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Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:06 pm to Sythyn30
You seem(ed) pretty sure on getting the pedal drive, but in the event you do start to consider gas powered or electric options, the doors really start to open wide.
Going toe to toe against the KC (and winning, IMO) is the newly released Nucanoe Pursuit. It has a square transom to mount a trolling motor or, unlike the KC, is also rated for up to a 2.5hp motor. Of course, the biggest benefit of going this route over the Gheenoe would be the ability to take off the motor and still be able to paddle it around easily! (I actually just purchased the Pursuit for myself a couple weeks ago as a fly fishing/skinny water kayak and I can attest to how easily it can be paddled.)
Also, keep in mind the Old Town Predator XL that has a MinnKota drop in motor as well as the Wilderness ATAK, which was also just released and will have a drop in motor available separately soon.
Just giving you a few more options!
Going toe to toe against the KC (and winning, IMO) is the newly released Nucanoe Pursuit. It has a square transom to mount a trolling motor or, unlike the KC, is also rated for up to a 2.5hp motor. Of course, the biggest benefit of going this route over the Gheenoe would be the ability to take off the motor and still be able to paddle it around easily! (I actually just purchased the Pursuit for myself a couple weeks ago as a fly fishing/skinny water kayak and I can attest to how easily it can be paddled.)
Also, keep in mind the Old Town Predator XL that has a MinnKota drop in motor as well as the Wilderness ATAK, which was also just released and will have a drop in motor available separately soon.
Just giving you a few more options!
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:18 pm to nahtanojc
Hobie Kayaks are really well thought out. I have never done much more than test out a Propel kayak. Over the years, after you see so many on the water and guys are slow, and have to flip that big arse drive up in the cockpit to go through shallow stuff, I wouldn’t even bother. I think 5/6 Propel owners sell their propel within 2 years and buy a hobie. I have been in a hobie since 2007. Same story over and over again, year after year. Now with the comfortable seats in the Outback and Revolutions, and the bearing supported mirage drive its even more of a no brainer after these new models that came out this year.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:53 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I agree! I think if I was going with a paddle kayak I would defin be sold, from the super comfy looking seat that's actually at height. Fit and finish on those look very top notch! Never knew of that brand so thank you tano 
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 7/10/15 at 9:28 am to AutoYes_Clown
For what it's worth, I did have a small issue with the propel drive on my Native. I spoke to the dealer I purchased it from and had a brand new propel drive shipped from Native within about 5 days. Native is well known for their good customer service.
Posted on 7/10/15 at 11:19 am to bayoubound
Ya, I think when I go to get one whatever it ends up being that I'm gonna order it from ACK also known as Austin Kayak and just have it shipped to me. Everything I've read or heard about them says they have great customer service. I would have to make the 4 hour trip to Shreveport to get to a dealer myself.
Posted on 7/10/15 at 11:35 am to Sythyn30
I've got another question ya'll might think stupid but hope not.
I was on some forum, don't remember which. This was somewhere up north, a guy was just sitting there fishing when all of a sudden a boat just plows into his kayak. He caught the whole thing on his go pro.
Looked to be in a river, or channel in a lake. No real current, he was seated, but had one of those tall flags like you see on an atv in the sand dunes. His yak was a nuetral color like biege or gray.
The boater really surprised me, wasn't concerned at all. He was frantic sure, but just to get untangled from the guys anchor line. Then he sped off as fast as he could! I don't suppose he knew the guy was filming it all.
So I guess my question is this a real issue or common enough to get a bold color yak? I prefer the more natural colors myself, but I want to be safe as well. Anyone ever have an incident with a boat? What happened? What color yak do you have?
I was on some forum, don't remember which. This was somewhere up north, a guy was just sitting there fishing when all of a sudden a boat just plows into his kayak. He caught the whole thing on his go pro.
Looked to be in a river, or channel in a lake. No real current, he was seated, but had one of those tall flags like you see on an atv in the sand dunes. His yak was a nuetral color like biege or gray.
The boater really surprised me, wasn't concerned at all. He was frantic sure, but just to get untangled from the guys anchor line. Then he sped off as fast as he could! I don't suppose he knew the guy was filming it all.
So I guess my question is this a real issue or common enough to get a bold color yak? I prefer the more natural colors myself, but I want to be safe as well. Anyone ever have an incident with a boat? What happened? What color yak do you have?
This post was edited on 7/10/15 at 11:37 am
Posted on 7/10/15 at 11:55 am to Sythyn30
I went with the Slayer Propel simply because I came across a good deal on a used one. I've been in Hobie's as well and they each have their own pro's and con's. The propel drive's reverse is nice but not a game changer. I've used it more when it's windy to prevent me from drifting too far while I'm fishing. It definitely sucks in shallow water with the propel drive with grass and such, but pulling the drive out isn't that bad and it sits on top the front of the kayak. But compared to the outback I feel the slayer is better when standing up. My suggestion would be to demo some of each before you decide.
This post was edited on 7/10/15 at 11:57 am
Posted on 7/10/15 at 3:31 pm to Sythyn30
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So I guess my question is this a real issue or common enough to get a bold color yak?
I don't know anyone that it's happened to, but that's why I got a lime green one even though I'd rather a neutral color.
Posted on 7/10/15 at 3:44 pm to DrinkDrankDrunk
Bright freaking yellow here. It's way more important to be seen by boaters than to puck a color you like.
That's just my opinion.
That's just my opinion.
Posted on 7/10/15 at 4:33 pm to DownSouthDave
Glad to see ya'll saw it as a legit question 
I love how you emphasized the "Bright Freaking Yellow" part, think I am going to have to agree safety over style.
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Bright freaking yellow here. It's way more important to be seen by boaters than to puck a color you like.
I love how you emphasized the "Bright Freaking Yellow" part, think I am going to have to agree safety over style.
This post was edited on 7/10/15 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 7/10/15 at 9:25 pm to zjm7290
Thanks for the review zjm..
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:15 am to zjm7290
Digging this back up as I had the chance this passed Saturday to fish a full day in my wife's hobie outback and get some seat time.
I will confirm that it is not as stable as the native slayer propel. I was able to stand and fish in it (6'3, 235lbs) , but the area where you stand is much narrower than the slayer propel. Your feet are positioned closer together which seems to make it harder to balance where as the slayer you can put your feet about shoulder width apart.
I will confirm that it is not as stable as the native slayer propel. I was able to stand and fish in it (6'3, 235lbs) , but the area where you stand is much narrower than the slayer propel. Your feet are positioned closer together which seems to make it harder to balance where as the slayer you can put your feet about shoulder width apart.
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