2017 Hobie Outback Fishfinder Install

[@retrodog63]

I started my install yesterday, but ran out of parts. Had to wait for USPS to deliver the YakAttack rail, 1.5" ball, and mount. Everything else was straight forward. Thanks to your video here. The only parts I had to slow down and figure out were the ones that you guys fast forwarded through. I got the install kit locally at Fishing Tackle Unlimited, and a Lowrance Hook 5 at Cabela's. All went together well. Ok, so the other part I had to customize was the battery holder. Since I have a hatch liner, the holder had to be rotated to the left side and the little tab at the bottom of the frame got trimmed off to keep from focusing too much pressure on the hull at that point. Couldn't mount the battery holder facing forward like described in the instructions, as liner would not go all the way down.

[@smokster0604]

Nice smooth clean install.....love to fish.....

[@daveschafer2555]

The recessed tray where you mounted the FF is valuable real estate to me. I'd love to see a video of a FF install onto a 9" H-Rail just forward of the recessed area.

[@Headwatersadventure]

dave schafer we usually like to install the 9" H-Rail just forward of the flush mount rod holder. You can use the hole from the flush mount cover for the back mounting hole of the rail.

[@Koloherides]

Clean. White zips on black equipment fashion bomb

[@roosteryang]

Thanks for walk through great video newbie proof

[@donmorris3964]

Very informative video.. Would you consider doing one on the installation on the Hobie rail system on an Outback ?

[@Headwatersadventure]

Hey Don, are you looking for a video for the YakAttack GearTrac rails or the Hobie H-Rail off of the Pro Angler's?

[@donmorris3964]

+HEADWATERS ADVENTURE COMPANY Hi guys it was an install of a Hobie H rail off the pro angler on the outback that I thought would be an interesting video

[@Headwatersadventure]

Don Morris we have done a couple H-Rail installs on an Outback. The next one we do we will definitely do a video.

[@oboys1502]

So there really no sensor that goes out underneath the kayak? So how does it detects fish ? And does that battery got to remove to charge manually?

[@joselimajunior5482]

quantos dólar $ é esse caiaque aí no estados unidos...gostei muito do caiaque...Parabéns pelo vídeo

[@christian328]

Good info but it would be so much better received if you had a microphone.

[@jimt5683]

I'm planning on putting trac gear up front near the molded rod holder. so i can put a rod holder so i can troll, will mounting the fish finder when you guy had it get in my way? can you guys do a video of mounting a fish finder on the sail mount

[@Headwatersadventure]

Jim T putting the fish finder where we put it shouldn't get in the way, with how the rod will be angled you should be ok. We will definitely look into doing an install video on the sail mount.

[@landolfr]

So would a setup like this be safe for covered outdoor storage (i.e. NJ in the winter)? Would anything need to be done during the season besides removing the battery and head unit after each use? Would I need to remove the transducer from the mounting plate during the offseason? Sorry for all the questions

[@Headwatersadventure]

Hey Ryan, as long as you remove the battery and head unit you should be fine. There is no reason to remove the transducer plate, but removing it every once in a while is a good idea to make sure there isn't any debris (i.e. lures, dirt) obstructing it.

[@jtonneck]

Forgot the fuse fishfinder blew out :/

[@BillaBong1]

can i remove all the foam inside the hobie kayak or is it a bad idea?

[@Headwatersadventure]

That is a bad idea, the foam inside the kayak is there for structural support of the deck and hull. Don't remove any of it.

[@reesy22]

Does the install kit come with the kayak

[@Headwatersadventure]

Alex Rees the install kit does not, you can purchase it separately at your local Hobie dealer.

[@bdhornbeck]

SO what are all the part #'s used?

[@Headwatersadventure]

bdhornbeck the Hobie part numbers are listed in the description

[@bdhornbeck]

Thanks. Very helpful. What about 4" geartrac part#?