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Author: | hookset [ Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Hi Everyone: I just sold my 2009 Revolution 13.5' and ordered a 2016 Revolution 16', totally psyched as you can imagine but now playing the waiting game. (also ordered the largest Trax wheels for sand, performance package, and installation kit for fish finder battery.) I learned quite a bit about setup from my years of fishing off my old revolution, such as i like everything set up on my right side and open on the left to land the fish. But the one item i tried in the past year which i really liked was the geartrack because of the versatility. So, my question is based upon the shape of the Revo 16 and any other reason, what length geartrack fits well. I typically have a fish finder, rod holder, and gopro mount on the right side. Second question, i was considering using the model which only has screws from the top with no nuts and washers to install from the bottom due to ease of installation, thoughts and experiences? Third, i am running a Hummingbird Helix5 sonar-GPS with a XNT 9 20T transducer. I assume I need to purchase an adapter for the Lawrence Ready mounting, correct? Thanks! Greg |
Author: | hookset [ Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Perfect reply, thanks for all the details and the pics it answers a lot of questions |
Author: | Salty. [ Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Also consider the Hobie H-rail. I'm planning on mounting a couple on my Revo16 when they come in stock at my local dealer. They mount with only 2 holes & weigh a lot less. Tons of accessories available for them also. |
Author: | Scurvy [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Salty. wrote: Also consider the Hobie H-rail. I'm planning on mounting a couple on my Revo16 when they come in stock at my local dealer. They mount with only 2 holes & weigh a lot less. Tons of accessories available for them also. Hey Salty, where are you planning on mounting those H-Rails? I like that system, and yes they are much lighter. I'm a bit concerned about how they stick up much higher than the low-profile tracks -- I'm kayaking on Cali's central coast, which is very rough, so I'm often slippin' and slidin' around the boat which means whacking my knee-bone on sticky-uppy things. Also, if one rail mounts them, won't they interfere w/ hanging the legs over the gunwales? |
Author: | pmmpete [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
If you mount H Rails on a kayak, be sure to mount them where they won't interfere with climbing back into your kayak if your kayak gets flipped and/or you end up in the water. If you mount H Rails next to or in front of the seat, they would make it very difficult to climb back into your kayak. |
Author: | staktup [ Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Hookset, Here's a thread that pmpete responded to with more pics. I installed the GT 90s with nuts, bolts, and backing plate but as Pete said, it was a major PITA to line up all the holes. In the end I had to drill through the plate and eliminated the threads in the plate, but it is definitely bullet proof. If you plan to sail, keep in mind that the furling apparatus, namely the fairlead and control lines, need some space for mounting. I posted a thread about this issue I am having now where my control lines rub against the track, and I am hoping Luther at Yak Attack can fabricate a sloped/ramped end cap so the lines can smoothyl slide over the track's ends. This would also make car topping easier hull side down so the swuared edges don't catach on any crossbars. http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=52850 Best of luck! |
Author: | Salty. [ Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Scurvy wrote: Salty. wrote: Also consider the Hobie H-rail. I'm planning on mounting a couple on my Revo16 when they come in stock at my local dealer. They mount with only 2 holes & weigh a lot less. Tons of accessories available for them also. Hey Salty, where are you planning on mounting those H-Rails? I like that system, and yes they are much lighter. I'm a bit concerned about how they stick up much higher than the low-profile tracks -- I'm kayaking on Cali's central coast, which is very rough, so I'm often slippin' and slidin' around the boat which means whacking my knee-bone on sticky-uppy things. Also, if one rail mounts them, won't they interfere w/ hanging the legs over the gunwales? Here's a link to some pictures of where I mounted the H-rails onto my Revo16. I'm using the Hobie rod holders & the Scotty gear head holders & they both work very well. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index ... ic=70566.0 |
Author: | Salty. [ Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie Revolution 16 geartrack setup & other ?'s |
Scurvy wrote: Salty. wrote: Also consider the Hobie H-rail. I'm planning on mounting a couple on my Revo16 when they come in stock at my local dealer. They mount with only 2 holes & weigh a lot less. Tons of accessories available for them also. Hey Salty, where are you planning on mounting those H-Rails? I like that system, and yes they are much lighter. I'm a bit concerned about how they stick up much higher than the low-profile tracks -- I'm kayaking on Cali's central coast, which is very rough, so I'm often slippin' and slidin' around the boat which means whacking my knee-bone on sticky-uppy things. Also, if one rail mounts them, won't they interfere w/ hanging the legs over the gunwales? Here's a link to some pictures of where I mounted the H-rails onto my Revo16. I'm using the Hobie rod holders & the Scotty gear head holders & they both work very well. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index ... ic=70566.0 |
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