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

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?

FISH11 · 07-15-2014, 02:39 PM

That's almost big enough to serve as a mother ship for 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!

makobob · 07-15-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

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

YOU know that will be fun for both of you. How soon before there is one to check out?

Iceman · 07-15-2014, 03:35 PM

September 1, right now dealers can only do presales.

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.

alanw · 07-15-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

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!

sasha · 07-26-2014, 02:58 PM

At what point a kayak becomes a boat???
I do see that it could be fun to share time with a friend..

rossman · 07-26-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sasha

At what point a kayak becomes a boat???
I do see that it could be fun to share time with a friend..

My question is; at what point does a Hobie become a kayak. Certainly does not fit and definition of kayak that I have ever seen.

lowprofile · 07-27-2014, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sasha

At what point a kayak becomes a boat???
I do see that it could be fun to share time with a friend..

the PA was never classified as a Kayak. ok, it might have been at first but was quickly subject to debate and soon after you couldn't find "Kayak" written anywhere near a PA, except on the forums.

too many people are trying to wrap their heads around the idea of this "huge kayak" instead of just taking it for what it is, a supped up pedal boat ready to take you and your partner practically anywhere inshore and possibly offshore.

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.

FISH11 · 10-24-2014, 07:46 PM

Hey Chris don't forget a 20HP outboard.

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.

07-15-2014, 08:43 AM	#1
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

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PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	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...

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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, 02:39 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	That's almost big enough to serve as a mother ship for THE ISLANDER! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-15-2014, 03:35 PM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	September 1, right now dealers can only do presales. __________________

07-15-2014, 09:43 AM	#3
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...

07-15-2014, 07:48 PM	#11
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	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

07-26-2014, 12:57 PM	#13
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! __________________

07-26-2014, 02:58 PM	#14
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	At what point a kayak becomes a boat??? I do see that it could be fun to share time with a friend..

10-24-2014, 03:12 PM	#18
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.

10-24-2014, 07:46 PM	#19
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Hey Chris don't forget a 20HP outboard. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )