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Solo fishing out of a tandem?
I was all set to purchase the new 2019 Outback until I looked harder at the new 19 Hobie Compass Duo.
It is missing some of the nice additions that the OB has but it has a few unique positives.
Cons:
Seat - not as nice as OB and no height adjustments.
lacking dual steering
does not come with reverse or turbo fins(can be worked out with dealer though$$$)
Pros:
More Open deck space especially if front seat is removed
Transducer cavity under front seat - making vertical fishing with sonar much easier
Can take a 2nd person at times - wife, friend, kids, etc..
An inch wider than OB, 8” longer than OB
i did an extended demo on it last Sunday in solo mode. It did seem slower than an Outback but overall it moved well and the limited fishing I did went off w/o any hitches.
I realize this particular model is new so not many will have opinions on the Duo, but anybody have any relatable feedback from Fishing other tandem brands in solo mode?
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I've fished out of tandems solo, but they were paddle only and more work than a solo.
With pedal power I would definitely do it.