OK vs Hobie big guy question?

+1 to everything Fishesfromtupperware said.  I have and love my Adventure.  It makes a great big water boat.  I went from a fish n dive (super stable but slow)  to the Adventure and have never looked back,  it took about one trip to get the feel of it.  Now it feels like a part of me and I don't consider it unstable at all.  For reference I'm 6'1" 190

I would demo all three, Adventure, Revolution, Outback and by the end of the day you will know which ones right for you.

Ron,
What water would you NOT use your Adventure on? Columbia, Willamette? Small coastal rivers are probably too small.

Jay

I personally would not use the Adventure on coastal rivers above tidewater and I might skip some real tight quarter lower tidewater areas too.  I would also choose another yak small lake (I'm talking 25 acres or less) and pond fishing for bass etc where you need to get up close and personal to structure.  I have a great bass lake I like to fish on the coast. Its shallow, with lots of woody debris/weeds/pads and little pockets to paddle in and around.  I always take the fish n dive over the Adventure.  At 16ft the Adventure just isn't as nimble in close quarters as a shorter yak ,plus I like to use the paddle when fishing that kind of water, it allows you to side stroke/back paddle/etc to position yourself just where you need to be and you don't have to sweat hanging the fins in heavy cover.

For instance I think the Outback or even the Pro Angler might just be the perfect tidewater salmon, bobber and egg fishing craft. You could pull it off with an Adventure but I think the shorter, wider boats would just work better on a number of levels.

Thanks for the great info and appreciate the Big Guys weighing in so far, it's looking more and more that a few demo's are in order to narrow down the choices.

Really appreciate the info...i have read at least a couple hundred other threads/posts and will continue banking the knowledge.

That review link to the PA was outstanding 

Narrowing it down to the Adventure or T15......must check out the PA as well.

Thanks Again

6 ft 250 here and a T 15 owner. Also have a T13 in the fleet that is paddled by another paddler who is right at 245.

while i wont think about taking the 13 out into big blue, i have taken the T15 out several times. good boat, easy to paddle, just make sure you balance it fore to aft because it will weathercock on you quickly if you dont. that's a lesson i learned after a lot of use. rudder addition would be nice but as polepole reminded me several times over the years, learn to paddle.

and yes it is a nice dry ride and easy to customize if you want to.

actually i've taken my T15 up into the Nisqually river as far as 3 miles, and as far offshore as 2 miles, but i'm not really all that accomplished a paddler.

you;ve got a lot of chocies to look at, only advice i can really give you is get the boat you feel the most comfortable on in the water.

Tried a lot of kayaks a year ago but decided on the Hobie Outback w/mirage drive, turbo fins and large rudder.  It's a little slow when paddling but I can fish the Outback all day when pedaling.  Think it's a great boat for reservoirs, lakes and smaller rivers.  Outfits well with plenty of space.  Might be great for your size and height.  Scappoose Bay Kayak has boats u can demo and the owners there are great. 
Good luck.

Don't ignore the Hobie revolution---a cross between the Adventure and the Outback, none of the disadvantages of either.

Don't ignore the Hobie revolution---a cross between the Adventure and the Outback, none of the disadvantages of either.

That'll be my next yak...some day! 

I have very recently been through the same decision process. I am 225# and wanted stability but still wanted the ability for hands free  for fishing, hunting, and photography. I settled on the Outback. I am delighted with this decision. I can get the boat onto the roof of my vehicle by myself. I feel comfortable going remote by myself as it is very stable and I am pleased with the efficiency of the boat with turbo fins and the larger sailing rudder. All in all a great choice for my needs. I think my lab will even join me on the back for some duck hunting this fall.

wait... who was it started this thread?

oh, yeh... hey, Flatlander, watch your inbox... will be sending you a link in a day or so that might change your mind about some things.

Hey no secrets!

Hey no secrets!

<whiney little kid voice> but, but, thats what the PM section is there for.......  

check your box too

Still here and still reading/researching.....

Thanks again for all the info/tips/suggestions, sure helps the learning curve so far.