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Old 05-18-2014, 08:34 AM   #1
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PRO vs OUTBACK

Can anyone shed some light on the differences between fishing in a pro angler vs fishing in a outback? I was just wondering about the feel(stability) if someone has fished both of them. I have my PA14 BUT I was thinking about how much lighter the OB would be to haul around.
We were at fastlane yesterday looking at yaks for the wife and my two boys and the sales guy was talking about what a work horse the OB is and it got me thinking about all the weight I'm hauling around(me as well)in the PA. I bought the PA because I'm an overweight 61 yr. old and I thought the PA would be like a big boat as far as stability goes, but I've found I keep the seat in the low pos. and when I crawl around front to back it can be pretty unstable,not what I had hoped for.So with that in my mind I thought maybe the OB would be about the same as the PA stability wise, but a lot lighter to haul around.
Any thoughts from those who has fished both?
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Old 05-18-2014, 08:49 AM   #2
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If you feel unstable in a PA you will be feel more unable in a OB. I don't have a PA but this is just from testing it. Outbacks are plenty stable when sitting. Best part is ability to throw on your back and carry it to launch.
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Old 05-18-2014, 11:53 AM   #3
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If the PA feels unstable if moving around the deck the Outback is going to be worse. There is a lot less deck area to need to access, so you shouldn't need to move around as much. The Outback is a lot lighter but all Hobies weigh a lot more than other brands in the same size catagory. You just have to decide if peddaling is better for you then Paddling. If you want to have an easier time with the hauling around weight than get an Outback or other brand (wide 31" to 33") for stability and simply add the outriggers that can be added to them to make them supper stable. There are aftermarket outrigger (small side pontoons) like Scotty and Hobie even has them. They are detachable, some use Scotty mounts, so when you don't want then on there isn't a thing to get in the way. The add ons sound more like what you need and hardly weigh anything and you could even add them to your PA. Hobie sells the add on as a Sidekick AMA kit.
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Old 05-18-2014, 04:36 PM   #4
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Old 05-18-2014, 04:52 PM   #5
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I love my Outback. Takes a licking and keeps on hauling my fat arse out! I've found it to be VERY stable although for some reason I feel like it lists to the right some times. Could be my ear problem though.
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Old 05-18-2014, 06:27 PM   #6
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I love it (PA)on the water, it's the haulin that can be a little difficult at times
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