Used Hobie. Hull cracks or bad drive?

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RICHARD MORGAN

Post subject: Used Hobie. Hull cracks or bad drive?

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:49 pm

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Thinking about buying a 2013 Hobie Outfitter. What are some of the things to look for when buying a used Hobie? I've seen posts about hull cracks and bad drives. Any advice on what/where to check? Richard

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TI_Tom

Post subject: Re: Used Hobie. Hull cracks or bad drive?

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:32 am

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There shouldn't be any cracks in a 2 year old kayak. I would check the drive well and all of the scupper holes though.

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Used Hobie. Hull cracks or bad drive?

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:55 pm

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Cracked hull issues were more often found in boats 2006-2009. You can look around the drive well and elsewhere to confirm, but 2013 Outfitter? Should be no issues with drives. If it looks good and appears to function... it's good.

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