Paddle storage?

Do you guys store your Hobie paddle inside your boat? I didn't spend much time trying to get it in there but it doesn't look like it will fit in the front hatch.

I generally use just half the paddle with the T-handle. I store the other half in the hull. I slip it in though the front hatch and use a small bungee loop connected to a plastic ball to hold it in place along side the bottom rod tube.

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Anonymous - "The gods do not subtract from the alloted span of men's lives the hours spent fishing."

I use the full paddle and it is secured to clips that are attached to one of the side rails, I found the clips at West Marine. out of the way but easily accessed when needed. Scotty makes a cool paddle clip:

It looks like Hobie actually connected this paddle mount directly to the paddle shaft as opposed to mounting it to the rail on the PA12. Did I see this right in the video on the website? I like this idea as it seems to make placement of the paddle very flexible.

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Anonymous - "The gods do not subtract from the alloted span of men's lives the hours spent fishing."

It will fit in, under the front hatch liner. When you place it inside there are two foam floatation pieces that have to be pushed rearward a few inches, but it will store inside.

The paddle has been pretty useless for me except as a possibility for emergency if the drive fails. I use a push pole to push off of banks or to push along in very shallow water.

I think the Native paddle mount on the side rail would be the best if you feel you need the paddle.

I would much rather push pole in the shallows which is what I always did in my pirogues anyway. I just used a paddle though. I think with the PA I'd like to get an actual push pole though and keep the paddle in the hull for emergencies. Now to try and find a decent 14' or so push pole that won't cost me $300!!!