Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 Kayak Ivory Dune

n my 3rd year with this kayak, the hull cracked. Through an informal poll of 80 other Hobie users I learned that Hobie pedal drive kayaks have more than a 10% failure rate for these cracks. And they don't seem to be repairable. The Hobie warranty on their kayaks only lasts 2 years, This kinda sucks since most kayak makers warranty their hulls for 5 years to lifetime. Hobie sometimes will sell you a discounted replacement hull but it doesn't come with any warranty at all. I finally had to file a complaint with the state of California to get a one year warranty on my new hull. Too bad, because I love the Mirage drive. Also, this kayak handles horribly without the rudder. Forget about paddling it. And the front heatch leaks a lot. Be warned.