Question regarding newer Mirage drive

[Ddwineguy]

Compared to an outback, it seems roomier because it has a more open cockpit. I think it has less Hull slap then the outback, but occasionally I still get a good splash over the bow. The higher seating in all the newer hobies keeps you pretty dry.

It seems more agile and “sporty” to me than the outback. It does have a different angle when it sits on the water. It is hard to explain but it looks to the eye like your heading downhill in the yak.

Comparing to a PA is definitely apples to oranges. If you want to bring gear without worrying about space or weight and have the room and way to transport it is a great fishing machine. A little bit cumbersome to launch and land if the surf is bigger, but easy to do at La Jolla.

Just my two cents. I’m sure others have different opinions and experiences.


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[NY4Reels!]

Hey thanks ddwineguy! And every one else for their input!

Anything else I should I be keeping in mind or useful gear to pick up?

What about different type of rod mountings?

[CON KSO]

Let me know if you want to buy a used PA14, I'm in San Diego. $2500 - boat is a great fishing platform!

[NY4Reels!]

So At the last minute I decided to go to the Fred Hall show and try out the Compass one more time, and also get in the Pro Angler to see how much of a difference there would be.

Well it was like night and day

The comfort level was ok on the Compass and it was faster, but the Pro Angler was so much more comfortable to me, keeping in mind the seats are much different.

Yeah it was slower, but It felt like there was so much more room. I felt like I was in a mini boat. It felt a ton more stable and seems safer to be in if I go offshore a bit.

If I set up the compass the way I wanted with the reverse drive (there is a mod kit), H Rails, Rectangular hatch, bucket, seal, anchor trolly, Track 2 cart wheels, medium fish kill bag, and not adding the FF or rod holders but subtracting the Fred hall show discount it would cost maybe about $700 less that the Pro Angler.

I have 7 days to make up my mind, but I’m pretty sure that I’m going with the Pro Angler. I know that it’s going to be heavier, but I will be loading it up in the bed of my truck. I’m going to see how well it will sit on two padded auto creepers that way I could push it out the garage and lift it up maybe 3’




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[YakDout]

Originally Posted by NY4Reels!

So At the last minute I decided to go to the Fred Hall show and try out the Compass one more time, and also get in the Pro Angler to see how much of a difference there would be.



Well it was like night and day



The comfort level was ok on the Compass and it was faster, but the Pro Angler was so much more comfortable to me, keeping in mind the seats are much different.



Yeah it was slower, but It felt like there was so much more room. I felt like I was in a mini boat. It felt a ton more stable and seems safer to be in if I go offshore a bit.



If I set up the compass the way I wanted with the reverse drive (there is a mod kit), H Rails, Rectangular hatch, bucket, seal, anchor trolly, Track 2 cart wheels, medium fish kill bag, and not adding the FF or rod holders but subtracting the Fred hall show discount it would cost maybe about $700 less that the Pro Angler.



I have 7 days to make up my mind, but I’m pretty sure that I’m going with the Pro Angler. I know that it’s going to be heavier, but I will be loading it up in the bed of my truck. I’m going to see how well it will sit on two padded auto creepers that way I could push it out the garage and lift it up maybe 3’









It would

Keep in mind that the outback is in the middle of these two.