2016 Hobie Outback Review

Full review of the 2016 Hobie Outback.
Thing comes ready to peddle and is built for comfort and stability.

Vantage CT Seating is the biggest perk of this new outback.
This thing can even double as a chair on the beach if you decide to find a beach for a picnic.

The Center Cockpit is much flatter than previous models and has two mesh Storage compartments.
The Outback still come standard with the 8inch twist and stow.
However the upgrade to the square hatch is easy to have done or do yourself.

The Hobie Mirage drive some stock with ST fins, which offer a little more speed than the old style fins however to get the most out of the Hobie Mirage Glide Technology upgrade to the ST Turbo Fins.
Some of the Stats of this New Outback.

Overall length on this kayak is 12 feet 1inch and is a total of 33 inches wide which provides plenty of stability. Has a weight capacity of 400lbs.
The weight of this kayak is slightly heavier then older models coming in at 99lbs fully Rigged, Just the Hull Weights 81lbs.

Check one out for yourself

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[daveyJ]

Nice review of the Outback sir. Picked mine up about a month ago and have had it out in the bay and lakes here in Washington four times already. My wife got the Revolution 13. We tried a tandem test drive and immediately discovered we both wanted our own boats. More money, but the marriage was saved. :-).

[chard]

Best soundtrack to any review I have seen.

[kennys]

Awesome review and setup! I just picked up my 2016 Hobie Outback yesterday. I am upgrading from a 8ft Walmart brand that got old quick (spur of the moment purchase) and now I'm hooked on kayak fishing. I was looking into getting the native propel 10 because I can reverse drive it, but the guys at local kayak store sold me on the outback. Currently residing in TX but plan on moving back to CA after my service is up. Glad I chose the outback.

[mattallen]

thanks for keeping it short, simple and to the point!

[bettynwh]

great video. thanks. my little dog goes with me, sits in the back. It's a great space to keep the dog feeling secure. the big bulldog was too heavy, brought in lots of water lol

[SOFishing]

Awesome Yak and great overview video appreciate it!!

[CckfNet]

have had a problem with them leaking with that front hatch bucket as it creates a gap in the front. Guess I have been lucky with the front hatches so far. Have owned a couple different brands of kayaks over the year and cant remember any of them being dry inside after a rough day on the water. That is why spare cloths belong in a drybag.

[bassinterceptor]

My review. It's pound for pound the best kayak. If u can afford it buy it. U will love it

[ryguy]

ever try a pa12/14? im debating on a outback or pa14. id only need the outback but the pa14 would let me take someone with me when i want and have more than enough room for camping

[irnmnkey]

can you move the chair closer towards the foot paddle? I'm want to get one but I'm not sure if my legs can reach that far. I'm about 5ft and my legs art that long. ??

[Kyle-wqoe]

does the 2016 have the leaking front hatch problem like the previous models?

[raxxyyakgear]

I like to know why nobody talks about the negatives of the boat, such as the ride is very wet even on calmer days, with a little bit of wind you are taking water over the bow all day long as you are pedaling.
My 2017 takes on water over the stern no matter what the day is like, it just rides too low to the water..

[ryanimpreza]

Have you ever broke an arm off a hobie drive?

[josephboehm]

Big difference between the turbo fins and stock?Thanks

[xHussainAlajmi]

are the sailing rudder comes standard or u upgrade it .. thanks..subscribed

[elcompamartinez]

can one person load it in a truck like yours?

[josephboehm]

How about standing up? Easy Steady?

[fffestar]

When you've gone fishing, how is standing on it etc?

[elcompamartinez]

I put some clothes in one of the compartments just to find out they all get get water in (little but enough to wet my dry clothes wet)

[Ebiczebulanious]

Cup Holders in a Kayak I guess some people don't mind peeing in a wetsuit...lol.