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HELLSTER INC. · 07-30-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Jason,

I'll swap out the hatch.............just for you

Sweet

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Bert Vega · 07-30-2015, 03:20 PM

They are so big! How you going to stretch that 80# WSB down the side with that monster behind you? Or sail fish (come on el nino). They are pretty sweet looking with that black hatch.

Gr8fuldude · 07-31-2015, 08:26 AM

Andy does it fit in the thresher 140?

Iceman · 07-31-2015, 08:50 AM

too wide to fit in anything but the Pro Anglers

HELLSTER INC. · 07-31-2015, 10:07 AM

It's the escalade of bait tanks, big-heavy when full- expensive.

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Iceman · 11-17-2016, 02:07 PM

Bump, back in stock. Switch issue has been resolved.

alanw · 11-17-2016, 03:25 PM

What was wrong with the old switch, and is there an upgrade switch available for the original?

Iceman · 11-18-2016, 03:30 PM

I guess they were prone to sticking on..........or off. Everyone I had sold has not had any issues I have heard of. No replacement switch that I have heard, I imagine if it goes bad it will be covered under warranty

Samcro · 11-19-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I guess they were prone to sticking on..........or off. Everyone I had sold has not had any issues I have heard of. No replacement switch that I have heard, I imagine if it goes bad it will be covered under warranty

Andy,
Has the priming issue been resolved as well? I want to purchase one, will you be open during Thanksgiving week?

Iceman · 11-20-2016, 08:17 AM

I was not aware of any priming issues, guys with the tanks please chime in. I am open every day but Thanksgiving next week.

monstahfish · 11-20-2016, 04:31 PM

No priming issues that I'm aware of. The original switch housing was built without enough reinforcement and allowed the internals to flex and break. The new one is overbuilt and has increased space around the internal tube to prevent this. If you have a faulty switch, there is an upgrade kit available free from Hobie.

alanw · 08-28-2017, 10:08 PM

The switch on my XL tank started giving me problems last weekend. When I slide the switch to the on position nothing happens, but if I tap on the switch it starts working. It's like something inside is sticking. Not sure if I have the original switch before they fixed it or not, bought it about a year and a half ago. Anyone else have this happen?

monstahfish · 08-29-2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

The switch on my XL tank started giving me problems last weekend. When I slide the switch to the on position nothing happens, but if I tap on the switch it starts working. It's like something inside is sticking. Not sure if I have the original switch before they fixed it or not, bought it about a year and a half ago. Anyone else have this happen?

That sounds like the internals are cracked which was the original issue. Contact Hobie customer service and they'll mail you a replacement kit. All you have to do is unmount the old one, splice the new one in with the parts in the kit and re mount it.

alanw · 08-29-2017, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monstahfish

That sounds like the internals are cracked which was the original issue. Contact Hobie customer service and they'll mail you a replacement kit. All you have to do is unmount the old one, splice the new one in with the parts in the kit and re mount it.

Wow that was easy, thanks! Just called them up and new switch is on the way, no hassle from Jerry at Hobie warranty dept. Excellent customer service!

07-30-2015, 03:20 PM	#22
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	They are so big! How you going to stretch that 80# WSB down the side with that monster behind you? Or sail fish (come on el nino). They are pretty sweet looking with that black hatch. __________________ I hate seals!!!

07-31-2015, 08:50 AM	#24
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	too wide to fit in anything but the Pro Anglers __________________

07-31-2015, 10:07 AM	#25
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	It's the escalade of bait tanks, big-heavy when full- expensive. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

11-17-2016, 02:07 PM	#26
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Bump, back in stock. Switch issue has been resolved. __________________

11-17-2016, 03:25 PM	#27
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	What was wrong with the old switch, and is there an upgrade switch available for the original? __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

07-31-2015, 08:26 AM	#23
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Andy does it fit in the thresher 140?

11-18-2016, 03:30 PM	#28
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I guess they were prone to sticking on..........or off. Everyone I had sold has not had any issues I have heard of. No replacement switch that I have heard, I imagine if it goes bad it will be covered under warranty __________________

11-20-2016, 08:17 AM	#30
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I was not aware of any priming issues, guys with the tanks please chime in. I am open every day but Thanksgiving next week. __________________

11-20-2016, 04:31 PM	#31
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 419	No priming issues that I'm aware of. The original switch housing was built without enough reinforcement and allowed the internals to flex and break. The new one is overbuilt and has increased space around the internal tube to prevent this. If you have a faulty switch, there is an upgrade kit available free from Hobie.

08-28-2017, 10:08 PM	#32
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	The switch on my XL tank started giving me problems last weekend. When I slide the switch to the on position nothing happens, but if I tap on the switch it starts working. It's like something inside is sticking. Not sure if I have the original switch before they fixed it or not, bought it about a year and a half ago. Anyone else have this happen? __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe