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?
 

???

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.