Woe is me!! Feel my pain!!

[Memory Maker]

i am a plus sized yakker. I think that I concentrated my weight to that one corner of the seat when I swiveled around. My fat @$$ versus plastic. Plastic loses.

Russ ........ That's bullshit ........ They advertise 600 lb capacity ........ You and your tackle don't weigh that much . I am really beginning to get turned off at Hobies customer service. How can they repair a 3 in crack at a stress point. They make accessories listed for the PA that don't fit and are beginning to not stand behin their product. I'd appeal to them again

[Shady]

My first Outback (2010) cracked in the drive well Mid October 2011. I paid $75 and got a brand new 2012 hull. Doesn't really make sense that they are not covering the hull fully if it is still within 2 years. Also, if you are not in a hurry, make sure the shipping they are offering is not expedited. When I got mine I think it was $150 if I wanted it shipped within a week and $75 for 2-3 weeks.

[docirv]

I thought you told me your proangler was just about one year old....

[russ498]

I thought you told me your proangler was just about one year old....

It is. The warranty end in May 2014. If they fix it, the warrantee is not extended.

[docirv]

Russ, I think you should raise a stink with them about this unless it is in the warranty that you have to pay for shipping and pro rated value.

[russ498]

Russ, I think you should raise a stink with them about this unless it is in the warranty that you have to pay for shipping and pro rated value.

I would, but I don't want them to withdraw the replacement offer and just repair the damage. I learned a lot when I outfitted this yak, and would love a crack at a clean slate, plus, I want all of the updates that the new model offers. That said, the cost is worth it to me for the upgrade.

[russ498]

The final offer from Hobie:

1). Plastic weld repair for free

2) new 2012 hull for $375 + $175 shipping

3). New 2014 hull for $475 + $175 shipping, but not available for 4 to 6 weeks since they are just now gearing up for the New Years production run.


i took option #3.

[Bulldog]

I don't know you Russ, but think you made a good choice , new seat model, transducer ready, three years newer, if you do sell it , the value went up that much! Perhaps you shouldn't sell after all?.............Jack

[russ498]

I don't know you Russ, but think you made a good choice , new seat model, transducer ready, three years newer, if you do sell it , the value went up that much! Perhaps you shouldn't sell after all?.............Jack

I learned a tremendous amount from outfitting PA #1, and am looking forward to making changes on the new yak. I still want to find a way to install a full bath with a jacuzzi tub.

[dhawk]

You just need away to install your a$$ in it keep fishing and not sell it lol

[russ498]

You just need away to install your a$$ in it keep fishing and not sell it lol

I am strongly leaning in that direction. The thought of not being under the Bay Bridge for the upcoming tournament makes me ill.

[Memory Maker]

If you want to fish it then use mine ........... I'm just getting over heavy Bronchitus and I have a funeral this week end so use it idf you want