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12-11-2017, 12:45 PM | #1 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: san diego
Posts: 210
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Hobie Compass - Recent Updates?
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I bought a Compass. Turns sharper than any other Hobie. I have owned an outback, Revo and pa. The rudder control is a finger tip dial. It is a little less intuitive than what is on the other Hobies. Haven’t surf launched yet. But is a very stable boat and really quick, if you add turbo fins. Very little chop over the bow, much like a Revo. I did add the rectangular hatch and some map pockets, due to its lack of storage. It is lowrance transducer ready, but you have to drill all your own holes to run the wiring. The seat is comfortable. A bit wider than a Vantage seat and you really have to crank on the straps to adjust the lumbar, but once you do it is nice. The reduced weight is great for me as I have a bad knee and 68 pounds (hull weight without seat and drive) is a lot easier for me to throw around. Definitely worth a look for those interested in a new addition. To outfit it right it is only a couple of hundred dollars less than a stock outback, so it is not really a much cheaper option. What I like about the Compass is it’s weight, it’s lack of Hull chop, it’s mobility, and it’s openness in the cockpit. Super roomy. What I don’t like is it’s lack of storage. Here are two photos of the upgrades. Rectangular hatch, map pockets and moved the stock hatch upfront for FF battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle Area
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Great choices. I'd do something similar, and add extra foam in the hull to better support standing. A few rails, 8" FWD hatch, and a FF and were in business! |
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