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JohnMckroidJr · 04-23-2020, 08:51 PM

I have been looking at 3 different options for powering a personal vessel.

1. Gas-powered PA. There are a number of anglers in SE Florida that have purchased one Adventure Island Alma and connected it to the side of a pro angler, then fabricate a motor mount behind the seat and use a 2.5 hp Suzuki motor. Top speed is only about 6 mph, but when the engine is off, the mirage drive can be used to fine-tune the vessels position in stealth mode for optimal fishing. The outboard is overpowering the kayak beyond rated HP, but some guys are going on 4 years with the same rig without any issues. PA14 plus an alma has over 600lb capacity. If one gets lucky and nails a huge fish, or has a wide open bite on quality fish, they are going to be able to bring it ashore.

2. A solo skiff -- 15mph sounds impressive. There are 2 things that I don't like about the Solo Skiff, 1 the weight which pretty much makes it mandatory to get a trailor which then greatly restricts launch locations. 2 max capacity of 450lbs is not enough. With an engine, gas, fishing gear, ice food drinks,a live well with bait, there is not much left for fish. For those who own one, is that an accurate maximum capacity?

3. Stealth ProFisha14. weighs under 100lbs, 14ft long, and 43" wide which should fit between the wheelbase on the bed of my Tacoma. It can take up to 6HP, though I would be tempted to use less for a slower more comfortable ride. Capacity is rated at 992lbs! At least on paper it sounds like an impressive boat. I really have not seen anyone use one, and the price is at least 1K more than a Solo Skiff, but you're not going to need to buy a trailor for it, and going to have more launching options.

Anyone using stealth on the West Coast?

04-23-2020, 08:51 PM	#6
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,863	I have been looking at 3 different options for powering a personal vessel. 1. Gas-powered PA. There are a number of anglers in SE Florida that have purchased one Adventure Island Alma and connected it to the side of a pro angler, then fabricate a motor mount behind the seat and use a 2.5 hp Suzuki motor. Top speed is only about 6 mph, but when the engine is off, the mirage drive can be used to fine-tune the vessels position in stealth mode for optimal fishing. The outboard is overpowering the kayak beyond rated HP, but some guys are going on 4 years with the same rig without any issues. PA14 plus an alma has over 600lb capacity. If one gets lucky and nails a huge fish, or has a wide open bite on quality fish, they are going to be able to bring it ashore. 2. A solo skiff -- 15mph sounds impressive. There are 2 things that I don't like about the Solo Skiff, 1 the weight which pretty much makes it mandatory to get a trailor which then greatly restricts launch locations. 2 max capacity of 450lbs is not enough. With an engine, gas, fishing gear, ice food drinks,a live well with bait, there is not much left for fish. For those who own one, is that an accurate maximum capacity? 3. Stealth ProFisha14. weighs under 100lbs, 14ft long, and 43" wide which should fit between the wheelbase on the bed of my Tacoma. It can take up to 6HP, though I would be tempted to use less for a slower more comfortable ride. Capacity is rated at 992lbs! At least on paper it sounds like an impressive boat. I really have not seen anyone use one, and the price is at least 1K more than a Solo Skiff, but you're not going to need to buy a trailor for it, and going to have more launching options. Anyone using stealth on the West Coast?