PA and Revo

[bus kid]

Thanks to the DarkHorse for making a hard decision harder, and adding another option. As for the outback if I'm going with a fat chick I'm going all the way and a PA is the fattest. I get wet regardless, and wont be using the stock hobie seat if I do go with the revo so hopefully that helps with the saggy arse at the end of the day. While out I didn't notice it as it was calm that day. I can stand on the revo in open water but not a comfortably or stable as the PA, I did sit when I hooked up though. How noticeable is the hull slap on the PA?

[StinkyMatt]

You can STAND on the Revo?

Damn Cirque De Solei acrobat!

I want to see a photo.

[driftwood]

Very good info Josh! Your advice is based on a boat load of experience and endless hours on the water using all three hobies. But i have to admit, My main reason i got the PA is for the simple reason. I feel much safer with a FAT lady under me.

Especially when the wales are in La Jolla and fishing does late dark nights.
I've never seen any Great Whites swimming next to me. but if i ever do, my fat girl friend makes me feel a little safer.

[monkyak]

The PA needs bow facing oars attachment on the side rails if the mirage drive fails. Anybody handy enuf to make them?

btw that's not me in the pic
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[hook1fred]

Originally Posted by monkyak

The PA needs bow facing oars attachment on the side rails if the mirage drive fails. Anybody handy enuf to make them?

btw that's not me in the pic
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I really concidered that.... I've got a good friend that owns a machine shop and he said it would take all of 30 minutes to make a set of oar clamps to connect to the side handles

[monkyak]

Originally Posted by hook1fred

I really concidered that.... I've got a good friend that owns a machine shop and he said it would take all of 30 minutes to make a set of oar clamps to connect to the side handles

thats cool. now i can take out the mirage drive and have some room for my sweetie pie to sit down while i row her around the harbor. let me know if you do it.

Lots of options with a PA over the revo. Just get a truck to haul it around and really good heavy duty cart wheels

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

You can STAND on the Revo?

Damn Cirque De Solei acrobat!

I want to see a photo.

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Wow. Now that's impressive. You're either 5' 2" and weigh 100 lbs wet,

1st yak was a maui, I started standing on it in the bays then moved up to a quest in 08, I have been standing in open water on it since I sold it last month. I didnt even think twice when I took a Revo out off Seal Beach and fished off the oil rig standing and sitting all day. Next time I take a revo out I will take a photo for Matt.

6"00 160 wet with PFD on. I didn't think about things that go bump in the night, once again testament to the experience of the Dark Horse. I'm warming up to the PA...

[sandydiego]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

You can STAND on the Revo?

Damn Cirque De Solei acrobat!

I want to see a photo.

My 8 year old can stand on the center hatch.....

In our pool.

On the water, it would eventually pitch him.

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by bus kid

Thanks to the DarkHorse for making a hard decision harder, and adding another option. As for the outback if I'm going with a fat chick I'm going all the way and a PA is the fattest. I get wet regardless, and wont be using the stock hobie seat if I do go with the revo so hopefully that helps with the saggy arse at the end of the day. While out I didn't notice it as it was calm that day. I can stand on the revo in open water but not a comfortably or stable as the PA, I did sit when I hooked up though. How noticeable is the hull slap on the PA?

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Wow. Now that's impressive. You're either 5' 2" and weigh 100 lbs wet, or you've got the best balance in the history of man. In addition to that, even with the best balance of all time, that would only be possible in sheet glass conditions with zero surface texture. Not to mention, only possible for mere seconds at best. Not exactly a realistic observation tower with $1,000 worth of rods and reels on deck! Not for me anyway.

The Revo is what it is: the Ferrari of kayaks. A Revo with a brand new Mirage Drive cuts through wind and chop like butter. I'm a little biased when it comes to the decision of used vs. new (nothing will trump the feeling of new). I'd strongly suggest going new when making the move to the darkside. The Revo's an amazing, efficient, piece of machinery. It makes long trips filled with miles and miles of blind trolling, for lack of a better word, fun. For what it's made for, it's hard to beat. Just like the Pro Angler.

In answer to your question: there's pretty much no hull slap on the Pro Angler. Look at it. The bow design looks just like an aircraft carrier. It, too, cuts through chop like butter...for it's size. In choppy conditions, it's a pleasure to ride in compared to the Outback.

I neglected to mention the benefits of fishing at night on this craft. If in the event, of a large Shark encounter, that bump bump in the night...I'll just say the choice is clear. For night fishing, Pro Angler all the way! Not only would it be less likely that you get ejected in the first place, but there's tons of plastic between you and The Wrong Kind.