Hobie Crate & Rod rig
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oringinal crate - positioning

This is how the crate sits on the boat. The seat bungie connects to the front of the crate. The crate can be lifted at the rear to access storing items in the well underneath.
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attaching hardware

Using a stainless loop high on the front wall of the well. The bungie with stainless hook makes a loop through the hardware...
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securing crate

then loops around the PVC tube on the front of the crate
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crate secured

the bungie is pulled tight and hooked back to the crate. Ready to go.
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New crate and mount

I decided to turn the crate sideways for this mount. The PVC tube is the same length as the original. I used stainless screws rather than the zip ties. It was a little 'cleaner' but also, this crate has a sloid bottom.
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New crate - bottom

Here is the solid bottom and additional screws for the PVC mounting tube.