Hobie PA not water tight? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

smithers · 04-24-2012, 02:24 PM

I got my first Yak recently, a Revo 11, and I noticed this as soon as I put it in the pool for a quick self-rescue test.

My first post here was asking whether my yak was defective i learned through the replies that that front hatch is not water tight.

This is still surprising to me; seems a water tight hull (when seals closed) would be a good design goal.

Anyways, when I took the thing out Sat I pumped out a half gallon after surf launch and it stayed dry inside for 9 hours on calm water. So at least I know the thing isn't leaking

The fears I had in this area also trained me to keep all my hatches/seals closed except when getting something out. Would be hairy to flip with that one of these open and have the thing flood quickly.

blitzburgh · 04-26-2012, 09:21 PM

I had the same problem. Someone told me to remove the tub. I did. Haven't had the problem since.

roby · 04-30-2012, 07:56 PM

Check out the video at 4:16 & 4:31

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ec5g...eature=related

04-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#1
smithers Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 39	Yup I got my first Yak recently, a Revo 11, and I noticed this as soon as I put it in the pool for a quick self-rescue test. My first post here was asking whether my yak was defective i learned through the replies that that front hatch is not water tight. This is still surprising to me; seems a water tight hull (when seals closed) would be a good design goal. Anyways, when I took the thing out Sat I pumped out a half gallon after surf launch and it stayed dry inside for 9 hours on calm water. So at least I know the thing isn't leaking The fears I had in this area also trained me to keep all my hatches/seals closed except when getting something out. Would be hairy to flip with that one of these open and have the thing flood quickly.

04-26-2012, 09:21 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I had the same problem. Someone told me to remove the tub. I did. Haven't had the problem since. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-30-2012, 07:56 PM	#3
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Check out the video at 4:16 & 4:31 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ec5g...eature=related