Hobie Mirage Pro Angler

Just curious for the guys who have them.

How hard is it to transport that kayak? Seems pretty heavy. Most videos I've seen show multiple guys moving them.

Worth the $2500?

Thats all I have for now. I'm mainly concerned with transport for a solo angler.

Thank you!

the only things I do not like about my PA is the weight and the cost of purchasing it.  I haul my PA on a post WWll 1/4 ton Bantam trailer and it can be a pain to lift it on and off the trailer, a converted small boat trailer or a dedicated kayak trailer would be easy to transport a PA.  with my son off to college I handle the PA by myself, yes it is easier with someone to help but if you are by yourself it is doable.
the PA is an awesome fishing platform, stable, lots of room for rods n reels, your fishing gear, etc.  once on the water you won't notice the weight and the first time you use a PA you will forget about how much it cost.  
the fun factor is extremely high!  very comfortable to spend all day in the seat too.

Thank you very much for the response and pic!

I dig the trailer! Sounds like you have good things to say about it. The price of these is pretty significant in comparison to most other kayaks but the fishing platform of these looks a lot like a boat. I'm assuming with the kickdrive the bigger yak is still easily moveable, but what about on the paddle?

Speaking of seat, is it awkward going from sitting right on top of the plastic to sitting high like that?

Thanks again for taking the time!

I was looking at the PA when deciding on a fishing kayak.  I went with the outback instead and am sure glad I did, before you make your purchase try to test pedal a PA/Outback/Revo.  My outback offers excellent stability (a little too much IMO, takes some of the fun out of the kayaking experience).

 My outback offers excellent stability (a little too much IMO, takes some of the fun out of the kayaking experience).
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Try Monestary beach if your looking for a little excitment..lol

Thank you very much for the response and pic!

I dig the trailer! Sounds like you have good things to say about it. The price of these is pretty significant in comparison to most other kayaks but the fishing platform of these looks a lot like a boat. I'm assuming with the kickdrive the bigger yak is still easily moveable, but what about on the paddle?

Speaking of seat, is it awkward going from sitting right on top of the plastic to sitting high like that?

Thanks again for taking the time!

the PA is effortless to pedal all day even at high altitudes.  I have put 9 miles in a day's fishing at Silver lake around 8200' elevation. 
I forgot the drive units one day and had to paddle around all day, you can paddle the PA but it is a lot easier to pedal it.  no problems with the elevation of the seat either.  it might be a bit easier to pedal the PA because you sit slightly higher than in a conventional yak.  I also have a Hobie Outback and I never use it, it gets used as a loaner for when someone goes with me. 
I don't think you will be able to find a more stable kayak platform than the PA. 

Appreciate the response! Your insight has helped in my decision process.

Adman,

Looks like you're going down the exact same path I did a few months back. Started with Tarpon 120 and moved to Hobie. I looked at the PA, but the weight and over abundance of storage (less is more than enough) made me reconsider and move into a Revolution. Having paddled my Revo more, my attitude about how they paddle has changed from poorly to moderately. Still not a Tarpon, but much more fishing machine for my style of fishing. From your other post it seems that you venture into the ocean and hauling the PA across sand to beach launch/land would be an adventure in itself.

Dean