2016 Hobie Revo 13 First impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ddwineguy · 02-23-2016, 08:09 PM

Finally got on the water for a few hours in the new ride.

Having previously owned an Outback and a PA 12 I was really looking forward to this new ride.

It did not disappoint. What a great kayak with a nice blend of speed and stability.

It is by far the quickest Hobie I have owned easily cruising at 4.5 mph on my gps at just a gentle pedaling pace.

The new Vantage seat and upgraded Mirage drive were really nice

At 70 pounds hull weight an easy load on top of my jeep.

Now if I only had caught some fish today...

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Harry Hill · 02-23-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddwineguy

Finally got on the water for a few hours in the new ride.

Having previously owned an Outback and a PA 12 I was really looking forward to this new ride.

It did not disappoint. What a great kayak with a nice blend of speed and stability.

It is by far the quickest Hobie I have owned easily cruising at 4.5 mph on my gps at just a gentle pedaling pace.

The new Vantage seat and upgraded Mirage drive were really nice

At 70 pounds hull weight an easy load on top of my jeep.

Now if I only had caught some fish today...

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I didn't know we were supposed to catch fish too

acorad · 02-23-2016, 08:34 PM

I recently picked up a '15 Revo 11. Purposely didn't try out the new Vantage seat so I wouldn't miss it! :-)

Love my yak!

Andy

socal.beach.bum · 02-23-2016, 08:35 PM

2015's have vantage seat....or at least mines does.

Ddwineguy · 02-23-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

2015's have vantage seat....or at least mines does.

New to me!

acorad · 02-23-2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

2015's have vantage seat....or at least mines does.

Thanks, I guess I meant 2014.

Anyway, I can't miss what I've never had!

Andy

chuckt · 02-23-2016, 09:38 PM

I am just curious how would sitting higher on vantage seat affect the stability in big swell condition, especially side way swell. Most I heard that you won't feel the difference but it is kind of hard to believe. Compared to older model where your butt is seating in like a bowl of water (less than 6" from sea level).
If you ask the designer about such low seating level, I am sure the answer will be about stability. But with higher center of gravity of seating on vantage seat, and no change on the hull design, it gotta be some trade-off on stability.
So, if anyone has experience of this boat in rough condition I would love to hear the review.

TheBoyScout · 02-23-2016, 09:56 PM

Awesome man, glad you enjoyed it

02-23-2016, 08:09 PM	#1
Ddwineguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 210	2016 Hobie Revo 13 First impressions Finally got on the water for a few hours in the new ride. Having previously owned an Outback and a PA 12 I was really looking forward to this new ride. It did not disappoint. What a great kayak with a nice blend of speed and stability. It is by far the quickest Hobie I have owned easily cruising at 4.5 mph on my gps at just a gentle pedaling pace. The new Vantage seat and upgraded Mirage drive were really nice At 70 pounds hull weight an easy load on top of my jeep. Now if I only had caught some fish today... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-23-2016, 08:34 PM	#3
acorad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 166	I recently picked up a '15 Revo 11. Purposely didn't try out the new Vantage seat so I wouldn't miss it! :-) Love my yak! Andy

02-23-2016, 08:35 PM	#4
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	2015's have vantage seat....or at least mines does.

02-23-2016, 09:38 PM	#7
chuckt Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	I am just curious how would sitting higher on vantage seat affect the stability in big swell condition, especially side way swell. Most I heard that you won't feel the difference but it is kind of hard to believe. Compared to older model where your butt is seating in like a bowl of water (less than 6" from sea level). If you ask the designer about such low seating level, I am sure the answer will be about stability. But with higher center of gravity of seating on vantage seat, and no change on the hull design, it gotta be some trade-off on stability. So, if anyone has experience of this boat in rough condition I would love to hear the review.

02-23-2016, 09:56 PM	#8
TheBoyScout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oceanside Posts: 115	Awesome man, glad you enjoyed it