Hobie Adventure - - can it perform???

[PeterP]

I'm really excited to be making a purchase soon. I found a 2006 Adventure for sale for $1,100 in good condition ( i assume that means reasonable wear and tear).

Initially I was focusing on the Revolution or Outback. The Outback seems to be the most stable and the revolution a bit more stable- but frankly maybe it just does not matter.

I will be using the Kayak to fish in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType> and in the <st1:place w:st="on">Pacific Ocean</st1:place>. Your thoughts and opinions would be appreciated?

Also, anything to look out for with 2006 Adventures?

Thanks a ton!

Peter

[Billy V]

I've owned a 2006 Adventure, and presently own a 09 Revo.

The Adventure is only slightly faster. It is a wet boat compared to the Revo if there is any chop.
The Revo hatch is much easier to access on the water.

The Adventure landed through the surf a little better because it paddled better than the Revo.

Revo is more buoyant, and turns better than the Adventure. They both are good kayaks. Don't be afraid to buy an 06 Adventure, they are great boats. You just need to check the areas I am about to shown You.

Check the drive well area on the 2006 Adventure for cracks or leaks. The problem stemmed from people Not tightening down the Cam Knobs properly, this could allow the Mirage drive to slip forward and hit the forward area of the drive well sometimes causing a crack-and-leak.
The Adventures with the serial numbers D0001 through D1875 were affected.
Hobie extended the Hull Replacement Warranty to a full 4 years on affected boats, with an additional prorated warranty thereafter.

If you had an affected boat Hobie sent you a Drive Well Strengthening Kit to install. This consisted of 2 longer cam bolts that held the cam knobs more securely, and a fiberglass shim that could be epoxied under the forward section of the drive well area.

(My 06 Adventure) Before I installed the Drive Well Kit.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d731b3127ccec241bf57198400000010O00AbMmzFizcN2 IPbz4M/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
(The Newer 2006 models from Vin# D1876 and Up.)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d731b3127ccec241d1c4192000000010O00AbMmzFizcN2 IPbz4M/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Check Here for any cracks
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Heres my boat with the Drive Well Kit Installed
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That covers it all.

[Fiskadoro]

Hobie Adventure - - can it perform???

My friend has trouble getting his up...


..... on the top of his car. :cheers1:

More direct it's heavier :sifone:

Other then that he says it's great and it definitely paddles better then the Revo or Outback.

That's a good price if it is in good shape.

Jim

[zinkysd]

The Adventure is a great boat!!! I have one and I love it. I was like you at first and was all about the revo, But I found a used Adventure for $850.00 to good of a deal to pass up. Now I'm very happy I got the Adventure over the Revo, it's faster, glides better and is better thru the surf than the Revo, it's a little wetter ride but that's what paddle pants and jackets are for. Just my .02$


Ken

[dregsfan]

I just picked up a high-VIN# 2006 Adventure. It came with turbo fins and the Hobie sail. All for $900. I was looking for either a cheap Revo or Adventure on craigslist. It just so happened that an Adventure came along first. I think either would be great if you upgrade to the sailing rudder.

[Iceman]

Andy seemed pretty fricken comfy in these conditions :D

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_2636.jpg

[Andy]

Dang paparazzi!

I like my adventure, but like the above said, doesnt turn that well. Other than that very happy with it.