Hobie Defectors

[sdcityboy]

on th '08 revo it seemed i had one hand allways on the rudder control making constant corrections.

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by sdcityboy

on th '08 revo it seemed i had one hand allways on the rudder control making constant corrections.

The rudder control system on the 09 locks into the down position securely. The down pull cord locks into a cleat and this holds the rudder in place.

Its much different that he previous models.
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Revo's are not great paddle boats. The Adventure was a better paddler.

I never had a problem with the rudder on my 06 Adventure.
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One of those Malibu X-13's looks like a nice boat. If they had access into the hull from the front hatch I would probably buy one.

[yakattack]

I really like the Outback. Mine is an 07 model. 08 model is basically the same, but I would take any reviews from 06 or earlier models with a grain of salt. There were major improvements in the hull design in 07.

I guess it's like anything in life, there are usually tradeoffs. But being able to move around hands free is nice. Also, it has a lot of room in it, a lot of places to put stuff. It does get a little heavy though once you get it loaded down with beer

I agree that you do have to make a lot of corrections with the rudder, but really you're doing the same thing with the paddle. It's not a perfect system, but not too bad either. Also, I like where I put my paddle. On the side of the boat, under a bungee, out of my way

I can understand how some people like the paddle though. Convenience is sometimes overrated. I'm a hunter as well as a fisherman, and prefer the bow to the rifle or shotgun any day, although it's a bit more demanding. But then again I don't shoot a recurve

Cheers.

- Luther

[yakrider]

test drive the Revo, Outback, and Adventure
before making any decisions...
but when you do...
bring something to drink, a snack, a camera,
and fishing rod with a trolling lure...
during the test drives do the following:
begin pedalling at comfortable pace,
set the rod in the rod holder with lure out,
open your drink and put it in the cup holder,
break out your snack and enjoy the ride while munchin' on the snack
and sippin' yer drink,
land the fish that you caught while enjoying the picnic,
take a picture and release,
post on the internet how happy
you are with your new Hobie purchased from OEX....

some may say "what will you do with a big fish?"

big fish...no problem...see avatar...41 lb WSB...no problem
here's the '06 Outback WSB hat trick...no problem...


and the 07 Outback...no problem...


another advantage you have with pedal power is the wind...
you will fish on wind days that would normally make you think twice...
current is not an issue...if fishing a particular favorite piece of structure...
OK...so launching and landing are a little more difficult...who cares...
the advantages far outweigh the dis-advantages....
and besides...you can always keep the paddle yak for a mantle piece...
or those "no wind" days just for kicks...that's what my paddle yak is for...
oh yeah...and to remind me why I fish the pedal power most of the time...

[bellcon]

yeah do what Josh said...
i have seen him do it

[THE DARKHORSE]

Good going on catching your limit! Maybe we could trade a couple of spots to hunt .

[bellcon]

Another moment of fame for Big Josh
(since yer bragging )



by the way... any 6'4" 230lb guys fishing the Hobies???
not sure if my long legs will work in em... but i am thinking bout it...
tested them a year and a half ago... decided on the trident (which i love)
but after seening the guys hauling ass all over the place around me...
thinking twice
like Josh said wind and current? seems to be no big deal

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by bellcon

by the way... any 6'4" 230lb guys fishing the Hobies???
not sure if my long legs will work in em... but i am thinking bout it...
tested them a year and a half ago...

6'2" 210 with a revo