Revo or Outback

Mulv80 · #1 11-02-2008, 09:39 PM

I'm going to buy a Hobie in the spring and plan to peddle both before I make my decision. As for now I'm weighing the pros and cons for each. You guys have any first hand knowledge of either model?

Stinky_Hooker · #2 11-11-2008, 04:09 PM

I have buddies with both. I have peddled both and my preference for FISHING in the Outback...its huge....very roomy, easy to stand and walk around in and very well suited for fishing. The Revo is faster, but also narrower....its better suited for longer trips and/or paddling. If you feel you will ever want to paddle then go with the Revo...the outback dont paddle well due to its bulk and fishability.

Either way they are nice boath......let us know what you do and go test both of em before purchase.

Mulv80 · #3 11-12-2008, 10:47 AM

Do you think there is a big difference in speed between the two?

Stinky_Hooker · #4 11-12-2008, 03:26 PM

The Outback I peddled has the medium turbo fins so no.....get them and its a sweet combination between the two....cant beat it. The Outback with them (or even stock) is faster than a trolling motor will push any YAK....it will put off a serious wake......

I cant really afford one but if I ever suck it up and get a Hobie it will be because of the versatility while fishing....you can never lay your rod down and fish the whole time....

The new propellar drive Native is off the chain as well...check it out...its more $$ but I drove one of them this past saturday and it will SMOKE the Hobie.....you can reverse to by peddling backwards!

http://www.nativewatercraft.com/ult_14_propel.cfm

Mulv80 · #5 11-20-2008, 03:20 PM

I found a local store selling a 2007 leftover Outback for $1225. I may try and talk the wife into it since an 09' probably will coast me $1600.

Mulv80 · #6 11-21-2008, 11:58 AM

I just got a quote on an 09' out the door for $1500. Now I'm really having trouble with my decision. The 07' after tax will come to $1300.

Stinky_Hooker · #7 11-21-2008, 03:33 PM

Id go 07.....I got my redfish way cheaper as a "new" last year's model.

Mulv80 · #8 11-21-2008, 03:43 PM

I don't mind leftovers but they made some changes from 07' to 09'. Most notably they changed some components on the drive. I have read a ton of posts on different forums about the changes and still don't know if they are signficant enough to spend the extra $200 on.

Stinky_Hooker · #9 11-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Oh I gotcha. What are the differences? The boat itself or just the drive?

Mulv80 · #10 11-21-2008, 06:24 PM

The 07' through 09' is the same hull, in 09' they added a quick release click in system for the mirage drive. No more cam locks. The drive was beefed up with newer style drums and sprockets. I have talked to two dealers who say that the improvements are nice but shouldnt be a deal maker or breaker. I'm just trying to weigh the pros and cons.