PA 12 and Outback new option - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Matar · 08-29-2012, 11:48 AM

Got mine in the mail yesturday and the holes do not line up on mine at least. I have an 2010 model and the bunngie and tiedown plug lands right on the trim ring. I would have to cut the backing ring or cut out the molded in threads for it to work. I am going to try and lay the whole thing out tonight and see if it will work or not before i start cutting and let you guys know how is turns out. Also the lip on the backside of the round hatch with be cut out as the whole thing is bigger.

Matar · 08-29-2012, 05:15 PM

installed just need to fine tune.

fishingfiend · 08-29-2012, 05:29 PM

Looks great, thanks for taking the plunge and sharing! It looks like the edges of the bungie and tiedown plug are still slightly exposed? After your fine tuning, would you share a couple more close up pics of the side? Also, how do you like it? Is it sturdy?

romspacenut · 08-29-2012, 05:53 PM

Andy, do you think this would work with the Hobie Adventure Island?

StinkyMatt · 08-29-2012, 07:04 PM

Can someone say bait tank?

With just a little more tinkering I see someone putting in a bait tank right there. Kind of like the "kaya tank"

Wouldnt it be great if Hobie made a factory tank option to put right there? Imagine all the room behind you without that big tank?

2013 Hobie product of the year award!

Deefeesha · 08-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Looks great! Now I need one.

Iceman · 08-29-2012, 07:46 PM

Matt,

Glad it worked out! I had not checked older models as I only had access to 2012. Thanks for posting up the modifications needed.

No this would not work on the Adventures.

steveooo · 08-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Those pics look familiar...

Here is my first outback from June 2005

The boat hatch I installed to try to get a little more storage. It leaked like a SOB.

Back when rats, tights, and water shoes were cool...

Mac's were cool enough to me to take pictures of...

Until I caught one of these- that was the beginning of the end. Can you say cluttered deck?

When can I expect my royalty check from Hobie?

With how much thought Hobie puts into the smallest detail of everything they make, I'm sure this will be a pretty awesome upgrade.

jaws197 · 09-04-2012, 12:20 AM

Iceman,
I have a 2012 outback and wondered if you had any pics yet on the install and final of the new hatch yet? Wonder hoe the mirage drive bungee attachment point will be when this is done?

JNAST13ST · 09-04-2012, 02:20 PM

Have you tested it yet? Any leaks?

Matar · 09-04-2012, 02:42 PM

Running a hose over it for 20 min and no leaks. Goop was my friend.

Iceman · 09-04-2012, 04:53 PM

Shipping is about $7 for the hatch+85 hatch=$7 hardware+$20 bucket.

porkchopcb · 09-04-2012, 06:09 PM

Sorry I'm new, where do I have to go to drop it off?

Iceman · 09-04-2012, 07:21 PM

OEX Sunset Beach
562-592-0800

samualson · 11-19-2012, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matar

installed just need to fine tune.

Looks good but it also looks like it could be a major pita to open while seated.

Matar · 11-19-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samualson

Looks good but it also looks like it could be a major pita to open while seated.

Yah not to bad but a pain.

08-29-2012, 07:46 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Matt, Glad it worked out! I had not checked older models as I only had access to 2012. Thanks for posting up the modifications needed. No this would not work on the Adventures. __________________

09-04-2012, 02:20 PM	#10
JNAST13ST Living Da Dream! Join Date: May 2012 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 414	Have you tested it yet? Any leaks? __________________ Don't tread on me

09-04-2012, 04:53 PM	#12
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Shipping is about $7 for the hatch+85 hatch=$7 hardware+$20 bucket. __________________

09-04-2012, 07:21 PM	#14
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	OEX Sunset Beach 562-592-0800 __________________

08-29-2012, 11:48 AM	#1
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	Got mine in the mail yesturday and the holes do not line up on mine at least. I have an 2010 model and the bunngie and tiedown plug lands right on the trim ring. I would have to cut the backing ring or cut out the molded in threads for it to work. I am going to try and lay the whole thing out tonight and see if it will work or not before i start cutting and let you guys know how is turns out. Also the lip on the backside of the round hatch with be cut out as the whole thing is bigger.

08-29-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Looks great, thanks for taking the plunge and sharing! It looks like the edges of the bungie and tiedown plug are still slightly exposed? After your fine tuning, would you share a couple more close up pics of the side? Also, how do you like it? Is it sturdy?

08-29-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
romspacenut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 209	Andy, do you think this would work with the Hobie Adventure Island?

08-29-2012, 07:04 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Can someone say bait tank? With just a little more tinkering I see someone putting in a bait tank right there. Kind of like the "kaya tank" Wouldnt it be great if Hobie made a factory tank option to put right there? Imagine all the room behind you without that big tank? 2013 Hobie product of the year award!

08-29-2012, 07:21 PM	#6
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Looks great! Now I need one.

08-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#8
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Those pics look familiar... Here is my first outback from June 2005 The boat hatch I installed to try to get a little more storage. It leaked like a SOB. Back when rats, tights, and water shoes were cool... Mac's were cool enough to me to take pictures of... Until I caught one of these- that was the beginning of the end. Can you say cluttered deck? When can I expect my royalty check from Hobie? With how much thought Hobie puts into the smallest detail of everything they make, I'm sure this will be a pretty awesome upgrade.

09-04-2012, 12:20 AM	#9
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	Iceman, I have a 2012 outback and wondered if you had any pics yet on the install and final of the new hatch yet? Wonder hoe the mirage drive bungee attachment point will be when this is done?

09-04-2012, 02:42 PM	#11
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	Running a hose over it for 20 min and no leaks. Goop was my friend.

09-04-2012, 06:09 PM	#13
porkchopcb Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 9	Sorry I'm new, where do I have to go to drop it off?