Alternative (cheaper) Hobie Front Hatch Bucket

My friend Mario came up with this alternative to Hobie's $$$ front bucket. We used Tubtrugs middle 6.9 gal model and it comes in lots of colors! Fits really well! Costs about $25 up in Humboldt Co. but half was shipping which might be cheaper for several buckets. If you're near a larger city you might be able to find them locally. I am using a 2012 Outback. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UJR1XA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2V9P49ZSJANA8&psc=1

Great idea! Good job bro!

I've also heard that the  Mainstays 11 Gal Flex Tub from Walmart works as well, a lot cheaper than $25 - They are $6 if you can find them.

Nice way to improvise! 

Yeah, Amazon dropped their price after I bought mine!
http://www.amazon.com/Tubtrugs-SP26SKBL-Flexible-Medium-Capacity/dp/B000UJSQUM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1400201237&sr=8-3&keywords=tubtrugs

i'm def copying this, thanks for sharing

wow! I was just gonna buy one for $60! but I think ill try this looks alot cheaper. Thanks for sharing!

Nice job Harry, thanks for sharing.

Jedmo

Thank you for sharing this!

Great idea bro

I've also heard that the  Mainstays 11 Gal Flex Tub from Walmart works as well, a lot cheaper than $25 - They are $6 if you can find them.

tried the one from walmart and it didnt fit..had to return it and I ordered the tubtrug gorilla

I've also heard that the  Mainstays 11 Gal Flex Tub from Walmart works as well, a lot cheaper than $25 - They are $6 if you can find them.

tried the one from walmart and it didnt fit..had to return it and I ordered the tubtrug gorilla

Well that's unfortunate.  Glad you got one to fit though.  Must have been a different mainstays flex tub.

Does anyone know it the Tubtrugs 6.9 Gallon will fit the Revolution 13 front hatch?
Thanks,
Dave

I just ordered one from Amazon for $9.10 + $5.35 shipping. I kept clicking on the different colors until this dark green one came up for cheap.

We'll see.

NotaSeal

Hobies marketing kills me. When I bought my '04 Outback it was the "fisherman" and came with everything. Anchor system, tackle box, cooler, wheels, hatch buckets, speedometer. None of this $50-$150 a piece crap.

Thanks for the cheaper alternative.