Stealth 14 vs Pa 14

[Dirty Curti]

I had a Stealth 14 for a short time. It was huge. I have since dropped down to the Stealth 12. Ahhh much better for me. The size is more comfortable and I feel I didn't lose anything but 2 feet and the back hatch which is no big loss. In fact I like it better with out it. I use an igloo cooler that fits perfectly behind my seat which I attached a 3 rod holder to and it keeps all of my belongings perfectly dry which the milk crates don't do.

The fishing platform as everyone said is great. The bait well and 2 side storage areas works very well. I am 48 years old 5'10' 215 lbs. and 2 not so good knees so standing up has proved to be a challenge. I haven't been able to get up from the seated position.

The two things I don't like are the position of the forward rod holders and the water that accumulates after a 6 hr trip in the hull. Other than that it travels and fishes great.

[alanw]

Hey Curt I'm about the same age/size as you and also a sorta bad knee which makes standing up hard from so low of a seat. A tow rope attached to the front to pull on while standing helps alot but I really don't get up.

I agree with the forward rod holders being kind of a far reach but I checked it out and if they were any closer you would hit them with your paddle.

And yes it's definetly a wet ride. It leaks through the side hatches. I've removed them to inspect and there's no evidence of water leaking under where the screws and gaskets are (which you could seal up with goop). I think it's leaking from around the hatch lid itself. The lids don't close properly on their gaskets and you can't goop them or you wouldn't be able to open the hatches.