roneyk wrote:
The photo you posted is exactly how the outback should look on the water. Mine is definitely lower to the water than the photo even when there is no water in it. I don't have anything heavy on the back. Just a h-crate and few rods and very small cooler with couple of drinks. I have just purchased bilge pump to carry on the kayak just in case rear cargo area gets flooded. Guess I just have to deal with it... very disappointed.. needless to say..
I have another question...
Regarding a cart, I have a standard cart. Is there a way to just buy the wheels to upgrade to Heavy duty or Trax2? Will the width of the wheel fit the standard cart?
Thanks in advance...
Has there been any new ideas to keep the back end up on the Outback? I too am disappointed at how low I sit in my new Outback. I read this forum a few months ago and did install some custom cut pool noodles, and it didn't help. And these are rated for 400 lbs?
I too am disappointed with how low the rear end sits in the water and I just found out how dangerous sitting this low can become. On a recent fishing trip to Sea of Cortez, my Outback filled about a third way INSIDE with water and I didn't realize it until it was too late. Now I must admit to a really dumb mistake made on my part: Since I launched at really low tide, I had to roll out quite a ways, and instead of walking to cart back to the truck, I stuck it upside down in the drain scuppers - dumb, dumb, dumb. Waves were 2 -3 feet this day and Fished for 4 hours.
On the way back, I then notice the waves had more control than normal, then soon realized the situation and peddled like a mad man. Had maybe a 1/4 mile to go, and I was rolled by a wave. Now this is was not a good situation. Started swimming and pulling, swimming and pulling. Shore was not getting closer, but a rock pile sticking up a couple of feet was and I eventually got over to this little bit of rock, pulling and swimming. Opened the ports and tried to empty this water out. I made some headway between the waves offsetting my efforts. Tide on the rise, and soon this rock pile would be gone!
Fortunately, after maybe 10 minutes, a Mexican fisherman in a Panga came to my rescue and pulled me to shore. Cold, embarrassed and grateful, I reach into my pocket to tip the guy - of course everything in my front pockets is gone!
I will also admit I stored the battery for my depth finder in the rear hatch adding to the rear weight. Going forward, that will get moved to the front! i admit to mistakes, but bottom line: Hobie, these Outbacks sit too low in the rear for mid size people.
This is a 2017 Hobie Outback. I can't seem to attach a pic of me and my rig...
Dave