modifying a hobie live well for an OK Trident - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dannowar · 07-07-2014, 08:02 PM

unusual scupper placement on the trident has left me wondering if simply; a new hole can be drilled for the pump and the old hole sealed (any ideas?).

i really like my hobie bait tank and pending sale might be going back to the paddle route.

YakDout · 07-07-2014, 08:05 PM

Is there any way you can route a longer hose from current pump placement to scupper on trident? And maybe a hose routed for your overflow as well?

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YakDout · 07-07-2014, 08:09 PM

Alternative maybe would be to by a test plug for old pump location such as this one. I've used these for a couple things. Haven't tested them for water tight, but they do seal well so I wouldn't put it past them.

Tightens when you screw down wing nut and expands the rubber o ring

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Dannowar · 07-07-2014, 08:29 PM

I was thinking about just using a hole saw and using the new circular cut out to goop into the old one.

YakDout · 07-07-2014, 09:49 PM

That works

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TJones · 07-08-2014, 06:37 AM

I Had the rods in holders leashed down with no play . I lost control of kayak when trying to launch and the kayak rolled in surf and tore two holders out . One was pulled out at screws , the other pealed back the tank . I held the broken piece in place temporarily with heavy duty tape . Mixed up my favorite concoction . J b weld . And bonded it back together . After drying it can be sanded and painted as desired . I did buy a new tank , but since I have multiple kayaks I keep it as a spare . It only has two holders , but it is definitely water tight and sea worthy . If you are really going to do this product either use that cut out piece or just use some duct tape , but I would recommend j b weld over using dome goop that could break down over time . Initially it will look ugly , but if sometime is put in sanding you could make the repair seamless. Hope this gives you some ideas .

YakDout · 07-08-2014, 06:54 AM

The thing about the cut out is it might be slightly smaller than need for the plugged hole. Saw blade will take 1/8"

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oneyedeer · 07-08-2014, 11:39 AM

I think hobie carries a kit for other kayak use check with oex

Raskal311 · 07-08-2014, 12:56 PM

Aquarium bulkhead and cap will work. Would be easy to remove if needed.

GregAndrew · 07-08-2014, 03:24 PM

A friend of mine used a spacer block (under the tank)and some elbows to make it work with his older model Outback.

Iceman · 07-09-2014, 07:27 AM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18639

07-07-2014, 08:02 PM	#1
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	modifying a hobie live well for an OK Trident unusual scupper placement on the trident has left me wondering if simply; a new hole can be drilled for the pump and the old hole sealed (any ideas?). i really like my hobie bait tank and pending sale might be going back to the paddle route. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-07-2014, 08:29 PM	#4
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I was thinking about just using a hole saw and using the new circular cut out to goop into the old one. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-08-2014, 06:37 AM	#6
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	I destroyed a tank at Malibu I Had the rods in holders leashed down with no play . I lost control of kayak when trying to launch and the kayak rolled in surf and tore two holders out . One was pulled out at screws , the other pealed back the tank . I held the broken piece in place temporarily with heavy duty tape . Mixed up my favorite concoction . J b weld . And bonded it back together . After drying it can be sanded and painted as desired . I did buy a new tank , but since I have multiple kayaks I keep it as a spare . It only has two holders , but it is definitely water tight and sea worthy . If you are really going to do this product either use that cut out piece or just use some duct tape , but I would recommend j b weld over using dome goop that could break down over time . Initially it will look ugly , but if sometime is put in sanding you could make the repair seamless. Hope this gives you some ideas .

07-08-2014, 12:56 PM	#9
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Aquarium bulkhead and cap will work. Would be easy to remove if needed. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

07-09-2014, 07:27 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18639 __________________

07-07-2014, 08:05 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Is there any way you can route a longer hose from current pump placement to scupper on trident? And maybe a hose routed for your overflow as well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-07-2014, 08:09 PM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Alternative maybe would be to by a test plug for old pump location such as this one. I've used these for a couple things. Haven't tested them for water tight, but they do seal well so I wouldn't put it past them. Tightens when you screw down wing nut and expands the rubber o ring Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-07-2014, 09:49 PM	#5
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	That works Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2014, 06:54 AM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	The thing about the cut out is it might be slightly smaller than need for the plugged hole. Saw blade will take 1/8" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2014, 11:39 AM	#8
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	I think hobie carries a kit for other kayak use check with oex

07-08-2014, 03:24 PM	#10
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	A friend of mine used a spacer block (under the tank)and some elbows to make it work with his older model Outback.