Rectangular hatch on 2015 Outback

When I need to reach something behind the seat I have to swing around and put both feet in the water. If I want to use the forward hatch at the bow I am also not going to be able to sit in the seat.

A rectangular hatch is OK for the PA12 but a problem in an Outback? I cannot see the distinction. I do not notice PA12 owners complaining about this rectangular hatch provided and wishing they had a smaller round one instead.

Legs in water to access hatch? Not me

_________________

Hello,

I found these hatches: http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/ha ... /index.htm


Three goods points:

- differents sizes ( model DPF1115 seems to be great for Outback )
- there are white ( black hobies curve with the sun)...
- price ( 40.95$ for DPF1115)

_________________
François - French Hobie fishing team - Outback 2019 papaya
ex: Revo 13 2007 - PA 14 2008 - PA 12 2009 - Outback 2011/2013/2015 - Compass 2017

I plan on installing mine this week. There is video on YouTube with a guy installing the rect. Hatch and the gear bucket fits?I heard different from people on other forums. I will post my results.

Thank you for feedback.

What about the legs when open it?
Do you think a 7.5" deep bucket would fit?

_________________
François - French Hobie fishing team - Outback 2019 papaya
ex: Revo 13 2007 - PA 14 2008 - PA 12 2009 - Outback 2011/2013/2015 - Compass 2017

Yes it should fit.

Hobie bucket is 5" deep. The one I want to buy is 4.5" deep.

Can you put a plate 2.5" under it to see if it would fit?

thanks

_________________
François - French Hobie fishing team - Outback 2019 papaya
ex: Revo 13 2007 - PA 14 2008 - PA 12 2009 - Outback 2011/2013/2015 - Compass 2017

I was wrong in conversion inches/centimeters, mine is 7,5 deep.

I think it wouldn't fit, as the 7.5 inches your meter show is at the deeper place. It should be less on sides.

Thanks Jdixon...

_________________
François - French Hobie fishing team - Outback 2019 papaya
ex: Revo 13 2007 - PA 14 2008 - PA 12 2009 - Outback 2011/2013/2015 - Compass 2017

Do you think there would be any problems standing on the larger rectangular hatch?

I have not fished mine with the new hatch. I left all of the foam in place so it would still be supported.

No problem to stand on this hatch. It is designed for that.

_________________
Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Ok thanks guys. Sorry for the double post. I forgot the admin had to approve mine still, and posted again before I figured that out

How did you get the bucket to fit??? Mine is to deep and had to cut a lot of corners off the bucket to make it work.