Hobie or keep my Malibu stealth 14

[bryguth]

Originally Posted by Iebadboy

I'm debating on weather to buy a hobie outback or just keep my Malibu stealth 14 I've had for one season? Any suggestions???

Hobie is the way to go if you can afford it... I have had mine for 2 weeks and it is a night and day difference...go see Andy at OEX and go for a test drive.. You will not be disappointed

[Bennyblanco]

Yea what he said.

[Iebadboy]

That's what my boy is telling me that once I get the hobie I will be hooked and my wife tells me I have to many yaks I need to consaledate first. Now it's wether I go new or get a demo to save a couple hundred I can do both. What do u guys think?

[mazilla]

Motorize your stealth, there's nothing better IMO...ask my Hobie friends who I'm always having to wait around for.

[sdfishman]

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

Originally Posted by mazilla

Motorize your stealth, there's nothing better IMO...ask my Hobie friends who I'm always having to wait around for.

[mazilla]

Originally Posted by sdfishman

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

Yeah, it'll be from towing your Hobie around some more! Hahaha

[mrJB]

Which to buy - paddle or pedal?

It's a good question, but seldom answered by those who aren’t sponsored, professional, or a “New-B” buying into the hype.

A mechanical advantage, such as a drive, will be just that, an advantage (in certain areas). In a fishing kayak, this will equate into greater range and greater maintainable speed in getting there. However, there are “no free lunches” in life and there are tradeoffs. Mechanical systems require maintenance and adjustment, and sometimes break at inopportune times.

Dealer/manufacturer support? Not just issues that would be a liability problem for them, but real support, including problems above (and beyond) the waterline. Have a high percentage of brand owners had problems? If you are truly asking for advice rather than re-affirmation of what you may have already decided, ask around, especially those who don’t stand to gain from their opinions, and those who have owned many brands.

Different hull shapes perform differently, especially in less than perfect conditions. Where will the kayak be primarily used – lakes, bays, through the surf, distant fishing grounds? Is storage or transportation a problem? Is deck space an issue? Will this kayak be used for fishing, hooping, other activities?

I guess the bottom line is don’t be fooled by hype, or those who would eventually stand to gain from your decision. Ask around, do your research, demo LOTS of different types, and make your decision based on your needs, not slick marketing.

[JOSER85]

@the above comment

Very well said

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by sdfishman

Wait up for me haha.. Your trolling motor will die one day and I will pedal right past you..

Until you break a drive cable

Ill stick to paddling thank you

If you think paddling is too hard its probably because your paddling a slow boat. If you notice, most of those who say they would rather paddle are on efficient boats like Tarpons, Prowlers, Etc.

[sdfishman]

I'm too big for those tarpons/prowlers . I have a XFactor when I decided to paddle.

Originally Posted by Siebler

Until you break a drive cable

Ill stick to paddling thank you

If you think paddling is too hard its probably because your paddling a slow boat. If you notice, most of those who say they would rather paddle are on efficient boats like Tarpons, Prowlers, Etc.

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by sdfishman

I'm too big for those tarpons/prowlers . I have a XFactor when I decided to paddle.

Bet your not too big for a Prowler Trident 15. Theres a few larger guys paddling this boat and they LOVE it.

If theres a will theres a way

[mtnbykr2]

I love a good debate...
consolodate and keep em both if it has been an option.....