Hank Parker endorses the Outback and has featured it on his television show, "Hank Parkers Outdoor Magazine". After fishing for two days from the Hobie Outback, here is what Hank had to say:

• "The amazing MirageDrive made it possible to cover many miles quickly and effortlessly, with no fatigue."
• "The Outback was very stable, quiet and maneuverable."
• "Because of its low profile, wind doesn't affect the Outback."
• "Built to last a lifetime, the hallmark of Hobie boats."
• "Engineered and designed for fishermen-comfortable enough to sit in all day."

Join Hank Parker and many others who are discovering this unique new way to fish.

About Hank Parker: Hank distinguished himself as an award-winning tournament fisherman, and quickly became one of America's most respected and popular professional fishermen. His professional career started in 1976 when he began fishing the National Bass Association Tournament Circuit, winning their national championship in his first season. In 1979 and 1989, Hank won the BassMaster's Classic and was the first angler to win the Grand Slam of Bass Fishing-which included the Classic, B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, and the B.A.S.S. SuperBass Tournament.

Hank retired from the pro fishing circuit to devote more time to his family and to "Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine", which launched in 1985, and airs on the Outdoor Life Network. Hank was described on CBS' Morning Show as "the rod-and-reel answer to Michael Jordan, in popularity and talent", and his cable show is among the most popular on television today, as he continues to entertain and educate viewers of all ages.

Through the years, Hank has maintained integrity and credibility among fishermen. That's why Hobie was pleased and proud when Hank enthusiastically endorsed the Hobie Mirage Outback. ...(more)

Specifications:
Length: 12' 1" / 3.68 m
(Rudder in "up" position adds 6.5")
Width: 33" / 0.84 m
Weight:62lbs / 28.12 kg
Mirage Drive Weight: 7.2 lbs./3.27 kg.
Capacity: 400 lbs / 181.8 kg

Features:
>> MirageDrive pedaling system
>> Hand-controlled rudder with kick-up feature
>> Seamless roto-molded polyethylene hull
>> Self-draining cockpit scuppers
>> Acres of internal storage, fore and aft
>> 3 Hatches: Two 8" and a large forward flip hatch
>> Deluxe 2-piece paddle with 2 on-deck storage locations
>> 4 Molded-in rod holders
>> 2 Molded-in drink holders
>> Molded-in storage wells all around the cockpit
>> Hobie Gear Bucket
>> Hobie Dry Bag
>> Water Bottle

Options:
>> Plug-in Wheels
>> Sail Kit
>> See the accessory page for many more options available

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