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So I have an opportunity to purchase a Hobie Kayak for a whopping $25. I figure it will make an interesting fixer upper/restoration project. Doesn't appear there is much left on the kayak that is operational. It looks to be an older Outback.

Should I try to tackle this project or just use money I would put into this on a new kayak?

Pics? Any holes?

Is the drive operational or present?

pounce wrote:

Pics? Any holes?

Is the drive operational or present?

Not real sure how to post pics.. Mostly cosmetic issues. Looks to have been stored outdoors "in the woods" for some time. I don't notice any holes other than the scupper holes.

The drive system is present but I would guess it is in no way operational. Rudder is also present. No seat. No paddle.

Author:	NCMike [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:51 am ]
Post subject:	Hobie Restoration Project
So I have an opportunity to purchase a Hobie Kayak for a whopping $25. I figure it will make an interesting fixer upper/restoration project. Doesn't appear there is much left on the kayak that is operational. It looks to be an older Outback. Should I try to tackle this project or just use money I would put into this on a new kayak?

Author:	pounce [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
NCMike wrote: So I have an opportunity to purchase a Hobie Kayak for a whopping $25. I figure it will make an interesting fixer upper/restoration project. Doesn't appear there is much left on the kayak that is operational. It looks to be an older Outback. Should I try to tackle this project or just use money I would put into this on a new kayak? Pics? Any holes? Is the drive operational or present?

Author:	NCMike [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
pounce wrote: Pics? Any holes? Is the drive operational or present? Not real sure how to post pics.. Mostly cosmetic issues. Looks to have been stored outdoors "in the woods" for some time. I don't notice any holes other than the scupper holes. The drive system is present but I would guess it is in no way operational. Rudder is also present. No seat. No paddle.

Author:	WAVERIDER [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
pressure test for structural leaks first before spending any money. servicing/upgrading drive could cost mopre than value of complete set up when finished

Author:	pounce [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
NCMike wrote: pounce wrote: Pics? Any holes? Is the drive operational or present? Not real sure how to post pics.. Mostly cosmetic issues. Looks to have been stored outdoors "in the woods" for some time. I don't notice any holes other than the scupper holes. The drive system is present but I would guess it is in no way operational. Rudder is also present. No seat. No paddle. I'd buy it for 25. Probably more than worth it.

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Author:	sam03 [ Fri May 19, 2017 7:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
Can alway just use a paddle.

Author:	sam03 [ Fri May 19, 2017 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Hobie Restoration Project
Can alway just use a paddle.

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