Selling my PA14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

surfisher · 07-18-2015, 09:33 AM

I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear.

I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

flemdogg · 07-18-2015, 11:27 AM

Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers.

svendawg · 07-18-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flemdogg

Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers.

Here's how I carry my PA-12 in a Ford Freestyle.
Like flemmdog said, Pull it out of the back and everything is ready to go. Works great. The only downside is the wind noise while traveling down the highway

surfisher · 07-18-2015, 07:44 PM

Looks exactly like that ^ .... Except my rear hatch sits flush to the kayak because it isn't blocked by the cart. The only downside, as mentioned above, is the noise of the freeway! I just use the ratchet tie downs to make sure everything stays tight. Works great!

King Saba · 07-18-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by surfisher

I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear.

I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

Pics please. I've entertained the idea of trying this, but I'm not comfortable with idea of having my trunk open while going down the freeway.

07-18-2015, 11:27 AM	#2
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Ford Transit Connect Wagon Long Wheel Base model. Slide my PA 12 in there no issue just like surfisher. Leave everything in the boat and strap her in from the inside. Takes less than 3 minutes. Also when not fishing, put the seats up and seat 6 passengers. __________________ These are my express opinions derived from my experiences - I know less than most and half as much as some! Last edited by flemdogg; 07-18-2015 at 12:33 PM.

07-18-2015, 09:33 AM	#1
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	I drive an SUV ... i put all the seats down in the back and slide the kayak right in. Strap it down from the inside, and then tie the rear hatch down as well. Works perfectly and I don't have to worry about it flying off the top of my car. Will take a picture next time I load it up if your interested. Takes all of 5 minutes to load/unload my gear. I have fit a revo 13, outback, and my buddies hobie outfitter in the back with no problems.

07-18-2015, 07:44 PM	#4
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Looks exactly like that ^ .... Except my rear hatch sits flush to the kayak because it isn't blocked by the cart. The only downside, as mentioned above, is the noise of the freeway! I just use the ratchet tie downs to make sure everything stays tight. Works great!