Hello, currently own an ocean kayak frenzy and planning to jump to a hobie kayak.  The model im looking at is the hobie mirage sport since it's similar in size to the frenzy ( 9'7" and ~ 58 lbs) since i plan to carry it myself to various beaches.

I plan to ocean fish with it, any tips of anyone using this in the ocean or any concerns i should watch out for when buying this kayak?  Im looking to buy for ~$1200 for a used 2009 model.  Not sure if that's a good deal but that's my budget.  I believe it comes with just the standard fins.  Appreciate any feedback!

Get a beach cart so you won’t have to carry it. Then you can manage a bigger kayak. Affording it of course is a different matter.

9’ is too small.

^^^ This

Go bigger, Outback or Revo.  The weight issue shouldn't be a problem since you'll be kayaking with a partner who could help you with loading and unloading . . . right?

thanks for all the tips! super appreciate it.  ive been taking my frenzy in the ocean and its only 8 ft, albeit i dont go too far out.  also to be fair , the sport is only 5 inches from being 10 ft (if that makes any difference).  i have some other storage issues (dont live in a big home with a spacious backyard) so i need a smaller kayak to stow away.  otherwise the bigger hobies out there would have been my first choice.

thanks so much!  what do you guys think of the price @ $1200?  This is the link to the post:  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139649013571744

Probably dont need the sail so will most likely sell that for $50 or so.