At 36" width, it appears to be more stable for standing and other general considerations. A small compartment in the PDL drive right in between the footpads can hold a phone, wallet and small tackle box with no issues. Old Town PDL - $2799. Its seat is significantly higher which is great for fishing. It has a dedicated area to hold a paddle. Slayer Propel 13 - $2599. Side Storage - Included.
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Well, if you are selling pedaling kayaks, you'll be out of business very fast if the drive doesn't work well... but you can more easily get away with a rudder that slightly under-performs. Some hanging organizers for these spaces would be very nice. Not a deal breaker but would be better if the mesh was a touch tighter. I just couldn't pass it up. Something to note and really comes down to personal preference is the pedals go around in a circle like bike pedals. 1 pc - Stainless Steel Lock Washer. If, IF IF IF, (that's a lot of ifs) the drive is bug free, in my opinion it exceeds the "value" of a Native Propel 13 in many ways. For really serious anglers with more than one kayak, I think you need a couple of different ones to cover all bases. Battery Bag - included. The reverse pedaling is a very big deal. This does mean there's a big open hole in your boat if the prop is up. You can stay dry by launching from a dock with the prop down the whole time. Jim mentioned something to me regarding the 2017 Predator PDL, that Old Town is owned by or under the same corporate umbrella as Minn Kota.
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Hardly been used, looks factory new. I will be adding a bit of padding there for the longer days paddling. We'll see how this goes over. For use with: Sportsman BigWater PDL, Sportsman Salty PDL, Sportsman PDL, Predator PDL, Topwater PDL and Ocean Kayak Malibu PDL. It would be nice for the seat to be raised a little at the back or have legs to flip out so you can use it on the beach better. In the meantime, here comes the competition and this Predator PDL, for one, appears to have put a fist higher on the bat handle now. First some of the specs and then we'll get into what drives this thing. But I don't recall whether that is with or without the drive which is heavier than the Propel's. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi. 2 pedals drive a propeller under the boat with the rudder for steering. Re: Interesting factoid on Old Town's Predator PDL.
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By far the best part is the pedal drive and being able to pedal for hours, hands free anywhere you need to go. I spend a lot of time on stand up paddleboards that are as wide or wider than this board but still find I have to mind my balance while standing and moving around. Moving parts break and wear out no matter who builds them. Storage runs down both sides of the boat so longer rods can fit inside as long as there's nothing blocking the hatch. Universal transducer mounting system. Lendal Paddles (2006). Getting to the gear in the back isn't too bad in calm water, the seat can fold down and you have full access to your gear back there. Johnson Outdoors (spun off from SC Johnson in 1970's) has many companies under its umbrella which are familiar to kayakers and why MinnKota and Humminbird are associated with Ocean Kayak and Old Town.
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You won't see us in a $60, 000 bass boat being towed back to the marina, that is for sure! 36" wide and a bit over 13 feet, 13-2 as I recall. Kit Includes: - 1 pc - PDL (Pedal) Prop. There's about 12-14 inches adjustment longer than that so there's plenty of room for people with longer legs. The back of the seat is right on the ground though so it needs to be something comfortable and dry to sit on. My list: It seems to have heavier gauge plastic and I saw some shots of the inside and they have formed vertical supports between the top and bottom skins in the "bilge" for added structural strength. Old Town Canoes (1974). The seat in the Predator PDL is one of the highest on the market... so the 36" is a good thing. I'd never guessed it'd be that obvious of a difference.
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It has a better quality front hatch with a locking device. The Topwater is a fishing machine. It has great lines, looks great on and off the water. I like having the deep cycle for it handles the 45lb thrust motor just fine for all day fishing. Last edited by Brad R; 03/16/17 11:24 AM. I guess he might have meant taken in to a retailer who'd also be trained to do it. And smaller versions for even less. I like a high seat and it takes a wider kayak to pull it off. The air in it also doubles as a life preserver for the drive if it happens to go overboard. I might have to get this.
It scrapes the bottom a bit but the plastic is so thick, I don't even worry about it. I try to be careful when I'm in shallower water or see anything submerged. 204 kg (450 pound) capacity (including the boat). Carlisle Paddles (sometime around here).
It has one way scupper plugs that let water out, not in. I just purchased a used XL with the Minn Kota 45lb trolling motor. It's like standing on a dock. The Sportsman has better handles on the stern and an upgraded seat. The weight can be an issue if you're trying to put it on the top of your car but if you have 2 people paddling or a wheeled kayak cart then it's not really a problem. Website here: Predator PDL. BerleyPro Rudder - $249. "Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. Bow and seat hatches. The cuda is faster than it but I like it's simplicity and its smaller.
For being only 10'6" long the Topwater has a good amount of storage. Check the price at REI.