Try the PA12. I'm also 6'3" and discovered the outback was way to short for me during a test run. Sitting so close cramped my legs with the mirage drive within 30 minutes. I have a PA14 and can get the full stride. I can ride for 6+ hours in the PA and not cramp up. If you have under 14' because of PCS moves, consider a PA14 and taking off the front and back handles.

When spending this much money, don't let a couple hundred bucks cloud your decision process.

Both are fantastic fishing platforms. For me, the only differences are that the Outback is more stable and the Revo is faster/better tracking. You can't go wrong with either.

As a tie breaker....... which one is the prettiest

There are a lot of posts on this forum about this debate. They always boil down to one thing, what each user prefers.

The Outback is the older of the two boats, so it's hull design is a generation behind the Revolution. It's very stable, but yes, the Revolution is a little bit faster. Neither of the boats is unstable.

If you have any chance to test them out, I would do that. We can each tell you our opinions of which one is best, but you'll have users that prefer completely opposite boats for exactly the same reasons.

ex: "The Outback is the better fishing platform" "No. The Revolution is the better fishing platform"

Both are great boats, my vote would be for the Revolution, but I don't fish at all, so I probably use a different set of criteria to evaluate a boat. I'm also a few inches shorter than you, and you may find that one boat has a little bit more room than the other.

If you like the Outback, but want more speed, you could always opt for the Turbo Fins, if price is the main determining factor, than buy the Revo. However, I agree with what was already posted. For the couple of hundred bucks difference, buy the boat you want. It's not worth buying the wrong boat for that much money. Very few Hobie Mirage drive boat owners regret spending the money after they have the right boat.

I looked into the PA12 and PA14 but, my wife would probably make me sleep outside if I spent 2800-2900. She is already not happy I want to spend 1900-2000.

I would love a PA12 or 14 but..... My plan is to make her fall in love with my boat, then ill offer to let her have it and I will get my PA!!!

I you are serious about this, you might want to involve your wife a little earlier in the process. My wife loved her Revolution 13 but didn't like the Outback at all. Nothing wrong with the boat, she just didn't like it nearly as much as she liked the Revo.

You could also consider looking for a used PA if price is a factor, but that's the boat that you really want.

I fish out of an Outback and it has been a great kayak. It is very stable - I can stand in it. I usually stand right in front of the seat, with a foot on either side of the center hatch.

I wouldn't rush it - If you are having concerns about either kayak, I'd wait to try both out before you throw down your cash...

Nothing like buying something, then having regrets later - been there done that!