Hobie outfitter

[Coomz]

I'm planning to sell my hobie outback and get a outfitter but first I would like to ask if anyone fish out of their outfitter as a single. I'm guessing you have to sit in the back seat because of the rudder control so does this cause the yak to go slower with most of the weight in the back?

[ReelThrill]

I fished out of my Outfitter alone all the time and it's no problem. I put the extra plug in the front drive well and place all my gear where the extra seat is. It's actually pretty nice having all the extra room up front. I haven't clocked my speed in my Outfitter but don't notice much of a speed difference between my Outfitter and PA. The Outfitter is actually a little easier to peddle because it doesn't have the ST Turbo fins. Hope this is helpful.

[Coomz]

That does help me out a lot. Now all I have to do is find a used outfitter. Anyone who knows someone who wants to sell their outfitter please pm me.

[northshoretiger]

Whatcha gonna let the outback go for?

[snake doctor]

I have one and I like it lots and lots. It is only a bit heavier than the one person Hobies. It is easy to manage and load when you are solo, and it moves pretty fast. It moves well into a strong wind, too. It is a little wider than some kayaks, so stability is very good. I sometimes stand up to fly cast or get my bearings. Just always remember to lock the fins on the Mirage drive in the up position if you decide to stand up--especially if the yak is not anchored. : )

The one key bit of info that Hobie does not emphasize enough is that it is REALLY important to keep the weight in this yak balanced. When your weight and that of your gear begin to reaches about 200 lbs. then you must start shifting some stuff forward to get the nose down. Otherwise, the tail rides low and it can start to take on a little water; probably through the rudder cable holes. This becomes a self-compounding problem....a little more water in the tail, a little less floatation and more weight in the tail, etc., etc.

I weigh 195, and when I put my anchor, paddle, Mirage drive, tackle, rods, minnow bucket, and life jacket in the rear of the yak then it will start to sink in about 20 min. All I need to do is put stuff up front in the empty seat and it is fine. Having a person up front also corrects the problem. The recommended maximal total weight capacity (people and all the other stuff) for the Outfitter is 450 lbs., but the key is that the weight is distributed.

[Coomz]

I haven't thought about it yet. I probably won't sell it until I actually buy the outfitter first. I don't know if I can take an extended period of being kayakless.

[Where Y'ak?]

Ditto what the others have said. I have to Outback and the Outfitter.

Keep the back up so you don't get water through the rudder lines.

I even put an ice chest in the front seat area when conditions call for it.

Also, it fishes two very well also.