Electric bilge and a Hobie PA....more questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wade · 11-24-2012, 08:48 AM

Hello Brokeloser!

Corrosion is ever present, and although having switch-plate multifunction electrical systems are sweet to admire, when the shit hits the fan..it really does when your 2 miles out and alone. Items that get left unchecked fail miserably when really needed as a general rule of thumb..i just recently had to rescue another fellow kayak fisherman last month..Whats best in my opinion besides a mandatory hand pump, is the 'reverse bait tank'.
I do not affix my intake bilge hose to my bait tank specifically for this reason. When someone is in need of a fast bail, simply pull off your hose with the bilge assembly , and place the bilge into the center hatch or bow hatch and begin expelling water quickly over the side of the yak.this is one of the many reasons why i dont use a hobie live well.
Since your bait tank is constantly in use and checked regularly, you have a much greater chance of this working, than a dedicated inline pump in the event you or a buddy break down. (And this simple method allows you to rescue others as well..)

11-24-2012, 08:48 AM	#16
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Hello Brokeloser! Corrosion is ever present, and although having switch-plate multifunction electrical systems are sweet to admire, when the shit hits the fan..it really does when your 2 miles out and alone. Items that get left unchecked fail miserably when really needed as a general rule of thumb..i just recently had to rescue another fellow kayak fisherman last month..Whats best in my opinion besides a mandatory hand pump, is the 'reverse bait tank'. I do not affix my intake bilge hose to my bait tank specifically for this reason. When someone is in need of a fast bail, simply pull off your hose with the bilge assembly , and place the bilge into the center hatch or bow hatch and begin expelling water quickly over the side of the yak.this is one of the many reasons why i dont use a hobie live well. Since your bait tank is constantly in use and checked regularly, you have a much greater chance of this working, than a dedicated inline pump in the event you or a buddy break down. (And this simple method allows you to rescue others as well..) __________________ Last edited by wade; 11-24-2012 at 08:54 AM.