Hobie Pro Angler tandem... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Lineman47 · 07-15-2014, 08:13 AM

I've got the pa 14. That tandem pa17 is a boat.

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ful-rac · 07-15-2014, 08:21 AM

PA 17?!

I like it!!

blitzburgh · 07-15-2014, 08:43 AM

Anyone notice that Bait tank in the rear of the 4th pic? New model??? Looks bigger than the current Hobie tank to me with a huge hatch.

momo fish · 07-15-2014, 09:30 AM

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

Anyone notice that Bait tank in the rear of the 4th pic? New model??? Looks bigger than the current Hobie tank to me with a huge hatch.

Rambo · 07-15-2014, 09:43 AM

Look like a great line up but for 5k for a tandem and 17ft that's something to really think about. Loved how they shrink the foot print of the back end to increase more deck space, but dislike how they shrunk the front hatch. With all that decrease for front and back and expansion of deck space they didn't shave off any weight on the PA14 2015 models. I'm also digging the hand rail extending longer. More gadget mounts is what I see and 10 freaking rod holder.. oh my oh lordy.... tackle whore...

PapaDave · 07-15-2014, 09:47 AM

I would trade my 2 PA14's for one of those. I have two kayaks because I wanted to take the grandkids or friends out who aren't real familiar with kayaking.

I already have a trailer.

Might not be a good choice for LJ though.

makobob · 07-15-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

I would trade my 2 PA14's for one of those. I have two kayaks because I wanted to take the grandkids or friends out who aren't real familiar with kayaking.

I already have a trailer.

Might not be a good choice for LJ though.

Dave you are right, but it would be GREAT for Gonzaga or most other Sea of Cortez locations.

jorluivil · 07-15-2014, 02:32 PM

Are they going to allow those on the Islander?

Iceman · 07-15-2014, 02:38 PM

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Dave you are right, but it would be GREAT for Gonzaga or most other Sea of Cortez locations.

I will be taking this for my Dad and I next year!

Raskal311 · 07-15-2014, 07:48 PM

after rigging, bait tank, sand wheels, trailer ect what are we looking at? $7k plus? I think i'd like at a 16ish foot Boston wheeler at that point.

Iceman · 07-26-2014, 12:57 PM

Bump! Morgan making it look too easy........and fun!

Iceman · 10-24-2014, 02:39 PM

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Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

Just got an update on when XL will be available. March 2015

ctfphoto · 10-24-2014, 03:12 PM

Take out the front seat, rig it for sleeping, build a custom zippered tent top.

Put the clicker on, take a nap.

blitzburgh · 07-15-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

Nice! I missed that. Hopefully fits current PA's too.

FISH11 · 07-15-2014, 08:57 AM

To say it's a BEAST is an understatement! That would definately require a trailer or a not raised truck bed. At 230lbs plus gear and anglers that needs more than a trolling motor, it need a 25+ HP motor. I wish they still made, the Center Console Hobie made in the late 80s. That was a lot more usefull and not too large but handled a good size motor for it's lenght. That is in no way a Kayak!

CKallday71 · 07-15-2014, 09:09 AM

I'd car top that on my Golf, no worries!

07-15-2014, 08:21 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	PA 17?! I like it!! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-15-2014, 08:43 AM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Anyone notice that Bait tank in the rear of the 4th pic? New model??? Looks bigger than the current Hobie tank to me with a huge hatch. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-15-2014, 09:47 AM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	I would trade my 2 PA14's for one of those. I have two kayaks because I wanted to take the grandkids or friends out who aren't real familiar with kayaking. I already have a trailer. Might not be a good choice for LJ though. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

07-15-2014, 02:32 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Are they going to allow those on the Islander? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-15-2014, 07:48 PM	#10
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	after rigging, bait tank, sand wheels, trailer ect what are we looking at? $7k plus? I think i'd like at a 16ish foot Boston wheeler at that point. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

07-15-2014, 08:13 AM	#1
Lineman47 Junior Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 27	I've got the pa 14. That tandem pa17 is a boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-15-2014, 09:43 AM	#5
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Look like a great line up but for 5k for a tandem and 17ft that's something to really think about. Loved how they shrink the foot print of the back end to increase more deck space, but dislike how they shrunk the front hatch. With all that decrease for front and back and expansion of deck space they didn't shave off any weight on the PA14 2015 models. I'm also digging the hand rail extending longer. More gadget mounts is what I see and 10 freaking rod holder.. oh my oh lordy.... tackle whore...

07-26-2014, 12:57 PM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Bump! Morgan making it look too easy........and fun! __________________

10-24-2014, 03:12 PM	#13
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Take out the front seat, rig it for sleeping, build a custom zippered tent top. Put the clicker on, take a nap.

07-15-2014, 08:57 AM	#15
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	To say it's a BEAST is an understatement! That would definately require a trailer or a not raised truck bed. At 230lbs plus gear and anglers that needs more than a trolling motor, it need a 25+ HP motor. I wish they still made, the Center Console Hobie made in the late 80s. That was a lot more usefull and not too large but handled a good size motor for it's lenght. That is in no way a Kayak! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-15-2014, 09:09 AM	#16
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I'd car top that on my Golf, no worries! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.