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

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.

Billy V · 02-21-2009, 11:51 AM

My next fishing machine will be a 12 ft. Porta-Bote.
68 lbs. as much as my Hobie, with 670 lb. capacity.
17-20 mph with a 5 HP. motor.

I will provide free kayak towing to, or from the magic fishing grounds for my friends.

http://www.porta-bote.com/

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiiIW...eature=related

02-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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.

02-21-2009, 06:21 AM	#4
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	#5
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.

02-21-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	My next fishing machine will be a 12 ft. Porta-Bote. 68 lbs. as much as my Hobie, with 670 lb. capacity. 17-20 mph with a 5 HP. motor. I will provide free kayak towing to, or from the magic fishing grounds for my friends. http://www.porta-bote.com/ Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiiIW...eature=related