New Hobie model introduced today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 08-29-2017, 06:36 AM

A few things to note,
Yes you can put a 180 in it, the drive well is exactly the same.
If you want a hatch in the front, there is a flat under the mesh cover to install one. One cool thing you could do is buy the rectangular hatch, install that and move the round hatch to the bow.
It's very efficient, stable and paddles well. Not as stable as a pro angler but it's two inches narrower than the 12 and 4 narrower than the 14 and weighs almost 40 pounds less.

PapaDave · 08-29-2017, 07:22 AM

Interesting, I've been looking for a kayak I could easily load on the boat and take out to the islands. I'm assuming the standard live well will work on it, yes?

Are you saying that to upgrade to the 180 drive would be an additional $200?

Iceman · 08-29-2017, 08:45 AM

Yes there is a $200 difference in the price of these drives.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...T-ST-Fins.html

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...dard-Fins.html

SDROB · 08-29-2017, 08:54 AM

I want one....

monstahfish · 08-29-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

Interesting, I've been looking for a kayak I could easily load on the boat and take out to the islands. I'm assuming the standard live well will work on it, yes?

Are you saying that to upgrade to the 180 drive would be an additional $200?

Yeah it will take the livewell, scupper carts, etc... I've mothershipped outbacks on pangas and sailboats and this is about 13 pounds lighter so yippee.

PapaDave · 08-30-2017, 07:28 AM

Cool.

Speaking of the video, they sure manhandle those bass, poor fish. Let's see em come out to LJ and do that...

I like the blue color, about time.

Iceman · 09-26-2017, 09:35 AM

Finally took one out yesterday, I like it. It is like a Mini PA 12 Hybrid. Super dry, super comfy and only 68 pounds........lighter than a Revo 13. Smart base price with some cool upgrade-able rigging you can do with it.

TJones · 09-26-2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Finally took one out yesterday, I like it. It is like a Mini PA 12 Hybrid. Super dry, super comfy and only 68 pounds........lighter than a Revo 13. Smart base price with some cool upgrade-able rigging you can do with it.

how is it gonna fair through county surf ?

shame on me for looking at another kayak. thanks again with helping me out with my newest purchase. you are my go to guy when the need arises for the new and latest products.

Buddhaa64 · 09-26-2017, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Finally took one out yesterday, I like it. It is like a Mini PA 12 Hybrid. Super dry, super comfy and only 68 pounds........lighter than a Revo 13. Smart base price with some cool upgrade-able rigging you can do with it.

How was the speed compared to an outback and PA?

Iceman · 09-26-2017, 01:12 PM

I wish there was a low position for the seat, I'd feel better going in and out of surf if there was. I took it out stock with the ST fins and it moved along about like an Outback, bow is a little more piercing so a little quieter than the Outback. Turbo fins would be a good option to gain some cruising speed with a slower cadence.

08-29-2017, 07:22 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	Interesting, I've been looking for a kayak I could easily load on the boat and take out to the islands. I'm assuming the standard live well will work on it, yes? Are you saying that to upgrade to the 180 drive would be an additional $200? __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-29-2017, 08:45 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Yes there is a $200 difference in the price of these drives. http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...T-ST-Fins.html http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...dard-Fins.html __________________

08-29-2017, 08:54 AM	#4
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	I want one.... __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

08-30-2017, 07:28 AM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	Cool. Speaking of the video, they sure manhandle those bass, poor fish. Let's see em come out to LJ and do that... I like the blue color, about time. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

09-26-2017, 09:35 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Finally took one out yesterday, I like it. It is like a Mini PA 12 Hybrid. Super dry, super comfy and only 68 pounds........lighter than a Revo 13. Smart base price with some cool upgrade-able rigging you can do with it. __________________

08-29-2017, 06:36 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 428	A few things to note, Yes you can put a 180 in it, the drive well is exactly the same. If you want a hatch in the front, there is a flat under the mesh cover to install one. One cool thing you could do is buy the rectangular hatch, install that and move the round hatch to the bow. It's very efficient, stable and paddles well. Not as stable as a pro angler but it's two inches narrower than the 12 and 4 narrower than the 14 and weighs almost 40 pounds less.

09-26-2017, 01:12 PM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I wish there was a low position for the seat, I'd feel better going in and out of surf if there was. I took it out stock with the ST fins and it moved along about like an Outback, bow is a little more piercing so a little quieter than the Outback. Turbo fins would be a good option to gain some cruising speed with a slower cadence. __________________