Question regarding newer Mirage drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 03-06-2018, 06:33 PM

The GT drive cannot be upgraded to the 180 drive. You either have a 180 or you don’t.

I have a reccomendation, if your gonna go PA go with the 14. If it’s too much kayak for you go with an outback. Your gonna love fishing off the the 14, as long as you can figure out how to move it around, you’ll be fine.

Saba Slayer · 03-07-2018, 06:33 AM

There will be lots of seminars and info at the Fred Hall show as usual...we'll even have some Hobies in the water to test drive...
After you've made your decision on the type of boat you want...go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach to get the best deal on your new or used yak!
I'm sure he'll beat or match any deal you'll get at the show.

And like Tony said...if you have a choice of the 12 or 14 PA go with the extra two feet. The price difference is so minimal...I think it's just a couple of hundred bucks.
Sign up for CCA CAL at the tent in front of the will call booth and get in the show free and get a great coupon book full of discounts and drawings for only CCA members.
I was there yesterday setting up the CCA tent and the Hobie Seminar area and the place is packed from wall to wall with vendors...BYOB...LOL

monstahfish · 03-07-2018, 06:37 AM

I would also always go with the 14 over a 12. That being said, if you have back problems, the compass weighs 50# less than a 14. Just be sure to cinch the straps on the seat back down as hard as you can for the most support on the compass. I've spent a good amount of time on both boats and they're solid choices. I still use my outback a lot though because it's proven itself capable of almost anything from 50+ pound fish to big surf to crazy wind squalls and big chop. I believe the fred hall show in long beach this weekend will have some on the water if you want to try em all.

Iceman · 03-07-2018, 08:01 AM

not a lot of swap able parts for conversion. Pedal arms and pedals, chains and cable

NY4Reels! · 03-07-2018, 10:34 AM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all of your input!

I wouldn’t mind a 14’ boat but I’m limited in storage space. CCA sounds good to!

Has anyone else have spent time with the Compas? If I weren’t to get a PA I think that I would load up a Compas, not sure yet.

goldenglory18 · 03-07-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NY4Reels!

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all of your input!

I wouldn’t mind a 14’ boat but I’m limited in storage space. CCA sounds good to!

Has anyone else have spent time with the Compas? If I weren’t to get a PA I think that I would load up a Compas, not sure yet.

Thats the exact same position I'm in. I need to spend some time in a seat but for how I fish and where I fish, the Compass seems to be the best option for me.....

Saba Slayer · 03-07-2018, 09:19 PM

Either come by the show or go by Andy's shop in Sunset Beach and TRY ONE...It's the best way to be sure that it's the boat that fits you and your style of fishing.
We have a Compass, Pro Angler 14, Outback, i11s, and Eclipse in the water all week long....and some great seminars too...

03-06-2018, 06:33 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	The GT drive cannot be upgraded to the 180 drive. You either have a 180 or you don’t. I have a reccomendation, if your gonna go PA go with the 14. If it’s too much kayak for you go with an outback. Your gonna love fishing off the the 14, as long as you can figure out how to move it around, you’ll be fine. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-07-2018, 06:33 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,878	Test Drive There will be lots of seminars and info at the Fred Hall show as usual...we'll even have some Hobies in the water to test drive... After you've made your decision on the type of boat you want...go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach to get the best deal on your new or used yak! I'm sure he'll beat or match any deal you'll get at the show. And like Tony said...if you have a choice of the 12 or 14 PA go with the extra two feet. The price difference is so minimal...I think it's just a couple of hundred bucks. Sign up for CCA CAL at the tent in front of the will call booth and get in the show free and get a great coupon book full of discounts and drawings for only CCA members. I was there yesterday setting up the CCA tent and the Hobie Seminar area and the place is packed from wall to wall with vendors...BYOB...LOL __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

03-07-2018, 08:01 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	not a lot of swap able parts for conversion. Pedal arms and pedals, chains and cable __________________

03-07-2018, 09:19 PM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,878	Try One... Either come by the show or go by Andy's shop in Sunset Beach and TRY ONE...It's the best way to be sure that it's the boat that fits you and your style of fishing. We have a Compass, Pro Angler 14, Outback, i11s, and Eclipse in the water all week long....and some great seminars too... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

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03-07-2018, 06:37 AM	#3
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 429	I would also always go with the 14 over a 12. That being said, if you have back problems, the compass weighs 50# less than a 14. Just be sure to cinch the straps on the seat back down as hard as you can for the most support on the compass. I've spent a good amount of time on both boats and they're solid choices. I still use my outback a lot though because it's proven itself capable of almost anything from 50+ pound fish to big surf to crazy wind squalls and big chop. I believe the fred hall show in long beach this weekend will have some on the water if you want to try em all.

03-07-2018, 10:34 AM	#5
NY4Reels! Junior Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 22	Thanks guys, I really appreciate all of your input! I wouldn’t mind a 14’ boat but I’m limited in storage space. CCA sounds good to! Has anyone else have spent time with the Compas? If I weren’t to get a PA I think that I would load up a Compas, not sure yet.