Selling my PA14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 07-17-2015, 04:28 PM

Just kidding...........

Curious to know how many of you carry a PA 14 on a sedan instead of a truck.

Maxfli123 · 07-17-2015, 04:47 PM

I put mine on top of my old Cadillac Escalde...nothing to it as long as your racks can handle the load.

tacmik · 07-17-2015, 04:56 PM

On a mini cooper.

jorluivil · 07-17-2015, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacmik

On a mini cooper.

No pics

Didn't happen

makobob · 07-17-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacmik

On a mini cooper.

BS
without pics.

RedSledTeam · 07-17-2015, 05:04 PM

Hahahahaha! You're fuuuuuny George!

jorluivil · 07-17-2015, 05:23 PM

Just asking because as much as Iover my truck I don't have a need for it anymore. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being able to just dump sh@t in the bed but when you're getting 13mpg downhill with the wind to your back in neutral it sucks

YakDout · 07-17-2015, 05:38 PM

Gotta buy a dmax. 25MPG in this hog. Sometimes 30 on the freeway. Diesel is 2.89 a gal at Costco right now. And great for baja.

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StinkyMatt · 07-18-2015, 09:00 AM

If that truck above gets 30mpg. ........I'm a dating a hot model...

Right!

George..a few years ago I got rid of a pickup truck and only had a car.....hated that choice.

How about just changing to a smaller, more practical truck like a little 4 cyl Toyota? Some newer ones are pretty economical.

How will you drive to Baja with all my crap?

YakDout · 07-18-2015, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

If that truck above gets 30mpg. ........I'm a dating a hot model...

Right!

How will you drive to Baja with all my crap?

I can go take a picture of my edge insight touchscreen right now if you would like. Just got back from a 60 mile round trip on I15. 28 mpg average. Pulling straight from OBD 2 port. Although Maybe you know more about EFI LIVE and all the upgrades I have on my truck than I do....

YakDout · 07-18-2015, 09:41 AM

So does that mean you datin Fabio? Hahah

YakDout · 07-18-2015, 09:49 AM

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cell128 · 07-18-2015, 09:55 AM

Love my tacoma 07 but not that much better on gas .... Maybe I drive like an idiot. I get about 16-18 mpg on it. Or about 270 miles per tank don't k kw how many gallons it takes about 70$ to fill up.... Definitely a smaller 4 cylinder stick shift truck would be sweet on gas

surfisher · 07-18-2015, 10:33 AM

I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear.

I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

flemdogg · 07-18-2015, 12:27 PM

Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers.

svendawg · 07-18-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flemdogg

Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers.

Here's how I carry my PA-12 in a Ford Freestyle.
Like flemmdog said, Pull it out of the back and everything is ready to go. Works great. The only downside is the wind noise while traveling down the highway

surfisher · 07-18-2015, 08:44 PM

Looks exactly like that ^ .... Except my rear hatch sits flush to the kayak because it isn't blocked by the cart. The only downside, as mentioned above, is the noise of the freeway! I just use the ratchet tie downs to make sure everything stays tight. Works great!

King Saba · 07-18-2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfisher

I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear.

I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

Pics please. I've entertained the idea of trying this, but I'm not comfortable with idea of having my trunk open while going down the freeway.

King Saba · 07-19-2015, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the pics. I figured this would be a good idea to share for you guys.

http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm

Be safe!

monstahfish · 07-19-2015, 07:55 AM

I have a ford escape 4cyl. and put it on the roof. I like having the interior space secured so I don't worry about thieves and cable lock the boat to the roof when I leave the boat for a while. The new escapes with a turbo get about 30 mpg and the roof rack is stronger than my 2011 which I had to reinforce. I used to get 25 mpg when I lived in Ma but for some reason I'm only getting 20 now. I have driven the new one and it felt more powerful. Also, my awd has never slipped even a bit on snow, sand or mud so I have very little worry about bringing it anywhere as long as I'm careful about ground clearance. I also used to have an f250 as well as 93 and 99 grand cherokees that I used to offroad a good amount so I know good 4wheel drive when I feel it.

07-17-2015, 04:28 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Selling my PA14 Just kidding........... Curious to know how many of you carry a PA 14 on a sedan instead of a truck. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-17-2015, 04:56 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	On a mini cooper. __________________

07-17-2015, 05:23 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Just asking because as much as Iover my truck I don't have a need for it anymore. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being able to just dump sh@t in the bed but when you're getting 13mpg downhill with the wind to your back in neutral it sucks __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-18-2015, 12:27 PM	#15
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers. __________________ These are my express opinions derived from my experiences - I know less than most and half as much as some! Last edited by flemdogg; 07-18-2015 at 01:33 PM.

07-17-2015, 04:47 PM	#2
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	I put mine on top of my old Cadillac Escalde...nothing to it as long as your racks can handle the load.

07-17-2015, 05:04 PM	#6
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Hahahahaha! You're fuuuuuny George!

07-17-2015, 05:38 PM	#8
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Gotta buy a dmax. 25MPG in this hog. Sometimes 30 on the freeway. Diesel is 2.89 a gal at Costco right now. And great for baja. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1437179890.417954.jpg

07-18-2015, 09:00 AM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	If that truck above gets 30mpg. ........I'm a dating a hot model... Right! George..a few years ago I got rid of a pickup truck and only had a car.....hated that choice. How about just changing to a smaller, more practical truck like a little 4 cyl Toyota? Some newer ones are pretty economical. How will you drive to Baja with all my crap?

07-18-2015, 09:41 AM	#11
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	So does that mean you datin Fabio? Hahah

07-18-2015, 09:49 AM	#12
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1437238172.149643.jpg

07-18-2015, 09:55 AM	#13
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Love my tacoma 07 but not that much better on gas .... Maybe I drive like an idiot. I get about 16-18 mpg on it. Or about 270 miles per tank don't k kw how many gallons it takes about 70$ to fill up.... Definitely a smaller 4 cylinder stick shift truck would be sweet on gas

07-18-2015, 10:33 AM	#14
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear. I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

07-18-2015, 08:44 PM	#17
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Looks exactly like that ^ .... Except my rear hatch sits flush to the kayak because it isn't blocked by the cart. The only downside, as mentioned above, is the noise of the freeway! I just use the ratchet tie downs to make sure everything stays tight. Works great!

07-19-2015, 12:03 AM	#19
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Thanks for the pics. I figured this would be a good idea to share for you guys. http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm Be safe!

07-19-2015, 07:55 AM	#20
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 419	I have a ford escape 4cyl. and put it on the roof. I like having the interior space secured so I don't worry about thieves and cable lock the boat to the roof when I leave the boat for a while. The new escapes with a turbo get about 30 mpg and the roof rack is stronger than my 2011 which I had to reinforce. I used to get 25 mpg when I lived in Ma but for some reason I'm only getting 20 now. I have driven the new one and it felt more powerful. Also, my awd has never slipped even a bit on snow, sand or mud so I have very little worry about bringing it anywhere as long as I'm careful about ground clearance. I also used to have an f250 as well as 93 and 99 grand cherokees that I used to offroad a good amount so I know good 4wheel drive when I feel it.