I was going to sell mine (2007) outback, yesterday I just went out with it then I changed my mind. It's super stable, especially in the windy or wavy conditions. Lots people like to upgrade the seat, but I felt very comfortable. Lots room to store my fishing tackle, personally I like it better than revolution 13 (mine is 2017). I just swapped the revo' turbo fin peddle drive, I could get to 5.5 mph with all my fishing tackle yesterday. It's real fishing machine 👍
Excellent information much appreciated!! I've been looking at pre-owned and some people don't know what they have. I have my eyes on one of this exact model but it's missing several components (seat, drive, etc?0 so, This is exactly what I needed to see! Any chance you could send me in the direction of replacement bungees and a drive that would fit?
Bungees you can find generically on amazon. Just cut to length. I'd recommend checking out hammerhead kayaks for a drive. They make one identical to the original hobie drive for a fraction of the price. I love mine
Awesome kayak, if you can find an older Jackson kayak seat it may be a good option if you decide to upgrade seats. Seem to remember guys buying new JK seats before Hobie made a better seat on the Outback. Solid boat.
I've heard the jackson seats worked well. The realtree one I got seems to work pretty good for me though. You CoG is pretty high so it's a little rocky, but I don't mind
I'd much rather have my 2013 PA12 rather than a new 2024 model. At least with the older ones when you got a good one it just last forever if you take care of it. The newer ones seem like they have all kinds of issues.
I was going to sell mine (2007) outback, yesterday I just went out with it then I changed my mind. It's super stable, especially in the windy or wavy conditions. Lots people like to upgrade the seat, but I felt very comfortable. Lots room to store my fishing tackle, personally I like it better than revolution 13 (mine is 2017). I just swapped the revo' turbo fin peddle drive, I could get to 5.5 mph with all my fishing tackle yesterday. It's real fishing machine 👍
That's awesome. Love it!
Old hobies are made of steal, crazy how long that thing has lasted! Great video!
Thanks! Appreciate the encouraging words!
My 05 of the fastest on the water. Dropped a 180 turbo fin setup and won multiple tournaments in it. Love it. .
I will go solo skiff if I do upgrade.
Love it! You fish fresh or saltwater?
Excellent information much appreciated!! I've been looking at pre-owned and some people don't know what they have. I have my eyes on one of this exact model but it's missing several components (seat, drive, etc?0 so, This is exactly what I needed to see! Any chance you could send me in the direction of replacement bungees and a drive that would fit?
Bungees you can find generically on amazon. Just cut to length. I'd recommend checking out hammerhead kayaks for a drive. They make one identical to the original hobie drive for a fraction of the price. I love mine
@@emeraldtidesoutdoors thank you!! I'll check that out 😊
Great review of an old Hobie. Loved it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Awesome kayak, if you can find an older Jackson kayak seat it may be a good option if you decide to upgrade seats. Seem to remember guys buying new JK seats before Hobie made a better seat on the Outback. Solid boat.
I've heard the jackson seats worked well. The realtree one I got seems to work pretty good for me though. You CoG is pretty high so it's a little rocky, but I don't mind
I'd much rather have my 2013 PA12 rather than a new 2024 model. At least with the older ones when you got a good one it just last forever if you take care of it. The newer ones seem like they have all kinds of issues.
For sure
Very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice seat upgrade! The original looks so uncomfortable.
For sure. It helps a lot!
I have 2018 Ocean Kayak Trident Ultra 4.7. Still paddle like new.
2018? That's still new 😂
For real though, that's great. They seem to be really tough yaks
What’s the length of it
Twelve Feet