2008 outback

This is my first hobie is it's great shape for its age. After a few trips out I need to get better seats any suggestions? I see people put Jackson seat or bass pro asend seat in them. What are you guys running ?

Ive seen people install the rectangular hatch instead of the middle circle in the newer model outback with the two side rubber webbing. Can this be done in my model? I really don't like that little circle hatch.

Yeah, the old Hobie seats kinda suck... My ~2013 seat definitely isn't comfortable for long days on the water. I've got a Surf to Summit GTS Elite seat I owe meaning to try out on my Outback. Others have done it, and they seem happy. Just might need to add a few pad eyes to attach it properly.


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I believe the area you want to install the rectangular hatch on your Outback, isn't large enough.  You're going to need a 2015-2017 to swap out that center hatch. 

i thought only the recent limited edition came in orange.  cool color

what's the handle on the right behind the seat for?

i thought only the recent limited edition came in orange.  cool color

what's the handle on the right behind the seat for?

This is the OG Orange Outback.  The LE's came in orange as a throwback to this kayak.  The lever behind the seat is the rudder UP/DOWN control. 

i thought only the recent limited edition came in orange.  cool color

what's the handle on the right behind the seat for?

This is the OG Orange Outback.  The LE's came in orange as a throwback to this kayak.  The lever behind the seat is the rudder UP/DOWN control.

I loved that single rudder up/down control on my 08 outback!!  I miss it, except for when it wouldn't go straight due to rudder lines being all messed up.   

Nice color too!! 

 

  A few here have installed stadium seats.  Costco has them off & on at times, and I got last time they had them ($25-29?) I haven't put it in/on my 08' yet, but looking forward to it over my Sea to Summit seat I got to replace the torture device HOBIE sold me with the hull!

Yeah I love the orange you don't much many this color . Mine has the stow and go rudder with the button to drop and pick up the rudder and steering controls . I'll have to look at them next time I'm there.