My Latest Hobie Revo Mod - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Joe11 · 07-03-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hobieuser

I haven't used the rear hatch much...SDCITYBOY, any practical ideas?

I use one of those Hobie tackle trays in the rear hatch and put my wallet, truck keys, etc. Small stuff I don't need on the water but don't want to leave behind either.

Billy V · 07-03-2008, 09:47 PM

It would be a good mod for keeping those slippery Plano tackle boxes from sliding away.

I use 3 dry bags of various sized inside that hatch. A Small, Med, Large bag to hold stuff.

Nice to see new ideas.

sdcityboy · 07-03-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe11

I use one of those Hobie tackle trays in the rear hatch and put my wallet, truck keys, etc. Small stuff I don't need on the water but don't want to leave behind either.

ah, my next purchase

bajadog · 07-04-2008, 11:50 AM

Great idea Bob.

Can any of you get to the rear hatch while yaking?

dorf · 07-05-2008, 07:24 AM

Great idea. I have the Hobie trays and was wondering if they would fit with this mod?
Currently my son uses the rear hatch when he rides along with me to store his snacks. He is getting big enough for his own ride now so I will have to find a better use for it. I like the idea of moving the battery to the back. Would keep other things I put up front from any accidental disconnect. Keep the ideas coming. I have a few I am working on and will share when I have the bugs worked out.

dsafety · 07-05-2008, 08:00 AM

The Hobie Tray will not fit in the center hatch after installing this mod. I never liked the Hobie tray anyway. It is too small to be very useful. I will be moving mine to the stern hatch and installing the fish finder battery there.

Bob

beerman · 07-06-2008, 08:19 PM

Yours is a common problem to most of us. I solved it by installing adhesive backed velcro (Technically called "hook and loop"bought from McMaster Carr supply) strips longwise down the inside of the hull. Ive bonded the other to the bottom of my water proof Plano tackleboxes,and then another strip in the top of the large boxes and the bottom of the smaller boxes so they stack on top of each other.I usually only use two ,but have stacked two on the left,two on the right. This works outstanding. I do have to rebond or replace the strips after a season or two.Wallmart is a good cheap source of waterproof boxes. Just my 2 cents.

07-04-2008, 11:50 AM	#4
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Great idea Bob. Can any of you get to the rear hatch while yaking? __________________ Please release bill-fish.

07-05-2008, 07:24 AM	#5
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Great idea. I have the Hobie trays and was wondering if they would fit with this mod? Currently my son uses the rear hatch when he rides along with me to store his snacks. He is getting big enough for his own ride now so I will have to find a better use for it. I like the idea of moving the battery to the back. Would keep other things I put up front from any accidental disconnect. Keep the ideas coming. I have a few I am working on and will share when I have the bugs worked out. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

07-03-2008, 09:47 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	It would be a good mod for keeping those slippery Plano tackle boxes from sliding away. I use 3 dry bags of various sized inside that hatch. A Small, Med, Large bag to hold stuff. Nice to see new ideas.

07-05-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	The Hobie Tray will not fit in the center hatch after installing this mod. I never liked the Hobie tray anyway. It is too small to be very useful. I will be moving mine to the stern hatch and installing the fish finder battery there. Bob

07-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#7
beerman Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: fullerton Posts: 11	Yours is a common problem to most of us. I solved it by installing adhesive backed velcro (Technically called "hook and loop"bought from McMaster Carr supply) strips longwise down the inside of the hull. Ive bonded the other to the bottom of my water proof Plano tackleboxes,and then another strip in the top of the large boxes and the bottom of the smaller boxes so they stack on top of each other.I usually only use two ,but have stacked two on the left,two on the right. This works outstanding. I do have to rebond or replace the strips after a season or two.Wallmart is a good cheap source of waterproof boxes. Just my 2 cents.