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echo1er · 06-02-2012, 07:32 PM

another DIY bait tank.
I went back to my smaller tank cause the other one seem heavy.
Went to OEX Oceanside Dive and Kayak to get the pump.
Now all I have to do is wire up the battery box.
Trying to test this out tomorrow.

jorluivil · 06-02-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by echo1er

another DIY bait tank.
I went back to my smaller tank cause the other one seem heavy.
Went to OEX Oceanside Dive and Kayak to get the pump.
Now all I have to do is wire up the battery box.
Trying to test this out tomorrow.

The overflow looks way to low, you might want to put an elbow on it and raise it by a few inches.

dsafety · 06-02-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

The overflow looks way to low, you might want to put an elbow on it and raise it by a few inches.

The same comment could be applied to the input from the pump. If you leave the intake tube at the bottom of the tank, all the water will drain out when the power is off. Put a 90 degree ell on the pump and add a piece of pipe that extends up about 6 inches. That way, if you lose power or accidentally turn off the pump, your tank will stay full of water and your bait will live a bit longer.

Bob

echo1er · 06-02-2012, 08:44 PM

thanks added the elbow. Got a some ideas off Youtuber rudyhail77.

Cvaladez2 · 06-06-2012, 10:03 PM

Why spend tons on a Scotty rod holder? $3 bucks PVC LOL....

Jimmyz123 · 06-07-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cvaladez2

Why spend tons on a Scotty rod holder? $3 bucks PVC LOL....

I'm with you on this. I have one of those scotty rod mounts that has the arms and man is that thing difficult to work with while on the water.

tagyak · 06-08-2012, 07:09 AM

thats pretty thrifty of you to use the pvc that way. if you paint it black it would look more factory.

jorluivil · 07-06-2012, 03:41 PM

I decided to replace my Hobie Stock P.O.S Seat so I contacted Andy @ OEX, asked for a price and recommendation, got an answer back in no time and paid him a visit. Ended up purchasing the last last years years model Pacific Anglers seat, as always, Andy took care of me.

After looking at the structure of the old seat and the new one I chose to not use the standard pegs that the Hobie seats come with. Since the PA seat is not made to accept these pegs I would have had to drill/cut into the new seat, the problem with this idea is that the area where the plugs would have placed is not sturdy, there is a great chance I would have damage the integrity of the seat, maybe not now but definitely over time.

First step and the most obvious was to remove the stock seat

Step 2

Mount the bait tank and check the surrounding area to make sure that I have space for the eyelets mounts without affecting the installation of the bait tank and the buckles for the seat

Step 3

Drill, goop and rivet eyelets that will receive the rear buckles

Step 4

Adjust seat, make sure everything fits and load car for fishing tomorrow

MrM · 07-06-2012, 03:52 PM

^I just bought that same exact seat for my OK Trident from Andy a few weeks back. Only used it once, but I like it. I've found the rod holder's to be nice, but not the best.

Best of all, 6 hours on the water and my back felt great. No complaints on that end.

echo1er · 07-07-2012, 07:22 AM

First attempt at a Sabiki ROD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58QKkeXCzI

yakrider · 07-07-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Adjust seat, make sure everything fits and load car for fishing tomorrow

and give a report on how it worked for you...
I have been thinking of doing that for a while now

07-06-2012, 03:41 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Hobie POS-S Replacement I decided to replace my Hobie Stock P.O.S Seat so I contacted Andy @ OEX, asked for a price and recommendation, got an answer back in no time and paid him a visit. Ended up purchasing the last last years years model Pacific Anglers seat, as always, Andy took care of me. After looking at the structure of the old seat and the new one I chose to not use the standard pegs that the Hobie seats come with. Since the PA seat is not made to accept these pegs I would have had to drill/cut into the new seat, the problem with this idea is that the area where the plugs would have placed is not sturdy, there is a great chance I would have damage the integrity of the seat, maybe not now but definitely over time. First step and the most obvious was to remove the stock seat Step 2 Mount the bait tank and check the surrounding area to make sure that I have space for the eyelets mounts without affecting the installation of the bait tank and the buckles for the seat Step 3 Drill, goop and rivet eyelets that will receive the rear buckles Step 4 Adjust seat, make sure everything fits and load car for fishing tomorrow __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-06-2012, 03:52 PM	#9
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	^I just bought that same exact seat for my OK Trident from Andy a few weeks back. Only used it once, but I like it. I've found the rod holder's to be nice, but not the best. Best of all, 6 hours on the water and my back felt great. No complaints on that end. __________________ -Kevin

06-02-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	thanks added the elbow. Got a some ideas off Youtuber rudyhail77.

06-08-2012, 07:09 AM	#7
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	thats pretty thrifty of you to use the pvc that way. if you paint it black it would look more factory.

07-07-2012, 07:22 AM	#10
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	First attempt at a Sabiki ROD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58QKkeXCzI