Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 09-26-2008, 10:00 AM

Josh,

I think you covered the true reason why I like the adventure so much.

-Plainly speaking, it takes less effort to cover our fishing grounds. I really don't go very fast out there, but I do cover a lot of area and never seem to get tired.

I use a slow cadence with turbo fins and it makes for a fun day on the water.
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BTW the $950 Adventure that was For sale was an absolute steal.
$1799 retail on these boats, and although there were some design changes to the 09 models my 06 has fished flawlessly for 2 years and still has another (2) years left on the factory warranty.

thien · 09-26-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Josh,

I think you covered the true reason why I like the adventure so much.

-Plainly speaking, it takes less effort to cover our fishing grounds. I really don't go very fast out there, but I do cover a lot of area and never seem to get tired.

I use a slow cadence with turbo fins and it makes for a fun day on the water.
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BTW the $950 Adventure that was For sale was an absolute steal.
$1799 retail on these boats, and although there were some design changes to the 09 models my 06 has fished flawlessly for 2 years and still has another (2) years left on the factory warranty.

How did you get a 4 year warranty with your hull? The Hobie warranty card states 2yrs on the hull and 1yr for the mirage drive.

Billy V · 09-27-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thien

How did you get a 4 year warranty with your hull? The Hobie warranty card states 2yrs on the hull and 1yr for the mirage drive.

The 06 Adventures that have specific serial #'s were given an additional (2) years added to the warranty period for full hull replacement coverage. This was because some people had developed a crack in the drive well area.

The crack would develop as a result of Not tightening down the Mirage Drive Properly and allowing it to slide forward and smash into the hull.

After diagnosing what caused the problem Hobie offered a drive well strengthening kit with longer cam knob bolts, and a fiberglass wedge to stiffen up the area, and by letter stated they were extending the warranty for an additional (2) years and prorated warranty after that. :ThumbsUp:
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Out of the (3) 2006 Adventures we owned none has ever had a single problem. Two of those boats spent most of their life in Baja and one is still down there. One has been sold in Baja, and the 3rd. boat still fishes La Jolla at least once a week problem free.

Its basically a free extended warranty.

pchen911 · 09-27-2008, 10:45 AM

Just FYI.

I had owned 2 outbacks, including an 05 model, prior to the 07 Outback and the 08 Revo.

The 05 was one of the serial numbers that required the strengthening patch. Hobie sent me one of those patch and replacement bolts by mail.

The patch was applied, but the boat STILL developed a crack in the drive well several months after the patch application.

So the patch may help, but was not a complete solution from my experience.

Now, I shy away from the boats made during the problem years no matter what price they are. (provided that I am aware that they are from the problem batch).

hammerhead · 09-27-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pchen911

I shy away from the boats made during the problem years no matter what price they are. (provided that I am aware that they are from the problem batch).

How can you find out which is the "problem batch"?

zinkysd · 09-26-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Josh,

BTW the $950 Adventure that was For sale was an absolute steal.
$1799 retail on these boats, and although there were some design changes to the 09 models my 06 has fished flawlessly for 2 years and still has another (2) years left on the factory warranty.

Yes it was and it was a better deal when I bought it for $870

. Going this Saturday for it's first test drive.

Ken

pchen911 · 09-26-2008, 07:19 PM

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Yes it was and it was a better deal when I bought it for $870

. Going this Saturday for it's first test drive.

Ken

Holy crap! That is a crazy deal.

I saw that one day after buying the Revo. I also saw another Revo for sale for $1000 the day after buying mine too. I gotta say, you really scored! Timing IS everything!

Let me know if you don't like it and want to unload it

Josh, thanks for the tips..... "liquid patience"... LOL. I like that. Never heard that before.

09-26-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Josh, I think you covered the true reason why I like the adventure so much. -Plainly speaking, it takes less effort to cover our fishing grounds. I really don't go very fast out there, but I do cover a lot of area and never seem to get tired. I use a slow cadence with turbo fins and it makes for a fun day on the water. ------------------------------- BTW the $950 Adventure that was For sale was an absolute steal. $1799 retail on these boats, and although there were some design changes to the 09 models my 06 has fished flawlessly for 2 years and still has another (2) years left on the factory warranty.

09-27-2008, 10:45 AM	#4
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Just FYI. I had owned 2 outbacks, including an 05 model, prior to the 07 Outback and the 08 Revo. The 05 was one of the serial numbers that required the strengthening patch. Hobie sent me one of those patch and replacement bolts by mail. The patch was applied, but the boat STILL developed a crack in the drive well several months after the patch application. So the patch may help, but was not a complete solution from my experience. Now, I shy away from the boats made during the problem years no matter what price they are. (provided that I am aware that they are from the problem batch).