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Topic: Kayak shopping  (Read 1227 times)

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Doug

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  • Location: Corvallis
  • Date Registered: May 2017
  • Posts: 17
Learning how to get around this site, so this is sort of a repeat from my intro on the main page.  Thought this might get replies a bit better.  Been kayaking and canoeing for years.  I crab from my little sit in kayak, which I do not recommend, but I've made the best of it.  It's time to get out on the ocean for some bottom dwellers.  Looking within my price range at a Hobbie Passport 12.  Will it be good for the ocean, such as Depot Bay for example?  Would appreciate some feedback.

Thanks
Doug


Dungydog

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  • Location: Beaverton
  • Date Registered: Nov 2017
  • Posts: 162
Don't know that I've seen a Passport out on big blue but it looks like a solid option. However, the drive looks like it's sealed with a rubber gasket and I don't see scupper holes in the cockpit. I'd be concerned with lack of quick drainage if you ever launch out of PC and take waves over the bow.
-Craig

2018 Hobie Outback 12
2017 Native Propel 10


T Coastal

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  • Location: Tillamook
  • Date Registered: Apr 2019
  • Posts: 250
I've seen a couple passports out of PC. I even toyed with the idea of getting one as a beater kayak to save my Outback some abuse (sound like an addict, do I really NEED another kayak??)  ??? ???

I think it would drain just fine. Most water will drain through the mirage drive mounting hole and the scuppers under the seat. Outback fills up too if I take a breaker just right anyways. I would just be cautious as it's definitely a cheaper Hobie, and I've heard that the hull isn't as thick on the passports, some people I've talked to decided to save just a little more and go with a Compass. Any kayak will get you out there, just have to have the right preparations and practice.
2020 Hobie Outback
2018 Ocean Kayak Prowler 13


rogerdodger

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I note that the Compass is a bit more expensive but the big advantages I see are:  MD180 drive with kick up fins (seriously helpful fishing near reefs or jetties, plus the kick up fins), drop down rudder, and the rear deck has more of a rectangular shape, more space for gear and/or canine back seat companion.  cheers, roger 
2019 Hobie Outback (Fish Retriever)



 

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