Hobie Pro Angler tandem...

[easyday]

Saw this ok kayak fish mags Facebook. This thing looks like a monster of a "kayak". What is everyones thoughts on this thing, it definitely wont be getting car topped.
http://m.kayakfishmag.com/news/mirage-pro-angler-17-tandem/
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/allourcars/proangler17-studio-dune-3-4-iCast_950_zps7q3njovu.jpeg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/allourcars/media/proangler17-studio-dune-3-4-iCast_950_zps7q3njovu.jpeg.html)

[momo fish]

Wow. Don't see this taking off due to price and size. Most people who tandem are doing it with kids and this would be an overkill. Still hoping to see the new outback :)

[lowprofile]

Anyone recognize the two rock stars on that boat?

I wonder if he's taken it out on the big pond yet and how it did in the surf.

Btw, it's not a kayak.

[kayachapi]

Btw, it's not a kayak.
It's a Cruise Ship

[flemdogg]

Wow. Don't see this taking off due to price and size. Most people who tandem are doing it with kids and this would be an overkill. Still hoping to see the new outback :)

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[FlyFishinYakr]

Looks like you'd need a flatbed truck with a crane to load and unload!:eek:
Can't even imagine how much this thing might weigh(?)!
Great camo for either a cruise ship or aircraft carrier!:rolleyes:
FFY

[easyday]

Looks like you'd need a flatbed truck with a crane to load and unload!:eek:
Can't even imagine how much this thing might weigh(?)!
Great camo for either a cruise ship or aircraft carrier!:rolleyes:
FFY

185 empty 230 loaded

[makobob]

Might make a good guide boat!

[lowprofile]

It's a boat guys, not a car topper kayak. You'll need a trailer. Although I'm willing to bet it will fit on my old FJ or a suburban with roof rack.

I wonder what the cruising speed is with two on the drives. This thing would thrive in the gulf for trolling.

[bus kid]

Its the same length as my boat! put a 25 Hp four stroke and you could be in Cat in an hour!

[Lineman47]

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


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[ful-rac]

PA 17?!


I like it!! :luxhello:

[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.

[FISH11]

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]

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

[momo fish]

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL


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]

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]

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.

[blitzburgh]

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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

[makobob]

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]

Are they going to allow those on the Islander?

[Iceman]

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! :D

[FISH11]

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

[makobob]

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

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

[Iceman]

September 1, right now dealers can only do presales.

[Bert Vega]

When will OEX have a model to demo? I been thinking tandem island but this may work out better.

[Iceman]

September 1 is what I have been told. My plan is to rig one up with electronics, livewell and trailer and rent for $100 a day and apply that $100 to future purchase :D

[Bert Vega]

September 1 is what I have been told. My plan is to rig one up with electronics, livewell and trailer and rent for $100 a day and apply that $100 to future purchase :D

That is a good plan. Where do we sign up for a rigged rental?

[theluckypig]

can't wait for launching and landing footage... :D

[romspacenut]

Just saw video of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoEI17_1uU

[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.

[alanw]

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.


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[momo fish]

Bingo! Btw interesting you can turn one seat around to fact each other and peddle at same time. Didn't think that was possible. But I guess you just switch the position of drive. Love the look of new livewell.

After trying the PA 12 still can't imagine hauling this thing around. I'm sure there is a need or it would not be build.

[Iceman]

this definitely is not going to appeal to people who are primarily fishing from kayaks because they are cheaper than boats, that is like not buying a $3000 road bike because you can buy a used car for that price.............this thing is going to be really cool! :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10306180_664441756975633_3656146599094497521_n.jpg

[makobob]

Andy, can you please post the dimentions please, specially the width and height. Thanks for all you do for our community.

[PapaDave]

I've been considering Tandem Island for a while. Thing is, not having any experience with them, it seems it would be kind of awkward to fish from. This looks like just what I was looking for.

[Iceman]

Bob, no height published yet, width 43.5 inches, length 17 feet

[makobob]

Bob, no height published yet, width 43.5 inches, length 17 feet

So with the length to width ratio it should be faster than the PA14 with one person, AND much faster with two. Still might be tuff in the surf zone, but pratice would make it better. The younger crowd, under 50, should have a ball with this, AND what a BAJA machine it would make!!!!!

