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WARRIORMIKE · 01-18-2016, 08:57 AM

Does anyone have a video or a PDF layout on how to replace the switch on a Hobie Bait tank?? I think mine is shot? It keeps turning off or wont turn on like its supposed to.

YakDout · 01-18-2016, 09:11 AM

My advice is to bypass the switch and connect the wires straight to the waterproof plug. This won't be the only time in your fishing career when your switch goes kaput. It is the weakest link in the hobie bait tank. If you must get another switch at least make sure it is a good one like the cole hersee. I too replaced my switch once, it failed while on the water and told myself I didn't want to deal with it anymore. Never lookin back...

Hunters Pa · 01-18-2016, 09:15 AM

make sure the fault is not somewhere else in the system/wiring. Check connections for any corrosion, check the pump itself. Check the battery.

If it is the switch, changing out should be fairly easy. Just make sure you seal all connections and the replacement you get is waterproof.

iethinker · 01-18-2016, 06:33 PM

Take off the full hatch assembly and you will clearly see how easy it is to either replace the switch or simply remove it from the circuit. If you don't take off the hatch, the little screw and nut for the nylon loop cable clamp will drive you insane.

Batmann · 01-18-2016, 06:57 PM

If your bait tank is under warranty bring it in and have it replaced.

When I got my tank new I was aware of the problem and removed the switch before taking it on the water and coated it with liquid electrical tape to reduce the chances of failure. This may help of you choose to use the stock Hobie switch again.

WARRIORMIKE · 02-02-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Batmann

If your bait tank is under warranty bring it in and have it replaced.

When I got my tank new I was aware of the problem and removed the switch before taking it on the water and coated it with liquid electrical tape to reduce the chances of failure. This may help of you choose to use the stock Hobie switch again.

I really didn't have time for all that. My guy at work here who repairs pitching machines in our warehouse handled it. Replaced the switch. Took it out on Saturday and ran it all day. Did not have one issue at all. I'm almost La Jolla Ready!! lol

Rambo · 02-02-2016, 03:54 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=26144

there you, let me know if you have any question.

01-18-2016, 08:57 AM	#1
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	NEED HELP!! Does anyone have a video or a PDF layout on how to replace the switch on a Hobie Bait tank?? I think mine is shot? It keeps turning off or wont turn on like its supposed to.

01-18-2016, 06:33 PM	#4
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Take Off The Hatch Take off the full hatch assembly and you will clearly see how easy it is to either replace the switch or simply remove it from the circuit. If you don't take off the hatch, the little screw and nut for the nylon loop cable clamp will drive you insane.

01-18-2016, 09:11 AM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	My advice is to bypass the switch and connect the wires straight to the waterproof plug. This won't be the only time in your fishing career when your switch goes kaput. It is the weakest link in the hobie bait tank. If you must get another switch at least make sure it is a good one like the cole hersee. I too replaced my switch once, it failed while on the water and told myself I didn't want to deal with it anymore. Never lookin back...

01-18-2016, 09:15 AM	#3
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	make sure the fault is not somewhere else in the system/wiring. Check connections for any corrosion, check the pump itself. Check the battery. If it is the switch, changing out should be fairly easy. Just make sure you seal all connections and the replacement you get is waterproof.

01-18-2016, 06:57 PM	#5
Batmann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 117	If your bait tank is under warranty bring it in and have it replaced. When I got my tank new I was aware of the problem and removed the switch before taking it on the water and coated it with liquid electrical tape to reduce the chances of failure. This may help of you choose to use the stock Hobie switch again.

02-02-2016, 03:54 PM	#7
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=26144 there you, let me know if you have any question.