Hobie Kayak Help/Advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 05-11-2011, 07:47 AM

One of the reasons that Hobie now has dual controls in the Outfitter and Oasis is that sitting in front solo is just forward of center and is what they are recommending. I have yet to try this but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow. With the drive pushing from the center line it is not as big a deal as paddling, which causes the kayak to veer with every stroke.

bus kid · 05-11-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow.

Makes it look like you hauling a$$ though..

RedSledTeam · 05-12-2011, 08:25 AM

I've owned a Tandem Outfitter since 2007 and have fished with my son and now my daughter. I can handle the Outfitter solo with no problem, but I found a better solution for going solo...... I bought another Hobie, -a Revo. Now it's a no -brainer which one to take solo.

divotlab · 05-12-2011, 12:05 PM

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I read a post about using some weight in the front if using a tandem solo. The author said it leveled out the kayak nicely, which may be a good option. I'll keep you posted on what I end up with. Adding a single to the arsenal is a great idea but I'm not sure if I ready to pull the trigger on #2 just yet.
Greg

05-11-2011, 07:47 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	One of the reasons that Hobie now has dual controls in the Outfitter and Oasis is that sitting in front solo is just forward of center and is what they are recommending. I have yet to try this but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow. With the drive pushing from the center line it is not as big a deal as paddling, which causes the kayak to veer with every stroke. __________________

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05-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	I've owned a Tandem Outfitter since 2007 and have fished with my son and now my daughter. I can handle the Outfitter solo with no problem, but I found a better solution for going solo...... I bought another Hobie, -a Revo. Now it's a no -brainer which one to take solo.

05-12-2011, 12:05 PM	#4
divotlab Junior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 2	Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I read a post about using some weight in the front if using a tandem solo. The author said it leveled out the kayak nicely, which may be a good option. I'll keep you posted on what I end up with. Adding a single to the arsenal is a great idea but I'm not sure if I ready to pull the trigger on #2 just yet. Greg