Headed over to Trinidad next week. Looks like traps are still ok in zone 1&2, figured I would ask those who are more familiar with any changes than I am.

I was excited about it for a bit. I think the Old Town Salty will be a better fit for the wife. 

Also without an increase in price. This will be a very popular kayak.

I recently purchased an Astral E-Ronnie. So far I really like it.

Looking to try to catch some California halis next week. Any tips? Will try to catch some live bait and drift the tide. Any help would be appreciated!!!

You need to go up the chain at Hobie. Who ever you are talking with ask to talk to their manager. Find emails to upper management. The warranty guys are authorized to make $1000 dollars decisions, upper management makes much bigger decisions. Do they have a Facebook page that they monitor? Beat that drum until they step up and do what is right. Make sure they see the safety side of this. Now that they have “repaired” it once they are really on the hook. Explain that a cracked kayak in the salt water is very dangerous. They are now liable since they know about the problem and tried to cut corners on a remedy.

Nice. Good to see folks giving back.
The 2 13’ kayaks are a bit much for the back of my 5.5’ truck bed. When the wife and daughter come along at the lakes it is a pain to get them all in there. Plus I needed better storage  for them. This should keep them happy long term.