2013 Hobie Adventure Island AS NEW - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 07-19-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

what are you going with bob?

Kevin, I am keeping my Outback for now but looking at the NEW Thresher. My legs are starting to give out so I will transition out of the Outback into something I can paddle easier. Once I get into a new boat, I will put the Outback on the market. Thanks for asking. See you Tuesday.

Raskal311 · 07-19-2014, 08:05 PM

Ahh I was considering switching the the PA out for an outback.. LMK when you are ready

need something with a bit less weight.

makobob · 07-20-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

Ahh I was considering switching the the PA out for an outback.. LMK when you are ready

need something with a bit less weight.

Ok Kevin, YOU have first right of refusual on the Outback, should be available mid August. The OUTBACK was MY downsize from the PA14, and it is a great boat. Saved 50 pounds in weight and lost just a little space. Lighter, easier to store and transport, good stability, worked well for me. Besides the peddling getting rougher on my legs and feet with the Hobie I want something that is better in the surf. Planning for more trips to Baja next year and do NOT want to be excluded from pacific beaches. For instance I saw some awesome areas around San Quintin, Soccoro and 3-4 others where beach launches would put you into kelp forest within 1/2 mile. Many places to explore with BAJA or BUST in the next couple of years. So now beach launching will be a priority for me.

Oxbeast1210 · 07-20-2014, 09:19 AM

Mako
Im considering upgrading to a Thresher or a Kraken what are the main reasons you chose the thresher?

makobob · 07-20-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

Mako
Im considering upgrading to a Thresher or a Kraken what are the main reasons you chose the thresher?

For me, being 66 the Kraken is too heavy, beyond my capabilities to move, the Thresher 14 I can handle, and from the hull shape it should handle beach launching and landing well. Both appear to have good stability. AND I really need to be able to store rods below decks for beach work. Baja on a week plus long trip is no place to hold a garage sale. Both ARE nice well thought out fish machines with good crusing speeds and ample storage. You should be good, both should set new standards for our sport.

Oxbeast1210 · 07-20-2014, 12:48 PM

Thank you ill prob have to try them out to make my final decision since they both seem really good to me .

oneyedeer · 07-21-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

Mako
Im considering upgrading to a Thresher or a Kraken what are the main reasons you chose the thresher?

the fishfinder setup is so cool and simple on the thresher

07-19-2014, 08:05 PM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Ahh I was considering switching the the PA out for an outback.. LMK when you are ready need something with a bit less weight. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

07-20-2014, 09:19 AM	#4
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Mako Im considering upgrading to a Thresher or a Kraken what are the main reasons you chose the thresher?

07-20-2014, 12:48 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Thank you ill prob have to try them out to make my final decision since they both seem really good to me .