Rod holder tubes

Are the rod holder tubes supposed to be water tight. I didn't have a leak on my last PA but on my new 2015 PA-12, I noticed water in the hull after an outing. When I wash the PA water leaks out of the end of the rod holder tubes into the hull. should these tube be water tight.
By the way, I love the upgrades Hobie made on the 2015 PA-12. It now tracks straight w/o a lot of rudder corrections and the H-rail is awesome

I always find a little water in my PA14s after washing. The bottom rod holders capture the water that runs into them from the floor. I have totally removed those rod holders on my 2012 PA14 to get to side board screws at the front. The tubes are pinched off at the ends. I can't remember if they are totally sealed by the plastic coming together as a tab.

If you're seeing water coming out that pinched area while putting water down the tubes with the front hatch open, then I would take the tubes out and seal the ends. There is a gasket behind the front rod tube plate as well, but it sounds like you are seeing the water come out the pinched ends.

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

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2015 Pro Angler 14 - Papaya
2018 Compass - Sea Grass

Pulled the rod tubes out this weekend and filled with water. All four tubes leaked badly.
Sealed with silicone sealant and tested. Now dry when filled.
Just a heads up for those PA owners that are seeing water in their hull after an outing.

Thanks for confirming what the issue was. I'll bet mine have a similar leak. I might yank mine out and do the same.

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

SeaDek Fishing Team
Unfair Lures Pro Staff
Ziptailz Ambassador

2015 Pro Angler 14 - Papaya
2018 Compass - Sea Grass