Solo Skiff Pro/Con - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 04-24-2020, 06:40 PM

Do It! I was in on the very first OEX order, and only use my PA for kayak only tournaments anymore. I primarily only fly fish off of it also - this is off La Jolla a few summers ago. Three of us launched at the shores, fished from Torrey Pines State Beach all the way down to the Yukon and back like it was nothing. Pick up any 6 horse short shaft outboard (besides a Honda) and enjoy.

https://youtu.be/Ktvj4Jr2tlw

FISH11 · 04-24-2020, 06:58 PM

A Solo hull weighs almost the same as a PA (withing 10lbs), unless you are trying to leave the motor on while transporting. It's easier to lift the engine by itself.

JohnMckroidJr · 04-25-2020, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

A Solo hull weighs almost the same as a PA (withing 10lbs), unless you are trying to leave the motor on while transporting. It's easier to lift the engine by itself.

Am I missing something? Fitted hull wt of the skiff 150lbs, PA 120.5lbs

FISH11 · 04-25-2020, 09:02 AM

I don't believe their claims on weight. My Revo 13 weighs a lot more than the the 70.5 lb they claim. It is heavier than my Malibu X Factor. They claim the PA14 fitted (including seat and mirage drive) is 144.5 lb, I think it's more like 138 lb without the seat or drive. But all considering it could be due to the accessories we install on the hull, like transducers and cables, rod holders and gear tracks, fish finder mounts, etc. All this before installing the seat and drive. I just know the PA 14 is way more than I want to be trying to load up onto my truck rack. Onto the truck bed not so bad, but I know guys 1/2 my age who sold theirs, cause it was so much work to deal with the weight.

Steamin_Seamen · 04-25-2020, 11:44 AM

I would love to see some more of these. The ability to cover distance would be awesome. I’m genuinely intrigued but I want to see how they handle with the bait tank running and a yellow on board.

NICKWORN · 04-25-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steamin_Seamen

I would love to see some more of these. The ability to cover distance would be awesome. I’m genuinely intrigued but I want to see how they handle with the bait tank running and a yellow on board.

Stay tuned there is 5 of us waiting for OeX shipment. We gonna bomb out all over the coast, weather permitting!

Steamin_Seamen · 04-25-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Stay tuned there is 5 of us waiting for OeX shipment. We gonna bomb out all over the coast, weather permitting!

Yeah I’m over here bored and want to jump the gun and get one. Love the PA but I also love new projects

JohnMckroidJr · 04-28-2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

I don't believe their claims on weight. My Revo 13 weighs a lot more than the the 70.5 lb they claim. It is heavier than my Malibu X Factor. They claim the PA14 fitted (including seat and mirage drive) is 144.5 lb, I think it's more like 138 lb without the seat or drive. But all considering it could be due to the accessories we install on the hull, like transducers and cables, rod holders and gear tracks, fish finder mounts, etc. All this before installing the seat and drive. I just know the PA 14 is way more than I want to be trying to load up onto my truck rack. Onto the truck bed not so bad, but I know guys 1/2 my age who sold theirs, cause it was so much work to deal with the weight.

Good point, but with the same logic, I would expect the Solo Skiff is heavier than advertised. I see that Nick Worn has bought beach wheels for his Solo Skiff. I have only seen them on trailers, anyone have experience putting them on a beach cart?

Baja_Traveler · 04-29-2020, 09:57 AM

I don't have a trailer for mine - yet. If all goes to plan and society doesn't cave in by this shutdown I'll have a flatbed and pop-up camper on my truck next year, so I will be forced to build a trailer for it. Lifting it into the truck bed is really no issue except for the small and weak. I love the Boondox Landing gear on mine also...

cris · 04-29-2020, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

I don't have a trailer for mine - yet. If all goes to plan and society doesn't cave in by this shutdown I'll have a flatbed and pop-up camper on my truck next year, so I will be forced to build a trailer for it. Lifting it into the truck bed is really no issue except for the small and weak. I love the Boondox Landing gear on mine also...

You always have the coolest set-ups.

JohnMckroidJr · 04-29-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

I don't have a trailer for mine - yet. If all goes to plan and society doesn't cave in by this shutdown I'll have a flatbed and pop-up camper on my truck next year, so I will be forced to build a trailer for it. Lifting it into the truck bed is really no issue except for the small and weak. I love the Boondox Landing gear on mine also...

Good to know.

04-24-2020, 06:58 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,635	A Solo hull weighs almost the same as a PA (withing 10lbs), unless you are trying to leave the motor on while transporting. It's easier to lift the engine by itself. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 04-24-2020 at 07:27 PM.

04-25-2020, 09:02 AM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,635	I don't believe their claims on weight. My Revo 13 weighs a lot more than the the 70.5 lb they claim. It is heavier than my Malibu X Factor. They claim the PA14 fitted (including seat and mirage drive) is 144.5 lb, I think it's more like 138 lb without the seat or drive. But all considering it could be due to the accessories we install on the hull, like transducers and cables, rod holders and gear tracks, fish finder mounts, etc. All this before installing the seat and drive. I just know the PA 14 is way more than I want to be trying to load up onto my truck rack. Onto the truck bed not so bad, but I know guys 1/2 my age who sold theirs, cause it was so much work to deal with the weight. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 04-25-2020 at 09:08 AM.

04-24-2020, 06:40 PM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Do It! I was in on the very first OEX order, and only use my PA for kayak only tournaments anymore. I primarily only fly fish off of it also - this is off La Jolla a few summers ago. Three of us launched at the shores, fished from Torrey Pines State Beach all the way down to the Yukon and back like it was nothing. Pick up any 6 horse short shaft outboard (besides a Honda) and enjoy. https://youtu.be/Ktvj4Jr2tlw

04-25-2020, 11:44 AM	#5
Steamin_Seamen Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 3	I would love to see some more of these. The ability to cover distance would be awesome. I’m genuinely intrigued but I want to see how they handle with the bait tank running and a yellow on board.

04-29-2020, 09:57 AM	#9
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I don't have a trailer for mine - yet. If all goes to plan and society doesn't cave in by this shutdown I'll have a flatbed and pop-up camper on my truck next year, so I will be forced to build a trailer for it. Lifting it into the truck bed is really no issue except for the small and weak. I love the Boondox Landing gear on mine also...