Thanks for the tips guys… I will get a longer bolt and loose some weight …lol

I also have a 2021 Hobie Compass. Here's my impression. Stability: I find it relatively stable although coming from native watercraft Titan I opted to fit YakAttack Outriggers for confidence. Tracking: It tracks well in the water although occasionally it will spin out at the rear (even with the Berl...

Wow - thanks for all the great advice guys. You really are a fantastic supportive community! Lots to consider. I think it’s best for me to go down to SLH Hobie to have a closer look at each model and preferably try them all out when they have Demo days. I will also have a look at other brands such ...

Weight is around 15 kg fully loaded with a 27AH deep cycle Gel battery. Would be considerably lighter with a lithium Fe04 battery... But powers my trolling motor and Fish finder ok

Really beginnng to fall in love with this Yak.... Uber stable....and almost finished with the mods.... Mods so far include. Custom transome motor mount Custom crate (see diy section) Sound deadening to all storage areas....Run silent Run deep Custom made variable speed controller for motor Boonedox ...

Have you considered a Native Watercraft yak...

I personally have a titan 10.5 propel drive and it is awesome, stable etc...and more realistically priced than the Hobies

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Finished the build on my custom crate....

Must haves included...

Must be tough
Charging points (future GoPro upgrade)
Volt meter
Custom Rod holders
Sound deadened
Watertight
Built in charge point for motor battery

Let me know what you think...

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