Add Storage for the Hobie Outback

One way to add more "secure" storage to the Outback for things like your phone, pliers, fish holder etc... is to add the Hobie Mesh Pockets. These pockets will also avoid things moving around in your kayak unlikes the side storage areas.

Installation Time: 15min per pocket

Supplies Needed:

• Hobie Mesh Pockets (Model #: 78560001) $10
• Stainless Steel Hardware (I used nuts/bolts rather than screws) 6 nuts, flathead bolts, fasteners
• Goop or preferred silicone product
• Duct Tape or Paint Tape
• Drill with a drill bit (3/8 of an inch I think)

Step 1: Mark Down Placement of the Pocket

• Tape down the pocket at your preferred location
• I recommend the locations in the pictures. The closer to the top, the easier it'll be to place things in there
• Before drilling make sure that there is nothing behind (rudder lines) that'll get in the way

 

Step 2: Drill the holes

• I recommend drilling the two top holes first, without stretching the pocket much. If the bottom corners are <90 degrees it's a good thing.
• Once these two are drilled, place two bolts in there so it stays in place
• Drill the remainder of the holes

Step 3: Screws everything together

• Before screwing everything in, add a some Goop to cover each hole, as well as on the threads of the bolt
• Fasten each nut/bolt one by one - not too tight otherwise it'll squeeze the rubber part of the mesh pocket and damage it

Finished! Work on the other pocket if you want, let dry for 12 hours, and you're set!