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Join Date: Sep 2016
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Differences between PA 12 & 14
Can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages (if any) to owning a 12 foot or a 14 foot Hobie Pro Angler? Like I said, id use it in the many lakes throughout the Sierras but also in the harbor and outside the break walls of DP and NPH. Just trying to figure out which model best suits my needs. Thanks so much! |
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Buena Park
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Get the 14, they're both heavy. You will enjoy the real estate, otherwise if size is a problem for you get the outback.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego
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The difference is 2ft of plastic. Just go with the 14.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Menifee, CA
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PA 14, the extra room will be noticed.
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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PA14 is the way to go. Fishes like a boat........
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palos Verdes
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The biggest obvious difference is the front hatch size.
Since I've been with the Hobie team I've seen that the reason that anglers buy the 12' PA is due to storage or transport problems. If you don't have these storage or transport problems then the 14' PA is the best way to go...as Tony said " You will enjoy the real estate". As far as price...it's only a couple of hundred dollars difference between the two. IMHO...I'd go with the PA 14'.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
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Great insight. Thank you everyone! I have a long bed Tacoma so I think transport will be a breeze. On the hunt for a 14
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Dana Point
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Rolled down to the launch next to a guy that just bought a 12' PA the day before and he already had buyers remorse after seeing my 14' rigged up
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#9 |
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
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After 3 very happy years with the 12 I'm ready for the 14... just upgraded from a 5 foot truck bed to an 8.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
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The 14' fit in my 6.5 foot bed well with no bed extender. Roof topping it can be a bitch though. I recommend unrigging before trying that. Its a great kayak.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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I've never owned the 12 but I have owned the outback and now own a 14. There is more than enough room on a 14 to carry multiple large fish and hooping gear if you plan on hooping.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
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The 12 does have plent off room for 5 fully rigged ambush hoops; even 7 would be comfortable.
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