Hobie PA Bow hatch upgrade - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-30-2018, 08:27 AM

Now included on the 2018 models, Hobie has added a second seal attached to the cover as well as the trim loc already on the hull. $14.95 and you can add it to your older model PA.

tacmik · 01-30-2018, 05:39 PM

You would think that if Hobie had a defect in the hatch, they would offer the fix at no charge.

Iceman · 01-31-2018, 08:57 AM

..........and Apple should give you that new I Phone X

, those meanies. Not really a defect...........just an improvement in design. Surf launching a PA in the past it was just recommended to leave out the bow insert to create a better seal. Hobie always impresses me with the fact that they really listen to customers comments and concerns and act upon them to remedy any concerns.

PapaDave · 01-31-2018, 10:27 AM

Will it fit a PA17?

Dingokevin · 01-31-2018, 12:52 PM

Yes it will fit the 17. Will need to trim to fit the 12 and 17.

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Iceman · 01-31-2018, 12:57 PM

Correct, just trim to size as Kevin stated.

01-30-2018, 08:27 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Hobie PA Bow hatch upgrade Now included on the 2018 models, Hobie has added a second seal attached to the cover as well as the trim loc already on the hull. $14.95 and you can add it to your older model PA. __________________

01-30-2018, 05:39 PM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	You would think that if Hobie had a defect in the hatch, they would offer the fix at no charge. __________________

01-31-2018, 08:57 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	..........and Apple should give you that new I Phone X , those meanies. Not really a defect...........just an improvement in design. Surf launching a PA in the past it was just recommended to leave out the bow insert to create a better seal. Hobie always impresses me with the fact that they really listen to customers comments and concerns and act upon them to remedy any concerns. __________________

01-31-2018, 10:27 AM	#4
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Will it fit a PA17? __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

01-31-2018, 12:57 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Correct, just trim to size as Kevin stated. __________________

01-31-2018, 12:52 PM	#5
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Yes it will fit the 17. Will need to trim to fit the 12 and 17. Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk