Hobie input... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 05-24-2008, 10:19 PM

I have a Hobie Adventure and it works well at La Jolla. The kayak slices through waves, and swell with ease with its 16 ft length.

Its low profile does not seem affected by wind.

It also paddles very good as it it only 27.5" wide.

The turbo fins are tunable, so you can set them to have a heavier peddle that will give you a slower cadence. I have mine set to give a 3.5 mph speed at a very low peddle rpm.

The peddle length is adjustable, and I frequently adjust mine to work different leg muscles.

The only issue I have with the Adventure is fish storage. The front hatch is way up front, and takes some practice to crack it open out in the open ocean but it can be done with a little patience.

Sometimes I mount a fish bag on the bow.

You can easily store a big fish in the rear well, provided you aren't carrying a bait tank back there.

The Revolution is easier to open the front hatch while out on the water. It is almost as fast as the Adventure, and it also paddles good @ 28.5" wide.

I would suggest giving them both a try, the Adventure and Revo.

Deck Layout (for reference)

I think I have the Fish Storage problem solved to a degree.

I'll let you know how it goes after I return looking like this.

05-24-2008, 10:19 PM	#20
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I have a Hobie Adventure and it works well at La Jolla. The kayak slices through waves, and swell with ease with its 16 ft length. Its low profile does not seem affected by wind. It also paddles very good as it it only 27.5" wide. The turbo fins are tunable, so you can set them to have a heavier peddle that will give you a slower cadence. I have mine set to give a 3.5 mph speed at a very low peddle rpm. The peddle length is adjustable, and I frequently adjust mine to work different leg muscles. The only issue I have with the Adventure is fish storage. The front hatch is way up front, and takes some practice to crack it open out in the open ocean but it can be done with a little patience. Sometimes I mount a fish bag on the bow. You can easily store a big fish in the rear well, provided you aren't carrying a bait tank back there. The Revolution is easier to open the front hatch while out on the water. It is almost as fast as the Adventure, and it also paddles good @ 28.5" wide. I would suggest giving them both a try, the Adventure and Revo. Deck Layout (for reference) I think I have the Fish Storage problem solved to a degree. I'll let you know how it goes after I return looking like this. Last edited by Billy V; 05-25-2008 at 11:58 AM.