Hobie Outback kayaks with the 2019+ hull design have a known issue with cracks developing in the rear seat post area. These Hobie Outback Rear Seat Support Plates distribute the forces of the seat across a much larger surface area that should eliminate the chance of the hull cracking around the seat riser groove.
The plates are 3D printed in solid PETG, weigh almost one pound for the pair, and slide over the hull and seat post. They are secured to the hull using stainless steel bolts that screw into already existing threaded holes. Installation is very easy and should take no longer than 5 minutes - Just remove the seat, place support plates over the hull and tighten the bolt using a 1/8" Allen (hex) wrench.
The Outback Seat Support plates are available in black and grey that match the colors of the carry handles already mounted to your Hobie Outback.
Please be aware that all Hobie Outback hulls vary to a certain extent and might also deform over time. While we have test fitted the plates to over a dozen different hulls from different years of production, some small inconsistencies in the fit, especially around the cross-bar section, are possible. A small gap will not interfere with the function of the support plates.
Items included:
1 set of Hobie Outback Rear Seat Support Plates, one left and one right plate
