Any Ideas for Alternative Hobie Gear Bucket? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-06-2017, 02:55 PM

Ace Hardware 5-Quart Multi-Purpose bucket is slightly better than HDX from Home Depot

- $1.99

- Available without the lid. If you want a lid, they are $1.29 extra

- No handle or handle brackets to cut off

- No casting nubs to cut off

- Slightly better fit around the 8" hatch lip - very slightly less snug, making it easier to remove

- Requires NO alteration at all, except for the one curve cut to clear the latch mechanism as shown above.

- Plastic thickness, stiffness and quality feels the same as the HDX bucket from Home Depot

Both will work fine.

11-06-2017, 02:55 PM	#13
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Ace Hardware 5-Quart Multi-Purpose bucket is slightly better than HDX from Home Depot - $1.99 - Available without the lid. If you want a lid, they are $1.29 extra - No handle or handle brackets to cut off - No casting nubs to cut off - Slightly better fit around the 8" hatch lip - very slightly less snug, making it easier to remove - Requires NO alteration at all, except for the one curve cut to clear the latch mechanism as shown above. - Plastic thickness, stiffness and quality feels the same as the HDX bucket from Home Depot Both will work fine. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 11-06-2017 at 04:58 PM.