Hobie PA not water tight? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JeffB · 04-23-2012, 11:01 PM

If you take out the tub in the front, you will loose your problem. That tub acts as a buffer and does not allow you a proper seal.

lowprofile · 04-23-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

If you take out the tub in the front, you will loose your problem. That tub acts as a buffer and does not allow you a proper seal.

trim it or shave it down?

Yakin · 04-24-2012, 08:01 AM

I have this exact problem this weekend I put my smokes in there and then got half way out popped the hatch and half my smoked were soaked!!
Please if you figure out how to fix it please let me know!!
and I was only in a foot or two of swells and just a few small splashes soaked everything inside of there

Old Man in the Sea · 04-24-2012, 09:24 AM

I used a ryobi cutter to trim the top lip of the tub off so it will slide down inside so you will have a good rubber seal against the lid to prevent water leakage inside...and yes the cigarettes will light better when they are dry...

Gigafish · 04-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Yeah, when taking waves over your bow your going to take in water regardless of what kayak your riding in. Keep a bilge pump and a sponge with you. Wipe or pump out any water once you clear the waves. You should be fine out in open water and any water you take in out there should be less than a cup if any.

smithers · 04-24-2012, 02:24 PM

I got my first Yak recently, a Revo 11, and I noticed this as soon as I put it in the pool for a quick self-rescue test.

My first post here was asking whether my yak was defective i learned through the replies that that front hatch is not water tight.

This is still surprising to me; seems a water tight hull (when seals closed) would be a good design goal.

Anyways, when I took the thing out Sat I pumped out a half gallon after surf launch and it stayed dry inside for 9 hours on calm water. So at least I know the thing isn't leaking

The fears I had in this area also trained me to keep all my hatches/seals closed except when getting something out. Would be hairy to flip with that one of these open and have the thing flood quickly.

blitzburgh · 04-26-2012, 09:21 PM

I had the same problem. Someone told me to remove the tub. I did. Haven't had the problem since.

04-23-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	If you take out the tub in the front, you will loose your problem. That tub acts as a buffer and does not allow you a proper seal. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

04-24-2012, 08:01 AM	#3
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	I have this exact problem this weekend I put my smokes in there and then got half way out popped the hatch and half my smoked were soaked!! Please if you figure out how to fix it please let me know!! and I was only in a foot or two of swells and just a few small splashes soaked everything inside of there __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-24-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	cut the lip off the plastic tub and slide it inside I used a ryobi cutter to trim the top lip of the tub off so it will slide down inside so you will have a good rubber seal against the lid to prevent water leakage inside...and yes the cigarettes will light better when they are dry...

04-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
smithers Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 39	Yup I got my first Yak recently, a Revo 11, and I noticed this as soon as I put it in the pool for a quick self-rescue test. My first post here was asking whether my yak was defective i learned through the replies that that front hatch is not water tight. This is still surprising to me; seems a water tight hull (when seals closed) would be a good design goal. Anyways, when I took the thing out Sat I pumped out a half gallon after surf launch and it stayed dry inside for 9 hours on calm water. So at least I know the thing isn't leaking The fears I had in this area also trained me to keep all my hatches/seals closed except when getting something out. Would be hairy to flip with that one of these open and have the thing flood quickly.

04-26-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I had the same problem. Someone told me to remove the tub. I did. Haven't had the problem since. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Yeah, when taking waves over your bow your going to take in water regardless of what kayak your riding in. Keep a bilge pump and a sponge with you. Wipe or pump out any water once you clear the waves. You should be fine out in open water and any water you take in out there should be less than a cup if any.