Dialing in my Camo

[SHRED]

I used #10 1" stainless steel screws instead of the 3/4" and it was fine.

[alanw]

They should come with the rectangle hatch standard. Will it fit the tackle management tray? Good upgrade either way.

[SHRED]

Originally Posted by alanw

They should come with the rectangle hatch standard. Will it fit the tackle management tray? Good upgrade either way.

It'll fit a tackle tray. I opted for the basket.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by alanw

They should come with the rectangle hatch standard. Will it fit the tackle management tray? Good upgrade either way.

What little space that is available becomes accessible with this upgrade. Good share. I see you even upgraded to the f-n sibiki anti snag pocket holders.

[jorluivil]

Looks good, nice and clean!

When I installed the rectangular hatch on my Outback I was pretty nervous, I measured my lines 56 times. I recall cutting the hole small and slowly making it larger until it fit like a Magnum condom.


I will have to assume that you typical gaff your fish on the left side?

[goldenglory18]

Great work. Very clean.

The one thing I miss about the Malibu I had was the massive amount of storage. Those larger hatches really are the bees knees...

[SHRED]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Looks good, nice and clean!

When I installed the rectangular hatch on my Outback I was pretty nervous, I measured my lines 56 times. I recall cutting the hole small and slowly making it larger until it fit like a Magnum condom.


I will have to assume that you typical gaff your fish on the left side?

Yes on the left.
I was nervous also...lol.

[SHRED]

Originally Posted by TJones

What little space that is available becomes accessible with this upgrade. Good share. I see you even upgraded to the f-n sibiki anti snag pocket holders.

Those are standard on the Camo edition Outback.
I'm loving the extra space.

[fourtogo]

Remove Transducer cover >> three screws <<< run some anti seize on them . Hobie runs them in DRY Stainless in brass / bronze. . Mine has burrron heads in counter sunk cover . This a new 2017 stupid in my opinion right from dealer .

[SHRED]

Originally Posted by fourtogo

Remove Transducer cover >> three screws <<< run some anti seize on them . Hobie runs them in DRY Stainless in brass / bronze. . Mine has burrron heads in counter sunk cover . This a new 2017 stupid in my opinion right from dealer .

Thanks for that tip.
You do this because of the fact that they are dissimilar alloys and will react with each other?

[alanw]

Originally Posted by fourtogo

Remove Transducer cover >> three screws <<< run some anti seize on them . Hobie runs them in DRY Stainless in brass / bronze. . Mine has burrron heads in counter sunk cover . This a new 2017 stupid in my opinion right from dealer .

A little protection never hurts, but according to the "Anodic Index" stainless and brass/bronze are compatible and acceptable for use in harsh environments.

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by alanw

They should come with the rectangle hatch standard.

From Hobie? Shirley, you jest.

Hobie marketing policy is to configure their kayaks with lots of things you will want to remove and replace with upgrades .... turbofins, rudder, rectangular hatch for gear, a plastic tackle bucket that deforms and falls into the hull, etc., etc.

Gue$$ why, LOL.

[fourtogo]

Originally Posted by SHRED

Thanks for that tip.
You do this because of the fact that they are dissimilar alloys and will react with each other?

Stainless has the unique qualities to WELD Its self . Even when hand tighten too just bout any other metal . Add salt water in the mix makes normal . In to a large issue , care should be taken with dissimilar metals . A Kayak is not a cheap investment

[fourtogo]

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

From Hobie? Shirley, you jest.

Hobie marketing policy is to configure their kayaks with lots of things you will want to remove and replace with upgrades .... turbofins, rudder, rectangular hatch for gear, a plastic tackle bucket that deforms and falls into the hull, etc., etc.

Gue$$ why, LOL.

This how other Kayak builders , get your customers . They also box you in as a manufacturer. They counter you moves , by copying or doing it better at much lower cost .