Hobie Pro Angler 12 360 Sit On Top Fishing Pedal Kayak
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Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.
We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.
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- Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
- Phone: (615) 696-7887
- Phone: (931) 858-5222
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- The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
- The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
- The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
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- We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
- Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
- We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
- Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
- We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
- We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
- We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
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Shipping Damage Free Guarantee
Accessory Shipments
Paddles, PFDs, dry bags, helmets, skirts, motors, rod holders, and accessories ship UPS, FedEx, or USPS Ground.
It lands on your doorstep like any other package. We email tracking the day it leaves our shop.
Order gear on the same order as a kayak we're hand delivering or shipping, and it comes with the kayak.
Kayak Shipments
We deliver kayaks two ways. Inside our delivery area, we bring your boat to you ourselves. Everywhere else, it ships LTL freight with a carrier that reports a 99.9% damage-free delivery rate. We'll tell you which one you're getting once your order is placed along with more details.
If we hand deliver it
Nothing to inspect, nothing to sign at the curb. We're the ones unloading your kayak, so if anything is wrong, tell us right there and we'll take care of it. We will call before hand for a meetup place.
If it ships LTL freight
Look the boat over before you sign the delivery receipt. If you see damage, write it on the receipt. That one step is what protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours of delivery. We also will email you more details on this process once the order is placed.
What we cover
Structural damage. Anything that compromises the hull or would void the manufacturer's warranty, confirmed with the vendor. We make it right.
Cosmetic damage. Light scratches or minor surface dents that don't affect performance or structure. We send a repair kit when one is available. If you'd rather have a replacement, a 20% restocking fee applies plus full shipping back to us.
The 360 drive is the reason to buy this boat. A MirageDrive 180 gives you forward and reverse. The MirageDrive 360 moves the hull in any direction on the compass without turning the boat at all. Hobie’s own framing is "pedal kayaking in every direction. Literally."
What that buys an angler is holding position. Wind pushing you off a ledge, current sliding you past a laydown, a fish running under the boat. You correct with your feet, sideways if you need to, and your hands never leave the rod. Nobody who has fished a 360 goes back to arguing about it.
Underneath, it is a Pro Angler 12. Twelve feet, 36 inches wide, 500 lbs of capacity, rotomolded polyethylene, the Vantage ST seat, the H-Rail down both gunwales and the Guardian retractable transducer shield.
One thing to know before you buy. This is the previous-generation Pro Angler 360, not the current 360XR. Hobie has moved the line to the XR, so some figures published on their site now describe the XR rather than this boat. Where we are not certain a number applies to this exact generation, we have left it out rather than printing it. Call us at (615) 696-7887 and we will confirm anything you need before you order.
Specifications
- Length: 12 ft
- Width: 36 in
- Height: 20 in
- Capacity: 500 lbs
- Vantage Seat Capacity: 350 lbs
- Drive: MirageDrive 360 with Kick-Up Fin technology
- Steering: Dual steering, rudder control plus left/right auxiliary
- Seat: Vantage ST with BOA-set lumbar support
- Hull: Rotomolded polyethylene
- Crew: 1
- Accessory Rail: H-Rail
- Generation: Previous-generation 360, not the current 360XR
- Hull Weight: Not published for this generation, call us
Key Features
- MirageDrive 360: Thrust in any direction on the compass without turning the hull. This is the feature the boat exists for.
- Hands Stay On The Rod: You correct for wind and current with your feet. That is the difference between landing a fish and losing your spot.
- Kick-Up Fins: Retract on impact, reset once you are past. Shallow water stops being a hazard.
- Vantage ST Seat: Back, bottom, height and BOA lumbar all adjust. Lifts out and works as a beach chair.
- 500 lb Capacity: Heavy angler, loaded crate, battery and cooler all inside the number.
- H-Rail Mounting: Rail down both gunwales for electronics, rod holders and camera arms with no drilling.
- Guardian Transducer Shield: Retractable housing that takes the hit instead of your transducer.
- Pivoting Tackle Management: Trays swing out of the large rectangular hatch instead of lifting out of the boat.
- 12 ft Hull: Short enough to load and store alone, wide enough to stand and fish from all day.
Hobie Pro Angler 12 360 Questions, Answered
What does the 360 drive do that the 180 does not?
A MirageDrive 180 gives you forward and full-power reverse along the line of the boat. The 360 rotates the whole drive, so you can push the hull sideways, diagonally, or spin it in place. Hobie describes it as moving "in every degree on the compass." For holding a position against wind or current while you fish, there is nothing else like it.
Is this the 360XR?
