Another Hobie drive well Crack - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 08-09-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I can tell you for certain that it can be welded, I have a rental Outback that I have repaired. Will it last forever..........I keep an eye on it.

Cabo, not many companies out there that will transfer warranty to the second party

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Originally Posted by Lets_Fish

I personally have had Andy do a repair on one of my past kayaks (Hobie Quest) and I most say he does excellent work at a very reasonable rate. I was glad that I had him do the repairs. With that said, if you are on a low budget have Andy repair the yak and move forward.

If you do not feel 100% comfortable with this work being done then save the $$$ for the 2011 hull purchase. This is far cheaper than a "new" purchase! In the end it's your decision on new hull vs repaired hull.

Just be happy with the choice you pick!

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Originally Posted by dorado50

btw a stress crack in plastic can never be fixed

So thats 2 that have been repaired.

BTW 2 weeks ago my 200lbs buddy rented Icemans outback, fished all day and the inside was bone dry.

lbsurf2ca · 11-06-2011, 09:47 AM

Hate to bring up old stuff but this saga is over for me.

Iceman ended up patching the leak up for me and did a pretty solid job. It allowed me to save some cash,keep fishing and then finally take up on hobie on their warrenty offer. $717 got me a brand new hull which I am completely stoked on. I had the honor of putting her to sleep myself and cutting out my transducer. To the graveyard she went. Thanks to Rik at oside oex,hobie, and Andy for your help.

Now the fun begins on rerigging.

RIP RED

jorluivil · 11-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Nothing beats 'new' especially when its only costing you 1/3 of the full price.

BTW....what's that things that's mounted in front of the bow hatch?

Iceman · 11-06-2011, 10:32 AM

did you completely tear out the sail mast?!?!

I could have fixed it

I had a guy bring in an Outfitter that got pinned between the dock and piling and the outgoing tide put a big C shaped crack about 10 inches long.........took my time and welded it up. Sometimes ya gotta know when to say when!

Glad you are styled out on the new one!

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BTW....what's that things that's mounted in front of the bow hatch?

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