How to Install the X-Aktrak H-Rail Adapter on a Hobie® Kayak

In this video, we walk through how to install the X-Aktrak H-Rail Adapter to mount Ketch X-Aktrak tracks directly to the Hobie H-Rail system.

This setup is designed for anglers who want a rock-solid mounting solution for accessories that put real stress on mounting hardware, without relying on plastic clamps or slip-prone rail mounts.

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What This Adapter Does

The X-Aktrak H-Rail Adapter allows you to securely attach aluminum X-Aktrak tracks straight to your Hobie H-Rail, creating a rigid, no-rotation mounting platform for electronics, rod holders, motors, and other heavy accessories.

No slipping. No twisting. Just a clean, bomb-proof connection.

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In This Video

• Mounting the H-Rail adapter to the Hobie H-Rail

• Attaching X-Aktrak track sections

• Correct adapter spacing for different track lengths

• Tips for alignment and torque

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X-Aktrak H-Rail Adapter Features

• Precision-machined 6061 aluminum construction

• Midnight Black anodized finish for corrosion resistance

• All included mounting hardware is stainless steel

• Will not slip or rotate on the H-Rail

• Ideal for heavy accessories that stress plastic mounts

• U-plate dimensions: 2″ wide × 1-3/8″ tall × 3/8″ thick

• Sold individually or in pairs

• 100% Made in the USA

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Compatibility & Adapter Requirements

• 2″ Stubby X-Aktrak → requires 1 adapter

• 6″ X-Aktrak → requires 2 adapters

• 12″ X-Aktrak → requires 2 adapters

• 18″ X-Aktrak → requires 2 adapters

X-Aktrak tracks are sold separately.

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Built for Serious Rigging

If you’re mounting gear that actually matters, and don’t want flex, movement, or failure, this adapter gives you a rigid, aluminum-to-aluminum solution designed to handle real-world fishing conditions.