Buying a hobie?

[Biggameaddict]

After looking into a few hobies im gonna start saving up so i can buy a hobie outback or revo 13 but i need some input from you guys. First off which yak is a better yak? I want something fast but stable and not hard to paddle. Im gonna be fishing harbors and the open ocean sometimes so its gotta handle some surf launching. And i see people always put the year their hobies are would an old one have a bad mirage drive or something? Seems pretty pricey for a new mirage drive at $500. So which model would you guys reccomend me to get and what would be a good price to pay for a rigged outback or revo 13 with a ff, turbo fins, upgraded rudder (is this really necassary), bait tank, rod holders, and all that good stuff? Im waiting for your input, thanks and tight lines

[fishinkid2010]

Personally I would recommend a Revolution. Stability will improve as you kayak more and become more experienced, your speed won't.
As for year, personally I would try and find something 2009 or newer since that's when they started using the click and go peddle system. (the older models with the cam's aren't bad, they're just a little more of a pain).
As for the accessories, you don't need a ton of stuff to be successful at kayak fishing. With that said you could always buy a brand other than a hobie and use the money you save to get those accessories. If you do buy a Hobie, you're going to spend more. But IMO some of those add ons are totally worth it. The FF and turbo fins are a must if you're going to be fishing La Jolla. The rest of the stuff you can get as your get more into the sport. Welcome, its an expensive habit!

[Iceman]

If the Outback was the right kayak for everyone ..........there would be no Revo and vise versa. Bigger guys, the Outback no question, but also what you want out of the kayak. I took the Outback to the lake the other day because it is VERY comfortable, you sit up a little higher and the seat is broader across. So if you are fishing stop and go from the start, comfort is more important than ease of movement. When I want to go ALOT of miles I skip the Revolution and go straight to the Adventure as it makes going the distance easy. The Turbo fins are worth their weight in gold and the sailing rudder is a cool tool drift fishing as well as making it more responsive and able to turn tighter. In rougher chop the Revolution is a much quieter ride.

[slobslayer]

I'm in the same situation, I can't decide on revo or outback. Im coming from a tarpon 160 so I'm not worried about being unstable. I like the revo because of speed and it cuts through chop quietly. But I also like how comfortable the outback is. I wouldn't mind being able to stretch out and stand up in some situations. I didn't notice much difference in speed between the two boats. Is there a big difference? Anybody have any positives or negatives? Sorry for beating a dead horse...

[DanaPT]

I had the malibu x-factor. Switched to outback 2010. super stable and that's what I wanted foremost. I haven't stood on the outback, and I'm not sure I plan to. The outback isn't as stable as the Xfactor.

the peddle drive is sweet, cover a lot of ground in almost any type of condition easily.

Best upgrade to my equipment so far.

[Biggameaddict]

Thanks for the input guys, right now im only 5'7-5'8 and 153 pounds so i dont need something as big as an outback but im gonna test drive them both before i buy. But which one is more versatile? Like which one has more space to mount stuff like a couple scottys in the front with a fishfinder and a baittank in the backplus gear and storage and all?