on the end of that crack, it should stop the crack from growing.

Also, the cause could be that the screw there was too tight, perhaps loosen the all screws abit to relieve some stress.

Best advice right there crack head. Bummer George, I've never seen that before. Didn't know porta potties were that fragile.

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Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	here bud I think to help save you money in the long run I saw this a few days ago! I thought it might help you http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13400 __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#8
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	yeah skip the beer bring a thermos with a few monsters/red bulls and some hard liquor keeps me going and less room haha fits nicely in this cup holder I have on the PA and then you can wash your hands in the integrated kitchen sink they built in the new 2012 model __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-30-2012, 10:36 AM	#9
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Yes, it is fairly common to find cracking there. That has been a notorious thin spot on a few batches of the tanks. Take Deefeesha's advice and drill a tiny hole to relieve the stress. Then add a little marine goop and you should be good to go. __________________

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Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Hobie bait tank has a 50lb weight limit... suggestion is don't use the bait tank as a porta potty - it was not designed to sit on and hold more that 50lbs...

04-30-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Drill a small hole on the end of that crack, it should stop the crack from growing. Also, the cause could be that the screw there was too tight, perhaps loosen the all screws abit to relieve some stress.

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StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Reduce the amount of beer you stuff in that thing. fish plastics George!

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KatFish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 132	Omg! Im cracking up y'all are some funny yakkers! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n46C...e_gdata_player

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bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...n+Diane+Sawyer George, good luck with your crack problem __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

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ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I knew you were on the shit! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.