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by ozfactory
23 Jan 2015, 23:00
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Hobie PA17T Estuary Perch Fishing
Replies: 0
Views: 4762

Hobie PA17T Estuary Perch Fishing

Was lucky enough to go for a test run in the PA17T with Dave from Rodbendings World last week. I rigged the kayak up with a few cameras and went Perch fishing. QjAQapHQyEA Had a great day and caught a few fish as well. I was a little skeptical about the PA17 but after spending some time in it i thin...
by ozfactory
10 Nov 2014, 13:46
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test
Replies: 12
Views: 7824

Re: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test

New drive is differently smoother. The bearings make a big difference. You notice it as soon as you pick the drive up. Its really smooth and pushes through the water pretty easily. Im used the the longer turbo fins. Now that the come standard with ST fins you may not need to upgrade to the longer tu...
by ozfactory
10 Nov 2014, 09:27
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test
Replies: 12
Views: 7824

Re: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test

In the low position i can't really tell the difference between the old and the new in terms of stability. In the low position you will also avoid a wet arse as well. I did move it around a bit and its pretty easy to move up and down on the water. You just push you weight into the back of the seat an...
by ozfactory
09 Nov 2014, 21:26
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test
Replies: 12
Views: 7824

2015 Hobie Revolution 13 Unveiling & Recovery Test

Hi All, Picked up my new 2015 Hobie Revo 13 hot of the truck from RodBendings World yesterday. After putting it together toke it down Anderson inlet to test out the new seat. I was very keen to see how stable the kayak is on the highest set setting and do some recovery tests with the new yak. Overal...
by ozfactory
25 Sep 2014, 21:02
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery (Fail)
Replies: 25
Views: 8259

Re: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery

I have 3 of them for nearly 3 years and the are still going strong. Never had an issue.

I tried to find the charger I bought of ebay but did not have much luck.
by ozfactory
25 Sep 2014, 17:45
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery (Fail)
Replies: 25
Views: 8259

Re: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery

Also mate I found a 5amp charger on eBay that I use to charge my blue batteries. Much better if Han the crap I Ones they give you.
by ozfactory
25 Sep 2014, 17:43
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery (Fail)
Replies: 25
Views: 8259

Re: 19.6AH 12V Lithium Battery

Hey mate. I was told that you could not put them back n parallel due to the bulit in circuit protection that they have.

But looks like that you have it working. Did you have to do anything special to get it to work?
by ozfactory
01 Sep 2014, 22:20
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Coming soon - Hobie Revo 16.
Replies: 20
Views: 7025

Re: Coming soon - Hobie Revo 16.

I have been using my Ai as a single a bit lately. It feels so much faster than my revo. It flys. Even if it's a rebadged adventure I would not mind it as it would weigh a little less than my ai as a single. And I hate my ai seat so I might have a place.
by ozfactory
29 Jul 2014, 11:27
Forum: Yellow Pages
Topic: ozfactory's kayak fixed
Replies: 6
Views: 6135

Re: Shanes kayak fixed

That would be me.

Thanks again mate. Top work.