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Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear 10-17-2020, 09:24 PM
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Posted By absentx
Both units sold locally, Thanks for the inquiries...

Both units sold locally, Thanks for the inquiries filippo and others!
Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear 10-04-2020, 12:05 PM
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Posted By absentx
Here are some pics - price reduced to $3500 for...

Here are some pics - price reduced to $3500 for both. Fishing accessories available on the yellow one for negotiation.



Ivory Dune boat is stock, Papaya boat has two gear tracks on starboard...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-27-2020, 04:12 PM
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Posted By absentx
Thanks for all the input everyone - boats are...

Thanks for all the input everyone - boats are listed locally and can be referenced here on the classifieds of this forum:


http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?p=310846#post310846
Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear 09-27-2020, 04:11 PM
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Posted By absentx
Two 2015 Hobie Outbacks

Hi All - I did end up listing the boats discussed from this thread:


http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?p=310829#post310829


Everything on the table haha.
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-26-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,676
Posted By absentx
I have certainly considered that I am low given...

I have certainly considered that I am low given market conditions!


Absolutely not getting out of fishing or kayaking - the only reason I would sell the HDS and totalscan is if it made sense to...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-26-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By absentx
Condition for both is good. They are five years...

Condition for both is good. They are five years old, but ultimately in good to great shape. One is Ivory dune and bone stock, the other is papaya and is heavily setup for fishing/long term...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-26-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,676
Posted By absentx
2015 Pricing Advice/Discussion

I Most likely will be putting up our two 2015 Hobie Outback's for sale shortly. While inquiries from this site are more than welcome, I am in the midwest and I am pretty sure these will sell locally...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-22-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By absentx
awww Jruiz I have the Outback you have to supply...

awww Jruiz I have the Outback you have to supply the PA for the comparison, then you have a deal!!
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-22-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,985
Posted By absentx
Yes the larger tank well in the new outback is...

Yes the larger tank well in the new outback is definitely appealing. I am pretty sure I measured it last year when I went to look at it and you could put a Yeti 65 back there with no mods, which is...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-21-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,985
Posted By absentx
ah great video! They definitely make the case...

ah great video! They definitely make the case there.


But, I have also severely bent my conventional Mirage drive doing the same thing. I assume the new kick up fins would make all the difference...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-20-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,985
Posted By absentx
This is excellent information and thank you very...

This is excellent information and thank you very much!


Keep the good info coming. Maybe I need to really look at the 2019 and newer Outback.
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-19-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,985
Posted By absentx
Classic Outback vs Pro Angler question, hopefully a unique and challenging case...

Hey all,

Love the forum, been reading and casually posting for years. Not a coastal/sea fishermen, but today I come for some needed craft advice. I reside in the great state of Wisconsin, but...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-22-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,601
Posted By absentx
Anyone had issues with Hobie Through Hull plugs leaking?

Hello! I have two 2015 Outbacks that I have been fighting leaks on for years. Generally speaking I use my kayak for days at a time while on vacation etc and it sits at the shore of the lake. If it...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-14-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,701
Posted By absentx
YakDout - yeah tons of good points. So do you...

YakDout - yeah tons of good points. So do you have the 180 drive on your 2017?

We bought the 2015's because we had to have the new seats, and its been worth every penny...both my wife and I have...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-14-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,701
Posted By absentx
I agree with you in some sense - but I really...

I agree with you in some sense - but I really hope they are not becoming like iPhones.


Given that this is the Outback's first ever true redesign, I would hope this hull design would last another...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-13-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,701
Posted By absentx
Aww man this is just too much! I would say I just...

Aww man this is just too much! I would say I just reached "peak" rigging awesomeness on my 2015 Outback this spring after three seasons of really working on it.

I hate to move on from it but this...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-20-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,401
Posted By absentx
Sorry tons of water may not be the best...

Sorry tons of water may not be the best description...

"Fairly annoying amount of water" might be the better description. The reason I used the word tons was because in our test, I could see...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 08-20-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,401
Posted By absentx
Hobie Outback thru hull question (when using with Lowrance HDS unit)

Hi All - been tracking a leak in my 2015 outback for some time now. I even have went so far to do a complete mod/replacement of the front hatch seal in an attempt to stop the water intake. Well it...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 03-10-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,152
Posted By absentx
I think you would love the outback. Now,...

I think you would love the outback.

Now, don't get me wrong - its a beast too - but in conjunction with the trailer I built for it and a bit of smart loading and unloading, I can usually minimize...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 03-03-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,927
Posted By absentx
So my dealer just told me that for $370 they...

So my dealer just told me that for $370 they could "convert" my 2015 drive to a 180 by swapping in some parts.

I would much rather go that route than dropping $820 for a new drive when I have a...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-28-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,927
Posted By absentx
Awesome, was wondering when these would be...

Awesome, was wondering when these would be available!

I wonder how much my dealer would give me for two 2015 mirage drives as trade in??

Would like to walk in with some cash and the two drives...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-18-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,327
Posted By absentx
Appreciate all the replies. Lots of good info...

Appreciate all the replies. Lots of good info here.

Sprayers, buckets, sponges, washdown kits back at the truck...all really solid ideas.

However - my situation is quite unique, I love marine...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-14-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,327
Posted By absentx
Yeah some type of container is a really practical...

Yeah some type of container is a really practical idea, but something I rarely have out there.

Ahhh, like the washdown tank thanks for the thread!
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 02-14-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,327
Posted By absentx
washdown pump/kit for kayak

So has anyone ever installed a washdown pump in their kayak?

This might sound a bit crazy, but hear me out!

Many times my kayak is in a situation of continuous use for many days without the...
Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-16-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,410
Posted By absentx
Huh, perhaps I will pioneer the effort! I'll...

Huh, perhaps I will pioneer the effort!

I'll make sure to report my findings if I do.
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