Hobie Outback 2019

Just picked one up before the crab opener at Doran. Loved it. Stable, fast, and turns on a dime. What totally sucks is the rudder placement. Very exposed. I use the protection device for loading and unloading but come on....I can’t even drag it on the sand without burying it up to 2 inches deep.


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What totally sucks is the rudder placement. Very exposed. I use the protection device for loading and unloading but come on....I can’t even drag it on the sand without burying it up to 2 inches deep.

That's interesting about the rudder.  I've been looking at the older Outbacks on sale and I wondered if the rudder placement on the new one was worth just buying a 2019.  I drag my current yak on the sand every trip- it's not like I land on my cart.  Long term durability of the rudder may be something to think about, and may increase the relative value of used Outbacks.  Thanks for sharing.

I’m good at breaking shit so I’ll keep you posted