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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:07 pm 
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Buying a pa14 but salesman tells me 12 are better for controlling and tracking new to kayaking so not sure what that means and is he right?


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:37 pm 
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I own a 2013 PA-14 and it does not have the tracking skeg as found on both the newer PA-12's and PA-14's.

I have no problem "tracking" since I installed the optional, larger rudder. I also down rig fish most if the time and tracking is important to me.....it's a non-issue.

Since the PA-12 is 2' shorter, it stands to reason it might turn slightly quicker, but beyond that, IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink:

Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:59 pm 
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Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink: Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:50 am 
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In general, the longer kayak will track better than a shorter kayak.

For me, I find the PA14 is faster than the PA12. The extra room outweighs the benefit of saving a few pounds..., but your mileage may vary.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:00 pm 
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Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
I own a 2013 PA-14 and it does not have the tracking skeg as found on both the newer PA-12's and PA-14's.

I have no problem "tracking" since I installed the optional, larger rudder. I also down rig fish most if the time and tracking is important to me.....it's a non-issue.

Since the PA-12 is 2' shorter, it stands to reason it might turn slightly quicker, but beyond that, IMHO the sales guy is blowing hot air :wink:

Regardless, pick the PA you think best suits your needs. They are great fishing platforms.

Thank you


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