Should I buy a 2017 outback? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Andy09 · 01-06-2017, 03:57 PM

Hi everyone new to the site and still new to kayak fishing. Thinking of buying a new 2017 hobie outback. What are some cons to owning one? Is it hard to load by yourself on a mid size sedan?

ful-rac · 01-06-2017, 04:25 PM

Yes.

Make sure "BLEM" is not stamped on it.

fishnstix · 01-06-2017, 04:35 PM

the outback is one of the best yaks for fishing, its a fishing machine...not sure why you would need to check for the word blem?

Harry Hill · 01-06-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnstix

the outback is one of the best yaks for fishing, its a fishing machine...not sure why you would need to check for the word blem?

referring to another thread about someone who bought a blem but didn't know it when he bought it and his trials and tribulations on getting the dealer to make good on the sale.

Baja_Traveler · 01-06-2017, 05:34 PM

Except, that as far as I know Hobie does not sell "Blem" kayaks.

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battleborn · 01-06-2017, 08:51 PM

What baja traveler said. Hobie does not sell blems. Outbacks are a Nice piece of plastic to fish from.

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paddle man · 01-07-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy09

Hi everyone new to the site and still new to kayak fishing. Thinking of buying a new 2017 hobie outback. What are some cons to owning one? Is it hard to load by yourself on a mid size sedan?

I TESTED BOTH OUTBACK AND P.A.12 I ENDED UP BUYING P.A. 12 GREAT YAK BUT FOUND IT TO BE TO MUCH YAK FOR ME TO HANDLE WEIGHT AND SIZE I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE OUTBACK AND PROBLEY WILL

Andy09 · 01-07-2017, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the advice. I will hopefully buy one by the end of the month. Any accessories you guys recommend and fish finder for it?

BIG JOAQUIN · 01-07-2017, 09:50 PM

Get the larger sailing rudder. Plan for some geartrac in the future as you plan your build.

jorluivil · 01-07-2017, 10:41 PM

If/when you buy your Hobie make sure you ask for the Team Sewer package upgrade.

Andy09 · 01-08-2017, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG JOAQUIN

Get the larger sailing rudder. Plan for some geartrac in the future as you plan your build.

Oh so only the camo version comes with the sail rudder I thought all the 2017s did.

Andy09 · 01-08-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

If/when you buy your Hobie make sure you ask for the Team Sewer package upgrade.

What is the team Sewer package upgrade?

roby · 01-08-2017, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy09

What is the team Sewer package upgrade?

The contents of the upgrade depends on where you buy the kayak....

If you buy it in Los Angeles, it comes with quite a few WCW cups, dead fish tails you can hang up on your garage, and some Busy Bee sandwiches.

If you buy it in San Diego, it comes with a bunch of raffle tickets, sting rays, and a rap song. Oh yeah, you get a free canoe too.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-08-2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy09

Thanks for the advice. I will hopefully buy one by the end of the month. Any accessories you guys recommend and fish finder for it?

How about a 2011 Hobie Revolution? I'm selling mine. It is loaded w/FF and all!

Janine

chris138 · 01-08-2017, 07:17 AM

As an accessory you should get a second mirage drive for when yours breaks. Or you could get a man's kayak with a full carbon blade and a ripped pair of lats to go with it.

YakDout · 01-08-2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy09

What is the team Sewer package upgrade?

Its a piece of shit, dont worry about it.

Vikingj · 01-08-2017, 09:16 AM

The outback and the revo are both stable, dependable yaks. I like them both and own one of each. The outback is heavier and since the side handle grips are not centered the weight is unbalanced and it is difficult to pick up, lift over your head, and throw on top of my Highlander SUV. The revo loads overhead with ease.
If you travel shorter distances, fish harbors, use hoop nets, like extra deck space, carry a lotta crap- get the outback. If you want to travel further, faster, and free of extra weigh- get a revo. They are both very stable. Personally I prefer the revo but dont think you could go wrong w either. I would strongly recommend getting a large rudder and only buying a current hobie model with new seat system

01-06-2017, 03:57 PM	#1
Andy09 Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 20	Should I buy a 2017 outback? Hi everyone new to the site and still new to kayak fishing. Thinking of buying a new 2017 hobie outback. What are some cons to owning one? Is it hard to load by yourself on a mid size sedan?

01-06-2017, 04:25 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yes. Make sure "BLEM" is not stamped on it. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

01-07-2017, 10:41 PM	#10
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If/when you buy your Hobie make sure you ask for the Team Sewer package upgrade. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

01-08-2017, 09:16 AM	#17
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	The outback and the revo are both stable, dependable yaks. I like them both and own one of each. The outback is heavier and since the side handle grips are not centered the weight is unbalanced and it is difficult to pick up, lift over your head, and throw on top of my Highlander SUV. The revo loads overhead with ease. If you travel shorter distances, fish harbors, use hoop nets, like extra deck space, carry a lotta crap- get the outback. If you want to travel further, faster, and free of extra weigh- get a revo. They are both very stable. Personally I prefer the revo but dont think you could go wrong w either. I would strongly recommend getting a large rudder and only buying a current hobie model with new seat system Last edited by Vikingj; 01-08-2017 at 09:20 AM. Reason: Addendum

01-06-2017, 04:35 PM	#3
fishnstix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	the outback is one of the best yaks for fishing, its a fishing machine...not sure why you would need to check for the word blem?

01-06-2017, 05:34 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Except, that as far as I know Hobie does not sell "Blem" kayaks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01-06-2017, 08:51 PM	#6
battleborn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 221	What baja traveler said. Hobie does not sell blems. Outbacks are a Nice piece of plastic to fish from. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

01-07-2017, 05:02 PM	#8
Andy09 Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 20	Thanks for the advice. I will hopefully buy one by the end of the month. Any accessories you guys recommend and fish finder for it?

01-07-2017, 09:50 PM	#9
BIG JOAQUIN Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: C'mont Posts: 33	Get the larger sailing rudder. Plan for some geartrac in the future as you plan your build.

01-08-2017, 07:17 AM	#15
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	As an accessory you should get a second mirage drive for when yours breaks. Or you could get a man's kayak with a full carbon blade and a ripped pair of lats to go with it.