PA12 Launching in Redondo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jhernandez · 10-30-2017, 03:07 PM

Just wondering how people do it, I went down to Redondo just to check out the launching dock and it seems trying to launch my PA12 would be sketchy by myself, just looking for some insight or if am just overthinking it.

Hunters Pa · 10-31-2017, 07:15 AM

If I can launch my PA 14 off that dock then it should not be that bad. Just make sure you have a line attached to the side rail so you can control it once launched and tie it up. Just make sure everything is secure.

Where I face the biggest challenge is getting the wheels back in the scuppers at the end of the day. I have been lucky enough to find someone to help, but as a backup plan I have a folding camp stool that I keep in the hatch so I can prop the beast up on that and crawl under to put in the wheels.

Saba Slayer · 10-31-2017, 08:39 AM

A dock launch is pretty darn easy...
I roll the yak down the ramp, then remove a few loose items so they don't tumble of the yak and into the water, then I roll my PA 14 over on it's side to remove the wheels... then push it forward on the dock until the bow enters the water then drop the back end in and tie it to the cleat on the dock and prep it for the days fishing...when I return I raise the skeg and rudder...remove some of the heavier parts like the Mirage Drive, the kill bag and the bait tank...then grab the front handle and lift the bow onto the dock while pulling it forward until I can pull the whole yak up on the dock...then I roll it over on it's side again and insert the wheels for the trip up the ramp to the trailer.
Easy Peezy....

...and yes you're overthinking it...

If a 66 year old guy at 160 lbs can do it...it must be easy...LOL...!

goldenglory18 · 10-31-2017, 01:19 PM

I've actually been hesitant to fish Redondo just because I'm sketchy on how to do launch there correctly.

I wonder how many people have gone swimming before launching their yaks from there. LOL

Raskal311 · 10-31-2017, 01:21 PM

I'm a smaller guy and launching and landing my PA is a breezez. Dragging it back up fully loaded is the harder part. Unloading some of your gear before pulling it back up helps a lot.

Saba Slayer · 10-31-2017, 01:58 PM

If Tony can do it...a caveman can do it...

Thanks Tony and Jorge...Team Sewer Rules...

10-30-2017, 03:07 PM	#1
jhernandez Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 72	PA12 Launching in Redondo Just wondering how people do it, I went down to Redondo just to check out the launching dock and it seems trying to launch my PA12 would be sketchy by myself, just looking for some insight or if am just overthinking it.

10-31-2017, 08:39 AM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Dock Launch A dock launch is pretty darn easy... I roll the yak down the ramp, then remove a few loose items so they don't tumble of the yak and into the water, then I roll my PA 14 over on it's side to remove the wheels... then push it forward on the dock until the bow enters the water then drop the back end in and tie it to the cleat on the dock and prep it for the days fishing...when I return I raise the skeg and rudder...remove some of the heavier parts like the Mirage Drive, the kill bag and the bait tank...then grab the front handle and lift the bow onto the dock while pulling it forward until I can pull the whole yak up on the dock...then I roll it over on it's side again and insert the wheels for the trip up the ramp to the trailer. Easy Peezy.... ...and yes you're overthinking it... If a 66 year old guy at 160 lbs can do it...it must be easy...LOL...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer Last edited by Saba Slayer; 10-31-2017 at 09:13 AM.

10-31-2017, 01:21 PM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	I'm a smaller guy and launching and landing my PA is a breezez. Dragging it back up fully loaded is the harder part. Unloading some of your gear before pulling it back up helps a lot. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

10-31-2017, 01:58 PM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Tony If Tony can do it...a caveman can do it... Thanks Tony and Jorge...Team Sewer Rules... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

10-31-2017, 07:15 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	If I can launch my PA 14 off that dock then it should not be that bad. Just make sure you have a line attached to the side rail so you can control it once launched and tie it up. Just make sure everything is secure. Where I face the biggest challenge is getting the wheels back in the scuppers at the end of the day. I have been lucky enough to find someone to help, but as a backup plan I have a folding camp stool that I keep in the hatch so I can prop the beast up on that and crawl under to put in the wheels.

10-31-2017, 01:19 PM	#4
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I've actually been hesitant to fish Redondo just because I'm sketchy on how to do launch there correctly. I wonder how many people have gone swimming before launching their yaks from there. LOL