Building the PVC seat riser for the Hobie Passport kayak 

So glad you came across my video and you definitely took it to the next level with a more in-depth walk through. So far it has been a major plus in my kayaking and fishing! 👍💪

Thanks for putting this video together, it was really helpful. I made this last night and it legit only took about 15 minutes, thanks to your walk through. I did the riser coupling part to 3" instead of 4". And I cemented everything EXCEPT the snap tees. I left those unglued on the seat bar, as it is much easier to take on and off if you don't glue those to the riser itself. I can post a video soon, after I spray paint it. Thanks again! Love the channel!

Great job! The whole process without any assumptions of builders' skills was outstanding! You minimized any possibilities for mistakes which is greatly appreciated. I also liked the non-professional video production. Thank you!

I bought a Passport 10.5 in July, and one thing that I really like is the LOW seat, very stable situation.

Thank you made it easy for me

Love the guide dude! I loosely used it to build one for my Hobie compass 2022. Seat is raised by 7inches and the PVC frame feels very sturdy. Sitting up high is real nice while out on the water for hours.

You read my mind! Thanks for another great video Peter!

Nice work. I will donthe same with my passport 12. Thanks

Tanks! I do is in my boat!

Thanks for keeping it real!! I broke it!

I really want to see a water test - how has it effected stability? Look at that sweet sweet under seat storage

Thanks for all the detailed instructions. Has anyone tried not glueing all the pieces, does it make it less stable. I just built mine and was thinking it made sense not to glue the snap tees so that I can remove it easier. PVC doesn't really want to come apart unless it has 40 PSI of pressure. I haven't tried mine yet but I want to be able to remove it when I'm on the ocean.

Are you happy with the heighth? Everyone's different but that looks to be just right,. And what is the name of the slotted T fitting the fits on the chair rails? Or did you have to make them yourself? Thanks.

Interested to see how you did yours. I used screws to hold mine together once figuring out the proper lengths.

I spy with my little eye a Sign in the garage that I definitely approve of 👍😉

Looks like the angle or slope of the seat changed quite a bit from the original angle or slope. Has that been an issue sitting more upright?

It’s been so windy lately. What’s the maximum wind speed you will endure on the kayak? Like if it’s 15knots then u won’t go out?

I did a riser with one cross bar instead of two because the newer Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5R has different mounting clips for the rear bar of the seat on the floor and the floor is also shaped differently. I will be posting a video on my channel. Using a PVC cutting tool makes cuts and NO MESS!! And finally for those of you who want to get it right when painting PVC start off by lightly sanding with a wet-sand paper or something very fine (no actual wet sanding needed) you just want to remove the gloss. Wipe ALL PVC to be painted with Acetone. Prime with Grey Rust-oleum UNIVERSAL BONDING PRIMER (330491) and Paint with Rust-oleum Painter's Touch 2X UltraCover Paint + Primer I used Satin Black (Canyon Black 346951). As a rule of thumb the glossier the paint, the more durable it is. HOWEVER glossy paint shows more imperfections so I opted for satin. Personally I'm not convinced that it makes much difference in durability so use the sheen that makes you happy! The weather is not cooperating here in Northern Michigan as you cannot spray paint when it's below 50 degrees F. I'm waiting till it is going to be in the 60's so it will be a week or so before I get my video up! If you do go to my channel please subscribe PRETTY PLEASE! WITH SUGAR ON TOP!