PA12 or 14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

flemdogg · 07-11-2014, 05:37 PM

I've had both. Older PA 14, and now a PA 12.

Just like everyone else is saying, the PA 14 has a little bit more room. You won't really feel any weight difference between the two. Either way you wont find a better kayak that will carry everything you need and more, is a pain in the ass to load and unload, scare the shit out of you when landing in bigger surf, and yeah help you catch a shit ton of fish more comfortably. I love my PA and so will you no matter which one you go with. And as always, if you can, try before you buy.

Rambo · 07-11-2014, 07:03 PM

I say either choice will suit you fine. I own a PA14 and its luxury to have the stability, capability to carry your heart's desire, and load the extra weight on the kayak without feeling much drag or slowness. As everyone stated, the pain comes in when your loading the kayak on your car but its a fair trade to be out in the water with one less worry about stability, comfort, and not having enough room to move around in.

Test what kayak fit what your need and compare transport-ability versus carry load.

sdmosch · 07-11-2014, 07:26 PM

I tried them both... I liked the 14' better(for storage, tracking etc.) and that is what I bought.

07-11-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	I've had both. Older PA 14, and now a PA 12. Just like everyone else is saying, the PA 14 has a little bit more room. You won't really feel any weight difference between the two. Either way you wont find a better kayak that will carry everything you need and more, is a pain in the ass to load and unload, scare the shit out of you when landing in bigger surf, and yeah help you catch a shit ton of fish more comfortably. I love my PA and so will you no matter which one you go with. And as always, if you can, try before you buy. __________________ These are my express opinions derived from my experiences - I know less than most and half as much as some!

07-11-2014, 07:03 PM	#2
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	I say either choice will suit you fine. I own a PA14 and its luxury to have the stability, capability to carry your heart's desire, and load the extra weight on the kayak without feeling much drag or slowness. As everyone stated, the pain comes in when your loading the kayak on your car but its a fair trade to be out in the water with one less worry about stability, comfort, and not having enough room to move around in. Test what kayak fit what your need and compare transport-ability versus carry load.

07-11-2014, 07:26 PM	#3
sdmosch Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rancho Penasquitos Posts: 74	I tried them both... I liked the 14' better(for storage, tracking etc.) and that is what I bought.