PA 12 vs PA 14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RobFish · 07-28-2013, 02:42 PM

Had a 14, now I have a 12.
The 14 is nice, obviously bigger, and just a tad more weight to move.
I have a toyhauler travel travel trailer and when I'd head up to the Sierras, I'd have to take my Stealth 9, as the 14 was just a tad too long to fit inside.
That was fine as my fishing in the Sierras is done on smaller lakes, and there is also no need for the livewell. The 12 fits with a tad of room to spare.
Both the 12 and 14 are stable as battleships, go plenty fast, and have a great layout.
I drive a F350 with the 6.75' bed, which is just about 8' with the gate down.
No issues lifting it in, and I've got an avg. build. 5'11 175#.
Biggest difference on the 14 is 2012's and older have the flat seat, which some folks like as you can sit sidesaddle. All 12's have the new Vantage seat.
No steering issues experienced by me.
It works fine in LJ.
Hope this helps you in your decision.

07-28-2013, 02:42 PM	#12
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Had a 14, now I have a 12. The 14 is nice, obviously bigger, and just a tad more weight to move. I have a toyhauler travel travel trailer and when I'd head up to the Sierras, I'd have to take my Stealth 9, as the 14 was just a tad too long to fit inside. That was fine as my fishing in the Sierras is done on smaller lakes, and there is also no need for the livewell. The 12 fits with a tad of room to spare. Both the 12 and 14 are stable as battleships, go plenty fast, and have a great layout. I drive a F350 with the 6.75' bed, which is just about 8' with the gate down. No issues lifting it in, and I've got an avg. build. 5'11 175#. Biggest difference on the 14 is 2012's and older have the flat seat, which some folks like as you can sit sidesaddle. All 12's have the new Vantage seat. No steering issues experienced by me. It works fine in LJ. Hope this helps you in your decision. __________________