Moving from Revo to Adventure

Started with an Outback and loved it, then gave it to my wife and got a Revo. Loved the Revo even more than the Outback. Now my wife's getting a Revo and I'm thinking about moving into an Adventure (great deal on an '08 locally). I mainly fish large lakes and my saltwater fishing consists of inshore bays...basically all big bodies of water. Any big difference I should expect? What about a difference in initial stability? The Revo felt rock solid to me, like I would have to lean halfway out to get it to turn over. I know the Adventure is only an inch narrower, but I'm wondering if I'll be able to notice a difference. I'll be using it for fishing and want to make sure a good pull won't turn me over while I'm getting used to it (that is, if there is a noticeable difference for me to acclimate to).

Thanks.

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'16 Hobie Outback
'10 Hobie Revo 13

I own both a Revolution and and Adventure (Island) To my surprise, these boats are quite different. I describe the Revolution as a bit of a barge. It's boring in that good way if you're looking for stability. The Adventure is more, what I call, lively. It's still has very good stability, but instead of staying completely flat with the water, it moves an inch or two in each direction when you lean, or when you turn the rudder hard. It's actually more fun. More like driving a sports car as opposed to an SUV. You feel what you're doing a bit more.

So for fishing is that good or bad? The only real difference is that you've got that inch or so of travel in each direction, but I think once you get used to leaning that inch, you'll find that it's not going to flip very easily at all. I know guys who fish out of MUCH less stable kayaks then an Adventure.

So long story short, it is different. It's faster, it cuts through the waves instead of always riding up over them, and it's a bit more lively then the Revolution, but probably about as stable if you accept that the stability of the boat is still there after a slight lean in each direction.

Hope that makes sense, and hope it helps.

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had aventures for 4 years loved them. Got the PA this year, going back to the adventure next year as soon as I can sell the PA

I agree. The Adventure is faster, quieter and rides smoother in the water. It is the best against wind and chop. No stability issues at all. You'll find the cockpit a little roomier than the Revo. Downside -- it has a larger turn radius than the shorter Revo, even with the large rudder (which you should get if it isn't already equipped that way).

As augaug says, it is more responsive on the roll axis. I like that, as it provides better control against any wake hitting you from the side. Some think it's a wetter ride. I think it's drier against chop and spray off the nose, but the lower freeboard makes it wetter against beam chop.

The Adventure glides so quietly, it's easy to lose the sensation of motion if you're not next to something as a reference. The Revo is a great all-around boat but the Adventure is definitely the selection of choice for big waters -- and my personal favorite in all waters!

Roadrunner and I agree. The Adventure is my favourite boat. The only benefit to the Revolution, for me, is it's slightly easier to store, and a bit more secure on the car, simply because of it's shorter length. But when I'm on the water, I very much prefer the Adventure.

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Hi YC,

I fish off both my Revo and AI (in both AI and Adventure mode).

For fishing the Revo is easily my choice of the two for the following reasons:

greater primary stability which comes in handy when reaching around behind you for gear
far easier access to both the front and rear hatches
a more functional front hatch that opens towards you
higher ride which is arguably dryer for you and your gear
a more controlled ride in following seas
a sounder mount option using the mast hole that still allows reasonable access to the sounder
its lighter and easier to handle off the water

When its too windy for fishing I go for a blast on the AI instead

Cheers
Grant

Got the Adventure today and can't wait to hit the water. It's an '08 that's in great shape with an Eagle Cuda 350 on it, couldn't be happier.

Thanks for the advice and answers everybody.

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'16 Hobie Outback
'10 Hobie Revo 13

Wow, that sounds like you got two great deals! Let us know how you like the Adventure as a fishing kayak. When I'm out on my Adventure, and my wife is in the Revolution, we get all kinds of questions about how they are as fishing boats, but we don't fish, so it would be interesting for me to hear what your preferences are, and why.

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