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

steveooo · 11-23-2012, 02:52 PM

Hobie Kayaks are pretty watertight. The PA might take on a few cups water in a bad surf launch if you leave the plastic tub in, but those few cups probably won't be enough to even activate an auto bilge.

Probably the most likely reason you will end up with water in your Hobie kayak, will be by drilling unnecessary holes in it (bilge pump fittings, switch panels).

I'd spring for a decent hand pump and keep things simple.

11-23-2012, 02:52 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Hobie Kayaks are pretty watertight. The PA might take on a few cups water in a bad surf launch if you leave the plastic tub in, but those few cups probably won't be enough to even activate an auto bilge. Probably the most likely reason you will end up with water in your Hobie kayak, will be by drilling unnecessary holes in it (bilge pump fittings, switch panels). I'd spring for a decent hand pump and keep things simple.