[Dannowar]

Is that lake hodges?

[Iceman]

The younger crowd, under 50

I think you meant under 52.............. :D

Yes, I heard Hodges

[makobob]

I think you meant under 52.............. :D

Yes, I heard Hodges

YEA that works, might have to think about one for Las Encantadas after we get the house done. Let's see, peddle from Las Encantadas to Willard/Gonzaga fishing all the way. Spend the night on the beach in Gonzaga, fish all the way back the next day. OR do the 35 miles from Puertocitos to Las Encantadas in 2-3 days beach camping and fishing VIRGIN territory. These boats WILL be AWESOME in the Sea of Cortez. See you later, got to start planning!!!!!

[Lets_Fish]

Specs and all here http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-pro-angler-17/

What a beast!

[YakDout]

Is that lake hodges?

They caught a couple fish in the video, can't be hodges.

[Zed]

It is definitely the best valued hobie boat in pounds per dollar.

[PapaDave]

So with the length to width ratio it should be faster than the PA14 with one person, AND much faster with two. Still might be tuff in the surf zone, but pratice would make it better. The younger crowd, under 50, should have a ball with this, AND what a BAJA machine it would make!!!!!

What you be sayin!? Under 50, says who? :rolleyes:

[Iceman]

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

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[sasha]

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

[rossman]

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.

[Gerry]

At this point, just buy I skiff!!!

[Fishwhisperer619]

At this point, just buy I skiff!!!

My thoughts exactly

[lowprofile]

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.

[PAL]

Is that lake hodges?

The shots with Kevin and his girlfriend were at Barrett. I'm not sure where they filmed Hank Parker and Jackie Slater.

[Wintersun]

So with the length to width ratio it should be faster than the PA14 with one person, AND much faster with two. Still might be tuff in the surf zone, but pratice would make it better. The younger crowd, under 50, should have a ball with this, AND what a BAJA machine it would make!!!!!


Dream on. There is this thing called displacment and effort/energy is required to overcome it. This is going to be a 180 lb. boat in the water designed to support 800 lbs. or more. The advantage will be with two independent pedalers on the boat driving it forward. The trick will be using the paddles effectively when the Mirage drive is out of the boat.

As for trailering all the Pro Angler boats are best trailered unless you have a pickup truck and don't mind having all your gear in the cab and go from home to water and back again with no stops where anything not locked down will get stolen.

Hobie has gone outside the box with its TI and PA boats and not been bound by how much weight a person can lift over their head or carry down to the water. That market for boats weighing under 75 lbs. is where 99% of the other manufacturers compete and Hobie wisely created their own market where they really do not have any competition at all, much like with the Hobie Cat sailboats.

The PA17 is for protected waters. I cannot imaging two guys in the ocean with the boat turtled being able to right it again and make it back to shore. It is an alternative to a bass boats and skiffs out on lakes and inland waters. The PA17 with its trailer will cost less than the outboard motor alone on a fishing boat.

Put it on a Hobie trailer and it can be pulled along and launched with a Subaru station wagon or even a Honda Fit. Lighter boats can be carried on much lighter trailers. The PA17 with its trailer will weigh half of what the trailer alone weighed that I used with my 17' Boston Whaler.

[johnnyblaze2009]

I seen one yesterday on top of a truck around Miramar area. I didn't think they were out yet so I was in disbelief until my girlfriend confirmed on the side it said mirage 17 or whatever they say. It looked cool, but for that price, hmmm.


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[Oxbeast1210]

Looks like one guide is already using it...
http://m.kayakfishmag.com/featured-catch/guide-trip-on-the-hobie-pro-angler-17t/

[makobob]

Might make a good guide boat!

Yea, I thought I said that back when this boat was first announced. Hindsite is so awesome. I still keep seeing one in my BAJA dreams.

[Iceman]

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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

[ctfphoto]

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

Put the clicker on, take a nap.

[FISH11]

Hey Chris don't forget a 20HP outboard.