Ouback vs Pa12 Yeah i know i know...

[sputnik]

Cheers guys you have all been a big help. I'm just on 6'1 maybe 6'2 at 93kg. So i think i might just save the few extra pennies and go with the PA12.

I'm 6'3 and 105kgs (should be 95kgs ) and don't have any issue in the 2015 outback. I don't think I'd want to be in one of the older models though, the seats just don't cut it. In the new model I'm yet to get a wet a$$ and the hole where the mirage drive is drains all the water.

I bought the outback because I wanted something bigger than the revo that could still take on a small wave if going for a beach launch. The space isn't the same as a PA12/14 and I can see why people love them.

At the end of the day which ever you choose, you'll love it. I've never sat in a PA12/14 so I can't say they aren't better, but because I've not been in one, I don't lust after one either

Cheers mate, throwing a spanner in the works and given me something to think about

[bjspinner]

Cheers guys you have all been a big help. I'm just on 6'1 maybe 6'2 at 93kg. So i think i might just save the few extra pennies and go with the PA12.

I'm 6'3 and 105kgs (should be 95kgs ) and don't have any issue in the 2015 outback. I don't think I'd want to be in one of the older models though, the seats just don't cut it. In the new model I'm yet to get a wet a$$ and the hole where the mirage drive is drains all the water.

I bought the outback because I wanted something bigger than the revo that could still take on a small wave if going for a beach launch. The space isn't the same as a PA12/14 and I can see why people love them.

At the end of the day which ever you choose, you'll love it. I've never sat in a PA12/14 so I can't say they aren't better, but because I've not been in one, I don't lust after one either

Cheers mate, throwing a spanner in the works and given me something to think about

Who is the closest Hobie dealer to you?

Go and book a test drive then you will know for sure. Like I and others have said earlier..

[Wind Waker]

Being that he fishes patto sometimes I would say its the excellent crew at SLHobie Mornington. A morning at Mornington will have his mind made up for sure

[sputnik]

Would it be worth upgrading to the turbo fins on the Outback?

[bjspinner]

Would it be worth upgrading to the turbo fins on the Outback?

Sure would.

[Hammertime]

Would it be worth upgrading to the turbo fins on the Outback?

Sure would.

I need to do this and update the rudder as well....

[Daniel]

Hey man thanks for the reply, do you know if they take in much water when they flip? Couldnt think of anything worse than the hull filling with a fair bit of water whilst a km out from shore.[/quote]

Not sure mate, never done it. I do remember Shane having issues with his taking in water, but I think that was from rough chop... I think, by law, you need to carry some sort of bilge system anyway. Wether it be a sponge, bucket or a pump...

Again - good luck

[sputnik]

I was liking the blue one but would the colour be an issue when fishing? too visible to fish etc?

[shane]

Hey man thanks for the reply, do you know if they take in much water when they flip? Couldnt think of anything worse than the hull filling with a fair bit of water whilst a km out from shore.

Not sure mate, never done it. I do remember Shane having issues with his taking in water, but I think that was from rough chop... I think, by law, you need to carry some sort of bilge system anyway. Wether it be a sponge, bucket or a pump...

Again - good luck[/quote]

My issue with water was from a cracked hull. That hull is now replaced although the new hull seems to be developing the same problem. The upgraded seals generally keep water out.

[Gozz]

Where is the crack developing Shane.
I have the same pa as yours and I wouldn't mind giving it a once over.

Thanks mate.