I can't deside between a Hobie Revo or a Malibu Stealth 14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 03-22-2009, 08:02 PM

Revo or Stealth? To me it comes down to the basic decision of peddle or paddle. Most of us who ride Hobies are convinced that peddling is the only way to go. Is the Revo perfect? Definately not, but it is still a very nice kayak.

If I were working with the Hobie design team I would lobby for:

Better rod holder placement and design.

Wider, recessed mounting locations on the forward rails, (so the rails remain flat after Ram or similar mounts are installed)

Larger center hatch with bulkheads fore and aft to keep stuff from sliding around.

Install a watertight bulkhead in the front hatch so it could be filled with ice to store fish, (or beer). This could be a removable tray to allow for easy cleaning.

I am sure that other ideas are out there. If you have any, please post. I know that the Hobie folks read this forum.

Bob

03-22-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Revo or Stealth? To me it comes down to the basic decision of peddle or paddle. Most of us who ride Hobies are convinced that peddling is the only way to go. Is the Revo perfect? Definately not, but it is still a very nice kayak. If I were working with the Hobie design team I would lobby for: Better rod holder placement and design. Wider, recessed mounting locations on the forward rails, (so the rails remain flat after Ram or similar mounts are installed) Larger center hatch with bulkheads fore and aft to keep stuff from sliding around. Install a watertight bulkhead in the front hatch so it could be filled with ice to store fish, (or beer). This could be a removable tray to allow for easy cleaning. I am sure that other ideas are out there. If you have any, please post. I know that the Hobie folks read this forum. Bob