| Hobie Forums http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/ |
|
| pa12 or 14? http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=57592 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | rclauson [ Mon May 09, 2016 7:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | pa12 or 14? |
Going to order a pro angler in a month or so / not quite sure if I should go with 12 or 14. Would be transporting in a truck 6' bed and fishing ICW mangroves etc. would appreciate any suggestions and other ideas... thanks Palm Coast, Fl., |
|
| Author: | sgvarn [ Mon May 09, 2016 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pa12 or 14? |
Go PA14. Well worth the small difference in price. More storage and space in general. Since you're hauling it in a truck bed, it won't be that difficult to load even though it's a little heavier and (obviously) longer than the PA12. |
|
| Author: | STLKayak [ Mon May 09, 2016 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pa12 or 14? |
I would not worry about the truck. With a truck bed extender/kayak carrier, two feet will probably not make that much difference. But it is amazing how much difference 2 feet can make on the water. Judge what you need by where you are going to fish. There were times when i fished tight waters, creeks, etc, that i wished my Kayak were 10 feet. There are other times when going thru rollers on open water that i wished it was a 17t. If you are fishing tight areas that require a lot of agility, a 12' kayak can make the difference. My typical fishing makes the 14' a perfect compromise - for me. There is more room, 2 extra rod holders - which i love, because I typically carry 5 and this lets me keep them safely in the boat when not in use and transporting. But when I get into narrow or tight quarters, i sometimes long for a shorter boat. How was that for absolutely no help? Good luck, you will not be disappointed either way! |
|
| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Tue May 10, 2016 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pa12 or 14? |
I would echo much of the same comments above......I went from an Outback, 12' long, to a PA-14 and have never looked back! The small difference in MSRP between the PA-12 and PA-14 makes it a "no brainer" to pick the PA-14. |
|
| Author: | Lt.FireDog [ Sat May 14, 2016 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pa12 or 14? |
I'm on my third PA12 and also have a 2015 Outback. I could have gotten the PA14 any of those three times but have found (for me) that it's length makes transportation and storage a bit easier. I started with a pick-up & bed extender but now use a trailer behind my Ford hatchback. I fish with others that have the PA14 and have no problems pacing them when running from point-A to point-B. I fish the Indian River on the Treasure Coast 90% of the time but also hit fresh & saltwater from the Keys to Virginia. I will say that the PA14 will track better than the 12 footer (but the new skeg has really helped with tracking on the 2016 PA12), the PA14 has a bit more storage front and back plus horizontal storage for two more rods. To be honest, if I had to chose just one boat for my type of fishing and the areas I fish, I would take the new Outback, hands down......but that's me. |
|
| Author: | StickiestLizard [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pa12 or 14? |
You don't really gain 2 feet. Its actually 1' 8". The rear or the boats are identical sizes however you do gain a larger front hatch and a little more leg room. Plus the 2 extra horizontal rod holders. All worth it to me. Go with the 14. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|