Hobie input...

[Ed]

I have never had a problem with my drive, ever. It will work just fine if you don't abuse the crap out of it. Besides, my Adventure with no drive still paddles better than a lot of the pig SOTs out there so what have you got to lose?. I really advise that you try one before you let someone else talk you out of it. Trust me, Hobie owners aren't the people that bad mouth Hobies. I can go all day and not get tired. Also, I can have 2 live baits out trolling and be casting iron while enjoying a beer. Yeah, that's right.

Ed

[dorf]

I am 6'3" and 225 lbs. I take my 2 boys out with me all of the time so the stability question is answered there. The only thing that can be a problem is losing the Mirage drive as you may have already read a few posts about. I keep mine in and am careful not to run it aground when I come in. Having the drive gets you through the surf at LJ much faster and easier than without. I power through the surf. Sure I might get a little splash in the face but it is better than being dump on your side.

See the boys down at Fastlane and take one for a spin. If and when you decide to try one out try to do it on a day when the current is rip’n and the wind is blow’n so you can compare with your own ride. You will see what an advantage the mirage drive is.

Good luck in your choice.

[steamroll]

Originally Posted by dorf

See the boys down at Fastlane

Doesn't one of the OEX shops carry Hobie?

[dgax65]

Originally Posted by steamroll

Doesn't one of the OEX shops carry Hobie?

I don't know 'bout that, but I drove by a kayak shop at 236 South Coast Highway in Oceanside last week and they had all sorts of Hobie kayaks. You might want to check them out.

[One Rev]

I think I know that place. I went to a taco/car wash place at that same address, some guy in a light blue shirt out back was cooking em up and half neked wimmin washing cars, inside the building I saw a bunch of Hobie kayaks stored away. I don't know if they will sell you one though, everyone was so focused on the tacos/car wash.

One Rev

[steamroll]

Originally Posted by One Rev

I think I know that place. I went to a taco/car wash place at that same address, some guy in a light blue shirt out back was cooking em up and half neked wimmin washing cars, inside the building I saw a bunch of Hobie kayaks stored away. I don't know if they will sell you one though, everyone was so focused on the tacos/car wash.

One Rev

Mike,

Its almost time for another Fish Taco Bikini Car Wash

I'll call the girls..you call Tommy Gomes

[Zed]

Also, I can have 2 live baits out trolling and be casting iron while enjoying a beer. Yeah, that's right.

I'm picturing you with one of those helmets with two beers and straws, Ed.