Here I am, already thinking of an upgrade.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

October · 08-13-2012, 03:45 PM

And I have only been yaking a few months now. But if Im gonna go, Im gonna go big. Balls to the wall. Contemplating a Pro Angler 12/14, or if my wife passes out from seeing how much I paid for it, maybe ill settle for a mirage revolution 13. Im hoping when the time comes (the money actually), I can find a used Pro angler for 2000 (I see one on CL right now).

but anywho, Im wondering, how the heck do people transport that thing? I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and I HAVE to use the stupid factory bars because thats how GM rolls. They dont have ANY aftermarket cross bars that will fit my factory side rails. Currently, I am transporting a 12 footer on a Malone J rack. It works well but I think Im already over the J racks. Are there any kayak carriers that will fit factory cross bars that will also be able to transport such a large vessel?

p.s. Is the Pro angler considered a Kayak? Is it self bailing? Reason I ask is because it would be even more awesome if I could take it out on diamond valley lake (they dont allow sit on tops)

sheesh this is long, sorry.

bus kid · 08-13-2012, 04:20 PM

Its a boat per Hobie's website

, get a trailer, Malone makes a folding one I believe.

October · 08-13-2012, 04:25 PM

duuuuude thats another 1500

08-13-2012, 04:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGsHBmYUFlg&feature=plcp

October · 08-13-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGsHBmYUFlg&feature=plcp

dont know how i feel about putting it JUST on the bars and then tying it down... seems like it would shimmy a lot

jorluivil · 08-13-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by October

dont know how i feel about putting it JUST on the bars and then tying it down... seems like it would shimmy a lot

Flip her over

October · 08-13-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Flip her over

I seriously cringe every time your avatar pops up

08-13-2012, 05:00 PM

It doesn't shimmy because its a pontoon style hull, there is no keel for it to rock on. I tie it down directly to the bars with two straps. I've driven over 100miles at 70+ mph with it like this and it didn't move at all.

bus kid · 08-13-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by October

dont know how i feel about putting it JUST on the bars and then tying it down... seems like it would shimmy a lot

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Flip her over

Are we still taking about kayaks?

October · 08-13-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Are we still taking about kayaks?

http://i.imgur.com/7RA55.gif

bus kid · 08-13-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by October

http://i.imgur.com/7RA55.gif

7RA55.jpg

wait, Jacks shimming and flipping, Man now I'm really lost.

October · 08-13-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

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wait, Jacks shimming and flipping, Man now I'm really lost.

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Originally Posted by Drake

It doesn't shimmy because its a pontoon style hull, there is no keel for it to rock on. I tie it down directly to the bars with two straps. I've driven over 100miles at 70+ mph with it like this and it didn't move at all.

interesting.... thats very promising... And my cars bars support 220lbs so thats nice.

now i just need to decide if its worth it to get the PA or just save 500-1000 dollars and go with a revolution 13

bus kid · 08-13-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by October

duuuuude thats another 1500

try these for some ideas, not Malone but it good be a good start.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=kayak+trailer

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=kayak+trailer

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=%C2%AF\%28%C2%B0_o%29%2F%C2%AF

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oh so Jack is confused too! Thanks

October · 08-13-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

try these for some ideas, not Malone but it good be a good start.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=kayak+trailer

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=kayak+trailer

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin..._o%29%2F%C2%AF

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oh so Jack is confused too! Thanks

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/3155025190.html

OH CRAP, ITS IN MY CITY TOO

icelogger · 08-13-2012, 05:43 PM

Check yakima or thule roof racks out. Click fit your vehicle on yakima. I have a chevy uplander with side rails and use the railgrab system. It works great. Msrp is $250 and well worth it.

http://m.yakima.com/#base_two

October · 08-13-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icelogger

Check yakima or thule roof racks out. Click fit your vehicle on yakima. I have a chevy uplander with side rails and use the railgrab system. It works great. Msrp is $250 and well worth it.

http://m.yakima.com/#base_two

Ya I did before, no bueno. the ONLY crossbars that work at factory. Pretty lame. Not even the "universal; fits every car" work.

but im either just gonna go straight on like the gentlemen above me does, or get a small trailer.

mtnbykr2 · 08-13-2012, 05:59 PM

What about surf launches? in a PA, has that been considered in the decision making? that's what I am concerned with that boat....

October · 08-13-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

What about surf launches? in a PA, has that been considered in the decision making? that's what I am concerned with that boat....

thats what I was wondering. Which is why im leaning more towards a rev 13 the more i think about it

bus kid · 08-14-2012, 07:07 AM

broke loser has a nice set up.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=14793

08-13-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	Here I am, already thinking of an upgrade.... And I have only been yaking a few months now. But if Im gonna go, Im gonna go big. Balls to the wall. Contemplating a Pro Angler 12/14, or if my wife passes out from seeing how much I paid for it, maybe ill settle for a mirage revolution 13. Im hoping when the time comes (the money actually), I can find a used Pro angler for 2000 (I see one on CL right now). but anywho, Im wondering, how the heck do people transport that thing? I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and I HAVE to use the stupid factory bars because thats how GM rolls. They dont have ANY aftermarket cross bars that will fit my factory side rails. Currently, I am transporting a 12 footer on a Malone J rack. It works well but I think Im already over the J racks. Are there any kayak carriers that will fit factory cross bars that will also be able to transport such a large vessel? p.s. Is the Pro angler considered a Kayak? Is it self bailing? Reason I ask is because it would be even more awesome if I could take it out on diamond valley lake (they dont allow sit on tops) sheesh this is long, sorry. __________________

08-13-2012, 04:20 PM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Its a boat per Hobie's website , get a trailer, Malone makes a folding one I believe. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-13-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	duuuuude thats another 1500 __________________

08-13-2012, 05:59 PM	#17
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	What about surf launches? in a PA, has that been considered in the decision making? that's what I am concerned with that boat.... __________________

08-14-2012, 07:07 AM	#19
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	broke loser has a nice set up. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=14793 __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-13-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGsHBmYUFlg&feature=plcp

08-13-2012, 05:00 PM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	It doesn't shimmy because its a pontoon style hull, there is no keel for it to rock on. I tie it down directly to the bars with two straps. I've driven over 100miles at 70+ mph with it like this and it didn't move at all.

08-13-2012, 05:43 PM	#15
icelogger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: All over the country Posts: 109	Check yakima or thule roof racks out. Click fit your vehicle on yakima. I have a chevy uplander with side rails and use the railgrab system. It works great. Msrp is $250 and well worth it. http://m.yakima.com/#base_two