Hobie Oasis or Outfitter?

[oneyedeer]

stability=outfitter and beats out older model oasis hands down....but newer oasis = faster, more balanced to carry, hobie bait tank capability, front and back stirring which will give you choice of sitting in the front or back when you solo

[StinkyMatt]

Don't know jack about Oasis.

Own an Oufitter. Super stable, can easily stand in it. Think Outback for Two. The front does not have a hatch but there is a huge space in front, I use a big arse dry bag and load it up. Mine does not accept the hobie tank so I had to buy a little bait tank for it. Pretty quick for a big ole beast. My son regularly takes naps in the front while the old guy in the back paddles all day.

[Iceman]

The Oasis is more ocean going, accommodates the live well. My wife and I took the Outfitter to La Jolla and she got a bit wet heading into afternoon chop. My dad and I really liked the Oasis to fish.

[RedSledTeam]

The Outfitter has a 450 lb capacity rating and is a wet and low ride, but is a great fishing platform. I've taken waves over the top and in the chest, sub-marined it many times while fishing LaJolla and Cabrillo. As long as you have forward movement you can keep it righted! It is a very stable platform.

• Length Overall: 12' 8" / 3.86 m
• Fitted Hull Weight: 86.0 lbs / 39.01 kg
• Fully Rigged Weight: 111.6 lbs / 50.62 kg
• Width w/ Amas Out: 34" / 0.86 m
• Height: 18" / 46 cm
• MirageDrive™ Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
• Capacity: 450 lbs / 204 kg
• Crew: 1-2

[roby]

Here's a link to some more discussion about the Oasis and Outfitter....

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...utfitter+oasis

[FishNinjaY]

I'm in the same boat (ha.. pun?)..

Considering the Oasis vs Outfitter.. but my question is that I plan on fishing solo maybe 60% of the time. Which tandem kayak performs better if solo? Realistically, it seems that if I'm sitting in the back, I won't be getting stuff out of the front-most hatch, right? Can I sit in the front? I'm 5ft-11in, about 250lbs.

Ok.. thanks all...

[Iceman]

Hobie put dual controls front and back because they feel solo sitting up front is closer to center and what they recommend. I found it easy enough to fish from the rear seat solo.