Hobie Revo/Outback rod stowability for surf launches?

[andrewtp]

I'm new to the hobie scene and am trying to figure out which one I want.

I know the adventure can stow below deck for launching, can the outback and revo do the same? All my rods are 7'-8'

Thanks

[JeffB]

I dunno about stowing the rods in the hull, but there is another way. If your afraid of loosing the stuff, just take your reels off and put the into your hull. Then take your rods and strap them to the side of your kayak. There is little grooves for the paddle on both side that works perfect for a few rods on all hobies. I've done it a time or two and it works out perfect.

[andrewtp]

I dunno about stowing the rods in the hull, but there is another way. If your afraid of loosing the stuff, just take your reels off and put the into your hull. Then take your rods and strap them to the side of your kayak. There is little grooves for the paddle on both side that works perfect for a few rods on all hobies. I've done it a time or two and it works out perfect.

Good to know, thats the way I do it in my Malibu. Now on to the difficult question.... revo or outback

[Pocoloco]

Access below from the boat is tough especially on rough water. Remember to keep your gear where you can get to it w/o twisting and turning. Leashes

[Pocoloco]

Outback....06 4 sale

[kayakhunter]

Revo.

[jorluivil]

outback

[finyak]

As you already my know the revo is faster the outback more stable.Demo both and see which one you like.I just picked up an Outback Thursday and my vhf handheld today all I need is a pfd and I'll be ready to rock n roll.


Finyak

[andrewtp]

As you already my know the revo is faster the outback more stable.Demo both and see which one you like.I just picked up an Outback Thursday and my vhf handheld today all I need is a pfd and I'll be ready to rock n roll.


Finyak



Is the revo that much faster than the outback? I'd like to demo them all but don't have much time to....

[kayakhunter]

The Revo is faster and has a smoother ride, less hull slap in the chop=dryer ride and less of a chance of spooking :yt: or :wsb: when sneaking up on them. The revo also slices through waves when launching in the surf.

The outback maybe a little more stable but unless you plan on standing up it shouldn't matter too much, on thing the outback does have though is more storage space.

[CheapPelican]

Adventure

[Pocoloco]

The Revo is faster and has a smoother ride, less hull slap in the chop=dryer ride and less of a chance of spooking :yt: or :wsb: when sneaking up on them. The revo also slices through waves when launching in the surf.

The outback maybe a little more stable but unless you plan on standing up it shouldn't matter too much, on thing the outback does have though is more storage space. stand up = comfort/stability

[andrewtp]

Adventure

Definitely 👎

[bus kid]

stand up = comfort/stability

Revo, and I stand on mine all the time, it just takes practice.

[StinkyMatt]

Had both

Outback, slightly slower, slightly
Way more stable
Much more room for storage, mounting stuff
More hull slap in big surf.



Of the two my choice is either.:D

[PapaDave]

PA.... ;)