Looks like a New Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Montesdad · 02-20-2009, 05:45 AM

I saw one of the prototypes down at a local shop - very big and heavy. Looks to be more of a flat water bass boat and slow to get around compared to the other Hobies. One of the test drivers said it was quite stable in the water and outside the harbor in the swells despite sitting pretty high off the water.

steamroll · 02-20-2009, 06:34 AM

Think boat, not kayak.

We'll have one at Fred Hall Long Beach to show off

Standing and casting surface irons, sight fishing, scuba diving, spearfishing and more

This boat has the room, stability and weight capacity to handle anything.

Matt · 02-20-2009, 06:44 AM

Ok, so a couple of months ago whilst fishing LJ, I saw the hobie team testing this boat. It is definitely one hell of a machine!! However, if you have ever remarked about the bulkiness of an Xfactor, ya better be ready...they had a trailer for this yak! Just for the record, I am in no way hating on this machine just stating that it is definitely a lot closer to a skiff than it is a "standard" kayak, it is damn near a new concept, it truly looks awesome in all honesty, the sight fishing that can be acheived with this boat is almost unimaginable!! Cannot wait to see this thing in its completed form!!!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 02-20-2009, 09:20 AM

Saw it at OR in August. Think more of a Big Boy Bass boat. Slap on an outboard and it would really be pimp. You really do need a trailer and help to deal with this beast. Has a lot of well thought out features though.

bajadog · 02-21-2009, 05:49 AM

Another photo of the beast.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...ft-carrier.jpg

MVC · 02-21-2009, 06:21 AM

I plan on buying a Hobie and was waiting for the new one to come out. I think that I will stick with the Revo.

MarkT · 02-21-2009, 07:55 AM

Looks like it has some nice features but what a tank. Who wants a yak that needs a trailer? Makes you wonder what they're thinking? Kinda like Shimano coming out with a Trinidad 50 in this day and age.

02-20-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Think boat, not kayak. We'll have one at Fred Hall Long Beach to show off Standing and casting surface irons, sight fishing, scuba diving, spearfishing and more This boat has the room, stability and weight capacity to handle anything. __________________

02-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Ok, so a couple of months ago whilst fishing LJ, I saw the hobie team testing this boat. It is definitely one hell of a machine!! However, if you have ever remarked about the bulkiness of an Xfactor, ya better be ready...they had a trailer for this yak! Just for the record, I am in no way hating on this machine just stating that it is definitely a lot closer to a skiff than it is a "standard" kayak, it is damn near a new concept, it truly looks awesome in all honesty, the sight fishing that can be acheived with this boat is almost unimaginable!! Cannot wait to see this thing in its completed form!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

02-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Saw it at OR in August. Think more of a Big Boy Bass boat. Slap on an outboard and it would really be pimp. You really do need a trailer and help to deal with this beast. Has a lot of well thought out features though. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

02-21-2009, 05:49 AM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Another photo of the beast. http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...ft-carrier.jpg __________________ Please release bill-fish.

02-20-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
Montesdad Grey Haired Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 53	I saw one of the prototypes down at a local shop - very big and heavy. Looks to be more of a flat water bass boat and slow to get around compared to the other Hobies. One of the test drivers said it was quite stable in the water and outside the harbor in the swells despite sitting pretty high off the water.

02-21-2009, 06:21 AM	#6
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I plan on buying a Hobie and was waiting for the new one to come out. I think that I will stick with the Revo.

02-21-2009, 07:55 AM	#7
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	Looks like it has some nice features but what a tank. Who wants a yak that needs a trailer? Makes you wonder what they're thinking? Kinda like Shimano coming out with a Trinidad 50 in this day and age.