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PA 12 vs 14

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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?
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the 12 would be easier to flip back over :dance: and more managable all around i would think, but the 14 does have the space... im glad you posted this
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Re: PA 12 vs 14

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That's true with the weight. I know the 14 plows through the surf, but what about the 12?
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I have the 14---still not enough space. :lol:
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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.
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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.
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