Outback tandem for 2 1/2 years. Used by self and college kids. Has had no mechanical issues. Gets it share of scrapes on oyster beds and one bent fin mast when got stuck in pluff mud in very skinny water. I can promise you that the fins, even when in “up” position can catch an oyster bed in skinny water. When at risk ( <10 inches water in flats) I pull mine out and paddle. I can also stand on mine and pole, have you tried than in a Revo?
Will add turbo fins to rear drive this summer.
quote:My wife's got a conventional sit-in, and I can take my Hobie Outback in any water that floats hers. Like the man says, just extend the pedals and the fins fold up flat beneath the hull. A lot of times I'll beach on a sandbar and leave the drive in place. I don't know about all the Hobies, but the Outback has a wiidddeee hull. It would take a helluva lot weight to get an 8" displacement, even with the drive in place. Yeah, it probably ain't kayaking in its purest form, but it's a killer fishing platform. :smiley:
the mirage drive is out for me... keeps you in too deep a water
Jedi, you asked how they are holding up. The 2005 or 2006 Outbacks had a design problem around the mirage well. After about 9 months, mine developed a leak. I called the dealer and had a brand new 2007 in about 2 weeks. They earned my business and my respect on that day. Hobie was straight-up on the whole problem. They made owners aware, provided a reinforcement kit for kayaks that had not shown any problems and still replaced those if a problem occurred. I wish my automobiles offered that kinda warranty. Other than that, not a bit of problem. I’ve expected some wear on the drive unit but haven’t seen a thing.
BTW, for all y’all Hobie owners out there, they’ve got a good forum at http://www.hobiecat.com/community/index.php. Some real masters there for modifying and equipping Hobies for fishing.
~OC~ 
Im told you CAN stand in a Revo, but I havent tried it yet, Im waiting for the water to warm up a little more. That unintentional deep water reentry while sailing the other day was enough for now <grin>
It does feel like you could though without waves. Im 100% sure though the outback is easier to do it in. Of course I can go faster than an outback and turn tigher 
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
I can stand in my mirage classic. It feels a little tender, so parctice is needed. I think an Outback would feel like a dance floor compared to the classic.
So much water, So little time
Yeah,
I feel for you “old timers” and your classics, sigh. You had to peddle up hill, both ways, through frozen rivers <grin>
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
quote:I can stand up in my Outback, but it's usually in shallow water, using the paddle as a 3rd leg. It's shaky and I try to do it only when nobody is around to watch. :clown_face: I have not tried to stand up AND fish at the same time. I suspect I ain't that good.... ~OC~ :sunglasses:
Im told you CAN stand in a Revo...
quote:You know what I like best about my classic compared to your revo??? The extra 12 bills [:0] I still have in my pocket by getting it from a guy that was moving out of state.:imp:
Originally posted by archaegeoYeah,
I feel for you “old timers” and your classics, sigh. You had to peddle up hill, both ways, through frozen rivers <grin>
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
So much water, So little time
Bastard!
[:0]
So that means you’re buying the beer right?
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
quote:Depends, Are you old enough to drink?
Originally posted by archaegeoBastard!
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So that means you’re buying the beer right?2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
So much water, So little time
At 40 and lifting a 58lb kayak on top of my QX4 I think Im old enough that I cant afford not to drink. Ive got to be careful how I deadlift that thing up, my back is telling me Im not 20 anymore.
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
quote:Mirage classic 50#:smiley: Home made yak 43#:sunglasses: next home made yak or Pirogue target weight <40#:smiley::smiley::smiley:
Originally posted by archaegeoAt 40 and lifting a 58lb kayak on top of my QX4 I think Im old enough that I cant afford not to drink. Ive got to be careful how I deadlift that thing up, my back is telling me Im not 20 anymore.
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
I don’t know which bug is biting me more right now, yakking, fishing or the urge to build another boat.
So much water, So little time
You should go out in your kayak with outrigger, put the new boat materials on it, drop a line in with a cork and build the boat on top of the outrigger.
A real man could do it.
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
Imagine the old blind man from Kung Fu saying this
“You question my skills young one.”
Scope out a few of my pics on photobucket. Building and restoring things is how I keep my sanity.
http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p152/Tommy_Samuels/boats/?start=all
So much water, So little time
I have had my Hobie Outback for three years, no problems at all, I have a Heritage Redfisher also, the only time I use it is when my wife goes fishing with me, the Hobie is her baby.
Hobies are sweet. I sold my Mirage Classic last week b/c it couldn’t do everything my home built yak does.
The one place where the Hobie beat my boat HANDS DOWN was running into current and a 25 knot wind. I guess I’ll be building upper body strength again when the wind blows:dizzy_face:
So much water, So little time
Hope to be picking up a new Hobie Rev in the next week or so.
What is chiefly needed is skill rather than machinery.
— Wilbur Wright, 1902
As far as standing up… Do any of you use sidekicks or stablizers? Having tried to stand up a few times in the 16’ adventure it is to skinny for me to be comfortable. A love the speed, but is it worth the extra weight???
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I towed an 18’ powerboat off stuck in pluff mud at the Garris landing today at low tied, I love my Revo more and more each day.
Re standing up, Im going to practice that in about 2-3 more degree water temperatue <grin>
I agree with you on the Adventure, unless you are doign the Adventure Island, or really long paddles, Id take the 3 foot less Revo with more width over the 16 foot Adventure. The adventure is slightly faster than the Revo, but cant turn as tight and doesnt have the same stability (I know cause father in law was with me today in an Adventure and had fun with the pluff too)
2007 Regal 2120 Destiny (270hp Volvo I/O)
http://www.regalboats.com/2007/SportBoats/Destiny/2120/Features
2008 Hobie Revolution Kayak
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_revolution.html
as to the turing, yes it sucks. However, i can turn on the spot with a paddle so i am not realyy concerned with losing that, but i am not comfortable standing up at all. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the floats and if so any suggestions. Are they worth the extra weight and are the important if i plan on making trips into deeper and rougher water? I would like to try and fish the jetties and maybe even troll live bait for kings. A little bit crazy for a personal watercraft but i feel it can be done.
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wow!!! i should really have spell checked[:0]
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