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What's the "real" weight of a Pro Angler
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Author:  Engine 62 [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:38 am ]
Post subject:  What's the "real" weight of a Pro Angler
Need some advice, not just the numbers from the brochure. The hull weight of a Pro Angler is shown as 88 lbs. The "fully rigged" weight is 138". I went to ACK and lifted one of their PA rental units. It was fully equipped less the drive. I don't have scales built into my arms, but the weight surely wasn't close to 138 lbs. I need to be able to toss two of these on a roof rack of a pickup. They seem to be more bulky and awkward than heavy.

When to these things get to the 100 lb plus range?
Author:  Capt. Calypso [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's the "real" weight of a Pro Angler
Engine,

I have a Pro Angler and they are heavier than your average Hobie kayak. Their weight can creep up when you consider the options mounted and the mods that I and several others have done such as adding a thicker cutting board, a sliding seat mount, rod holders, tackle boxes etc. if you see what I mean. I also have the Evolve 2 motor in mine. Now if you don't mind taking everything out each and everytime you load and unload then the weight is minimal but when you leave everything in like I do that is why I trailer my PA. I do wonder why you are putting roof racks on when you have a pick-up? If I were you I would get a trailer extender rack mounted in a trailer hitch and have your PA's in your pick-up bed, wouldn't that be easier loading just waist height rather than trying to lift your PA over your shoulder? Just my 2 cents.

Jim
Author:  Roadrunner [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's the "real" weight of a Pro Angler
Here's what i got:

Quote:
102 lb. -- finished boat, less seat. Includes hatches, cutting board, rails / rail mounts, rod
------------tubes, bungees, rudder system, etc.
15 lb. --- seat with mounting frame.
117 lb. -- finished boat with seat. I consider this transportation weight and what I used.
10 lb. --- 2 trays (front and middle hatch), 4 Plano boxes, 1 lure hangar box, bottle, bottle.
------------holder, paddle "T" handle (all included with boat).
10 lb. --- Mirage Drive, Turbofins and paddle (all included with boat).

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