FS: 2011 Hobie Pro Angler w/ HDS-5, hobie livewell, hoops and more - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 10-10-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I modified the factory hobie paddle to be a 2 piece SUP paddle which is pretty cool for getting around, just ask Kurtfish, the king of SUP PA'ing!!

If you wouldn't mind, could you share how you modified the paddle to a SUP? I have an idea but wanted to see how you fared. Sorry for the thread jack!

Aaron · 10-10-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

If you wouldn't mind, could you share how you modified the paddle to a SUP? I have an idea but wanted to see how you fared. Sorry for the thread jack!

No problem man, pretty simple stuff. Hacksaw to the half of the paddle that you don't use (the half with "the button") a few inches down from where the blade meets the handle, being sure to keep the cut square. Put the two pieces together and insert the t-handle into the cut-off end. Turn the t-handle until it sits right in relation to the blade and mark the fiberglass about where the button should come through. Measure it out and drill it to the appropriate size, I think somewhere around 3/8". I used a "step bit" to drill it so that the fiberglass didn't crack or get shredded. Works like a champ, didn't have to buy another paddle, and comes apart for transport and storage on the boat. Hope that helps.

blitzburgh · 10-11-2011, 07:01 AM

Awesome, Thanks!

PapaDave · 10-11-2011, 10:39 AM

Swivel seat? Where did you get that?

Aaron · 10-11-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

Swivel seat? Where did you get that?

West Marine. You mount a swiveling bracket between the seat and the mounting braces. Pull up a lever and the seat locks into something like 8 different positions around a full 360.

EddieG · 10-23-2011, 05:38 AM

Look forward to picking it up on Tuesday. Thanks

EddieG 619-994-4537

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blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Awesome, Thanks! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

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PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Swivel seat? Where did you get that?

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EddieG Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5	Look forward to picking it up on Tuesday. Thanks EddieG 619-994-4537