Hobie Livewell / bait tank parts? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 02-15-2013, 07:10 AM

I don't think people mind replacing a 12 dollar switch every few months.

What they do mind is having a switch failure while you are on the water with a tank full of sardines going belly up.

That sucks big monkey balls.

Iceman · 02-15-2013, 10:09 AM

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Suppose someone wanted to replace that crappy push / pull O.E. switch with another crappy Hobie push / pull switch. Where would I order it? I don't think Andy has them?

(I'm wanting one of these.)

I have the replacement switches.

02-15-2013, 10:20 AM

I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse.

Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it.

Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse.

Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it.

Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.

I'll definitely try this if I can't find the sealed red switch here locally.

02-15-2013, 02:16 PM

Just avoid the headache, pick it up through Andy and goop it. I've put this one through many many trips and not a lick of corrosion

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I have the replacement switches.

Do you have the red one with the sleeve / jacket over it?

Iceman · 02-15-2013, 12:05 PM

no, I have the ones like Drake posted.

BrokeLoser · 02-15-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

no, I have the ones like Drake posted.

Can you get them?...I'm thinking I might have a better chance with them being completely sealed. I found them at a place in Florida.
http://sunjammers.com/kayak-gear/kay...-livewell.html

02-15-2013, 12:05 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	no, I have the ones like Drake posted. __________________

02-15-2013, 07:10 AM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I don't think people mind replacing a 12 dollar switch every few months. What they do mind is having a switch failure while you are on the water with a tank full of sardines going belly up. That sucks big monkey balls.

02-15-2013, 10:20 AM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I've been through 5 switches on my tank in 4 months, same problem over and over. Granted I fish 3-4 days a week minimum so it see's a lot of abuse. Corrosion and snapping at the wire to the switch connection. It's been under warranty and the shop kept assuring me it they would fix it. Finally, I just asked for the switch and I would take care of it myself. I covered the switch where the wires connect with so much marine goop and I haven't had an issue as of yet.

02-15-2013, 02:16 PM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Just avoid the headache, pick it up through Andy and goop it. I've put this one through many many trips and not a lick of corrosion