Hobie P/A 14 or 12??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joeasaro · 01-18-2015, 08:00 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some opinions. I had a 14' PA when they first came out and loved it but was not able to use it as much as I wanted and ended up selling it. I want to get back into the kayak fishing and was wondering if I could get some opinions on the two different platforms and maybe what you would use. Are the extra 2 feet really a difference maker. Hauling the boat is not a problem. So, what are the attributes of the both? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

ol'skool · 01-18-2015, 08:52 AM

The following is a cut from a post on a hobie website that compared the two and I'd have to agree; "Day in and Day out the PA 14 is a friendlier serious fishing machine for the simple reasons of , Overall room, ease of peddling , speed of peddling, tracking, stability and tackle and rod management."

Bert Vega · 01-18-2015, 08:52 AM

I have a 14 and a few friends with 12's. The 12 front hatch does a better job of keeping the water out. The 14 has a larger hatch and hold more gear. The 14 tracks better and doesn't bounce around in the bumps. I also think it's a faster boat to pedal. You can't go wrong with either.

Lipripper92592 · 01-18-2015, 08:56 AM

I can attest that it holds a ton more gear in the hatch, compared to my PA12. And Bert is always smoking me on the water in his 14, so if he says it's the 14, then I would tend to believe him.
IF weight or transport is no issue, go with the 14.

Raskal311 · 01-18-2015, 09:08 AM

If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned.

Cadillyak · 01-18-2015, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raskal311

If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned.

^x2. Transport, storage, loading and unloading. Storage was an issue for me so I went 12. I've fished next to the 14 numerous times and that beast tracks WELL. But as stated earlier, either us great. I'm 170lbs, so the 12 is more than enough for me.

joeasaro · 01-18-2015, 06:58 PM

Thanks all for the input. I really appreciate it! 14' P/A it is. Yes, I remember that it tracked well and even though it sticks out of the bed of my truck a bit (rests on trailer hitch mount) it's not an issue to transport. Looking forward to getting back into it!

Joe...

Oxbeast1210 · 01-18-2015, 07:30 PM

I have a 12 def wish I had got a 14..
tracks better , more stable ,faster
not much heavier.

momo fish · 01-18-2015, 07:37 PM

Get the 14, your friends will hate you either way when having to load either size kayak ..😂

01-18-2015, 08:00 AM	#1
joeasaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramona, Ca. Posts: 41	Hobie P/A 14 or 12??? Hi, I am looking for some opinions. I had a 14' PA when they first came out and loved it but was not able to use it as much as I wanted and ended up selling it. I want to get back into the kayak fishing and was wondering if I could get some opinions on the two different platforms and maybe what you would use. Are the extra 2 feet really a difference maker. Hauling the boat is not a problem. So, what are the attributes of the both? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe

01-18-2015, 08:52 AM	#3
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I have a 14 and a few friends with 12's. The 12 front hatch does a better job of keeping the water out. The 14 has a larger hatch and hold more gear. The 14 tracks better and doesn't bounce around in the bumps. I also think it's a faster boat to pedal. You can't go wrong with either. __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-18-2015, 09:08 AM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	If transport, storage, loading and unloading is not an issue than 14. If it is then consider the 12... I went with 12 for the reasons mentioned. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

01-18-2015, 08:52 AM	#2
ol'skool Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lomita Posts: 77	The following is a cut from a post on a hobie website that compared the two and I'd have to agree; "Day in and Day out the PA 14 is a friendlier serious fishing machine for the simple reasons of , Overall room, ease of peddling , speed of peddling, tracking, stability and tackle and rod management."

01-18-2015, 08:56 AM	#4
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	I can attest that it holds a ton more gear in the hatch, compared to my PA12. And Bert is always smoking me on the water in his 14, so if he says it's the 14, then I would tend to believe him. IF weight or transport is no issue, go with the 14.

01-18-2015, 06:58 PM	#7
joeasaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramona, Ca. Posts: 41	Thanks all for the input. I really appreciate it! 14' P/A it is. Yes, I remember that it tracked well and even though it sticks out of the bed of my truck a bit (rests on trailer hitch mount) it's not an issue to transport. Looking forward to getting back into it! Joe...

01-18-2015, 07:30 PM	#8
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	I have a 12 def wish I had got a 14.. tracks better , more stable ,faster not much heavier.

01-18-2015, 07:37 PM	#9
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Get the 14, your friends will hate you either way when having to load either size kayak ..😂