The Plastic Navy is growing.

[chumbucket]

A Hobie Outback would be sweet. Too much coin for me though. I got an incredible deal on the Trident. Private sale. The guy won it in a raffle and never used it. He had just purchased a Hobie Revolution. I was going to install a rudder on the Manta Ray which is $200 but was able to upgrade to the Trident with rudder already factory installed and much more storage for the Manta Ray + $320. So I essentially spent an extra $120 for the bigger Yak with lots more storage, better tracking and more *cough, cough* weight capacity.
I will say though, that the Manta Ray was more comfortable. But I think a gel pad will solve that problem.

[Mulv80]

Sounds like you got a good deal. The shop where I bought my FnD has a close out on a brand new Hobie Outback for $1400. I think I'm going to hold out for the 2009's, it looks like they made a few improvements to the mirage drive and the rudder system. I won't be ready to buy till next summer anyway.

Do you use a cart? I think thats the next thing I'm going to look into. Some of the higher end carts with the Rolleez wheels are big bucks. I may try and make one, looks like theres a bunch of plans online.

[Mulv80]

CB, Still waiting to see some pics of that Prowler.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thats awesome bro!


Its a very nice boat and Im sure you will love it.


I went last wednesday right before the big surges from IKE came into Mobile bay. Just one little red and a few croakers. The rains have really screwed us up and we are waiting on the fall for some good water clearing (IF it will slack off some). I am still going a good bit and my local kayak club is growing each day almost. It started with 4 guys just over a year ago and is almost 100 active members currently. Its definitely getting popular around here as we have plenty of diverse yak friendly waters here. We have our monthly fishout this weekend. Ill try and get some pics of everyone out together fishing.



PICS PLEASE!!!

[charlie_the_tuna]

Originally Posted by chumbucket

more *cough, cough* weight capacity.

thats just in case maco wants to borrow it.

[macojoe]

I could have had his old one if I wanted it! But with my back issues and astuff as of late I let it go and if I feel good next year I might just by one?? Just wasn't in the cards right now for me!!

Besides CTT you just jealous cause your wife getting all the new toys and your not!