2015 Hobie Outback

[Cowpokey]

BYB is getting 60 in the first batch, is that normal? I bet there will be a lot of used Hobies up for sale soon...

[deleonjo]

I don't remember the exact price of the Outback. But I am pretty sure that the price has increased by $200-$300. So $2200-$2300???

[JohnE]

I am serious. What is the price on new outback?

[deleonjo]

Has anybody been able to order the new outback yet? After fishing with Joe last week and seeing that he could pretty much run circles around me in his outback just pedaling at an easy pace, I almost went and bought a 2014 since they are already discounting them...but I want to be able to stand. Looks like the 2015 is just about perfect for me now that they added a place to stand.

I just want one kayak for everything at this point and I have narrowed it down to the new outback or slayer propel at this point. New outback would be the one if I could run out and buy one today.

I was at Backyard Boats in Annapolis on Saturday. Dennis says that they are expecting their first batch of 60 boats to be arriving late Sept/early Oct. I was able to put a down payment on a 2015 Revo 13.

[RavensDfense]

I have ordered two. A 2015 revo and an OB. The order went out about two weeks ago. From my understanding the first round of production has already been accounted for. Idk if that is only for dealers demos and team members or if they will have a few available for retail. If you want one, I suggest you let your dealer know ASAP so you can have one ready. If you're serious, send me a PM and I can ask my dealer (survival products in salisbury md) if he is able to reserve you one in the initial order which is due in by late sept/early oct.

[HokieDJ]

Call Backyard boats in Woodbridge and they should be able to tell you when they can get it.

If you are going to get a Hobie, then wait for the 2015. It's worth it with the seat and place to stand.

[JohnE]

Has anybody been able to order the new outback yet? After fishing with Joe last week and seeing that he could pretty much run circles around me in his outback just pedaling at an easy pace, I almost went and bought a 2014 since they are already discounting them...but I want to be able to stand. Looks like the 2015 is just about perfect for me now that they added a place to stand.

I just want one kayak for everything at this point and I have narrowed it down to the new outback or slayer propel at this point. New outback would be the one if I could run out and buy one today.

[Cowpokey]

I'm keeping my 2014 Outback, but planning on an additional Hobie...my daughter "needs" her own boat, lol.

[KDT88]

So I've decided that I will keep my 2014 Hobie outback. I'll hook it up to its full potential and love it for years. Then I will assess my situation and make a move on a new one if needed. The 2014 model is more than enough to catch all the fish that I need and have a lot of fun while I'm doing it!!

[KDT88]

That's what I was thinking CAGE RATTLER

[CAGE RATTLER]

I'd be concerned with the new drive with plastic roller bearings.
Some salt or sand in there may wear them out pretty quick.
But only time will tell.

[KDT88]

Yeah think I'll wait till they come out look at all the reviews online and go test drive one myself before I make my decision

[Cowpokey]

Should hook up my brand-new Hobie outback 2014?? Or sell and buy a new 2015 model?? It's so tempting but I love my new yak!!??....

Unless you "must" have the new seat, stick with your 2014. The changes/updates they made to the drive are interesting; I don't know if a 10% efficiency boost is enough that I'd even be able to tell the difference. I'm trying to figure out why they didn't go with the turbo fins on all models, or at least offer it as an option.

I want to see one of the new ones in person before even thinking about buying one.

[KDT88]

With this new model out it'll definitely lose value the longer I wait

[KDT88]

Should hook up my brand-new Hobie outback 2014?? Or sell and buy a new 2015 model?? It's so tempting but I love my new yak!!??....