I bought one of these a few months ago. It has replaced my beloved Native Slayer Max 10. The Hobie is more stable on the water due mostly from the low seat which I really like. I installed the Turbo Fins, and made myself a larger rudder from 1/8" aluminum. The boat tracks like it is on rails now, and jumps out of the hole. One drawback is that it is a noisy hull that will slap as the waves roll in. It floats very nicely. I also added a fish finder, and installed 4 rod holders. Lastly, I added two carry handles at the stern, and at the bow. I love this little kayak, even with no reverse, and a slappy hull. Oh, and I think it's the sleekest ride on the pond. Just look at those lines, like a Rybovich. In July I paid $1,629 in NH.

@diepvan6824

8 ай бұрын

How come you replace the 10 max?

@chuckmatses6803

8 ай бұрын

@@diepvan6824 Because the Hobie is lighter, and cuter. 🎣

@ronniepatterson2827

3 ай бұрын

Are the Hobie logos & branding molded in the kayak, or are they just stickers like on the original Passport models? I really like this blue slate color, better than my little Ocean blue 2016 Hobie sport.

@ronniepatterson2827

3 ай бұрын

Oh my bad, I assumed you bought this color, but you might have went with something else lol

@chuckmatses6803

3 ай бұрын

@@ronniepatterson2827 Stickers on my Passport 10.5 R

i never thought kayaks would be this much when i started looking for a fishing one

My friend just bought one so far so good, but I thought the R was for reverse LOL, keep the vids coming👍

@AliexFolgueira

10 ай бұрын

yeah r is for rotomolded, did he like the boat?

@fishingtimeletsgo598

10 ай бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira So far so good, but he will probably feel better after he lands a few more fish 👊🎣

@AliexFolgueira

10 ай бұрын

@@fishingtimeletsgo598 that always helps haha

What’s the difference between the 10.5 and 10.5 R model?

@AliexFolgueira

8 ай бұрын

hobie? r stands for rotomolded