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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LJ
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 218
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That reminded me of one thing.
One good thing about the Hobie that I really did like is that they hold their resale value extremely well. Probably better than any other kayak I have ever owned and sold. |
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Guerro Grande
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 629
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I guess it's a lifestyle choice. Once you go Hobie you never go back.
I keeed, I keeed. I know of a few people who have found religion and given up the Hobie. Not many, but a few. I'd be the first to admit that Hobies provide some advantages for fishing. I would even be willing to get one if I had a career-ending shoulder injury. Maybe I'm just a purist, but I love paddling. I don't think I'd give that up unless I had to.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LJ
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Doug -
For you vets I can understand the 'purist' aspect, and for some that may not be as great a factor as just fishing and making ground. I guess what it really comes down to is that, preference of upper or lower body workout, and factoring in any injuries one may have. |
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Junior
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Orange
Posts: 24
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I have to say that the acceptance of Hobie's on this board has improved over the last 2 years that I have owned one.
I am impressed with the thoughtfull discussion that this thread has produced so far. Great opinions. Thank you all for the respectfulness of each other. ![]() |
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I Did
i went from: sptw ,prowler15, tarpon160, outback for 2.5 years, Marauder (was a second boat, paddled it for 2 weeks, uggh it sucked), back to prowler 15. i liked it, they're amazing boats. but it just wasnt what i wanted anymore. I got a great deal on it (traded the tarpon straight up) and thats why i think i paddled it for so long. i am VERY happy now to be back in a P15, it was a relief to get back to paddling. They're not for everyone. pm me for any more.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bay Ho
Posts: 1,382
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The best 2 models for ocean fishing are the Adventure, and Revolution. They both are narrow enough to paddle, and are fast under Mirage Power.
If I take my Adventure out in Mission Bay without the Mirage Drive and install the cassette plug in the well area it paddles good. At 27.5" wide and 16 ft long it goes along good, and tracks well. ---------------------- The Outback makes a good all around yak, but it is not a good paddle boat because of its width and height at the water line. But if you want a stable boat its hard to beat in that area. ------------------- There will always be some type of compromise between fast, and stability. On the plus side I launch at LJ without ever removing my paddle. The Mirage Drive lets me peddle straight from shore and blast through big waves at times. -I really tested the hell out of it this week with a BIG Wave over my head. It was a holy shit moment.lol |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: La Jolla Shores
Posts: 1,626
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The hobie rudder system allows you to keep the fish to one side at all times just by adjusting the rudder as to which direction the fish is heading or going, no need to swing rod from side to side. The worst part about a hobie is that there is no fish storage!!
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 719
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That's easily achieved without a rudder system. right foot left foot.
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Ancient Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: On The Water
Posts: 935
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 218
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Aquachico:
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Do you mean drag the left foot or right foot in water while fighting the fish? Or do you mean using your foot to press on certain parts of the kayak to control the orientation? I'd like to figure this out if it is going to be helpful.... unless you were just kidding. I've never consciously thought about keeping the fish to one side or the other before but it seems like it could be helpful. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 719
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That is probably true - but not necessary. While the yak is moving I can turn the yak by lowering my foot (13EEE) on either side. I like to keep my fish on the port side of the yak so I drop my right leg out turning it starboard. I can come to a full stop with both legs. I use this technic while surf landing also - landing is not my strong point so every little bit helps. BTW: kick ass stories on Jim's board - your father is a lucky dude. Good fish karma coming your way. Art |
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 88
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STORAGE
Love mine..but have to agree with Dorado 50 on the fish storage problem...getting to the main hatch is lil tricky and if theres already a fish in there good luck...I have had my peddels pinned by a big fish head at peddels tail over face with fish in la jolla and have had to just paddle back....glad I had the adventure....its ok though whens its the happy paddle
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Seven minutes from the launch!
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Good lookin out Art.....
In reference to Pchen911 posts on LJKF, and the multiple successful outings with your father. Honestly, I had a tear in my eye reading them (I'm sure I wasn't alone), and to say I'm envious is a serious understatement, so thanks for sharing!
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Olivenhain Bob
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Olivenhain, CA
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Peddle Power for Launch and Landing?
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That said, Billy's comment about using the peddles for launching, (and I assume landing), interests me. I have always used the paddles and as a result, launching and landing is usually the lowpoint of the trip. Last week my stock Hobie paddle broke while paddling in at the shores. Ron from Fastlane replaced it under warranty but gave me a puzzled look when I told him the I did not use the mirage drive while launching and landing. I think he thought I was nuts. I thought that using the peddles in shallow water was a big NO-NO that could seriously damage the drive so I have never done it. Am I the only one who did not get the memo that this is OK? Bob |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: On The Water
Posts: 935
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![]() I have seen more than one drive system trashed from landing or launching with them. There is a whole lot of torque on those fins, and when they strike the bottom, nothing good will happen, unless you uncover some hidden treasure of course. ![]() |
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The OC
Posts: 58
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Launch/Land
I guess I'm in the minority here. I've been using the hobie drive to launch and land for the last two years without incident (except for the one time the drive failed when the mast came loose, but that is another post). I always launch in water that is thigh deep, and dismount in the same. If I'm not sure, I tuck the fins up against the bottom and take short pedal strokes.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill
Posts: 487
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Same as you GreenJeans....Never a problem here, but it's ok to be over cautious if your unsure of your abilities.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bay Ho
Posts: 1,382
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As I walk the boat out into thigh high water I drop the rudder. When I'm sure its deep enough I unhook the mirage bungee cord and wait for the right wave. -Then hop in and get "On the Peddles". note-- I don't bother to slip my feet inside, I just place my feet on the peddles which ever way they are positioned and go straight through anything that comes at me. This works in large or small surf. Place your yak on a table and take a measurement of the full extension of the drive fins and transfer that measurement up against your body. Once you are in the water that deep your Good to GO. -Short stroke if there is any doubt. ------------------------ When landing..... I always keep the Mirage Drive mounted in the boat, but I Use the Bungee to hold the Fins up against the Hull -I use the paddle to return through the surf and hop out when I see 2 ft of water and drag it up on shore. |
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