Hobie Outback thru hull question (when using with Lowrance HDS unit) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

absentx · 08-20-2018, 10:42 AM

Hi All - been tracking a leak in my 2015 outback for some time now. I even have went so far to do a complete mod/replacement of the front hatch seal in an attempt to stop the water intake. Well it turns out, the front hatch is not the culprit at all anymore as the front hatch mods I did worked out really well.

I usually take on the water when the boat is beached/at shore and it rains, or during long haul travel when it is on the trailer and it rains.

After doing some testing with a helper, we found that the starboard side stock through hull in the map pocket area is just letting tons of water in. I currently have the power and transducer cable for an HDS 7 routed through that.

If you are running a similar setup, which hobie insert are you using for those two cables? I am seriously considering siliconing it further from the back side. Right now I am using the insert with the two larger holes, but it is really hard to get seated properly.

Thought, suggestions or similar experiences anyone?

08-20-2018, 10:42 AM	#1
absentx Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 47	Hobie Outback thru hull question (when using with Lowrance HDS unit) Hi All - been tracking a leak in my 2015 outback for some time now. I even have went so far to do a complete mod/replacement of the front hatch seal in an attempt to stop the water intake. Well it turns out, the front hatch is not the culprit at all anymore as the front hatch mods I did worked out really well. I usually take on the water when the boat is beached/at shore and it rains, or during long haul travel when it is on the trailer and it rains. After doing some testing with a helper, we found that the starboard side stock through hull in the map pocket area is just letting tons of water in. I currently have the power and transducer cable for an HDS 7 routed through that. If you are running a similar setup, which hobie insert are you using for those two cables? I am seriously considering siliconing it further from the back side. Right now I am using the insert with the two larger holes, but it is really hard to get seated properly. Thought, suggestions or similar experiences anyone?