Tinker:
I found a 2016 Outback that looks to be in showroom condition, and I'd like to have it. I know, I know, I disrespect pedal driven kayaks all the time, but heck, if Spot can stand to be seen in a Hobie at the Brownlee Crappie Shootout, perhaps it's okay to be caught pedaling one every so often.
I don't know enough about the older Outbacks to know if they have any inherent problems. I know about the V2 drive on this one - the Revo I owned had a V2 drive. I think I remember that the Vantage seats were prone to fall out when the kayak rolled-over and there was some kind of simple fix but can't remember what it was.
Is there anything I should be looking at closely on that year of Outbacks? I'd appreciate any information anyone has.
Gads! Tinker in a Hobie! The world has certainly rolled-over...
bogueYaker:
I've never been in an outback but think I remember seeing discussions about differences between the different year models over on the Hobie forums. You're prolly aware of that but figured I'd make note of it on the off chance that you weren't. Good luck!
Tinker:
As disparaging as I've been about pedal-powered kayaks, I've stayed away fro the Hobie forums lest I get set on fire...
Okay, I didn't think about the forums. Thanks! I'll go see what I can learn.
--- Quote from: bogueYaker on July 04, 2023, 11:57:17 AM ---I've never been in an outback but think I remember seeing discussions about differences between the different year models over on the Hobie forums. You're prolly aware of that but figured I'd make note of it on the off chance that you weren't. Good luck!
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Nobaddays:
I have had a couple 2015 outback’s and a 2018 outback that would be the same body style. I don’t know of any problems with that era. It wouldn’t have the 180 drive. 180 is really nice, but I think the older V2 drive holds up better than the 180.
Overall, I think they are a solid kayak and as long as the price was right, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick one up
Tinker:
What's this? No jumping on me for even considering a Hobie - after everything I've said about paddling v. pedaling? James, you should take these openings when I serrve them to you.
My one concern about the 2016 is because it's been hauled around on a Hobie scupper cart. Do you know if Hobie was using the PVC liners in the scuppers back then, or is that a more recent innovation? Either way, I'll be giving those scuppers a close look.
There's also a 2018 over your way that I might find interesting. The asking price is a bit higher than the 2016 and I'm waiting to hear back from the seller so i can start negotiating on price. Is it you? Are you selling an orange 2018? After winning a new one, is it you thinning out your flock?
Thank you. For now, I just want a solid boat and I appreciate this information. Maybe I can relax a bit.
--- Quote from: Nobaddays on July 04, 2023, 12:42:18 PM ---I have had a couple 2015 outback’s and a 2018 outback that would be the same body style. I don’t know of any problems with that era. It wouldn’t have the 180 drive. 180 is really nice, but I think the older V2 drive holds up better than the 180.
Overall, I think they are a solid kayak and as long as the price was right, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick one up