2026 Hobie Mirage Outback
This fully-loaded fishing machine is built for every conceivable fishing expedition, whether you’re prowling the ocean for monster gamefish or stalking bass in your favorite freshwater fishing hole. Hobie has advanced the sport of kayak fishing with Kick-Up Fins that automatically retract upon impact.
The extra-wide standing deck offers an improved casting platform and convenient vantage point for sight fishing, allowing for superior vision from above while the revolutionary Guardian Transducer Shield gives you multidimensional vision below. The adjustable Vantage CTW seat provides 1.5" of extra width and lumbar support for unmatched room and comfort for long days on the water. The Hobie H-Rail with integrated patented RAM® Hand-Track™ and numerous high-capacity storage compartments deliver the ultimate customization and organization in accessory mounting, ensuring that all of your gear is at your fingertips.
Powered by the MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Turbo Fins, this fine-tuned angling vessel is highly versatile, fast, quiet, and exceedingly nimble. Featuring our Kick-Up Rudder system with dual steering capabilities, combating drift and navigating tight water has never been easier.
Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak Specs
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Crew: 1
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Drive: MD 180 Turbo w/ Kick-Up Fins + ARC Cranks
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Length: 12' 9" / 3.89 m
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Width: 34" / .86 m
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Capacity: 425 lbs / 192.78 kg
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Seat Capacity: 275 lbs / 124.74 kg
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Fitted Hull Weight: 85 lbs / 38.56 kg
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Fully Rigged Weight: 103 lbs / 46.72 kg
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Hull Construction: RotoMolded Polyethylene
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Height From Floor to Middle of Kayak: 12.5” / 31.75 cm
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Height From Floor to Tallest Point on Kayak: 12.5” / 31.75 cm
THE HOBIE DIFFERENCE
Kick-Up Fin Technology
Hobie's Patented Kick-Up Fins provide the power to charge through the water as never before. Logs, kelp, shallows, rocks, no problem.
MirageDrive 180
A force of nature! In 1997 Hobie revolutionized kayaking forever. Experience 20 years of innovation perfected. Powered by All New Patented Kick-Up Turbo Fins.
Vantage CTW Seating
Unparalleled adjustability for the utmost comfort, a drier ride, and longer days on the water. The Vantage CTW provides an extra 1.5” of wide for unmatched comfort.
Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak Features
Reflective Bow Graphics: For added safety on the water.
Large Bow Hatch: Enables easy access to the bow's stowage compartment. A security strap with a detachable clip tethers the hatch; abovedeck, Bungee® cords secure extra gear.
Forward Accessory Mount: Install an optional Mirage Sail Kit or Bimini Sunshade. Securely steps onto a deck-mounted fitting. Enjoy added power without complication; Mirage Sail Kits make sailing fun and easy while Bimini's provide relief from the sun.
Mirage 180 w/ Kick-Up Turbo Fins: Revolutionary hands-free propulsion system. When pedaled, the flexible fins assume the shape of a propeller blade, providing forward motion with each pedal stroke.
Notched MirageDrive Well: Recess for MirageDrive on the bottom of the kayak for better shallow water protection.
Hobie H-Rail w/ Integrated Patented RAM Hand-Track: For the ultimate customization and organization in accessory mounting. Includes side accessory tracks, plier holder, knife slot, Tackle Storage Retainers, and an integrated Bungee retraction system to keep all gear close at hand.
Eva Deck Pads: Advanced EVA pads provide better grip, extra comfort, and improved stability while standing and sound dampening properties.
Spacious Deck & Vertical Hatch: Everything you need at your fingertips. Dual H-Track Deluxes with H-Rail boast the ultimate in accessory mounting, customization, and organization. EVA deck pads provide a cushioned standing area and sound dampening. The vertical rectangular hatch easily opens for more tackle storage and includes a bottle opener for cold beverage enjoyment.
Dual Rudder Control: Easily control steering from both sides of the kayak.
Vertical Rectangular Hatch: New vertical orientation allows for more standing area and ease of access to your tackle bins. Comes standard with an easily removable tackle bucket and bottle opener on the inside lid. A rubber mesh pocket is included to catch any stray bottle caps.
Mid-Boat Carrying Handle: These ergonomic handles are bolted onto either side of the kayak's cockpit, making it easier to negotiate launching ramps or transport.
Rudder Up/Down Control
Large Rear Cargo Area: Big adventures demand plenty of gear. These molded areas and Bungee® tie-downs ensure that it's still there when you get to camp.
Two-Piece Paddle w/ On-Hull Storage: Negotiate surf-strewn beaches and rocky inlets with additional confidence, or go old school and paddle for an upper body workout. Conveniently clips onto the hull when not needed.
Vantage CTW Seating: New state-of-the-art design, with 4-way adjustability and an added 1.5" on the seat base for more comfort in the cockpit or on the beach. Enjoy breathability, infinite flexibility, and better visibility.
