Hobie rev. 13 2011 vs 2013

I decided to upgrade my kayak from paddle to Mirage drive . So I called a dealer to ask price for Hobie revolution 13. They told me new 2011 model only $1499.

Any significant differences between 2011 and 2013 model? Is there any features that I 'd better have. ????
Is that a good deal? Thanks...

 

Any significant differences between 2011 and 2013 model?

yup, $400.  if you get my answer

Any significant differences between 2011 and 2013 model?

yup, $400.  if you get my answer

didn't get your answer... man

They changed the handles in 2012 I like them better


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They changed the handles in 2012 I like them better


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Thanks, why they make that changes? Is it Important

Ben is just saying it is the same boat for $400 more.

the scupper holes are reinforce,they put a sleve in there

There's a few big changes to the 2012/13  from the 2011.

the handles are way better. Big deal if you load and unload solo. I've also found its a nice place to store my fish grips.

The rear scupper holes are reinforced, this is a major improvement. No more questions about scupper carts. This alone makes it worth while.

 They changed the seat plugs. They are 1/4 turn cam style now. A lot of people have had issues with the older screw in style plugs

I'm my opinion you would be better off looking for a 2012 model. The 2013 are already out so look for close outs on 2012. If the shop has a 2011 boat left over its already 2 years old. I would be worried about how they stored it during those two years. Was it on display? Out in the sun? I would look for a 2012 for around $1700, that's $200 more than your quote but the improvements are worth that in my opinion.

I see. Thanks a lot.

Hobie introduced a new brighter Hibiscus red for 2013.  I really like it.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=39800.0

I agree on the handles. Much better 

never had a problem cartopping and i am definitely not Mr. Feats of Strength.

The biggest improvement to be on the look out for in recent years is the click and go recievers for the drive system. That's the only dealbreaker for me. They continue to make little improvements every year, but that one cleared up the cracking hulls problems. I believe that was changed in 09.

The biggest improvement to be on the look out for in recent years is the click and go recievers for the drive system. That's the only dealbreaker for me. They continue to make little improvements every year, but that one cleared up the cracking hulls problems. I believe that was changed in 09.

I thought the hole cracking was in the saddle area that the front of the drive settled into?  Never heard of a crack at the cam lock... I heard of over tightening and pulling the post out but is it.  I have the older style myself, and like it better.  My wife's is a 2012, and sure it is easier to get the drive in and out, but it is also impossible to tighten up to eliminate slop in the fit.  In the Outback the cracking hull was in the old hull design, which was replaced in 08.

^, you are correct.