2019 Hobie release manana - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 08-22-2018, 09:38 AM

Questions will be answered! Will the newest drive have not only forward and reverse but have up down and sideways features? Will there be some color offerings changing? will there be a model discontinued? will there be a new model added? Will there be a total redesign of a model? Will prices go up? Stand by...........

EDIT.........and there you go!

IMO this is the smartest kayak design I have seen, looking forward to fishing this one hard.

GTboosted · 08-22-2018, 10:00 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing new safety colors for the PA.

When I bought mine, the new color was Camo. It looks sick but I went with safety papaya....and even then I still worry when I'm out there by myself.

Also, hopefully due to their patent expiring for the mirage drive their prices don't increase.

PapaDave · 08-22-2018, 10:25 AM

I kinda like the last pic....

goldenglory18 · 08-22-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Questions will be answered!

Good, because I have so, so many right now.....

Iceman · 08-22-2018, 12:02 PM

I have spied some really cool 2019 offerings at the warehouse when picking up my orders last couple trips.

GTboosted · 08-22-2018, 01:06 PM

Just saw the Hobie fishing Facebook page. It says "HUGE NEWS"

So it's more than just a color change. If they redesigned the outback or pro angler hull I am good with what I have.

If they release a new model than can take a small outboard, but still have a mirage drive and accept the livewell........man it would be bad news for my wallet.

goldenglory18 · 08-22-2018, 01:22 PM

I just wish someone would buy my dammed Wildy so I can free up $$ for something HUGE and NEW and PRETTY and WOW....

GTboosted · 08-22-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

I just wish someone would buy my dammed Wildy so I can free up $$ for something HUGE and NEW and PRETTY and WOW....

Do you have a craigslist add? I sold my old Tarpon 140 there. You can also throw it up on Letgo and offerup.

Anyway it might be a blessing in disguise. What if they release something that better meets your wants and needs.

Baja_Traveler · 08-22-2018, 03:43 PM

Wildy ehh.....

Always wanted one of them....

cris · 08-23-2018, 08:20 AM

[QUOTE=Iceman;296281]Questions will be answered! Will the newest drive have not only forward and reverse but have up down and sideways features? Will there be some color offerings changing? will there be a model discontinued? will there be a new model added? Will there be a total redesign of a model? Will prices go up? Stand by...........

My guesses:
Powerskiff, 15', rotomolded, $8k
Powerskiff, 17', rotomolded, $10k
Powerskiff/Soloskiff type, 13', $6k
Pro-Angler, Remodeled, $5k
Outback, Remodeled, $3.5k

New colors: Gunship grey, Rainbow/pride scheme for safety/visibility

goldenglory18 · 08-23-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cris

My guesses:
Powerskiff, 15', rotomolded, $8k
Powerskiff, 17', rotomolded, $10k
Powerskiff/Soloskiff type, 13', $6k
Pro-Angler, Remodeled, $5k
Outback, Remodeled, $3.5k

New colors: Gunship grey, Rainbow/pride scheme for safety/visibility

Seems like mighty specific guesses.

ANDY........!?!?!?!?!

cris · 08-23-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Seems like mighty specific guesses.

ANDY........!?!?!?!?!

I should have added "wild-ass guesses"...

I'll add some bonus ones:

Hobie Island/Tandem Island update - Add $500
Hobie Compass upgrade - Add $500

Special order color: Hot pink - Add $500

Hunters Pa · 08-23-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cris

I should have added "wild-ass guesses"...

I'll add some bonus ones:

Hobie Island/Tandem Island update - Add $500
Hobie Compass upgrade - Add $500

Special order color: Hot pink - Add $500

California special - made out of recycled plastic straws, 100% vegan compliant. Melts if you get fish blood on it.

Only comes in snowflake white. Comes complete with cupholder for nonfat soy skinny latte

goldenglory18 · 08-23-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

...Only comes in snowflake white. Comes complete with cupholder for nonfat soy skinny latte

Laugh if you want, but a Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato is absolutely delicious....

Iceman · 08-23-2018, 03:07 PM

Wow.........I am definitely getting a new kayak. Guess public needs to wait awhile longer.

cris · 08-23-2018, 03:18 PM

What happened to their huge announcement?

Iceman · 08-23-2018, 03:45 PM

stand by.......... Facebook says tomorrow. I am not easily impressed...........and I am impressed!

GTboosted · 08-23-2018, 03:54 PM

I am all

jruiz · 08-23-2018, 06:59 PM

I think Frank submitted an idea to Hobie for a PA17 tandem island. What are the chances?

GTboosted · 08-24-2018, 07:07 AM

Looks like they have a new outback and compass tandem. Pretty nice but I hope they have more for this "huge news".

08-22-2018, 09:38 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	2019 Hobie release manana Questions will be answered! Will the newest drive have not only forward and reverse but have up down and sideways features? Will there be some color offerings changing? will there be a model discontinued? will there be a new model added? Will there be a total redesign of a model? Will prices go up? Stand by........... EDIT.........and there you go! IMO this is the smartest kayak design I have seen, looking forward to fishing this one hard. __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 08-24-2018 at 04:32 PM.

08-22-2018, 10:00 AM	#2
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I wouldn't mind seeing new safety colors for the PA. When I bought mine, the new color was Camo. It looks sick but I went with safety papaya....and even then I still worry when I'm out there by myself. Also, hopefully due to their patent expiring for the mirage drive their prices don't increase. __________________ -Beto Last edited by GTboosted; 08-22-2018 at 11:55 AM.

08-22-2018, 10:25 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	I kinda like the last pic.... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-22-2018, 12:02 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I have spied some really cool 2019 offerings at the warehouse when picking up my orders last couple trips. __________________

08-22-2018, 01:06 PM	#6
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Just saw the Hobie fishing Facebook page. It says "HUGE NEWS" So it's more than just a color change. If they redesigned the outback or pro angler hull I am good with what I have. If they release a new model than can take a small outboard, but still have a mirage drive and accept the livewell........man it would be bad news for my wallet. __________________ -Beto

08-22-2018, 01:22 PM	#7
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I just wish someone would buy my dammed Wildy so I can free up $$ for something HUGE and NEW and PRETTY and WOW....

08-22-2018, 03:43 PM	#9
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Wildy ehh..... Always wanted one of them....

08-23-2018, 08:20 AM	#10
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	[QUOTE=Iceman;296281]Questions will be answered! Will the newest drive have not only forward and reverse but have up down and sideways features? Will there be some color offerings changing? will there be a model discontinued? will there be a new model added? Will there be a total redesign of a model? Will prices go up? Stand by........... My guesses: Powerskiff, 15', rotomolded, $8k Powerskiff, 17', rotomolded, $10k Powerskiff/Soloskiff type, 13', $6k Pro-Angler, Remodeled, $5k Outback, Remodeled, $3.5k New colors: Gunship grey, Rainbow/pride scheme for safety/visibility

08-23-2018, 03:07 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Wow.........I am definitely getting a new kayak. Guess public needs to wait awhile longer. __________________

08-23-2018, 03:18 PM	#16
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	What happened to their huge announcement?

08-23-2018, 03:45 PM	#17
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	stand by.......... Facebook says tomorrow. I am not easily impressed...........and I am impressed! __________________

08-23-2018, 03:54 PM	#18
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I am all __________________ -Beto

08-23-2018, 06:59 PM	#19
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	I think Frank submitted an idea to Hobie for a PA17 tandem island. What are the chances?

08-24-2018, 07:07 AM	#20
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Looks like they have a new outback and compass tandem. Pretty nice but I hope they have more for this "huge news". __________________ -Beto