Hobie outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

-scallywag- · 03-21-2011, 06:32 AM

here's some good threads...

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...&view=previous

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7420

For me, the big killer on the outback is the hull slap which is just plain annoying in any kind of light chop. The outback also get much slower the choppier/windier it gets.

Kaijuu · 03-21-2011, 07:35 AM

I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows:

The Outback:
Pros;
+has a larger, more comfortable cockpit
+A bit more stable
+DRYER, no wet ass all day
+Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays)
+Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush.

Cons;
-Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp).
-high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue)
-A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20%
-Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry)

The Revo:
Pros;
+Longer faster easier to paddle
+Much less hull slap, WET

Cons;

Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs.

-The water bottle hits my leg (annoying)
-The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to)
-WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying
-Not quite as stable but still very good
Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc..

These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree.

I kept my Outback !

Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

deepdvr · 03-21-2011, 09:18 AM

The age old debate continues......

Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse.

For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.

03-21-2011, 07:35 AM	#2
Kaijuu "Floater" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 164	O vs R I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows: The Outback: Pros; +has a larger, more comfortable cockpit +A bit more stable +DRYER, no wet ass all day +Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays) +Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush. Cons; -Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp). -high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue) -A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20% -Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry) The Revo: Pros; +Longer faster easier to paddle +Much less hull slap, WET Cons; Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs. -The water bottle hits my leg (annoying) -The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to) -WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying -Not quite as stable but still very good Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc.. These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree. I kept my Outback ! Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

03-21-2011, 06:32 AM	#1
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	here's some good threads... http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...&view=previous http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7420 For me, the big killer on the outback is the hull slap which is just plain annoying in any kind of light chop. The outback also get much slower the choppier/windier it gets.

03-21-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	The age old debate continues...... Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse. For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.