Buying A Used Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 04-24-2011, 11:24 AM

I'll start looking for one later this week or early next week.....need to get a few things taken care of before I drop all my mula on another yak. I'm looking for some input from those of you that have purchased a used Hobie or have had a Hobie for some time now.

What kind of issues, if any, are used Hobie's known to have?
Are there certain parts of a Hobie are are known to break/fail and should be paid particular attention to when buying a used Hobie?
Not that it would matter but is color a factor, does one fade faster than the other?
Are all Hobie bait tanks built the same? I heard something recently about some issues that came up with Hobie and its battery manufacturer

I'm not dropping the same amount of cash on a Hobie that I did when I bought my Prowler so I want to make sure I can get as much information as possible before I take the plunge. I don't need to get it tomorrow so I'm really in no hurry to grab the first one that comes along. I'm booked on the Islander 2.5 day trip so I'd like to have the Hobie by then, I'm sure that will be possible since the trip is still roughly two months away.

Rockin1904 · 04-24-2011, 05:16 PM

It would depend on if you like the speed over the hull slap and stability, I can stand on my outback no problem and also I noticed that there have been a few peeps here that I have heard that upon buying a revo and after a couple of outings it seems they have had issues like leaky hulls. I dont know the details or extent but maybe one of the guys can chime in on that subject.

I myself have an outback and I love it especially staying dry. Sailing rudder and turbo fins are not so much a must but helps out a lot.

The hobie bait tanks are good too but over time the pull switch goes bad but its a wear and tear thing so its expected, I guess just give it a good rinse off with the hose when you get home and your good. hope i answered some of your questions at the least.

roadx · 04-24-2011, 05:40 PM

heres how you can get a basically new hobie for a lot less than new.
go to f^stl@nes (pm if you cant figure it out)

they have new hobie's they send on their one and half day mothership trips,( i believe one coming up soon) they bring them back, wash them down and sell them for used hobies, they have one day use on them and they knock off $400.00 dollars, you can buy the bait tank also, same deal used one day for $200.00 but you may get a better deal than i did last year. every thing that you would get with a new hobie is included, seat, paddle, dry bag, cup, etc.
last year they had several colors.

they go fast so you need to be down there when they get back from their trip especially if you want a certain color. need more info? pm me

04-24-2011, 11:24 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Buying A Used Hobie I'll start looking for one later this week or early next week.....need to get a few things taken care of before I drop all my mula on another yak. I'm looking for some input from those of you that have purchased a used Hobie or have had a Hobie for some time now. What kind of issues, if any, are used Hobie's known to have? Are there certain parts of a Hobie are are known to break/fail and should be paid particular attention to when buying a used Hobie? Not that it would matter but is color a factor, does one fade faster than the other? Are all Hobie bait tanks built the same? I heard something recently about some issues that came up with Hobie and its battery manufacturer I'm not dropping the same amount of cash on a Hobie that I did when I bought my Prowler so I want to make sure I can get as much information as possible before I take the plunge. I don't need to get it tomorrow so I'm really in no hurry to grab the first one that comes along. I'm booked on the Islander 2.5 day trip so I'd like to have the Hobie by then, I'm sure that will be possible since the trip is still roughly two months away. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-24-2011, 05:40 PM	#3
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	heres how you can get a basically new hobie for a lot less than new. go to f^stl@nes (pm if you cant figure it out) they have new hobie's they send on their one and half day mothership trips,( i believe one coming up soon) they bring them back, wash them down and sell them for used hobies, they have one day use on them and they knock off $400.00 dollars, you can buy the bait tank also, same deal used one day for $200.00 but you may get a better deal than i did last year. every thing that you would get with a new hobie is included, seat, paddle, dry bag, cup, etc. last year they had several colors. they go fast so you need to be down there when they get back from their trip especially if you want a certain color. need more info? pm me __________________

04-24-2011, 05:16 PM	#2
Rockin1904 Junior Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 24	It would depend on if you like the speed over the hull slap and stability, I can stand on my outback no problem and also I noticed that there have been a few peeps here that I have heard that upon buying a revo and after a couple of outings it seems they have had issues like leaky hulls. I dont know the details or extent but maybe one of the guys can chime in on that subject. I myself have an outback and I love it especially staying dry. Sailing rudder and turbo fins are not so much a must but helps out a lot. The hobie bait tanks are good too but over time the pull switch goes bad but its a wear and tear thing so its expected, I guess just give it a good rinse off with the hose when you get home and your good. hope i answered some of your questions at the least.