Native Watercraft Mariner vs. Hobie Outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 02-04-2013, 11:41 AM

Each boat has it advantages and disadvantages.

The Mariner does have reverse, the drive is much more solid and wont need maintenance, and the hull is a Dual Pontoon style much like the PA (which is why it doesnt have as much glide as mentioned above). Also the seat is absolutely awesome.

The Outback is better suited for offshore fishing and rougher conditions. The drive does lift out of the kayak easier for kelp/surf than the Native. The hull does have more glide than the Native as well however if your drive broke and you had to paddle (I know, unthinkable that youd have to paddle a kayak!) I would want to paddle the hull design of the Native over the Hobie as it does have a more defined keel and "paddleable" hull design.

My suggestion, Demo Both. We have the Mariners at OEX Mission Bay and Andy at SSB has the Hobies. Both are great kayaks.

Deamon · 02-04-2013, 12:58 PM

I don't know squatt about the Mariner but I do know Hobie's warranty service is tops. Not being the original owner did not matter with Hobie...

Jim

Emeraldbaykayaks · 02-04-2013, 07:45 PM

Get the outback it is just a good all around kayak I had one for years and I am looking to pick up a new one here soon. Thats got to tell you something right there.

02-04-2013, 11:41 AM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Each boat has it advantages and disadvantages. The Mariner does have reverse, the drive is much more solid and wont need maintenance, and the hull is a Dual Pontoon style much like the PA (which is why it doesnt have as much glide as mentioned above). Also the seat is absolutely awesome. The Outback is better suited for offshore fishing and rougher conditions. The drive does lift out of the kayak easier for kelp/surf than the Native. The hull does have more glide than the Native as well however if your drive broke and you had to paddle (I know, unthinkable that youd have to paddle a kayak!) I would want to paddle the hull design of the Native over the Hobie as it does have a more defined keel and "paddleable" hull design. My suggestion, Demo Both. We have the Mariners at OEX Mission Bay and Andy at SSB has the Hobies. Both are great kayaks. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#2
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	I don't know squatt about the Mariner but I do know Hobie's warranty service is tops. Not being the original owner did not matter with Hobie... Jim

02-04-2013, 07:45 PM	#3
Emeraldbaykayaks Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Get the outback it is just a good all around kayak I had one for years and I am looking to pick up a new one here soon. Thats got to tell you something right there.