Rigged Hobie Revolution

It's a great thread. I continue to refer back to it.

+1. Some of rigging options even work for other kayak models.

It is a great thread... almost every rigging option all on one kayak.

It is a great thread... almost every rigging option all on one kayak.

Oh yeah, the floating porcupine!  I want a shot with the full La Jolla peacock fan.   

Just teasing you Jeff. 

-Spot-

Oh yeah, the floating porcupine!  I want a shot with the full La Jolla peacock fan.   

I'll try and get one just for you! 

After doing some more research and planning on my permanent rigging of the Outback I decided that Yak Attack Gear Trac  is a better option for me. I store my kayak upside down and bolted down Ram balls will surely be in the way. I like the idea of the gear trac system. It's clean, I can mount it flush, I have the option to move things around according to the fishing I'm going to be doing and it's universal. I can still use Ram balls but they don't have to be permanent. I'm going to ditch the milk crate and store gear inside the boat. The only things I really need handy are my fish bonker, lip grips and hawg trough. Jigs and such can be stored in the crotch hatch or I can keep stuff in my Pfd pockets. Clutter tends to make me freak out and I think it will be fun to get things dialed in to my liking. So I guess this thread is turning into more of an inspiration and less of a copy and paste in design. So again, thanks!

Good to hear!  Before I started using a Hobie Livewell my rear gear well was reserved for my kill bag and my dry bag.  All of my gear went below deck so I think you've got a good plan. 

I installed a set of Yak Attack Gear Tracks on my PA12 and I really like them.  I have been considering installing them on my Revo too. 

Hey Jeff, can you post some pictures of your bow bungee addition?

Hey Jeff, can you post some pictures of your bow bungee addition?

+1  I'd like to see how you went about it...I've been thinking adding this, but it seems like it would make getting into the front hatch a pain.

I haven't seen this thread before so I'm a bit late with this, but dang...great job Rawk.  I'm going to steal some of your ideas.  Thanks for posting this!

Hey Jeff, can you post some pictures of your bow bungee addition?

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Is it similar to Demonick's deck bungee? http://www.demonick.com/kayak/HMR/Bow.Bungee.Lacing/HMR.Bow.Bungee.Lacing.html

Hey Jeff, can you post some pictures of your bow bungee addition?

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Is it similar to Demonick's deck bungee? http://www.demonick.com/kayak/HMR/Bow.Bungee.Lacing/HMR.Bow.Bungee.Lacing.html

Similar but more simply as I recall.

Bungee on the bow:

I wanted to add some bungee to the bow mainly because I wanted to have a place to easily store the mirage drive when I needed to pull it for whatever reason.  I didn't want to rely on putting it in the rear gear well since that space is now usually taken up by the livewell and also I didn't want to chance dropping the drive while I was moving it behind me.  By storing it on the bow, I don't even need to un-clip and move the leash for the drive.  The bungee also creates a very handy temporary place to stow my paddle.  I just shove one blade under the chords and my paddle is held right where I can easily grab it again. 

The design is really simple: six bungee hooks, six pop-rivets, and a length of bungee.  I used hooks for the whole thing since I didn't want to have to use other parts and also because I like the idea of being able to temporarily remove the bungee.  I could also use this bungee system to hold onto my kill bag, but I haven't really tried to use it that way yet. 

How it looks when set for normal use.  In this position, the bungee is fairly loose and isn't really stretched at all.


This tightens the bungee a little to the point where it makes the bow hatch a little more secure.  I use it this way when going through surf but the drive is locked in.


Here it is with the drive stowed.  The bungee is pretty taught and drive is well secured and doesn't wiggle much at all.  This also provides a bonus of the hatch being REALLY water tight.


Bungee in the wrapped up position when not in use so the hatch can easily be opened.


If you use pop-rivets to mount the bungee hooks, make sure there are no sharp edges on them after installing them.  Sharp edges will obviously screw up the bungee chord. 

I like it; good idea to use all hooks so you can configure the bungee differently or remove it all together.

Another thing I noticed in your pictures is a bag mounted to the back of your seat: is this a hobie accessory or something you've found and added?  Great idea, I'd really like to have something like that.

I like it; good idea to use all hooks so you can configure the bungee differently or remove it all together.

Another thing I noticed in your pictures is a bag mounted to the back of your seat: is this a hobie accessory or something you've found and added?  Great idea, I'd really like to have something like that.

Good question.  This product has come up a few times in some discussions I've had with people so I'm glad I can get on this thread.

It's a Crack Of Dawn Apex Rod Holder Bag (on amazon.com)

I just used zip-ties and the included straps to attach it to the seat. 

EDIT: Surf to Summit makes one too that looks like the same thing.

I like it; good idea to use all hooks so you can configure the bungee differently or remove it all together.

Another thing I noticed in your pictures is a bag mounted to the back of your seat: is this a hobie accessory or something you've found and added?  Great idea, I'd really like to have something like that.

Good question.  This product has come up a few times in some discussions I've had with people so I'm glad I can get on this thread.

It's a Crack Of Dawn Apex Rod Holder Bag (on amazon.com)

I just used zip-ties and the included straps to attach it to the seat.

I like the seat bag idea. I'm all about keeping it simple. I'm waiting for all my Yak Attack gear to arrive. Can't wait to start my rigging. I may have to pick up that seat bag. It would be perfect for my fish bonker and gaff. Amazon has a great price for that thing. I've seen similar makes and models for $10-15 more.

so when`s the video? not sure it is needed but still would like to see a walk around and inside around video tutorial, am still deciding on what to do with my revo`s as far as drillin  and cutting, time and use will tell me what my needs are, I sure like your revo though what a fishing machine!