Utility Trays: For storing tackle and other items needed close at hand.
Guardian Retractable Transducer Shield: Retractable Shield protects the transducer on impact and retracts away for transport. The built-in transducer mount allows side scanning for optimal fishfinder performance. Pre-installed thru-hull cable plugs allow quick, no-drill, no-glue fishfinder installation.
4 Molded-In Rod Holders: 4 molded-in holsters securely tote your rods, are perfectly angled for trolling, and can accommodate a gaff, nets, and other gear.
H-Track Deluxe w/ Bungee Tackle Retainer: Includes side accessory tracks for the ultimate customization in accessory mounting. Plier holder, knife slot, tackle storage retainers, and an integrated retraction system keep your most needed items close at hand. The Bungee system creates infinite storage opportunities, add a Livewell, H-Crate, or large cooler to the rear of your kayak.
Cart Keeper: Bungee Locking System safely secures a kayak cart while on the water.
Redesigned Bow: Piercing bow helps cut effortlessly through the water, wind, wake, and chop while reducing hull slap. Reflective bow graphics provide an added safety feature. An extra large bow compartment makes storage easy and accessible.
Underhull Kick-Up Rudder: Automatically kicks up when coming into contact with a solid object like shallow ground or debris.
Power-Pole Ready: Pre-installed inserts to make mounting a Power-Pole a cinch, no mounting plate needed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hobie Mirage Outback
Who is the Outback best suited to?
Anglers who want a fully outfitted single fishing platform. It is 12 ft 9 in, 34 in wide, and carries the Turbo version of the MirageDrive 180 with ARC cranks.
It suits lakes, reservoirs, slower rivers and protected inshore water. The wide standing deck and the H-Rail suit standing and accessory rigging.
Conditions decide what any given day allows: wind, current, chop, water temperature and how the kayak is loaded. Build up from water you know.
Which MirageDrive comes with it, and does it have reverse?
It comes with the MirageDrive 180 Turbo with Kick-Up Fins and ARC cranks.
That drive gives forward and reverse. Pulling the shift cable flips the fins, so the same pedaling motion backs the kayak off a snag without turning the hull.
This is the Turbo version, with larger fins, supplied with ARC cranks.
What are the dimensions and transport weights?
Length 12 ft 9 in, width 34 in. Fitted hull weight 85 lb, fully rigged 103 lb.
Remove the drive and the seat before road transport. Support the hull evenly, keep strap tension moderate, and store the kayak off its cart.
Confirm the load ratings of your vehicle, crossbars and rack before buying rack hardware.
How much can the Hobie Mirage Outback carry?
Carrying capacity is 425 lb, with a separate 275 lb seat capacity. The first covers the kayak, the second is the limit for the seat.
Fitted hull weight is 85 lb and fully rigged weight is 103 lb — fitted is the hull as supplied, fully rigged includes the drive, seat and standard equipment. Work to the carrying capacity and leave margin under it.
Is it stable enough to stand and fish from?
It is 34 in wide on a 12 ft 9 in hull.
The deck is described as an extra-wide standing deck. No standing-specific weight limit or sea-state qualification is specified, so treat standing as a function of your balance, your load and the conditions.
Try it in shallow, calm water close to shore before relying on it.
How does it handle shallow water?
Kick-Up Fins retract on impact, so shallow water and submerged structure are far less likely to damage them. They reduce impact damage rather than removing the risk — raise the drive before crossing anything you can see.
No minimum operating depth is specified. Raise the drive when the fins are close to touching and paddle through.
Retract the drive and rudder before beaching. Damage from beaching with either one down is excluded from warranty coverage.
What comes with it?
The MirageDrive 180 Turbo with Kick-Up Fins and ARC cranks, the Vantage CTW seat, a large bow hatch and a vertical rectangular hatch and kick-up rudder with dual steering.
A two-piece paddle with on-hull storage is included.
A cart, fishfinder, motor and Power-Pole are all sold separately. Check what a given accessory weighs before you buy it — it comes out of the 425 lb carrying capacity.
Can I fit a fishfinder, accessories or a motor?
Built-in provisions: H-Rail with integrated RAM Hand-Track, Guardian retractable transducer shield, pre-drilled Power-Pole inserts. These are mounting points and cavities in the hull; the hardware itself is sold separately.
No motor mounting provision is specified for this hull, and no motor, battery or wiring is included.
How do I care for it, and what warranty applies?
Rinse the hull, drive, rudder and fittings with fresh water after saltwater use, working the drive through its range as you rinse. Store it out of direct sun and support the hull evenly rather than on one hard point — prolonged sun exposure and improper support are both warranty exclusions.
Eligible 2019-and-later hard-shell kayaks carry a three-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Remaining coverage is transferable if the kayak is sold, and a replacement hull carries one year — never less than the remainder of the original three-year term.
Claims are initiated through the authorized dealer the kayak was purchased from, within 30 days of discovering the defect, with proof of purchase. If you bought here, that is us.
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