Stealth 14 vs Pa 14

[Cbad Mike]

As a Stealth 14 rider I can tell you that the forward bait tank was one of the main reasons I bought the kayak (plus price). The bait tank is oval instead of square like a lot of other kayak tanks which I think gives an even flow and keeps the bait alive and happy until I jam a hook through their nose. Like mentioned above, I too carry my tackle behind me which is fine because there is still plenty of room for Yellowtail. When I'm not using live bait I keep my tackle in the bait tank. The ability to stand up on the Stealth has proven productive as well as given me a chance to stretch my legs. The kayak is Very stable. I've rolled twice during launches but looking back they were caused by user error. Once I learned how to correctly land back on the beach in a good sized surf (sideways), I never felt the anxiety of doing so again. As for the weight... It definitely isn't the lightest kayak out there but I load and unload my Stealth from the on top of my pickup trucks camper shell myself (I'm 5'10 and 180) Incase you are un familiar... The Stealth isn't the driest of kayaks. I always have a small amount of water in the hull after a day on the water. The large front hatch is nice if you want to use it which I don't ever. One of my favorite things besides the bait tank in the front is that it is flush with the deck which is a nice platform to cut bait or change tackle. It also makes it very easy to lay down and take a comfortable nap when I need to.
While I believe that there are many more pros than cons, to be fair I have to tell you a couple things that I don't like. I wish the hull stayed drier and the front rod holders are positioned in a place that makes it necessary to really stretch to use them. I also wish it was lighter but doesn't everyone think the same about their kayak?
As a bonus... On the few occasions that I've just paddled around with my girlfriend I've also brought my dog. He's small so I take the lid off of the bait tank and he comfortably sits in it on a towel and neither him nor I have to worry about him taking a dunk. Lol.

There's not much more I can say so I hope my opinion helps with you decision.
Mike