FULL REVIEW BIG FISH 108 KAYAK! - AFFORDABLE PEDAL DRIVE!

[@ronniekotler9265]

I own a native wilderness titan 13.5 at twice the cost of the big fish 108. Width that being said I think that the big fish 108 is reasonably price. I can see this being my next Kayak. Folks you get what you paid for.

[@johnstrand2247]

I have four kayaks including two Natives. This Bigfish 108 is the best design yet and steers like a dream. The only drawback so far that I have found that you get a lot of wave slap noise on windy days. On a day with just a ripple, this is my preferred ride.

[@johnstrand2247]

Well, my rudder cable broke very quickly just like both of my Natives did. When it breaks, it is a real pain because the there are two loose spagetti tubings that slipped inside the side rail. You have to remove the side rail and try to fish the tubing back through the holes with a stiff wire. Not at all fun and seems a bit ridiculous. If yours breaks, try to retain the tubing immediately before it slips through the hole. Native has now gone away from that wrapped steel cable because they always break.

[@Ken-dp2ix]

New subscriber here. Like most, really curious how hard or easy this is to put in the back of my truck (F-150). I’m in the market for an angler kayak. After watching your video, I will at least consider buying this in the next 3-4 weeks. I am hoping my local dealer will have it in stock so I can at least feel how heavy (or not) this is. Everything else about the kayak is what I am looking for. And yes, for $1800 compare to other pedal kayaks, this is very well priced. Now make more videos with this kayak. I wanna see accessories and even its pros/cons after you have time to use it for awhile.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Armann Kenneth I will be making more vids with this for sure! It is heavy at 128lbs but I loaded it myself in the very tall bed of my f250 with no issues. Just put the nose up and then go to the back and lift the back and slide it in the truck.

[@seriouslyseriously6666]

check out the native slayer 10 footer. It cost a little more, but It’s about a third of the weight of this one and I love mine. I haven’t run across any other yaks with the paddle drive systems that I prefer more than my slayer.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

JAK’s Yak check out the video I published this week about how I load this heavy kayak into my slightly lifted f250:)

[@ej1547]

Did you end up buying the 108? How's the boat if you did?

[@danasturgis1329]

Another one to consider... Thanks for the preview Mike!

[@SuperVidtech]

At a 155lbs you will of course be very stable. We need tests of people ranging around 250 for a good test of stability.. Almost every test I see are of people barely reaching 200lbs..

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

I identify as 250lbs. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

And weight has zero to do with stability. 🧐 ever see a small child fall over? 🙄 😂

[@tdog9150]

Yu need a fat guy with a bad back and knees , one that is not young and fit ,, been on a yak twice , both times it darned near killed me , balance is an issue for be , ringing in the ears after the desert, .

[@antbanks7548]

Man, 25 years ago and 250lbs would be seen as gigantic. You guys need to control your weight, no offense. Unless you play pro ball somewhere, there is no use to be that big. I'm 6ft 5 and under 200lbs, I'm still over average BMI. Kind of amazing you are miffed that he doesn't weigh more so you can see how you would do in the yak.

[@jettercool]

I`m 48 years old 235lbs with bad knees and back and i can stand up fairly easy on my Old Town 106 MK. The way i see it that kayak is more stable than mine. With that being said, if the kayak has good stability, 250lbs should not be a problem for standing up

[@BK-xh4ys]

Can you access the front storage with the pedal drive out of the water? It looks like the drive sits on top of the lid.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Great question! So the drive can slide back closer to you while it’s up or it can be slid all the way forward like I have it in the video so it is out of the way. The top of the drive is on a handy pivot system so it’s super simple to just push it forward or slide it back while it’s up. There is a bungee set up by the prop to keep it there as well. So yes, the hatch can be easily accessed while the drive is up

[@cookinitmax]

Hey choppy that water looks flat little over done on the word Choppy LOL. Thanks for the review.

[@johnandersen4036]

So glad I came across this video I'm so want this kayak

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

John Andersen it is sweet!

