Current pricing information on Outback and Oasis?

Greetings!

I am hoping to get some information on pricing regarding the 2011 Outback and the 2011 Oasis, which are the two models my wife and I are currently considering. Money is very tight for us right now, and the final price is most definitely a big factor in deciding whether or not we even try to afford one of these things. I have spoken to my local Hobie dealership -- there is only one in my county -- but we receive very inconsistent information from the people at this dealership, regarding not only price but also technical features of the kayaks. We have been able to locate most of the technical information either on-line or from the Hobie technical literature, but as for price....we are still figuring this out. Questions.....

1. Does Hobie actually post Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for these kayaks?

2. Assuming that there are MSRP, do dealers generally adhere to them? Are the MSRP publically-posted, or is it up to the dealer's descretion to charge whatever they feel like for the product?

I don't expect to go to McDonald's and negotiate for a cheeseburger, but then, the price for the cheeseburger is clearly displayed. On the other hand, I do expect to negotiate when I go to buy a car from a dealership, but it that case, the MSPR is clearly defined and it is generally understood that the price is somewhat negotiable. In the case of my local Hobie distributor, there are no prices posted, and the answer to the "how much" question changes more than I am comfortable with.

How does one know what they should be paying for one of these kayaks?

Thanks in advance for any informed replies.

2699.00 for the Oasis. all prices are fixed so no shoping required.

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2011 Oasis with Sail and AMA's
2011 Necky Looksha 14

Hey Paultergeist,

where are you from? if i may ask

Kingdaddy, thanks for the clarification of the Oasis price.

EuroKayaker, I'll send a PM your way.....

I got my 2011 Oasis a few weeks ago. It was there for two weeks and was demo'd once before we took it out. It has a slight scratch on the starboard side.

It was the only Oasis, others due within the next few weeks. After asking questions and verifying that I would get two new "unopened Mirage Drives" two fresh seats, I was the very happy owner of a 2011 Oasis.

Price $2,190. the owner made the deal, sales guys acted very surprised that he sold it so low. I think he may have made a mistake, they were very busy and he "helped out" but I think he was less familiar with the pricing and let it go too low. They still don't have another 2011 in stock, so I think it was was a good deal, especially since it hadn't been demoed but one time.

We bought two pair of ST turbo fins (MUCH faster) Thule rack and Thule Hullavator (a must for our Explorer), dry bag.

Incredible fun and exercise, we had pedeled many miles already and love the '11 Oasis and plan to launch from the beach tomorrow and fish for fluke. Most fun I've had in years.

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Tom

2011 Oasis Ivory Dune