WTB used Hobie Outfitter

I'm new to NCKA and have not owned a Kayak, but tested an Outfitter and I'm hooked.  I'm shopping now and eager to buy an Outfitter, but not sure what a fair price for a used one would be.  Any idea's or thoughts?  I'm watching Craigs list, e-bay and here.  What type of problems should I look for with a used yak?  Any thoughts at all would be helpful.  I'm a retired angler.
Thanks for all the advice from those that are in the know.  I found an "09" with very little use for $1,400.  I'll keep you posted

I bought an Outfitter for my first yak thinking it would be good to have the second seat for my son or friends to fish.  I quickly found out that I was fishing solo from it almost all of the time and the size and shape of the yak became more of a liability than an asset.  I don't recall what I sold it for when I bought my Revo.  I would caution you to make sure a tandem Hobie is what you really want.  Have you demoed an Outback or a Revo?  The Outfitter is a real barge when pedaled by one person.  The bow tends to ride really high and it plows through the water creating lots of resistance.  Just one man's opinion but I definitely consider my purchase of the Outfitter a mistake.  The Revo on the other hand has been the perfect yak for me.

I totally agree with your assessment and expect the same results.  I know I'll be fishing it by myself most of the time, but I also want to be able to take the grandkids and wife when they're available.  I trimmed the Outfitter with about 35 pounds of lead in the bow and it worked out for me.  I'm sold on a tandem for now.  Thanks again for the input.

I've come across Dave808, he has one and fishes it solo.  He uses a sail for trolling.  Picture below.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=36039.msg386874#msg386874

I bought an Outfitter for my first yak thinking it would be good to have the second seat for my son or friends to fish.  I quickly found out that I was fishing solo from it almost all of the time and the size and shape of the yak became more of a liability than an asset.  I don't recall what I sold it for when I bought my Revo.  I would caution you to make sure a tandem Hobie is what you really want.  Have you demoed an Outback or a Revo?  The Outfitter is a real barge when pedaled by one person.  The bow tends to ride really high and it plows through the water creating lots of resistance.  Just one man's opinion but I definitely consider my purchase of the Outfitter a mistake.  The Revo on the other hand has been the perfect yak for me.

I have an Outfitter.  Its great to take the wife/kids out in lakes or other calm water and it's super stable, but not much else.  It really is a pig to pedal as well, and doesn't like to go anywhere fast.  If you have the means, get a single for yourself and a tandem for those times when you bring the family.

However, only you know whats really right for you, so..... I've seen them going for around $1200 on CL.  Once in a great while I see one dip below 1k, but they go fast at that price. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Good advise.  Your thoughts on prices confirms what I'm expecting.  I'm going to rent a pro angler and see if there's a difference and have something to compare with.  I like the hands free advantage of the mirage drive.  Should I worry about cracks and leaks?  Are there area's on the Outfitter or Hobies in general that might have problem area's

The only ones I've head of that had problems were the early model Outbacks (circa 2005?) that had problems with the dive well area cracking.  Aside from that they seem to be as durable and reliable as any other yak out there. 

Since you are testing kayaks, give the Outback and Revolution a whirl too. Also consider where you are launching from as well as how you get the yak too, on top of, and from your car.  The Pro Angler is a fine fishing platform, but at 88lbs for the hull alone she is a beast. Similarly, lifting the Outfitter onto my car ( especially after its been in the water for a full day of fishing) is a daunting task.

The Hobie Pro Angler is an excellent fishing platform but at well over 100 pounds rigged it is not a yak that you will be able to throw on the top of a vehicle easily.  It is super stable and many people stand up in the PA with ease.  You will be pleasantly surprised at how easily the PA pedals and moves in the water.  I recommend that you try as many different yaks as you can to see what you like.  I bought the PA without doing a demo because I was lucky to even find one in stock in 2009, let alone find one to demo.  I have no regrets after almost 3 years.