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Old 08-22-2018, 09:38 AM   #1
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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.





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Old 08-22-2018, 10:00 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 08-22-2018, 10:25 AM   #3
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I kinda like the last pic....
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Old 08-22-2018, 11:33 AM   #4
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Questions will be answered!
Good, because I have so, so many right now.....
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Old 08-22-2018, 12:02 PM   #5
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I have spied some really cool 2019 offerings at the warehouse when picking up my orders last couple trips.
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Old 08-22-2018, 01:06 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 08-22-2018, 01:22 PM   #7
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I just wish someone would buy my dammed Wildy so I can free up $$ for something HUGE and NEW and PRETTY and WOW....
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Old 08-22-2018, 01:26 PM   #8
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I just wish someone would buy my dammed Wildy so I can free up $$ 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.
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Old 08-22-2018, 03:43 PM   #9
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Wildy ehh.....

Always wanted one of them....

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Old 08-23-2018, 08:20 AM   #10
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[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
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Old 08-23-2018, 08:37 AM   #11
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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........!?!?!?!?!
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Old 08-23-2018, 09:03 AM   #12
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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
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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
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...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....
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Old 08-23-2018, 03:07 PM   #15
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Wow.........I am definitely getting a new kayak. Guess public needs to wait awhile longer.
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What happened to their huge announcement?
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Old 08-23-2018, 03:45 PM   #17
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stand by.......... Facebook says tomorrow. I am not easily impressed...........and I am impressed!


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I think Frank submitted an idea to Hobie for a PA17 tandem island. What are the chances?
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Old 08-24-2018, 07:07 AM   #20
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Looks like they have a new outback and compass tandem. Pretty nice but I hope they have more for this "huge news".
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