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Author:	Doc S [ Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:50 am ]
Post subject:	Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
Hi all, I had an opportunity to buy a second hand Hobie Kayak Sail for my Pro Angler a couple weeks ago and had an opportunity to try it out last weekend. I have to say, it was fun! I can imagine using this to go or come back from fishing trips to distant water! It's by no means a sailboat, but it functions very well. I can't peddle /paddle that fast! The guy I got it from used it on a Hobie Outback. He said he fealt "tippy" with it, although he really liked the speed and ease of use. We agreed that with the Pro Anglers stability, it should work pretty well. I wasn't disappointed Just thought I'd share my experience in case anyone was interested... I can't wait to get it out again! God Bless, Doc S God Bless, Doc S

Author:	Tom Kirkman [ Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
I've enjoyed sailing mine as well. I can't say you won't tip it over, but it'll take some doing with that sail. On a reach it'll sure roll up a bit, but I doubt it's really over as far as it feels. One thing that's going to surprise you is that the downwind speed isn't very good. Because there is no boom on the bottom of the sail you can't really catch much wind moving on a run. I'm thinking about making up some type of boom, along with a furling device so I can wrap the sail up when not in use without having to take the mast down. Just more chores to add for the "to do" list this winter.

Author:	Doc S [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:11 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
I thought about making a boom on mine as well, but I want to play with it a bit more first... I saw this on youtube for furling the sail. It looks simple, but effective... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzuizPhw ... re=related On another video, I saw this guy sailing what looks like a revo, with a home made outrigger on one side, so he can troll from the other... God Bless, Doc S

Author:	Doc S [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
Saturday, my son and I went to Calaveras Lake in San Antonio. Here's a pic of my PA with the sail... Unfortunately, the wind died down when I decided to give'er a whirl and get pictures... My Son was laughing and teasing me, then fell out of his kayak... God Bless, Doc S

Author:	Thrashie [ Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:49 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
cool, i was wondering how a PA was with a sail! now if there were a quick way to furl/unfurl like the AI has!

Author:	bbarton13 [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:10 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
looks like a good way to get back in from a couple miles offshore from a long day fishing~!

Author:	Doc S [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
Look on You Tube.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tnLNgT_zs There's a few guys that have posted instructions for making these using 1 1/2 PVC and some rope and cleats... I'll get around to it someday God Bless, Doc S

Author:	Thrashie [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
Doc S wrote: Look on You Tube.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tnLNgT_zs There's a few guys that have posted instructions for making these using 1 1/2 PVC and some rope and cleats... thats what i am talkin about! thanx!

Author:	mythman [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:38 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
I have taken a different approach to sailing my PA.............I was/am a little leery about all the pressure of a sail on the mast holder slot and I went with a Windpaddle Sail. It fits in my front hatch and whenever I use it I just hook it to a couple of pad eyes on my mounting boards. I am very satisfied with it. Here is a link to "Windpaddle Sails".............I got mine really cheap at Amazon. http://www.windpaddle.com/

Author:	Doc S [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:14 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
For those of you interested, there's a fellow who's selling his sail and a hobie livewell on TKF (Texas Kayak Fisherman). God Bless, Doc S

Author:	RayRay [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Sailing Hobie Pro Angler
That's gone, so don't get your hopes up... Sold at an amazing low price! (Wish it was to me!)

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