2006 Vs. 2008 Outback

My friend has a used 2006 outback he may sell me. I was considering buying an 08 model though. Does anyone know what the differences are between the 06 vs. 08? Is it worth it to just buy a new 08 or is 06 just as good. Any help appreciated, just trying to make a good decision.

Thanks
rob.

Hey Rob,
Welcome to the Hobie Forum. Big difference between the '06 OB and the '08. The hull was completely re-designed in 2007 to increase its speed, but with no loss in stability. Here's an earlier post of mine in which I compare the differences been the 2006 and the 2007 model Outbacks.

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... 007+++2006

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Apalach that was a truly gr8 right up on the Outback I recently bought a Outback 4me and a Revolution for my wife would really like to read any thoughts you have on the Revolution.

Have not gotten to get out fishing as much as I'd like in the process of relocating and thats cutting into fishin time but that'll change soon enuff.

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Fastfish/Geoff
Kayaks Owned>Outback/Mine & Revolution/Wife

Hey Fast,
Here was my early review of the Revo.

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... ution+revo

BTW, Pentax has since come out with upgrades to their Optio W10 waterproof cameras, known as the W20 and W30, each with some improved features.

Unfortunately, a hurricane or two kept me off the water, so I never had time to do a careful on-water review. However, Roadrunner has done just that, and here are some of his excellent posts.

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... ution+revo

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... ution+revo

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... 0842#20842

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Apalch,

Any idea where to find a cup holder rig like in the one picture with the two water bottles on either side of the back of the seat. I was thinking of trying a set up like that for a couple of drip proof coffee mugs.

Roger

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Roger
http://www.aldenofsunapee.com/
http://www.NEKF.com/

Hey Roger,
Yea--that was the standard Hobie seat with the attached fanny pack up until 2007. Personally, I thought it was a great idea, but Hobie abandoned it in favor of a different seat design that eliminated the fanny pack (that was actually detachable and could be used for inland hikes after beaching your yak). However, various back country and hiking outfits (such as REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, L.L. Bean and others) have at various times offered such packs with contained water bottles. Some of these could conceivably be adapted to a Hobie seat-back future with a little ingenuity I would think. Good Luck.
Best,
Dick

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Thanks Dick, I'll look into those.

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Roger
http://www.aldenofsunapee.com/
http://www.NEKF.com/

Thanks! That was a great write up. I think I may go with a new one, not much and better features or a newer used one.

Thanks Again

Rob

Apalach & Roadrunner thannx soooo much 4 all the gr8 detailed info for us out here it is wonderful to get to read so much about my boats during this time of not being able to use them.

Life is beating us up alittle rite now but as always we will win the fite & be back on top soon enuff.

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Fastfish/Geoff
Kayaks Owned>Outback/Mine & Revolution/Wife