Hobie Hatch Insall Lengthwise?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 08-22-2017, 04:13 PM

I just received my rectangular hatch today and was wondering how many of you placed it lengthwise vs the more popular widthwise that all the how to vids and these forums have done it in the past. Pros/Cons with doing it lengthwise or even regrets not installing it lengthwise would be great as I will tear into my Outback before this Saturday's trip. Thanks

SHRED · 08-22-2017, 04:24 PM

I thought about it but was concerned about the drive well as it sloped down. I wasn't sure that gap would close.
I think it looks better the standard way.

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octico · 08-23-2017, 06:57 AM

Lengthwise seems to be cutting it close (pun intended). I have mine horizontal, and no issues with it .

jbl_91762 · 08-23-2017, 07:04 PM

Thanks for replies you both. was hoping more would chime in but I guess most installed it normal and that's what I'll be doing tomorrow.

toomeymd · 08-23-2017, 09:47 PM

I've installed several lengthwise, no issues. Easier to access. My buddy did one at the shop today in fact.

jbl_91762 · 08-25-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toomeymd

I've installed several lengthwise, no issues. Easier to access. My buddy did one at the shop today in fact.

Gee thanks but I installed it already oh well. Much better regardless then that small round junk.

SHRED · 08-26-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jbl_91762

Gee thanks but I installed it already oh well. Much better regardless then that small round junk.

It's a great upgrade.
I don't find it difficult to access the hatch at all.

jbl_91762 · 08-26-2017, 05:01 PM

tested today while fishing and no issues with access but I regret not installing lengthwise. Oh well still a huge difference.

08-22-2017, 04:13 PM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	Hobie Hatch Insall Lengthwise?? I just received my rectangular hatch today and was wondering how many of you placed it lengthwise vs the more popular widthwise that all the how to vids and these forums have done it in the past. Pros/Cons with doing it lengthwise or even regrets not installing it lengthwise would be great as I will tear into my Outback before this Saturday's trip. Thanks

08-22-2017, 04:24 PM	#2
SHRED Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Encinitas (Leucadia), CA Posts: 93	I thought about it but was concerned about the drive well as it sloped down. I wasn't sure that gap would close. I think it looks better the standard way. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=31753

08-23-2017, 06:57 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Lengthwise seems to be cutting it close (pun intended). I have mine horizontal, and no issues with it .

08-23-2017, 07:04 PM	#4
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	Thanks for replies you both. was hoping more would chime in but I guess most installed it normal and that's what I'll be doing tomorrow.

08-23-2017, 09:47 PM	#5
toomeymd Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake Havasu, AZ Posts: 34	I've installed several lengthwise, no issues. Easier to access. My buddy did one at the shop today in fact.

08-26-2017, 05:01 PM	#8
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	tested today while fishing and no issues with access but I regret not installing lengthwise. Oh well still a huge difference.