Hobie Revo 11 - Basic Review

Took it out for the first time yesterday..sorry no pics, so obviously none of this happened.

Good kayak, paddles pretty well but mine tends to pull left.  I believe that's called a hook.  With rudder down, it paddles much better.  Its a quick boat on the paddle, definitely better than the Revo 13.

Peddles decent, although feels a little more sluggish, but that might be because I didn't use my turbos and am not used to the different cadence. 

Stability feels fine, comfortable enough for someone my height.

Most importantly, caught my first fish on it.

It anchored well in the current with my drift anchor set up, very similar to the O2B drift anchor just cheaper and not nearly as pretty.  I anchored below Mcswain dam and felt comfortable enough with it in about 8 feet of water.  Should be ready for the AR soon.

It anchored well in the current with my drift anchor set up, very similar to the O2B drift anchor just cheaper and not nearly as pretty.  I anchored below Mcswain dam and felt comfortable enough with it in about 8 feet of water.  Should be ready for the AR soon.

Did you get any additional lead for a 10lber?

Not yet. Too lazy and busy to work on that. 5lbs +1.5ball held OK but they weren't quote AR level flows so we will see. The revo11 is not a very heavy boat.

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Thanks for the Revo 11 review Ben.  Sounds like a good overall yak.

Thanks for the Revo 11 review Ben.  Sounds like a good overall yak.

When are you adding one to your fleet Sonny?

Thanks for the Revo 11 review Ben.  Sounds like a good overall yak.

When are you adding one to your fleet Sonny?

Maybe after I got a job!   

Congrats on your new ride Ben. I've been thinking of the 11's too but no room in my garage.

Jedmo

Quicker than your 13 when paddled? Is the hull design much different when laid side by side? I would have thought with two extra feet the 13 would smoke the 11.