Storage real estate is a premium on fishing kayaks, which is just one reason why the BerleyPro Bottom Drawer is a game-changer for owners of the 2019+ Hobie Outback kayak. The Bottom Drawer adds a slide-out tray underneath the seat, providing convenient storage utility for essentials like tackle trays, tools and other small items. Its much simpler to access the drawer than it is to reach around into the rear storage well or have to open up and dig around inside the hatch.
This convenient storage access is the primary reason why our customers have been buying Bottom Drawers, but there’s another really good reason owners of the 2019+ Hobie Outback kayak should consider installing one. Over time it has become apparent that there is a potential hull vulnerability under the seat area that has been reported numerous times from around the world (we’ve seen it with at least 2 kayaks we have sold), which manifests as a crack around the upper seat rest area. As best we can tell this is only occurring when the backend of the seat is in the higher position, and probably mainly for users that are a little on the heavier side. We’re only guessing on that last point, but if you own a 2019+ Hobie Outback its well worth knowing this.
As big believers in “prevention is better than cure” we’re pleased to report that with a Bottom Drawer installed, the back end of the seat will rest safely and securely on the aluminium frame of the Bottom Drawer, which is significantly stronger than the hull plastic, and it distributes the weight onto the hull much more evenly. So purchasing a BerleyPro Bottom Drawer isn’t just an investment in extra storage capacity and accessibility convenience, but also in the future and wellbeing of your kayak.
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