Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pchen911 · 09-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Handyman, I think you got it right. If I needed space to customize, I would stick with the Outback. The best thing about the Revo over outback is paddling... because performance on pedals between the two is about the same.

Bajadog, I agree... If not for the bait tank (like on the bay), the revo is alot of fun and easy to set up. But then again, so was the outback.

I used both regular and turbo fins, but I personally prefer the regular sail drive fins instead of the turbo. As for rudder, the outback I had used the regular rudder, the revo used the sail rudder, so I can't really compare since it was more than 1 variable. But both rudders worked well.

Bigderel, you got it exactly right. We probably got the boats from the same previous owner. Makes alot more sense now.

I have the rod holder extension, but that doesn't solve the problem with the bait tank. I don't think there is a way around it for me except to get the hobie tank or to build another bait bucket from scratch.

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09-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#6
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Thanks for the replies. Handyman, I think you got it right. If I needed space to customize, I would stick with the Outback. The best thing about the Revo over outback is paddling... because performance on pedals between the two is about the same. Bajadog, I agree... If not for the bait tank (like on the bay), the revo is alot of fun and easy to set up. But then again, so was the outback. I used both regular and turbo fins, but I personally prefer the regular sail drive fins instead of the turbo. As for rudder, the outback I had used the regular rudder, the revo used the sail rudder, so I can't really compare since it was more than 1 variable. But both rudders worked well. Bigderel, you got it exactly right. We probably got the boats from the same previous owner. Makes alot more sense now. I have the rod holder extension, but that doesn't solve the problem with the bait tank. I don't think there is a way around it for me except to get the hobie tank or to build another bait bucket from scratch.