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Welcome to the forum. I have never used any of the kayaks you are considering, but have years of experience with Hobie kayaks. Have you considered a used Outback over a new Passport? Used kayaks typically come with extra gear for even bigger savings. The Turbo Glide mirage drive that comes with the Passport and earlier model Outbacks is more durable and cheaper to repair than the newer MD180 mirage drives. If you do get a used md180 it would be wise to upgrade it to a kickup version. The mirage drives that come with Pelican, Vibe, and other imitators are cheaper and rust and break faster.
The mirage propulsion can operate in shallower water. One can scissor kick for in a few inches of water while the prop kayaks require a deeper depth to be operational. Some people love paddle and prop kayaks, maybe one of them will chime in?
Good luck with your decision.
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