I love my Hobie! I almost went with the Pro Angler, but just too big for me, plus I need to carry rooftop so I went with the Outback. Hobie sure is proud of their stuff, and this doesn't fit the post for kayaks under a grand. I splurged and bought a new one early this year, mainly cause new in 2017 Hobie added a reverse in the mirage drive unit. Like Fisherman just said, these can go fast. I've been over a mile out many times with no worries.
Best boy toy ever! Every trip I've taken this year included my kayak. Was just down to Rocky Point two weeks ago. Took a day and fished Puerto Lobos. It was a day the ocean was like glass. No luck on any yellowtail, but got a sore arm on the mondo triggers and spotted bass! So much fun catching in a kayak.!