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Hobie Kayaks / Re: 70# Minn Kota Riptide on Pro Angler
« on: Today at 11:36:32 AM »
Yeah, I didn't look it up, but I figured the capacity was pretty big. I was thinking closer to 450lbs, haha.

Sounds like you have a plan, just gotta put all the pieces together. 70# motor will be zippy for sure! 

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Hobie Kayaks / Re: 70# Minn Kota Riptide on Pro Angler
« on: Today at 09:39:13 AM »
I'm sure you could figure a way to make the motor fit - I think the space requirements are similar for most bow mount units. Plus, a PA has a huge weight capacity, so that isn't likely to be an issue when looking at the motor itself.

Powering it might be tricky. 70# motors are usually 24 volts, which means either two mediumish 12v battery or one large 24v battery. Deck/hatch space will likely be a factor, and you will probably want lithium, which gets expensive fast in sizes appropriate for big trolling motors. 

Definitely curious to see what you end up doing with it though - would be a pretty sweet ride if you get it sorted out!

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General Talk / Re: Any fad diets for Hobies? Asking for a friend.
« on: February 05, 2025, 08:25:19 PM »
I've been considering building a fiber over foam kayak for a while. Build the shape with foam, then cover with a couple layers of glass, like a surf board. Probably wouldn't even be that expensive, if I can find materials in bulk.  Just a lot of time/work/mess, haha

I always thought a cool project would be to build a mold from a Hobie Island, and then use it to make a carbon fiber version. I wonder how much weight savings there would be...

Ooo... That would be cool too!

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Stealth / Re: FF Wiring Question
« on: February 05, 2025, 08:24:14 PM »
Very clean install!

Kinda funny, my little alum boat came with that same model FF. Took me a minute to figure it all out - I'm more familiar with Garmin - but it is a pretty nice little unit.

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Stealth / Re: Working on my stroke...
« on: February 05, 2025, 07:52:26 PM »
I'm still down for a trip to Red Rock... Would be fun!

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General Talk / Re: Any fad diets for Hobies? Asking for a friend.
« on: February 05, 2025, 07:44:29 PM »
I've been considering building a fiber over foam kayak for a while. Build the shape with foam, then cover with a couple layers of glass, like a surf board. Probably wouldn't even be that expensive, if I can find materials in bulk.  Just a lot of time/work/mess, haha

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Kayak fishing 3d printed accesories
« on: February 03, 2025, 03:05:30 PM »
I'm interested in learning this stuff as well, as I've had lots of ideas over the years that if I knew how to 3d print a solution would have been much better than what I came up with.  :smt044 A crate lid and hinges would be awesome, as only yakattack sells something similar and for me it's too expensive. If I could make things that fit into a Scotty Mount, that would be pretty awesome too!

I've been thinking about mounting solutions also - I'm sure there are existing Scotty mount "post" attachments that can be manipulated. What did you have in mind?
There’s even Scotty base files you can print. I’ve got a couple I printed for my Jon boat and they’ve been great.

Yeah, I need to print a few of those for my little boat too. It currently has the cheapo bass pro rod holders, which leave a lot to be desired... Would be pretty easy to put Scotty bases in the same spot so I can use my good rod holders.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Kayak fishing 3d printed accesories
« on: February 03, 2025, 12:57:04 PM »
I work in a 3D print lab and run two Projet 7000s, a Formlabs Form3, Form3BL, and a Form 4. I also have access to an HP MJF 4200 and two Objet Connex printers.

If anybody needs anything printed you can send me an .stl file and I'll hook you up.

Dang, this is awesome! I'm just getting into this as a hobby - been learning a lot over the past few months.  Probably makes a pretty awesome business, seems like there are some good folks in the industry, and seems like demand is pretty high for certain applications.

 
When I went to Monterey two weeks ago there were a bunch of vendors selling simple 3D printed dragons and stuff for anywhere from $15 - $45. The models were simple, mostly no support needed, designs that were printed on a desktop FDM printer.

This is funny - my son has been selling small models at school for a buck or two. I should tell him raise his prices, haha.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Kayak fishing 3d printed accesories
« on: February 03, 2025, 09:35:37 AM »
I'm interested in learning this stuff as well, as I've had lots of ideas over the years that if I knew how to 3d print a solution would have been much better than what I came up with.  :smt044 A crate lid and hinges would be awesome, as only yakattack sells something similar and for me it's too expensive. If I could make things that fit into a Scotty Mount, that would be pretty awesome too!

I've been thinking about mounting solutions also - I'm sure there are existing Scotty mount "post" attachments that can be manipulated. What did you have in mind?

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General Talk / Re: Need help with trailer setup for Hobie Outback
« on: February 02, 2025, 05:10:17 PM »
It would be easy enough to weld shock tabs onto the axle and frame, if you want to smooth the ride out a little.  Being designed for small boats, the springs are probably a little stiffer than you would need for a kayak - you could also pretty easily remove one of the leaves to reduce the spring rate if desired also. 

That said, I think you would probably be fine if you had decent surface contact between your bunk and the hull, and secure the kayak tightly so it doesn't bounce on the bunk.

A nice little tool box on the front of the trailer could hold PFD/gear/paddles/etc and would protect from rock damage too.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Kayak fishing 3d printed accesories
« on: February 02, 2025, 03:31:24 PM »
I got into 3d printing a little while ago too.  Super cool to make a handy little gadget or some easy toys for the kids.  Filament is available in literally any color you could ever want, and it isn't too expensive.   

For fishing, so far I've made hook keepers for my ugly stik rods that don't come with them, some sabiki holders, and a few lures.  I haven't used the lures much yet - still sorting out paint and whatnot.  Acrylic craft paint doesn't do well with lake water, haha. 

For the kayak, I've got a few ideas.  I am planning to make a bracket for a rod holder to mount to gear track - intend to place it forward of my pedal drive to place my rod while unhooking a fish or tying a new rig. A sun shield for the fishfinder is a common 3d print.   I'm also planning to make some sort of organizer for my cockpit - hold pliers, line cutter, etc. 

Thingiverse has a TON of designs for just about anything you can imagine. 

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General Talk / Re: EBRPD Lightning Trout
« on: February 01, 2025, 01:42:34 PM »
A trout is a trout. I am at Quarry Lakes now and got this one.

Dang Mel, again and again!  Nice work!

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General Talk / Re: EBRPD Lightning Trout
« on: February 01, 2025, 10:45:47 AM »
we used to have a vacation home in Tahoe keys , someone dumped Koi into the lagoon by our boat dock ..my youngest kid hooked one fishing for BG ,started yelling he caught a giant gold fish that SOB was at least 16''-18".next day we spotted 3 more at dusk , with varying colors ..crazy

There is a pretty big goldfish in the Contra Costa canal in Walnut Creek.  I've seen it quite a few times since I noticed about a year ago - I ride my bike the canal trail about once a month or so, more so when it is warmer out.  It hangs out with a school of bluegills - it is quite a big larger than any of the other fish it hangs out with.  I'd guess it is 14" or so. 

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General Talk / Re: EBRPD Lightning Trout
« on: January 31, 2025, 03:27:17 PM »
Haha, nice!

I think maybe half of the larger trout I catch at EB parks are lightnings. I mostly fish Contra Loma and Shadow Cliffs, and have WAY more trout success at Shadow Cliffs. I wish I could figure out Contra Loma - it is much closer for me.

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Was to get out before the weather hits this weekend. At least you had some action - too bad season is closed for lings!

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