No. This is the previous-generation Pro Angler 360, not the current 360XR. Hobie has moved the line to the XR, so some figures published on their site now describe the XR rather than this boat. Where we are not certain a number applies to this exact generation, we have left it out rather than printing it. Call us at (615) 696-7887 and we will confirm anything you need before you order.
Should I just buy the 180 version instead?
Plenty of people should. The Pro Angler 12 runs the MirageDrive 180 on the same hull for a lot less money, and forward-plus-reverse covers most fishing. Buy the 360 if you fish current, wind or structure where holding an exact position is what decides the day.
What about the 14 foot 360?
The Pro Angler 14 360 is the same drive on a longer, wider hull with 600 lbs of capacity instead of 500. It tracks better on open water and carries more. It is also heavier to load.
What are Kick-Up Fins?
Fins that retract by themselves when they hit something. Hobie’s own line is "Logs, kelp, shallows, rocks, no problem." The fin folds back on impact and drops again once you are clear, so a stump in skinny water does not bend a mast.
Can I stand and fish in it?
Yes. Thirty-six inches of beam with a flat standing deck and grip pads through it. Standing is what the Pro Angler hull was drawn around.
How do I move it?
A cart. The Boonedox Groovy Landing Gear is built for the Pro Angler hull and is what most owners here run.
Will a fish finder mount without drilling?
Yes. The Guardian retractable transducer shield is molded in and the H-Rail carries the head unit.
What is the one mistake that voids the warranty?
Beaching the boat with the drive and rudder still down. Hobie lists it as an exclusion by name. Pull the MirageDrive up and flip the rudder before the hull touches sand or gravel. Two seconds, and it is the most common way these boats get damaged.
Do I need a life jacket with it?
Yes, and the law requires one on board. The Old Town Outfitter Universal is a USCG Type III cut thin through the back for a high seat.
How long is the Hobie warranty?
Hobie covers 3 years on 2019 and newer models against defects in materials, manufacturing and design. Hobie repairs or replaces at their discretion.
Who handles a warranty claim?
Hobie routes warranty claims through the authorized dealer you bought from, which is us. Within 30 days of finding a defect, bring the boat and your proof of purchase to us and we handle it from there. That is worth knowing before you buy a big boat from a marketplace seller with no dealer behind it.
What voids coverage?
Normal wear and discoloration, abuse, skipped maintenance, hitting submerged objects, mooring or storing the boat in the water, improper transport or storage, weather damage, modifications, and rental or commercial use. One exclusion catches people out: beaching the boat without retracting the MirageDrive and rudder first. Pull both up before you slide onto sand or gravel.
How does the Hobie Pro Angler 12 360 ship?
Two ways. If you are inside our delivery area, local delivery shows up as a shipping option at checkout and we bring the boat to you ourselves. We call ahead to set a meet-up, and since we do the unloading there is nothing for you to inspect or sign at the curb. Otherwise it ships LTL freight with a carrier running a 99.9% damage-free rate. On a freight delivery, look the boat over before you sign the receipt and write down any damage you see. That one step protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours. We email the full details once your order is placed.
I had a Wilderness Systems ATAK120, and it was a good boat. However, the PA12 is the PA12, and the MD360 is exactly as advertised. I've been fishing side-by-side with a buddy who has a 2016 PA12 with MD180, and before my upgrade, he would always catch more fish than me. The first two times out in the PA12 360, I caught more fish and bigger fish than he did. The time it takes to make a wide turn in the 180 to head to the next piece of structure is completely eliminated in the 360. Just a quick turn on the dial, a few pumps of the feet, and I'm heading to the next pile. In my experience, I'd say that the 180 delivers about twice the number of casts over a paddle kayak, and the 360 delivers about 15-20% less downtime than the 180. It's worth it. I will also say this about Caney forks, They were busy busy on the day that I stopped in there, but they took the time to set me up and get me going. I drove across 3 state borders to pick up this beast, and I'm not disappointed with the purchase or vendor. Thank you CF!
Great so far after 1 month
The Hobie PA12 is a solid kayak that allows you to explore the shallowest of waters, while providing the stability to manage larger, open water situations. With the rod storage in the cockpit, and under the front hatch, there is plenty of room to carry enough gear to spend all day (or night) on the water.
It is a perfect fit for anyone‚ whether you are fishing for fun, competitively or just pedaling around‚ this boat is just great. The shorter length also allows for easier transport; fitting in the bed of a truck or on a short trailer (I even loaded mine on a ladder rack for a long time).
I was able to hand my grandson a paddle, sit him in my lap, and pedal around (he thought he was paddling!) without worry that it would roll. An incredibly stable kayak with a powerful and sturdy drive system.
Get in one, give it a spin.