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romspacenut
10-17-2010, 04:11 PM
I'm officially a Hobie Pro Angler owner. I want to thank Roger AKA WahooUSMA! I don't think we have a trader rating system on this board so to those who buy anything from Roger, he's a stand up guy!

Now on to the PA. Wow, this thing is huge! It was interesting driving back home to San Diego. I saw a few passengers doing a double take as they passed by. I was going between 65-70 mph and the whole thing seemed pretty stable up top. I can't wait to take her out. Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to until next week because of my work load. Here are some photos that I took with my phone before my trip back home.

http://209.200.3.19/kayak/TL_AP1.jpg

http://209.200.3.19/kayak/TL_AP2.jpg
Tman
10-17-2010, 04:16 PM
I'm officially a Hobie Pro Angler owner.
http://209.200.3.19/kayak/TL_AP1.jpg



Be careful, I'd advise not going over 70...might take flight...

Congrats...
romspacenut
10-17-2010, 04:20 PM
Yeah, I only hit around 70 when passing by those who were much slower than I was. For the most part, my cruise control was set at 65.

Be careful, I'd advise not going over 70...might take flight...

Congrats...
scoop
10-17-2010, 04:44 PM
Congrats. I'll be sure to offer you a hand if I bump into you loading/unloading in LJ :)
h2ofishfo
10-17-2010, 05:55 PM
DUDE THAT THING IS A TANK HAVE FUN AFTER A DAY OF FISHING AND IT BEING FILLED WITH WATER I HAVE TO HELP MY BROTHER GET THAT THING IN THE BED OF HIS TRUCK I CANT IMAGINE ON TOP OF A CAR !
Adam12
10-17-2010, 06:09 PM
Congrats. Tim is a great guy to buy a Hobie from. I was just there yesterday and bought my second Hobie from him recently.
Handymansd
10-17-2010, 06:14 PM
Well if your brakes fail and you drive into the ocean, at least the car will float!:eek: Grats on a new sled!
driftwood
10-17-2010, 06:28 PM
did you say your name was spacenut? CONGRATS!!!http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/200740main_rs_image_feature_863_946x710.jpg
StinkyMatt
10-17-2010, 06:33 PM
Congrats on your new toy. Yeah it feels like Xmas morning, you got your new bike and there is 2 feet of snow on the ground. Good luck on your first expedition. :D
FARRIER
10-17-2010, 06:57 PM
It's not everyday you see an aircraft carrier on the freeway.
Nic D
10-17-2010, 07:07 PM
congrats
WahooUSMA
10-18-2010, 07:29 AM
Enjoy it! We will fish together soon! :cheers1:
romspacenut
10-18-2010, 12:33 PM
LOL

did you say your name was spacenut? CONGRATS!!!http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/200740main_rs_image_feature_863_946x710.jpg
old_rookie
10-18-2010, 02:49 PM
Is that a TL you drive?
romspacenut
10-18-2010, 05:25 PM
Yes

Is that a TL you drive?
805gregg
10-19-2010, 03:50 PM
Way too heavy what was hobie thinking, I have trouble with my outback.
twitchy
10-19-2010, 06:54 PM
There is nothing wrong with being high, dry and warm. That boat is epic.
romspacenut
10-19-2010, 11:00 PM
It's not light by any means but it wasn't to bad to load by myself. I just got the Yakima Showboat attachment for my car rack and I was able to load it on top of my TL with no problems. I did have something over my trunk though to help me get started.

Way too heavy what was hobie thinking, I have trouble with my outback.
WahooUSMA
10-20-2010, 06:43 AM
It's not light by any means but it wasn't to bad to load by myself. I just got the Yakima Showboat attachment for my car rack and I was able to load it on top of my TL with no problems. I did have something over my trunk though to help me get started.

Well, you being a former Olympic power lifter does not hurt.....and that thing on the trunk was Premo stretched out....hahaha! Don't worry about the nayers. If it works for you, more power to ya! Personally I think its pretty cool you get to travel 1st class in the TL to the water, and then peddle around in the Roll Royce of kayaks!
maui jim
10-20-2010, 06:54 AM
http://yakass.net/videos/scott.html

Heres a idea from down under, looks pretty simple...for you PA owners.

"Load the Toad"....:cool:
romspacenut
10-20-2010, 07:50 AM
LOL, Roger. Are you trying to say I'm to husky for my PA? Haha.

Well, you being a former Olympic power lifter does not hurt.....and that thing on the trunk was Premo stretched out....hahaha! Don't worry about the nayers. If it works for you, more power to ya! Personally I think its pretty cool you get to travel 1st class in the TL to the water, and then peddle around in the Roll Royce of kayaks!

mauijim, thanks for posting this video! Now if I buy another Yakima Showboat and find some suction cups like in the video. I could put this thing on trunk making it way more easier to get it onto then 2nd one on the rack.

Heres a idea from down under, looks pretty simple...for you PA owners.