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Topic: New Feel Free Dorado kayak  (Read 2934 times)

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jimswenson57

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Hello all,
I am looking to upgrade to a kayak with a drive system that will handle the Puget Sound, Straights and Lapush. I thougbt I had it narrowed down to the Hobie Outback. What are any thoughts about the new Dorado with the cat hull. I have been told that the overfrive may have more resistance than the Mirage drive because of the gearing needed to add the motor accessory. I like the idea of the cat hull stability but do not want a pig boat that will be hard to get from A to B.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Jim


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I would think that boats with a squared off stern would get squirrelly with a following swell. The PA gets away with it because there is so much freeboard.

If you aren't a huge guy and you want to get from A to B the Revo will get you there faster and with less effort than the Outback.

With all the integrated electrical stuff on the Dorado I wouldn't want to be one of the first to order one. I would wait and see if people were having any issues. The lights look cool and all, but I don't know very many people that do a lot of night fishing, especially in the Straight or at LaPush.
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And that's all there is to it." - R.P. McMurphy


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« Last Edit: July 26, 2018, 04:15:58 AM by Tinker »
The fish bite twice a day - just before we get here and right after we leave.