2015 Hobie Outback

**Tundah** · 08-22-2015, 04:36 PM

Well it was definitely a non-windy day, which was alright to get a feel. I definitely was ready for bigger wind. The best few minutes when the breeze kicked in, I got up to 4 mph. You can feel instantly when the sail takes over...took my back to my youth for sure. The Outback is super stable. I don't think outriggers will be necessary for me. The hull has that second stability so after the sail engages strong, its like there is a new platform that takes over. Plus if it got hairy, not hard to point and furl, especially with that big rudder.

Overall with the sail, I averaged 2mph without pedaling which was pretty good considering there was very limited wind. Pedaling with the sail was just sweet.

Now for the con...not a great set up for bass fishing with the sail. My 6'6" rods were tough to cast with the rigging and it is quite an ordeal to pass the rod around the sail as needed. Limited cast angles lead to a heck of a birdsnest! There is definitely trolling potential with the sail. I want to figure out how to build something to put in the front two rod holders that I can then mount a scotty rod holder onto so I don't need to drill.

The water temp was 91 - 93. The action was sloooooow....BUT I did manage not to get skunked

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**STUMP HUNTER** · 08-22-2015, 07:09 PM

Sounds like a good day on the water and good to see you found one wanting to bite

The sailing rudder makes a big difference, one of the first things I ordered for my yak. Much more control than the stock. Trying to fish with the sail would be hard if not almost impossible

Thanks for the report and picks.

**Eatmorecrappie** · 08-22-2015, 09:32 PM

Very nice! Really like the cooler setup. What type screws did you use to put on rod holders and to make it tight. Thanks

**Tundah** · 08-23-2015, 03:14 PM

Just 1.5" stainless screws, pretty thick thread. I was planning on bolting all the way through, but didn't have enough bolts so this is only temporary.

**Tundah** · 08-29-2015, 02:24 PM

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**Tundah** · 09-06-2015, 03:26 PM

This kayak is really coming together. Can't wait for the cooler weather. Did some trolling today and found the action. Think I am going to add the Scotty rod holders in the front side recessed areas. I trolled with the rods in the vertical built-in front holders and didn't take long for my neck to hurt staring up at the tips....and was only using 5'6" rods. So going to set it up to get the rods parallel to the water...might even try some planer boards.

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