Revo or Outback?

I liked the added deck space of the outback, but ended up with the Revo for it's speed and it's always better to have something bigger for the salt.  Since you're mostly bass fishing, how about adding the spring creek stabilizers?  That'll take care of any stability issues for newbs and you'll be able to stand and cast.  I just installed mine and can't wait to try them.

N-ling...are they easy on/off. I was looking at some to add to the sail I just got. mind me asking what you paid for them?

Ah, I now see your dilemma.  With it being a buddy boat, stability may win out over speed.

I purchased my Outback back in '09 with the intentions of it solely being a buddy boat knowing that most people I took out would need stability over speed.  Too compensate for the OB being slower, I purchased the turbo fins but that is a moot point now as I have the turbo fins on the Adventure as well.  I've just adjusted knowing that I'll have to slow down a bit when I have people joining me.

Yeah, I knew that Al purchased your only paddle.  I was being sarcastic and implying that I would purchase the paddle to your soon-to-be new addition.

N-ling...are they easy on/off. I was looking at some to add to the sail I just got. mind me asking what you paid for them?

It was 328 for outriggers and I chose mango to match the yak. The hobie ones reminded me too much of a blow up doll and I wanted something rigid.

I'm getting ready for a sail too and it also helps keep you dry when things bump into the yak (seal...).  Here's the base and the main assembly locks into it via 2 pins - takes 2 minutes max.  I wanted to install the base above the hatch and within the recessed area, but it was too much trouble having to deal with angles and elevating it.  I just have to be careful when loading the yak so that the aluminium base doesn't dent or scratch the roof.

The hobie ones reminded me too much of a blow up doll and I wanted something rigid.

lol 

That's one loaded sentence!  It's a good looking set-up, and it would add another dimension to the stability option.

Thanks.

HB

Who has which?  What do you like or dislike?  For freshwater bassin', which would you recommend?

Thanks

HB

Freshwater bassin' and river use, the Outback is the way to go IMO.  The reason why I chose the outback over the revo is mainly due to size, stability and the overall outlay of the boat.  Any way you look at it, whether it be an outback, revo, sport, etc. trolling will be 1000x easier done in a Hobie than a paddle yak so that kind of eliminates that aspect.  When I bass fish I like to be able to stand especially when I'm working a drop shot rig or jig - the outback allows me to do that.  The revo was just too narrow for my liking.





One important factor is storage/trays.  Believe me, if you change your setup as much as I do, your going to have stuff all over the place.  My trays to the left and right of me usually hold all my crap and it builds throughout the day.  My pliers, jigs/tackle you name it end up all over the place.  With the revo I would have to turn around 100 times to keep putting stuff away in my tackle box.  Those who know me have seen all the crap I take and the outback handles it perfectly.  If you're ever in Sac you can pedal mine any time.

Freshwater bassin' and river use, the Outback is the way to go IMO.

I've got an OB and had it on a river; it was OK.  I would think that the Sport would really be the way to go on a river.

Thanks for the input all.  I picked up my OutBack in BLUE today from Adventure Sports in Sacramento.  I like the layout and the size, although I nearly fell over when taking it off the roof rack!  My Sport will still be my number one, and the Outback will be perfect for my friends that I take out fishing.  I plan on setting up the transducer and FF this week, and the first trip next weekend.

Again, thanks for all the input.  Maybe next year, or the year after I will add a BLUE Revo to the fleet!

HB

the Outback will be perfect for my friends that I take out fishing.

That is exactly the reason I went with the OB.  Had the yak been for me, I'd probably have gone with a Revo but knowing that the people I'd be taking out would be newbies, I wanted the most stable platform possible.

Here are a few shots of my new OutBack side by side with the Sport.  I installed the FF since the pics.  First test trip is Friday.  I noticed that the rod holes are not as deep, and that the bungies on the back make placing my crate awkward because it is too far behind me now.  I will have to adapt.







Thanks for all the advice everyone.

EWB, I still wanna test out the Revo.

HB

drools..... I want a hobie...

Nice looking ride, Bryan!

WTG on your new ride Bryan.

Jedmo

Nice addition to the family. She's a big one.

Peace, y'all

Now slime it up! You fishing this Sat? Test drive at your request. It will only cost you one keeper bass!