Hobie P/A 14 or 12??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 01-18-2015, 08:52 AM

I have a 14 and a few friends with 12's. The 12 front hatch does a better job of keeping the water out. The 14 has a larger hatch and hold more gear. The 14 tracks better and doesn't bounce around in the bumps. I also think it's a faster boat to pedal. You can't go wrong with either.

Lipripper92592 · 01-18-2015, 08:56 AM

I can attest that it holds a ton more gear in the hatch, compared to my PA12. And Bert is always smoking me on the water in his 14, so if he says it's the 14, then I would tend to believe him.
IF weight or transport is no issue, go with the 14.

Raskal311 · 01-18-2015, 09:08 AM

If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned.

Cadillyak · 01-18-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned.

^x2. Transport, storage, loading and unloading. Storage was an issue for me so I went 12. I've fished next to the 14 numerous times and that beast tracks WELL. But as stated earlier, either us great. I'm 170lbs, so the 12 is more than enough for me.

joeasaro · 01-18-2015, 06:58 PM

Thanks all for the input. I really appreciate it! 14' P/A it is. Yes, I remember that it tracked well and even though it sticks out of the bed of my truck a bit (rests on trailer hitch mount) it's not an issue to transport. Looking forward to getting back into it!

Joe...

Oxbeast1210 · 01-18-2015, 07:30 PM

I have a 12 def wish I had got a 14..
tracks better , more stable ,faster
not much heavier.

01-18-2015, 08:52 AM	#1
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I have a 14 and a few friends with 12's. The 12 front hatch does a better job of keeping the water out. The 14 has a larger hatch and hold more gear. The 14 tracks better and doesn't bounce around in the bumps. I also think it's a faster boat to pedal. You can't go wrong with either. __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-18-2015, 09:08 AM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

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01-18-2015, 08:56 AM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	I can attest that it holds a ton more gear in the hatch, compared to my PA12. And Bert is always smoking me on the water in his 14, so if he says it's the 14, then I would tend to believe him. IF weight or transport is no issue, go with the 14.

01-18-2015, 06:58 PM	#5
joeasaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramona, Ca. Posts: 41	Thanks all for the input. I really appreciate it! 14' P/A it is. Yes, I remember that it tracked well and even though it sticks out of the bed of my truck a bit (rests on trailer hitch mount) it's not an issue to transport. Looking forward to getting back into it! Joe...

01-18-2015, 07:30 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	I have a 12 def wish I had got a 14.. tracks better , more stable ,faster not much heavier.