--- Quote from: jkjhung on June 13, 2024, 04:53:04 PM ---I noticed a lot of water coming through the rudder line holes. In roughish water and at speeds greater than 5mph, the stern of my AI will sometimes take a dip under the surface. Note: I am stern-heavy since I am motorized.
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Do you think it's the rudder line holes or possibly the rear round hatch? In my case, I use larger diameter rudder lines and can't believe that a lot of water gets through those holes. But, both of the round hatches could be an issue.
Yakkin:
Bought a Bell 16 inch tire. I cannot fit it properly, its too small, keeps rollings out. I am trying to stretch the tire over night and will try it again.
Fisherman X:
I know zilch about the Hobie hatches, but wonder if the KZ “Frog Butt Seal” or an updated version might work for this. The thread and posts are very old, do the pics have dropped off, but it may offer some ideas?
--- Quote from: NowhereMan on June 13, 2024, 05:50:19 PM --- --- Quote from: jkjhung on June 13, 2024, 04:53:04 PM ---I noticed a lot of water coming through the rudder line holes. In roughish water and at speeds greater than 5mph, the stern of my AI will sometimes take a dip under the surface. Note: I am stern-heavy since I am motorized.
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Do you think it's the rudder line holes or possibly the rear round hatch? In my case, I use larger diameter rudder lines and can't believe that a lot of water gets through those holes. But, both of the round hatches could be an issue.
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I am pretty certain it is the rudder line holes in my case. I have not observed much water coming over the rear round hatch when moving at higher speeds. The round hatches are tough to seal. I try to remember to lube the o-rings often and I keep a couple car wash sponges under my seat. Both seem to help a little, but I’ve become ok with finding a couple quarts of water in the hull after moving around in rougher conditions.
FISHALLDAY:
Another place to check is the round hatch at the stern and middle of the kayak. Along with the rudder lines and front hatch, these seem to be the main leak areas. For my kayak, I will at most get a few cups of water in rough conditions.
I used to get gallons of water before on calm days, but that turned out to be a crack where the mirage drive sits....
Good luck trying to find the source of the problem :smt006