hobies...

[Rockport24]

I think you are mistaken on the price when they came out, I bought my first kayak, an OK Prowler brand new in 2007 for $950. I remember at that time the hobies were $1900, the first major price hike in years was last year when they introduced the new seat and drive, now they are $2,300. Still a lot of money, don't get me wrong, but what others have said about value is so true.

Now the $4K plus for the larger pro anglers?? that's getting a little nutty.

[Got Stripers]

If the Hobie didn't exist, I'd probably be pulling a 16 foot aluminum, but because of the ability to peddle and not focus on boat control so much was what convinced me to buy. Trust me, I do think it's a lot of money, but when I sold the center console, I promised myself I'd treat myself to a new small ride of some sort or another. It's also nice to pull up to the water's edge without dunking the trailer tires and just slide that puppy off the cradles in into the water. Also nice to have the ability to put it on the balloon tires if the ramp is a cluster F and not have to wait my turn.