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 Post subject: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 3:59 pm 
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I see a number of accessories for the Eclipse in the Video, but have not yet been able to find a link to where these can be bought and how much they cost.


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 4:16 pm 
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Contact a dealer for pricing. Accessories Catalog here: http://cdn.hobiecat.com/digital_assets/International_Hobie_Eclipse_PA_Catalog_2016_August.pdf

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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 5:00 pm 
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Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:07 pm 
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I just ordered a pair of Nav lights from Amazon - Mudder LED Nav Lights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC ... UTF8&psc=1
The lights are bright, 3 settings - fast blink, slow blink and steady on. They come in a silicone case that I stretched around the handlebar and they look great. Removable, run on batteries. Looking forward to using my Eclipse at night.

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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:32 pm 
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Is there a board tape that you would recommend that can protect the sides from scratches?


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:27 pm 
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Yes, rail protection kit is listed in the catalog. Contact your dealer.

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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:53 pm 
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The catalog does not have any pictures. Have any.

How about a MSRP price?


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:13 am 
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daft wrote:
In any but the most protected areas it can be technically and legally sketchy to install red/green in an improvised fashion, because a knowledgeable oncoming powerboat may maneuver based on you having installed them in a precise legal way. See kayak writeup https://www.kayalu.com/k/recommendation ... ngling.php halfway down. I believe you are supposed to have ready a white 360 light at minimum, and another boat can misinterpret meaning of that missing, yet seeing colors.

I'm sure this sounds prissy, but I have spent many night hours dodging long deadly tow cables between tugs and barges based on the faintest clues of intermittently appearing weak white/red/green. We make decisions based on the way they are shielded at certain angles, which yours probably aren't. EG seeing both colors at once falsely suggests your path is lined up with observing boat, which feels free to zoom to one side... but you may be heading to that side. Also if a reckless drunk boater runs over you, the big multimillion lawsuit payoff to your family could be jeopardized by you having noncomplientt lights :)

Agree entirely. I personally believe red and green navigation lights should be ILLEGAL on human-powered vessels, as they give the entirely incorrect impression that your vessel is able to maneouvre. In my opinion, the ONLY light you should display is a 360 degree white light. The ONLY thing this could be misinterpreted is a vessel at anchor or restricted in maneouvrability, and therefore to be avoided. Easier to set up too :) (a thought... a light above your head sounds like an option worth considering...

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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:15 pm 
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Ok. Don't judge. Hahahaha. But my eclipse is decked out like a Christmas tree. I should be embarrassed. But I'm not. (Ok. Maybe I am a LITTLE bit embarrassed. Lol!)

I got tired of trying to find accessories so I improvised.

I have this for a phone holder - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019M ... UTF8&psc=1 (I have Samsung S7 which is water resistant and doubles as my music player, I wear LG bluetooth to listen)

For water (or insert beverage of choice here) I have this - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y ... UTF8&psc=1 I have it attached to the handlebars and have used it with a water bottle or 16 oz tervis tumbler with wine or coffee depending on the time of day. :)

I have these tethers - one attached to the mirage drive in case I have a bad day and one hanging from the handlebars with a whistle on it in case I have a worse day. Don't judge. I'm old. Hahahaha. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MT ... UTF8&psc=1 Actually this tether can be cleated to the dock if I want to leave the board tied to the dock for a minute. :)

That's pretty much it. Until I find an appropriate mermaid figurehead. Hahahaha. (Ok. Even I wouldn't go that far. Probably. :))

Still using it every morning before work. I have the best gym and I don't mind sharing it with the great blue herons, the turtles and the beavers. Hahahaha.


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:11 am 
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I appreciate everyone's concern for my safety re Nav Lights. Thank you. I really just got them to Bling up my Eclipse - I have no intention of actually using it at night. I have purchased a drinkholder, a phone holder, a combination whistle/compass/thermometer, some bike grip tape (sweaty hands -YUCK) and an old fashioned bicycle bell.
My dog sits calmly on the rear pad while I workout every day. I've dropped 8 LBs already! I just LOVE my Eclipse. It is just what I needed.

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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:25 pm 
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GAGranny wrote:
I appreciate everyone's concern for my safety re Nav Lights. Thank you. I really just got them to Bling up my Eclipse - I have no intention of actually using it at night. I have purchased a drinkholder, a phone holder, a combination whistle/compass/thermometer, some bike grip tape (sweaty hands -YUCK) and an old fashioned bicycle bell.
My dog sits calmly on the rear pad while I workout every day. I've dropped 8 LBs already! I just LOVE my Eclipse. It is just what I needed.


Hahahaha! Nice! You've got me beat! I want lights and a bell! :)

ps - PICTURES PLEASEEEEE!! :)


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 Post subject: Re: Eclipse Accessories?
PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:54 am 
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Here is a link to my Public Eclipse photos on my Facebook page.

Not sure this is gonna work, so let me know if you can see the 3 images of my handlebars and assorted BLING!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... ed63abea15

I purchased most of my accessories at local bike shop. My old fashioned bike bell came off - need to engineer a way to hold it - maybe with plastic zip ties?
Suggestions welcome. Thanks Everybody.

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