Hobie Pro Angler tandem... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 07-15-2014, 12:49 AM

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/

momo fish · 07-15-2014, 02:51 AM

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

lowprofile · 07-15-2014, 03:13 AM

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.

kayachapi · 07-15-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

Btw, it's not a kayak.

It's a Cruise Ship

flemdogg · 07-15-2014, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

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

???

FlyFishinYakr · 07-15-2014, 05:43 AM

Looks like you'd need a flatbed truck with a crane to load and unload!

Can't even imagine how much this thing might weigh(?)!
Great camo for either a cruise ship or aircraft carrier!

FFY

easyday · 07-15-2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

Looks like you'd need a flatbed truck with a crane to load and unload!

Can't even imagine how much this thing might weigh(?)!
Great camo for either a cruise ship or aircraft carrier!

FFY

185 empty 230 loaded

makobob · 07-15-2014, 06:50 AM

Might make a good guide boat!

lowprofile · 07-15-2014, 06:56 AM

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.

bus kid · 07-15-2014, 07:29 AM

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

Lineman47 · 07-15-2014, 08:13 AM

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

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ful-rac · 07-15-2014, 08:21 AM

PA 17?!

I like it!!

blitzburgh · 07-15-2014, 08:43 AM

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.

FISH11 · 07-15-2014, 08:57 AM

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!

CKallday71 · 07-15-2014, 09:09 AM

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

momo fish · 07-15-2014, 09:30 AM

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

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.

Rambo · 07-15-2014, 09:43 AM

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...

PapaDave · 07-15-2014, 09:47 AM

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.

blitzburgh · 07-15-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Yup. Article says it's the livewell XL

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

makobob · 07-15-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

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.

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

07-15-2014, 12:49 AM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	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/ __________________

07-15-2014, 03:13 AM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	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. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-15-2014, 06:50 AM	#8
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Might make a good guide boat! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-15-2014, 06:56 AM	#9
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	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. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-15-2014, 07:29 AM	#10
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Its the same length as my boat! put a 25 Hp four stroke and you could be in Cat in an hour! __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

07-15-2014, 02:51 AM	#2
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	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

07-15-2014, 05:43 AM	#6
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Looks like you'd need a flatbed truck with a crane to load and unload! Can't even imagine how much this thing might weigh(?)! Great camo for either a cruise ship or aircraft carrier! FFY

07-15-2014, 08:13 AM	#11
Lineman47 Junior Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 27	I've got the pa 14. That tandem pa17 is a boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-15-2014, 08:21 AM	#12
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	PA 17?! I like it!! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-15-2014, 08:43 AM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	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. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-15-2014, 08:57 AM	#14
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,628	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! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-15-2014, 09:09 AM	#15
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I'd car top that on my Golf, no worries! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

07-15-2014, 09:43 AM	#17
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	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...

07-15-2014, 09:47 AM	#18
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,452	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. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...