the new hobie vantage seat

[yakkinfish18]

Was wondering if anyone knew if the seat is compatible with the 2014 out back? Or just for the 2015 models

[RavensDfense]

Looks like they had to redesign the hull, so I would say no.

[yakkinfish18]

That's to bad it won't. It's a nice feature I'd like to have.

[RavensDfense]

There is always the option to sell and upgrade. The new seat isn't the only new feature. Newly designed mirage drive with roller bearings that claims to be 10% more efficient. There is better drainage scuppers under the seat and the PA 12 and 14 has changes too. Time for an upgrade

Here is a quick overview from kayak fish mag.

[Shady]

I'm really tempted... If I can get an orange 2015 outback I'm all over it....

[Yak Fish]

Hobie is awesome, aren't they :-)

[CAGE RATTLER]

Something tells me there's gonna be a run on Hobie kayaks on craigslist real soon...lol.

[docirv]

Guess I will be selling my 2013 Outback next season.

[Cowpokey]

Dang, looks like Cowkid2 will end up with a 2014 Outback...in ivory dune. ;P

[chex]

Looks like both Revos are also getting the upgrades. If the new Revo 11 comes with a transducer pocket, I'll be upgrading to that. Otherwise, I might have to upsize to an Outback.

I worry a bit about the the higher center of gravity the new seat will result in, especially on the Revo.

[Goody]

That looks pretty sweet! What's it gonna cost?

Mobile

[RavensDfense]

I worry a bit about the the higher center of gravity the new seat will result in, especially on the Revo.

Looks like they lowered the seat well area. It looks significantly deeper in the pic of the Revo 13 I have seen. I bet your overall CG won't change that much. As far as I have read, this is the only seat offered, so it seems ike Hobie planned for this, whereas other companies have the seat as an accessory (without changing the hull design) which increases your CG. At least I hope. I've had my 15' Revo 13 ordered for a week.

[sparky1423]

Looks like both Revos are also getting the upgrades. If the new Revo 11 comes with a transducer pocket, I'll be upgrading to that. Otherwise, I might have to upsize to an Outback.

I worry a bit about the the higher center of gravity the new seat will result in, especially on the Revo.

I enjoy the security of being nestled in the gunnels of the outback. I wish Hobie would have just made an upgrade to the original seat for us with 2014 kayaks or older. Adding a pad under the glutes really helped but I'm still feeling some pain after 6 hours of trolling. The high center of gravity raises a red flag until I can actually sit in a 2015.

[Yak Fish]

I enjoy the security of being nestled in the gunnels of the outback. I wish Hobie would have just made an upgrade to the original seat for us with 2014 kayaks or older. Adding a pad under the glutes really helped but I'm still feeling some pain after 6 hours of trolling. The high center of gravity raises a red flag until I can actually sit in a 2015.

Page 49 Jeremy...I'm there for you.

[AbuMasgouf]

page 49 jeremy...i'm there for you.

hahahahahhahahahahha!!!!!

As long as my behind doesn't get wet in the revo I'm cool with it. That's why I'm always jealous (secretly... not anymore I guess) of the outback folks and their dry behinds!