My Hobie Quest has over 350 miles put on her over the last 2 years. She has held up incredibly well under all conditions and hasn't given me one issue (with the exception of snapped Spectra line running from my foot pedals).
Here is a 38 inch, 18 lb striper caught this week in eastern Connecticut.
And, to Mike, here is a picture of how I rigged up the Quest:
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