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

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).

09-27-2008, 10:45 AM	#19
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).