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Christopher
2016 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Torqueedo Ultralight 403, Mad Frog Gear Boards, Elite-5 ti, Berley Pro Visor and Transducer mount and some other goodies...
2016 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-5 ti, BerleyPro Visor and Transducer mount
2013 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Elite-4x Chirp
2013 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-4 HDITags: None
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I bet man! That was my initial turn off from the outback. That and the deck space compared to the PA...I like space. And the front hatch on the PA is ridiculously marvelous. Glad I put my coin into it(haven't even touched mine yet )
I was actually curious about the replacement of the rear hatch on the PA...I know the 2015 has the integrated skeg molded in the rear hatch space which is a mild bummer...My wandering mind brought me to think that just maybe if the mod would work on the rear hatch, the torqueedo battery would be able to fit inside the yak.Christopher
2016 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Torqueedo Ultralight 403, Mad Frog Gear Boards, Elite-5 ti, Berley Pro Visor and Transducer mount and some other goodies...
2016 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-5 ti, BerleyPro Visor and Transducer mount
2013 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Elite-4x Chirp
2013 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-4 HDI
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The outback really has more than enough space once you add the rectangular hatch. I really like the front hatch on the outback myself, especially the fact that I can actually reach it very easily by sitting on the deck, scooting forward a bit and hanging legs over the side.
PA is definitely huge and a more stable platform for fishing standing up. Depends what you want to do...fw, flats, and stuff like that PA is hard to beat, but for my type of fishing it is def not the best choice. The outback is just right for me...stable enough to stand when I want (which is not very often), very manueverable around pilings and stuff, but can still paddle like a normal kayak for surf launches or in the event of mirage drive failure. I would want alternative means onboard most places I fish in a PA...good call on the torqueedo. I have actually only seen the current PA once talking to somebody at cbbt, so I have no idea on how the battery will fit.Last edited by JohnE; 06-14-2015, 02:07 PM.
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I've seen several guys on here that have done that hatch mod, they look good. Especially when they add in the tackle trays that slide right in that hatch.
Originally posted by JohnE View PostI really like the front hatch on the outback myself, especially the fact that I can actually reach it very easily by sitting on the deck, scooting forward a bit and hanging legs over the side.Hobie fleet:
2017 Quest 13
2015 Outback
2014 Outback
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I actually bought the hatch last fall, but I went back and forth thinking about it and never did the install til winter. Some were saying it would be hard to open. I think it would be with the old style seat, but I have no issues on mine. I recommend the mod only on the current model outback. I did not do the trays. I prefer to just stick my tackle bag in there and it fits perfect.
Oh, and I am just over 6' and 240-250lbs. The outback is plenty stable for me as well. I can even paddle it standing up. It felt a little weird with the rectangular hatch at first, but no problem once I got used to where I need to place my feet.
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I put this on my 2013 outback. Took a while to make the actual cuts. It leaves a big hole that can't be fixed. But once you get passed that, you'll feel better about it.
It's not that difficult to open. I had the trays but ditched them. Tackle bags, lunch box, general gear storage, it's good for just about anything.
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Originally posted by JohnE View PostOh, and I am just over 6' and 240-250lbs. The outback is plenty stable for me as well. I can even paddle it standing up. It felt a little weird with the rectangular hatch at first, but no problem once I got used to where I need to place my feet.-Mustafa
ابو مسقوف AbuMasgouf (Aboo-Mas-goof ): Fish Roast Papa
2016 Hobie Outback
2012 Hobie Revolution 13
"Be humble to whomever you learn from and whomever you teach."-- Imam al-Sadiq (as)
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I do not think it impacts the support much if any and was informed that it will not void hull warranty. The hatch itself feels really strong and the foam blocks stay in there. I do not have my feet close together when I stand...maybe it will flex if you have a different stance? (I keep mine as wide as I can). After living with it for a while, I would say it is a no brainer and highly recommend the mod...like I said before--should have come this way to begin with.
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Originally posted by silasvirus82 View PostI'm thinking of trying this mod too and using the old hatch for a bait tank. Wish Hobie wasn't so proud of their plastic, $100 bucks seems way over priced.Christopher
2016 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Torqueedo Ultralight 403, Mad Frog Gear Boards, Elite-5 ti, Berley Pro Visor and Transducer mount and some other goodies...
2016 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-5 ti, BerleyPro Visor and Transducer mount
2013 PA 14' Olvie Drab, Elite-4x Chirp
2013 PA 12' Olvie Drab, Elite-4 HDI
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