Hobie Forums
http://www.hobie.com/forums/

Pro Angler Upgrades
http://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=49425		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Pro Angler Upgrades
Here are some pictures of some recent upgrades I have done on my PA 12 with carbon fiber material.

Yakattack geartrack on right front mounting boards
Image

Rear Hobie rod holders
Image

Side rails
Image

Rear rudder control cover
Image

Left front mounting board
Image

Rear handle
Image
Author:  Yak Finaddic [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
That looks pretty sweet man. What product are you using?
Author:  SRAces [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Jerry,

Can I assume that's a tape material that looks like carbon fiber? It looks great! I really like the side mounting boards and the rear cover over the rudder housing. :D

P.S. - I'll make a guess that it is 3M Carbon Fiber Vinyl.
Author:  Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Very clever "upgrade" :wink:
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Steve, you are correct. It is the 3M product they use on automobiles (interior and exterior). Many of the custom auto shops use it also.
Author:  Yak Finaddic [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
About how much did you end up using? Are these prices decent for carbon fiber layover?
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Price seemed reasonable. Here is their website. You will notice that it does come in different weights/colors.

This is very durable stuff as I had it on a self made rod holder for couple years with not fading or tearing.

Image

https://www.metrorestyling.com/
Author:  Lt.FireDog [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Looks good Jerry! Image

What size sheet did you get to cover everything? I'm thinking that I'd like to do the side & rear handles on mine.
Author:  jahaiap [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Island speed, is it easy to put on, or do you have a TON of patience? The install looks perfect in the pictures 8)
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
It comes in various sizes. For the modifications shown above, I bought a 1' x 4' roll.

This stuff is fairly easy to apply. Being able to work slowly with a razor blade and a heat gun is important. The Metro link has some videos which should give you an idea on what is involved.
Author:  RockyRaab [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Serious question: Is there an advantage other than mere looks?
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
RockyRaab wrote:
Serious question: Is there an advantage other than mere looks?


Fills time when you are not fishing. Don't take life so serious :mrgreen:

[b]Pimp Your Ride[/b]
Author:  BIGWORM(512) [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Looks good... until you nickit up or scratch it off, been there done that :( I wish someone like yak-attack make products out of tru carbon-fiber.
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pro Angler Upgrades
Real carbon fiber would be very expensive. Don't think anyone would want to invest that much money in this type of upgrade.

My experience with this cover on the rocket launcher shown above, is that it looks as good as it did the day I put it on. No fading, no scratches, no peeling, no nuttin. Tough stuff. If they are putting this on cars, it should hold up to kayak speeds :mrgreen:
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/