Short term swap? My Outback for your Revo13?

I absolutely love my Outbacks but the way you Revo owners talk about your boats has me wondering what I'm missing. I *think* I might like to have one of each, especially since I'm planning a long distance trip this summer, so I'm seriously considering selling one of the OBs and picking up a 2014 Revo13.
 
I've pedaled a couple Revos around but I'd really like to have one to fish out of for a weekend or so before I pull the trigger.

So, I'm wondering if there might be another obsessive compulsive kayak fisherman out there who may be thinking in the opposite direction and might be up for a short term trade.

Anyways, my 2013 Outback has turbo fins, sailing rudder, Lowrance Elite-4 color GPS fishfinder, downrigger...blah, blah, blah.

If anyone's interested, shoot me a PM...I live on McChord AFB just south of Tacoma but wouldn't mind driving a bit to meet and swap...or maybe even fish some.

If I lived closer I would totally let you borrow mine! I think you would really like it. It's especially nice for trolling for salmon. It feels like less of a chore to pedal the Revo in current vs the Outback. The Revo allowed me to fish in currents that I normally didn't want to work so hard for in the Outback. Good luck on your quest to boat swap. I think you will be happy if you decide to pull the trigger.

Don't under sale it. It also has aggressive shark teeth.

You could just borrow mine for a weekend.  We have two Revos and they won't both get used at the same time until it's warm enough for the kids to use them.

I'm still at a loss on how much better a REVO is then an Outback.  Do you all skip leg day at the gym? 

The only time I've had a somebody in a REVO out perform me was during a sprint.

After fishing all day in the Outback, I don't have any leg problems. Even fishing in current.

I think if your going for distance, wouldn't an Adventure be a better option?  Just seems like the REVO and Outback are too similar to make much of a difference.

Just my 2 cents. 

Both are great boats and you are wise to try before you buy. I started with an Outback and later picked up a used Revo 13. I found myself choosing the Revo because it was lighter and easier to put on top of my vehicle. Plus I could swing my legs over the side when I wanted to change position.

Plus I could swing my legs over the side when I wanted to change position.

I like to sit side saddle on my Outback occasionally while on anchor or on a really hot day to cool off.  I also put my legs over the side when trying to get gear out of the back of the yak.  I didn't know people had problems with this.

Plus I could swing my legs over the side when I wanted to change position.

I like to sit side saddle on my Outback occasionally while on anchor or on a really hot day to cool off.  I also put my legs over the side when trying to get gear out of the back of the yak.  I didn't know people had problems with this.

When I see people write that I assume they mean one leg of each side of the boat simultaneously rather than turning sidesaddle.

I'm still at a loss on how much better a REVO is then an Outback.  Do you all skip leg day at the gym? 

The only time I've had a somebody in a REVO out perform me was during a sprint.

After fishing all day in the Outback, I don't have any leg problems. Even fishing in current.

I think if your going for distance, wouldn't an Adventure be a better option?  Just seems like the REVO and Outback are too similar to make much of a difference.

Just my 2 cents.

It seems like the opinions vary on the Outback vs Revo performance. While I can fish the same currents just fine in the Outback, I find it more enjoyable to not have to work as hard while fishing, so I'm going to choose the Revo every time. It's not so much the speed in this case that appeals to me, it's the efficiency.
I don't want to ride a bike uphill for 8+ hours...but if I do, I want it to be easier.
The best way I can describe the difference in the Revo and Outback is to compare what the a outback is like to pedal without turbo fins vs with them. Sure, you can pedal just fine without the turbo fins, but is it easier to pedal with them? Absolutely.
Every day is leg day in the Outback.
Obviously there's more to consider when choose OB vs Revo. Weight capacity,  storage, stability. That is all preference but I think there is a noticeable difference in performance.
The Addy has it's advantages I'm sure. That would most likely be my next choice if I upgrade. I'd probably sell my Outback to get it though.

I'm still at a loss on how much better a REVO is then an Outback.  Do you all skip leg day at the gym? 

The only time I've had a somebody in a REVO out perform me was during a sprint.

After fishing all day in the Outback, I don't have any leg problems. Even fishing in current.

I think if your going for distance, wouldn't an Adventure be a better option?  Just seems like the REVO and Outback are too similar to make much of a difference.

Just my 2 cents.

I hear you and mostly agree with you...I totally love my Outbacks and pedaling them all day has never been an issue...in fact, I have pedaled them in some pretty sketchy conditions and have several 10-12+ mile days on the salt with them. My point is, I'm not sold yet but just curious about what I might be missing. If the Revo is a bit faster, cuts waves better and paddles easier in an emergency, it might be just what I'm looking for in a long distance salt water boat. I'm sure my other Outback will still be my go-to freshwater and Puget Sound boat. I'm ruling out the adventure as it's even narrower than the Revo and is just too long for me...not sure if it will even fit on my trailer without extending the tongue.
I know what my Outback can do, just want to see how a Revo13 compares. Plus, I just like to have a lot of Kayaks...it's good for the marriage

Plus I could swing my legs over the side when I wanted to change position.

I like to sit side saddle on my Outback occasionally while on anchor or on a really hot day to cool off.  I also put my legs over the side when trying to get gear out of the back of the yak.  I didn't know people had problems with this.

When I see people write that I assume they mean one leg of each side of the boat simultaneously rather than turning sidesaddle.

Both...it would be uncomfortable to straddle an Outback as it's just too wide...I see people straddle Revos all the time.  I turn side saddle on my outback all the time...even fish that way sometimes

I've only been in a Revo one time and it was on the salt (about 4 hrs of fishing).  I got my Outback the next day and haven't looked back.

As for any extra workout that I may be getting in the Outback, it pays off during Archery Season when I'm hiking all day.

I have not demoed an Outback, but have demoed a Revo13 and loved it.

It strikes me that maybe body size/shape and center of gravity have something to do with this discussion. For me the Revo was every bit as stable (moreso, reallly) than my old Tarpon 120, and it was fast as heck, so it's a good fit for me. If I was bigger or taller or if I was used to something wider I might not like how it felt.

I think either way they're both good boats, but until I see a compelling reason to demo an Outback, my pennies are going towards the Revo13 fund.

Cap'n Redbeard has a very good point.

I love my Revo, find it extremely stable, can troll all day, can fish side saddle easily, move around, access the front hatch, even kneel in calm water, BUT, I'm a little guy. It would be a different matter if I was 6'2" and 250lbs.

I'm in an Outback too and have only taken a Revo out for a test drive so I don't have a ton of experience on this to speak from, but one place the Revo outperforms the Outback is when the pedals are removed.  If you've ever had to paddle an Outback at length (which I did for an entire year) it becomes very apparent that it's big, heavy, and the tracking is horrible without the rudder.  Paddling a Revo seemed much more natural and efficient.  That being said, I bought the Outback because I planned on using the pedals and I like the additional space and stability it offers so I'm sticking with my Outback.