Hobie Pro Angler tandem...
 

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/mirag...ler-17-tandem/
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d5...s7q3njovu.jpeg

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 :)

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.

It's a Cruise Ship

New outback?
 

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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

Might make a good guide boat!

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.

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

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


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PA 17?!


I like it!! :luxhello:

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.

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!

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

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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...

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.

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

Dave you are right, but it would be GREAT for Gonzaga or most other Sea of Cortez locations.

Are they going to allow those on the Islander?

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

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

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

September 1, right now dealers can only do presales.

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

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?

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

Just saw video of it.

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

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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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.

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.n...94497521_n.jpg

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

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.

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!!!!!

Is that lake hodges?

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

Yes, I heard Hodges