Sweet deal thank you!

Thanks it seems kind of hard to find anything negative about them or reviews for that matter. I've been really thinking about the big fish 120 and putting a trolling motor in the sonar pod

Quote from: RDods on November 20, 2018, 02:55:51 PM

I was interested in the mako 12' for a while.  When I bought my outback the dealer told me about his experience with them and how they are flimsy and the drive isn't great.  I haven't been in one, but I valued the retailer's experience with just moving them around

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You're right, there aren't many negatives besides shipping.  I know first hand finding a dealer and getting through to the company is a bit hard, hit or miss scenario.  MakoNick here new to the forums told me he loves his and is happy with it when I was interested in one and asking his opinion.  I probably would have been fine with it not knowing what else was out there, as it would be my first pedal kayak and I had never even been in one before. I just got a 2019 hobie outback and had no idea what I was missing, I think it's great - was a little sick to my stomach paying for it but after taking it out once I was so happy I dropped the money on it and didn't go cheap.  But, just like other reviews, it's my first pedal so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

I think the biggest thing for you is to ask Mako owners to compare the Mako boat and drive system to other kayaks and drive systems, and then you can decide from there...don't just ask straight opinion on it.  Also shipping for the Mako was going to be $300, so that $1300-$1400 price tag which seems awesome really becomes like $1700, which puts you in the price range with solid well-known kayaks backed by decent companies.  There is a dealer in Oceanside, CA that was not very professional or communicative and ended up just not responding to my last two emails - mind you I was actually trying to buy the kayak at that point and he lost the sale.  I'm actually very fortunate that guy didn't care about a sale and turned me off from his business and now I have a 2019 outback which is badass and beautiful.

Wonder how well that will hold up over time.  Not sure I could use foam for indoor/outdoor transportation.

Soft or hard foam, what kind of rating? Assuming you didn't cut to conform

Better?

Lol thanks.  Have no clue why that was happening, even worse I'm good with computers and am on one most of the day.

I'll document my trailer this weekend hopefully

Quote from: RDods on November 19, 2018, 10:20:23 AM

Quote from: Mojo Jojo on November 19, 2018, 10:02:24 AM

My current rack I custom built for both Native Propels. Still stay on the rack 100% of the time when there not floating, rack can be slid out with the boats on.

Thanks for the reply.  I've heard that storing upside down is the best way to go, but I'm really trying to find a proper way to store right-side up.  People talk about 3" pvc or custom cradles, not sure how well those options work for a 2019 outback.

I've built one of those Harbor Freight trailers and I want to customize it this week with the holiday vacation - I'd like to build something like Benunto's and keep it like that in my garage when not in use.  Just don't want to ruin a new $3k yak.

When I ran my Big Tuna on the Subaru I used Malone seawings and found huge dents in my hull, especially in the summer when it’s hot out. To combat that I used two cedar 1X6 planks that I routered out for carriage bolts recessed in and rounded the edges, I put as much weight as I was comfortable with to prebend them before I tightened them. Just another  option. Do you know any metal workers that could custom bend tubes to match the hull?

I see the planks being used by people but those just seem better suited for angled sides, not so much something with a flatter bottom like I have.  I actually might have a metal worker I can contact about it, but not sure it would be worth it for the price and quality when I should maybe just call up hobie about potential 2019 cradles...I just don't know if those have connections for racks

My current rack I custom built for both Native Propels. Still stay on the rack 100% of the time when there not floating, rack can be slid out with the boats on.

Thanks for the reply.  I've heard that storing upside down is the best way to go, but I'm really trying to find a proper way to store right-side up.  People talk about 3" pvc or custom cradles, not sure how well those options work for a 2019 outback.

I've built one of those Harbor Freight trailers and I want to customize it this week with the holiday vacation - I'd like to build something like Benunto's and keep it like that in my garage when not in use.  Just don't want to ruin a new $3k yak.

2019 Outback!   So freakin pumped.  Had to take a loan out on the WAF account as all the brewing gear hasnt sold yet,  but so far so good.  Totally worth it.

I am waiting on some gear to arrive now so I can actually go use it.  I even had to borrow my buddies truck because I didnt have a way to transport it safely.  Hopefully by this weekend I will be outfitted and ready to rock.

How are you storing your outback when not in use?