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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:56 pm 
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Noticed this crack while washing my i11s today...I'd say this just happened within the last week or so, I do inspect the entire boat carefully once a week during fishing season.

What caused this? How deep does it go? Does it need immediate repair?

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:27 pm 
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Hello,
I found your post from 2017 because my i14t has a crack in the drive well too. How did it develop in your case?
So far nobody responded to my topic too. :(

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=65540


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:12 pm 
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The wells are really tough... must have been highly stressed / crushed.

If within 2 years, file a claim and we can see what can be done. If older the warranty manager may offer a discounted replacement hull.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:40 pm 
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Aspe2 wrote:
Hello,
I found your post from 2017 because my i14t has a crack in the drive well too. How did it develop in your case?
So far nobody responded to my topic too. :(

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=65540


Hi,

Just took a look at your photos...those are some serious cracks!

I have no idea how mine developed, I really babied that kayak. But luckily I was within the 2 year warranty period and Hobie sent me a replacement hull. I don't think there's fixing that crack in the drive well...hopefully Hobie will pro rate you a hull. They've been pretty good to work with in my experience.

Good luck!


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:15 am 
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Hello,
it was interesting to read how your story developed. Mine has so far gone in a completely different direction.
Hobie denies warranty. You can read the full story here:
https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 79#p315979

@mmiller: Nothing was highly stressed or crushed. Since I have also a slightly older i12 that was more often used without defects I should know how to properly handle the kayak.


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