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Post by Kayaksticks on Feb 6, 2014 8:48:31 GMT -5
Anybody ever try out at Hobie PA14 14? Thinking of looking at getting one for open water such as lakes, the bay, ocean, and pretty much any other open water. I'm going to keep the Ride 115 for the rivers but but is a pain and slow when it comes to any flat water. I know the PA is a beast of a boat but kind of like the idea of the pedal drive for open water. Even thought it would be good for trolling on SML for stripers.
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Post by irons on Feb 6, 2014 14:32:03 GMT -5
Take a look at the native slayer propel, it is easier to paddle if need be than the PA and it can peddle in reverse.
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Post by bronzbackhunter on Feb 6, 2014 17:18:45 GMT -5
I have a Hobie Outback, grate boat,you wont be dissipointed with the PA14. If you would like to take a test ride,let me no.
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Post by uncross on Feb 7, 2014 23:33:02 GMT -5
I can't afford a hobie pa or the slayer propel. I do like the reverse idea though!
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Post by irons on Feb 8, 2014 16:53:33 GMT -5
Uncross.... I can't afford them either.
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Post by Kayaksticks on Feb 10, 2014 20:13:21 GMT -5
I normaly cant afford one either but 2013 was a good year at work so I am going to put part of my bonus towards fishing I appreciate the offer bronzbackhunter but Im probably not going to be getting on the water for a bit found out last week I have pnomonia so trying to lay low and let the antibiotics do its thing. I also looked at the slayer propel. I liked the layout of the PA better. you can go reverse with the hobies you just have to flip the drive around from what I read. One of the things I did not like about the propel drive is that its all inclosed so if you need to do any one the water adjustments or repairs it cant be donw where as the hobie mirage drive everyting is exposed and easy to fix. I had read a couple of guys having the propel drives seizing up while out. the other thing with the propel drive is if its in its a constant thing hanging below the hull where as the mirage drive you can tuck the fins up along the hull when it gets shallow. I'm hoping to get out to Appomatox River Company monday to look at both in person so we will see
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Post by irons on Feb 10, 2014 20:59:28 GMT -5
As for the slayer propel, u just don't latch the back clip and if u hit something the unit just swings up out of the way and also u can swing it up and out of the water. I know several guys who have hobie and they break quite a bit too, not an easy fix either. One thing to look at is u can paddle the slayer, not really capable in the pa. Just something to think about. If you are serious I would go out and try the two before I purchased.
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