Hobie Revo 16 review? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 05-18-2017, 05:42 AM

If you haven't seen Steveooo's posts on his adventures and revo16, check em out. He did a great job with pics and write up!

I will probably write something up here in a few months, once I've spent more time in the boat, but so far I'm really really happy with the revo 16.

Saba Slayer · 05-18-2017, 06:30 AM

The AI hull is pretty similar to the Revo 16 and i use it quite often without the outriggers (akas and amas) or sail. It's a fast hull and that new seat is pretty comfortable. With the longer hull you will find yourself going faster and tracking straighter so it seems much more efficient than a smaller boat....but...I'd gladly give up the extra speed for the comfort and room of the Pro Angler if my use is primarily for fishing. Seriously...if you gain 1mph in speed is it really that important in your days fishing?

Orca Winfrey · 05-18-2017, 11:35 AM

Why would you need a faster yak if the people you fish with are in slow paddle yaks?

05-18-2017, 06:30 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,878	AI The AI hull is pretty similar to the Revo 16 and i use it quite often without the outriggers (akas and amas) or sail. It's a fast hull and that new seat is pretty comfortable. With the longer hull you will find yourself going faster and tracking straighter so it seems much more efficient than a smaller boat....but...I'd gladly give up the extra speed for the comfort and room of the Pro Angler if my use is primarily for fishing. Seriously...if you gain 1mph in speed is it really that important in your days fishing? __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-18-2017, 05:42 AM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	If you haven't seen Steveooo's posts on his adventures and revo16, check em out. He did a great job with pics and write up! I will probably write something up here in a few months, once I've spent more time in the boat, but so far I'm really really happy with the revo 16.

05-18-2017, 11:35 AM	#3
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Why would you need a faster yak if the people you fish with are in slow paddle yaks?