17t hole under deck pads??

I have uploaded a picture to this post so hopefully it goes through. But there is an indentation below the rear left deck pad. Any idea what this is? I purchased the kayak in May '15 and have used it less than 10 times. Is there a hole in the kayak in this area??




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Vegasvec
2015 Pro Angler 17t
Lowrance Elite 5 Chirp
Zieman Trailer w/ Cradles

Just open the rectangular hatch close by, remove the tackle boxes and feel the underside with your hand or use a inspection mirror and flashlight if needed.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

Yes, it feels like there is some foam there which wraps around some support I think? Can anyone from Hobie confirm this isn't an issue? Thanks.


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Vegasvec
2015 Pro Angler 17t
Lowrance Elite 5 Chirp
Zieman Trailer w/ Cradles

There are scupper tubes that attach the deck to the hull bottom all along the deck to support the weight. They're on all PA17t's

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Jacques Bernier
http://www.hobie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HobieCatCompany

My PA14 has holes under the foot pads too. They were covered with black tape when I pulled the pads off.


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The Mama Cocha
Hobie PA 14 / Illinois USA
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The Mama Cocha
Hobie PA 14 / Illinois, USA

You can pull the pads off, determine what the hole is, contact Hobie,and then stick it back on. The only reason I say this is I put in after market flooring (Sea Deck)which require removing the factory pads. I repurposed those pads for the bow hatch so my dogs can run around the whole deck and not slip.
As soon as I figure out how to post pictures I will. Hope this helps!
Also, do you Fish Lake Mead??

Hesitant to pull up the factory pads as I'm concerned they will either bubble or not stick again. And Yes I fish Lake Mead.


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Vegasvec
2015 Pro Angler 17t
Lowrance Elite 5 Chirp
Zieman Trailer w/ Cradles

I've removed the pads and reapplied them and they stick just fine. also I'm from vegas as well and would like to fish lake mead ya sometime.