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PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:07 pm
by justinn
Is it really a no brainer to go for the 14 due to all the deck space or are there some advantages of the 12 vs the 14 aside from the weight?
Re: PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:46 pm
by Cap'n Dave
the 12 would be easier to flip back over
and more managable all around i would think, but the 14 does have the space... im glad you posted this
Re: PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:01 pm
by justinn
That's true with the weight. I know the 14 plows through the surf, but what about the 12?
Re: PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:00 pm
by TSimon
I have the 14---still not enough space.
Re: PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:45 pm
by mpg2yahoo
I don't do BTB, but I went for the PA14 instead of the PA12 because it was $100 more for 2 extra rod holder tubes in the cockpit, extra 100# weight capacity, and the front hatch is way longer, which you can put big fish to transport back or even put a bag of ice with your stuff to drink or eat.
I would think a PA14 should be in theory faster than a PA12. Since I had a RIDE115 I wanted something faster also.
Weight wise it was not a problem for me since I already had a trailer.
Re: PA 12 vs 14
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:40 pm
by Fish soup
I have a PA 14. It's my fourth boat in 19 years and I love it. Great for everything except super skinny water. Oh and surf re-entry...tough...takes extra practice.