Hobie Oasis

[MrFaulty]

Nothing to review and no photos yet but have now got my new toy so will be aiming to get out and catch some fish again shortly. Only issue is I have no money left for a sounder etc so will fish the old fashioned way (no, not with tnt!)

[Stippy]

Cool. Looking forward to hearing how you find it. Hoping to pick one up in the next month or so.

[MrFaulty]

Can already tell you, IMO rides very much like the revo but longer, a nice feel, stable enough and fast enough with two people, waiting for my turbo fins to see how well it goes with one person. I don't think there is quite enough storage room but I can live with that.

[MrFaulty]

First photo

[Stippy]

Very nice.. how does it handle surf launches? Were you riding one up or solo?

[MrFaulty]

Re surf launches, not a clue yet, the beach I was launching from is inside a harbour. I had another person, will try it solo in a few weeks but dont think it will be much of a problem as Im only 70 something kilos

[neale]

Congrats, they are a nice yak. I've had mine out over 60 times since I've bought it and have no complaints bar... they need a bit of weight in the front to ride better if you are solo, otherwise you are doing a permanent wheelie all day long. A stealth serpent slots in well also. The added weight of the 120 amp battery brings the front end down nicely. I'm sure that you will love your new toy.

[MrFaulty]

Not sure about the motor though, sort of feels like I may as well be in a boat, still I suppose it is a good option for a long trip when the legs give up.

[neale]

I've done a 31km trip when It's fitted in my Adventure hull, and at a guess, the Oasis will give me about 20. That's all at the top setting.

[CaptnJacko]

Good one mate you will have a ball! Lookin foward to the picks.

[dargib]

Good one Mrfaulty, I have to agree because I have one myself, they sure are a nice Yak. I usually take my motor if I go out solo and the battery goes up front so ballasts the nose down a bit. Turbo Fins are a big plus too, much nicer to peddle with.

[Stippy]

Posting from Inverloch, Vic. Loving my '12 Oasis and Mirage Drive. Proper review when I'm back from my roadtrip.

[SeeFish]

Hi Mr Faulty,

one question about the oasis, how do you transport it, it looks like a long yak, the wind does not get under it if it is carried on roofracks?

thanks

[Stippy]

I transport mine on a small hatchback with roof racks without any dramas. Front tie-down to avoid accidents on the highway. You generally want another set of hands to load/unload but at a pinch it can be done by one person alone. Awesome yak, would definitely recommend it.

[MrFaulty]

as Stippy said, tie downs and a front and back rope and its all good. I get mine on and off the car myself but then Im good and strong - or maybe after dropping it a couple of times I figured the balance point lol. Im seriously thinking of mounting an extra set of handles in the middle (from a weight perspective so this might be slightly off centre) to help get it on and off the car