Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Handymansd · 09-25-2008, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the input. I have an outback and I find that my old FND paddled faster and more efficiently

. But the range that the peddles have brought to the equation out weighs the paddle issues to me. I have thought of switching to the Revo as well, it seemed much much faster when I tried it, but as you said it does not maintain it's inertia (If you stop peddling, it does not continue to glide, it just stops.)worth crap. The deck layout was my biggest concern with the Revo. Alot of guys really like their Revos but I like lots of room to "customize" my fishing experience.

pchen911 · 09-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Handyman, I think you got it right. If I needed space to customize, I would stick with the Outback. The best thing about the Revo over outback is paddling... because performance on pedals between the two is about the same.

Bajadog, I agree... If not for the bait tank (like on the bay), the revo is alot of fun and easy to set up. But then again, so was the outback.

I used both regular and turbo fins, but I personally prefer the regular sail drive fins instead of the turbo. As for rudder, the outback I had used the regular rudder, the revo used the sail rudder, so I can't really compare since it was more than 1 variable. But both rudders worked well.

Bigderel, you got it exactly right. We probably got the boats from the same previous owner. Makes alot more sense now.

I have the rod holder extension, but that doesn't solve the problem with the bait tank. I don't think there is a way around it for me except to get the hobie tank or to build another bait bucket from scratch.

hammerhead · 09-25-2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the info on the Hobies. Looking to get one "cheap". I know, cheap and hobies don't go together.

Shorty · 09-25-2008, 04:16 PM

It does suprise me to see folks saying the Outback has a similar speed to the Revo when peddled,,i thought with a narrower hull the Revo would leave it for dead,,,interesting

pchen911 · 09-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Yea.... I was a bit surprised too.

The difference in speed between the two is something like 0.2 mph. http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7704

Take the distance of launch to the pier for example..... which is 0.7 miles. Average speed of 4mph, it takes

0.7 = 4X, X=0.175 hours = 10 minutes 30 seconds

At 4.2 mph

0.7 = 4.2X, X=0.167 hours = 10 minutes 2 seconds

So you get to reach the pier 28 seconds sooner in a revolution if both boats start from the launch at the same time.

Or, putting it a different way, the Revolution would be approximately 10 boat lengths ahead for every mile travelled.

Some difference, but not a whole lot.

09-25-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Thanks for the input. I have an outback and I find that my old FND paddled faster and more efficiently. But the range that the peddles have brought to the equation out weighs the paddle issues to me. I have thought of switching to the Revo as well, it seemed much much faster when I tried it, but as you said it does not maintain it's inertia (If you stop peddling, it does not continue to glide, it just stops.)worth crap. The deck layout was my biggest concern with the Revo. Alot of guys really like their Revos but I like lots of room to "customize" my fishing experience. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

09-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	It does suprise me to see folks saying the Outback has a similar speed to the Revo when peddled,,i thought with a narrower hull the Revo would leave it for dead,,,interesting __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

09-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Thanks for the replies. Handyman, I think you got it right. If I needed space to customize, I would stick with the Outback. The best thing about the Revo over outback is paddling... because performance on pedals between the two is about the same. Bajadog, I agree... If not for the bait tank (like on the bay), the revo is alot of fun and easy to set up. But then again, so was the outback. I used both regular and turbo fins, but I personally prefer the regular sail drive fins instead of the turbo. As for rudder, the outback I had used the regular rudder, the revo used the sail rudder, so I can't really compare since it was more than 1 variable. But both rudders worked well. Bigderel, you got it exactly right. We probably got the boats from the same previous owner. Makes alot more sense now. I have the rod holder extension, but that doesn't solve the problem with the bait tank. I don't think there is a way around it for me except to get the hobie tank or to build another bait bucket from scratch.

09-25-2008, 02:56 PM	#3
hammerhead Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks for the info on the Hobies. Looking to get one "cheap". I know, cheap and hobies don't go together.

09-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#5
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Yea.... I was a bit surprised too. The difference in speed between the two is something like 0.2 mph. http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7704 Take the distance of launch to the pier for example..... which is 0.7 miles. Average speed of 4mph, it takes 0.7 = 4X, X=0.175 hours = 10 minutes 30 seconds At 4.2 mph 0.7 = 4.2X, X=0.167 hours = 10 minutes 2 seconds So you get to reach the pier 28 seconds sooner in a revolution if both boats start from the launch at the same time. Or, putting it a different way, the Revolution would be approximately 10 boat lengths ahead for every mile travelled. Some difference, but not a whole lot.