Adding side ama to my Adventure using PVC

My new project since I got time now.  Almost done.  Will post video on maiden trip.

Maybe now you can add a small trampoline to stow some gear or a kill bag with ice cold beer inside

Maybe now you can add a small trampoline to stow some gear or a kill bag with ice cold beer inside

Sounds like a good idea. Thanks FB.

That looks great and it should work well. Did you also use PVC pipe to fit into the holes in the ama?

Looks good!  Will race ya next time I see you otw 

95% done.  Will take it out for a spin tomorrow.

That looks great and it should work well. Did you also use PVC pipe to fit into the holes in the ama?

Yes. Using 1.5”, schedule 40 PVC.

Looks like a good addition to your kayak.

Looks like a good addition to your kayak.

Thanks Papa Al.  Next step is add a trampoline.

Took it out in the bay to test the ama and it was working great.  Here  is a short clip that my son took when I was testing it.

I have noticed that with my Hobie Sidekicks it is a little more difficult to get a full paddle stroke with the crossbar just behind the seat. I feel I need to move up a little further up in the cockpit so that the paddle doesn't hit the bar. This is usually only the case when I launch and land. I wanted them to be a little farther back but too far and they interfere with the consistency of the bed behind the seat. Do you think you might need to extend the bar a little farther out or back to keep this from happening?

By the way, GREAT idea! I thought about doing that for YEARS, but never pulled the trigger on getting the AMA. The Sidekicks work great though.

Fred "True" Trujillo

I have noticed that with my Hobie Sidekicks it is a little more difficult to get a full paddle stroke with the crossbar just behind the seat. I feel I need to move up a little further up in the cockpit so that the paddle doesn't hit the bar. This is usually only the case when I launch and land. I wanted them to be a little farther back but too far and they interfere with the consistency of the bed behind the seat. Do you think you might need to extend the bar a little farther out or back to keep this from happening?

By the way, GREAT idea! I thought about doing that for YEARS, but never pulled the trigger on getting the AMA. The Sidekicks work great though.

Fred "True" Trujillo

Hi Fred,
I tried to paddle and the back bar slightly interfered with a power/full stroke but my main use will be the Mirrage drive so no issue there.
Sonny

Plan to build a custom trampoline or board or the side ama.  Any tips/suggestions on materials are appreciated.

Plan to build a custom trampoline or board or the side ama.  Any tips/suggestions on materials are appreciated.

Try these guys, they custom made everything, so you may be able to come up with your own measurement:

https://saltcitysailing.com/products/copy-of-hobie-adventure-island-trampoline-2014-and-older-kayak-trampoline

Plan to build a custom trampoline or board or the side ama.  Any tips/suggestions on materials are appreciated.

I always thought that I'd try to make my own trampoline out of bungee cord, by weaving it into a mesh. I like the idea of it not catching wind, and I think if it is stretched tight enough, it'll would work just as well as any cloth. Does that sound totally crazy?