Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak W/mirage Drive 180 - All Colors In Stock

The legendary design that propelled the MirageDrive to fishing supremacy is better than ever. It’s still every inch an Outback, with a time-tested hull that’s an ideal blend of confident stability and smooth maneuverability. The deck is freshly redesigned around the marvelous Vantage CT seat to maximize stand-up space and storage. Cruise, camp, or catch. The Outback is packed full of fishing features, including the Lowrance Ready System that makes sonar installation a cinch.MirageDrive 180° - Shift Into a New DimensionHobie’s bioengineered MirageDrive propulsion system for kayaks was revolutionary in its inception in 1997 and has been evolving ever since.

Now comes the biggest evolution - so far. Introducing the patent-pending Hobie MirageDrive 180 forward-reverse propulsion system that will be integrated into all 2017* model year Mirage kayaks.Weighing in at under eight pounds, the MirageDrive 180 produces full power in both directions and offers unprecedented maneuverability. The user can pull one of two shift cables to pivot the fins 180 degrees, almost instantly from forward to reverse and back again. The dual fins provide shallow water access and easy shore landings by simply pushing one pedal forward. Weighing in at under eight pounds, the MirageDrive 180 produces full power in both directions and offers unprecedented maneuverability.

The user can pull one of two shift cables to pivot the fins 180 degrees, almost instantly from forward to reverse and back again. The dual fins provide shallow water access and easy shore landings by simply pushing one pedal forward. The MirageDrive 180 continues to deliver on Hobie’s legacy for snappy, reliable performance, confidence-inspiring power and all-day efficiency. But this is only one element of what makes kayaking and fishing, Hobie-style, so sweet.Got Backup? Imagine the Possibilities: backing fish out of cover; safely fishing closer to obstructions; or fishing downstream while holding in current.

Hands-free propulsion in any direction means better control: to cast, to present baits, and to concentrate on landing bigger fish. Pictures can be snapped or cold beverage enjoyed on the way back in without ever stopping. Adjustability begets comfortThe Vantage seating system provides the comfort needed for long stretches out on the water. The seat-back, bottom, height, and lumbar-support are all easily adjustable. Lowrance® Ready SystemThe Hobie Mirage Outback comes standard with a built-in transducer mount and pre-installed through-hull cable plugs.

Twist and Stow RudderHobie’s Twist and Stow Rudder is there when you need it, gone when you don’t. A standard accessory on most* Mirage models, the retractable-rudder system is engaged and disengaged with a pull of the T-shaped control handles.Specs:Camo Includes Sailing Rudder and ST Turbo Fins ($163.99 Value)Length: 12' 1" / 3.68 mWidth: 33" / .84 mCapacity: 400 lbs / 181 kgFitted Hull Weight: 81 lbs / 37 kgFully Rigged Weight: 99 lbs / 45 kgHull Construction: Rotomolded PolyethyleneImportant Shipping Information Orders received after 5:00 pm PST are processed the next day. Phone number is required by courier in order to schedule delivery. Please include current phone number with your order. We will send you an email shipping notice, including tracking number, when your order is processed and sent to our shipping department.

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