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Each boat has it advantages and disadvantages.
The Mariner does have reverse, the drive is much more solid and wont need maintenance, and the hull is a Dual Pontoon style much like the PA (which is why it doesnt have as much glide as mentioned above). Also the seat is absolutely awesome.
The Outback is better suited for offshore fishing and rougher conditions. The drive does lift out of the kayak easier for kelp/surf than the Native. The hull does have more glide than the Native as well however if your drive broke and you had to paddle (I know, unthinkable that youd have to paddle a kayak!) I would want to paddle the hull design of the Native over the Hobie as it does have a more defined keel and "paddleable" hull design.
My suggestion, Demo Both. We have the Mariners at OEX Mission Bay and Andy at SSB has the Hobies. Both are great kayaks.
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CJ Siebler
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