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Author:  CB Kayak 02 [ Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  2012 vs 2011 Pro Angler
So I know the specs and whats new for the 2012 model. If you can get the 2011 model for $150 less than 2012 which model would you buy?
Author:  ecduzitgood [ Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:38 am ]
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It would only matter if you decide to sell it soon, the longer you have it the less the difference in what it sells for. I don't think there were any changes.
Author:  Jbernier [ Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:43 am ]
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The only change on a PA would be the new guide-track in the Mirage drivewell area... nothing else really.
Author:  Thrashie [ Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:32 am ]
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I also recently noticed on some 2012's, reinforced scupper holes in the rear, and the front 2 out of the 4 in front. (you will notice that they are 'black' vs the kayak's color.

Also have seen some minor things, like the notch in the front bucket for a better fit of the hatch strap
Author:  Shaun [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:06 pm ]
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For $150 I would go for the 2012. I would pay that just for the new mirage guide-track. It makes locating the drive a snap. Also the reinforced scupper are a great idea.
Author:  finnbear [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:56 am ]
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Jbernier wrote:
The only change on a PA would be the new guide-track in the Mirage drivewell area... nothing else really.


Are there any pictures of this guide track? Sometimes when I am on the water my mirage drive snaps right in and other times I have to mess with it for 10 minutes of pure frustration to get it lined up right.
Even the dealer had a hard time getting the drive in when I bought the boat. Mine is a 2011 model. Do you think this guide track would be available as an accessory?
Author:  Bubbleboy [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:20 pm ]
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From what I saw of the 2012 model, there is a change to the mold of the boat and two pins of the mirage drive. This doesn't appear to be an option you can add.
Author:  Tom Kirkman [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:49 pm ]
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I believe it's molded in and therefore not retroaction.

Next time you have trouble getting your MD in place, just lightly drop it in and then lightly jiggle it from the top, fore and aft a little bit. Typically it'll find the right position and just fall into place. Just don't force it. A light touch will do the trick.
Author:  jazd78 [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:22 pm ]
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That's correct it is molded in. U can basically drop it in now.
Author:  OneLung [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:20 pm ]
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On my new 2012 PA, there is a bunch of foam installed inside the hull on both sides and up into the hollow areas between the cockpit and outer hull. I don't see this in any of the PA's I've been watching in the You Tube videos of fish finder installs. I guess it's a good thing, but it's making the wire routing for my GPS antenna, transducer and power wires NOT the piece of cake I thought it was going to be. :roll:
Author:  SkiPro3 [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:52 pm ]
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OneLung wrote:
On my new 2012 PA, there is a bunch of foam installed inside the hull on both sides and up into the hollow areas between the cockpit and outer hull. I don't see this in any of the PA's I've been watching in the You Tube videos of fish finder installs. I guess it's a good thing, but it's making the wire routing for my GPS antenna, transducer and power wires NOT the piece of cake I thought it was going to be. :roll:


That foam is to stiffen up the area you stand and sit on. It keeps it from sagging and I would imagine help transfer it's own weight when sitting on the ground upright from flattening the bottom of the kayak. I just picked up my new Pro Angler yesterday!! Woot!
Author:  Iceyak [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:23 pm ]
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Look at your mirage drive area as you lower your mirage drive down. I noticed on my 2011 PA that the area was to small having one end of the mirage drive stuck on the small ledge at one end as I lowered it evenly down. Matt advised that this at times does happen and to file a small portion of the area. Now my mirage drive drops it fine. Hope this helps. :D
Author:  Thrashie [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:42 am ]
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OneLung wrote:
On my new 2012 PA, there is a bunch of foam installed inside the hull on both sides and up into the hollow areas between the cockpit and outer hull. I don't see this in any of the PA's I've been watching in the You Tube videos of fish finder installs. I guess it's a good thing, but it's making the wire routing for my GPS antenna, transducer and power wires NOT the piece of cake I thought it was going to be. :roll:


shove the foam thingies back and install yer wires, i installed my downimaging/GPS combo in less than 30 min...was almost too easy, and the 2011 Pa's do have the foam in them too.
Author:  finnbear [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:22 am ]
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Tom Kirkman wrote:
I believe it's molded in and therefore not retroaction.

Next time you have trouble getting your MD in place, just lightly drop it in and then lightly jiggle it from the top, fore and aft a little bit. Typically it'll find the right position and just fall into place. Just don't force it. A light touch will do the trick.

Thanks for the guidance, funny how the more frustrated I get - the less soft my touch is... I will remember this though and do my best not to get wound too tight. :D
Author:  redgrappler [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:25 pm ]
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Tom Kirkman wrote:
I believe it's molded in and therefore not retroaction.

Next time you have trouble getting your MD in place, just lightly drop it in and then lightly jiggle it from the top, fore and aft a little bit. Typically it'll find the right position and just fall into place. Just don't force it. A light touch will do the trick.



Tom, this was a great tip. On my maiden voyage, I kinda placed in there with a little more force that I would have liked. Sunday was my second trip and I remembered your post. It worked beautifully. Thanks!!!
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