Hobie seat upgrade kit *Pics and Vid added pg2*

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G'day,

I have a 2009 Outback and replaced the Seat Pegs with an adjustable kit which has been available for several years.
Never had a problem since.

81265101 Seatback
ADJUSTABLE Plug KIT (PR)

Cheers,
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doddsj wrote:G'day,

I have a 2009 Outback and replaced the Seat Pegs with an adjustable kit which has been available for several years.
Never had a problem since.

81265101 Seatback
ADJUSTABLE Plug KIT (PR)

Cheers,
Steve.
Hey Steve

My 2011 Outback has those plugs as standard i got to a point where my seat would come out lots on the water and have heard this is a very common thing.
Best thing about the new one is, only quater of a turn and the seat is locked solid :yahoo:
Here's some pics as you can see the front holes are standard with the new lugs in the rear :thumbsup:
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This is looking from the bottom
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The new seat tabs one on the left is locked on the right is open
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Both locked. They lay nice and flat :thumbsup:
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DIY movie is still on the way and after a test run yesterday im very happy
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Re: Hobie seat upgrade kit *Pics and Vid added pg2*

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Heres a quick DIY vid :thumbsup:
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good stuff bretty :thumbsup:
but i reckon your lying about the grandpa seat.

Its time for you to admit that its there so you can see over your bow :lol:
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vikodin wrote:good stuff bretty :thumbsup:
but i reckon your lying about the grandpa seat.

Its time for you to admit that its there so you can see over your bow :lol:
Lol beats the soggy phone book :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I liked the bit when you crawled into your yak via the 8" hatch, how you got your body into that space is amazing :lol:
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Good work Bretty, thanks for that.

I'm loving that "Grandpa Seat", where can I get one?
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greggo wrote:Good work Bretty, thanks for that.

I'm loving that "Grandpa Seat", where can I get one?
Either of the two Hobie dealers Action kayak and sail in geelong or SLH in mornington there around $50 :thumbsup:
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GoneFishn wrote:I liked the bit when you crawled into your yak via the 8" hatch, how you got your body into that space is amazing :lol:
Haha that bellerina training come in handy :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Hobie seat upgrade kit *Pics and Vid added pg2*

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Bretty wrote:
greggo wrote:Good work Bretty, thanks for that.

I'm loving that "Grandpa Seat", where can I get one?
Either of the two Hobie dealers Action kayak and sail in geelong or SLH in mornington there around $50 :thumbsup:
Thanks Mate.
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