Hobie XL livewell - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 08-01-2015, 07:53 PM

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

ironcross6921 · 08-01-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

A little overkill....probably but had some funds laying around from a sale from my other hobby and said the hell with it. The way I see it I can keep my catch alive longer incase I don't feel like cleaning that single legal calico I caught at the end of a long day and release it. So in the end it boils down to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

TJones · 08-02-2015, 06:48 AM

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A little overkill....probably but had some funds laying around from a sale from my other hobby and said the hell with it. The way I see it I can keep my catch alive longer incase I don't feel like cleaning that single legal calico I caught at the end of a long day and release it. So in the end it boils down to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

If you put a lot of water in it would be the weight . 4 gallons would be close to 50 lbs and I'm pretty sure the stock tank can hold close to five gallons . The xl could probably hold double that if you wanted it to . That's a lot of extra luggage dragging around for 6 hours or more . Just my 2 cents . Single person yak it's kinda over kill unless your fishing for sharks and using some very large baits .

h2ofishfo · 08-02-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .

im interested in those mods post some pics thanks brah

TJones · 08-02-2015, 07:21 AM

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im interested in those mods post some pics thanks brah

As soon as I splash some water on my face I will get out to garage and snap some pics. I did a few other mods to tank , stolen ideas from other posts . I will gladly share . Just give me a few to piece it together .

h2ofishfo · 08-02-2015, 07:45 AM

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As soon as I splash some water on my face I will get out to garage and snap some pics. I did a few other mods to tank , stolen ideas from other posts . I will gladly share . Just give me a few to piece it together .

👍🏾thanks brah

08-01-2015, 07:53 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Isn't that tank a little over kill for anything but a PA17? I modified a standard hobie tank by changing the stock dip tube with a replacement tube of similar diameter but about twice the length . I found this clear flexible tube at the local aquarium shop. I can dictate the water level by raising and lowering the tube . At full height the tank can probably hold about 4 gallons . 15 macs easily . I have probably stuffed more than a couple dozen in there just for giggles and still have enough at end of day to feed the vultures on shore. Two other advantages of this modified tube are that the tank is more stable with the tube sitting deeper in scupper hole , and the other advantage is that the black insert at bottom of tank is less likely to crack from stress because the tube is more flexible and absorbs stress more . If anyone is interested in pics let me know . Hope this might be useful to someone else .