[@mad151maxx4]

We're do you tie down your paddle? Great video brother

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Under the gray handle on the side there is a bungee and a hook for it:)

[@mad151maxx4]

@The Bassquatch Hunter thx I'm thinking about this boat but I'm on bigger side 6 2 250. It seems. Like it would hold me fine.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@mad151maxx4 this boat would definitely handle you perfectly fine. Look at the episode from the 2022 playlist on my channel with Mojo as my guest. He’s about 6’5” 300lbs and was in the 108 in the episode. It’s very bulky on land and I suggest a trailer for it, but it is amazing on the water

[@mad151maxx4]

@The Bassquatch Hunter thx, yeah I'm not worried about weight. But if I have t lug in I'll get one of those two wheel thing

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@mad151maxx4 definitely grab a cart to transport to the water but it’s bulky to haul. I’d suggest either pick up bed or trailer for sure :)

[@EasternPaAngler]

solid review man. I just ordered the big fish 103 tonight. Similar kayak just a little lighter.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Thank you! I have had the 103 for the last year as well and love it! Much easier to transport than the 108 too.

[@EasternPaAngler]

@@TheBassquatchHunter ability to load and go was a big part of my decision of the 103 vs. 108.

[@jackstaniger710]

Looking in to getting a fishing kayak to get to those tight spots, probaly gonna go with this one, best one for its price

[@pastelskies8466]

That hybrid pedal assembly looks like a bicycle slept with a Mercury outboard. lol Love tri hull stability.

[@Ozzypup1]

Gotta give a thumbs up to a fellow michigander. Looks like a nice kayak.

[@FishinTheMittinTV]

Wow now that’s a kayak!! If your at the show this weekend I’m at the lakes area bait shop/Denali rods booth, make sure to stop by and say hello.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

FishinTheMittin TV I’ll be at the summit sports booth. If I don’t make it to Your booth, come say hello. I’ll try to stop by for sure though:)

[@Winny561]

what an awesome kayak, definitely looks like a solid choice for offshore. have some concerns about the weight tho, cant imagine trying to get this on a roof rack, what kind of vehicle storage did you have going on for it

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

I use a pick up bed or my trailer. I did a video on how to load it easily in a pick up bed too

[@hilldaron17]

1800$ is affordable?

[@BBeau]

would recommend the 108 over the 103?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Depends on a lot of factors. They are very different platforms. Message me on IG or FB and we can have a discussion to see which one fits you best :)

[@BBeau]

@@TheBassquatchHunter Guess its between to 103 and Angle pd 120. I'm basically using to explore a lake with my dog and swim, as well as fish. So need something that will fit 90lb dog in front. Angler faster? big fish more stable?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@BBeau the 103 has more room, is wider and more stable. The angler 120PD is faster, lighter and longer. Lots of trade offs between the two and both could work. The 103 is much wider and has more room on the floor by far but the 120PD has more room on the front since it’s 2’ longer but less room in the cockpit

[@fradrake11]

Up there in my roo 5 . Real nice what's the price please? Great video thanks for sharing.

[@Turbo_Wings]

How does the rudder system deploy

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

There is a drop cord right next to the seat the deploys and lifts it up:)

[@kernlkajun1]

Great video. Great kayak! Just coming in a touch too heavy for me. Very efficient drive! Love this yak! Just know room in the fleet right now. It’s winner.

[@kernlkajun1]

Correction- just no room in the fleet! Lol

[@dukenallow2673]

I'm always interested in knowing how easy it is to quickly pull the drive up and out of the water.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Duke Nallow extremely simple. Just align the prob to center and lift up:)

[@dukenallow2673]

@@TheBassquatchHunter Thank you for the response. Aligning the prop is often not very easy. Is there a way of visually seeing when it is aligned? If so, what is that?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Duke Nallow there actually is a spring loaded button to push that allows you to hear/feel when the prop is aligned since it stops it in place for you:)

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Duke Nallow yes..ish. You can not see the prop, but there is a spring loaded button to push just above the prop and when pushed, it stops the prop in the vertical position. That makes it easy

[@dukenallow2673]

@@TheBassquatchHunter Thank you - that's a big deal. Really appreciate your follow-up.

[@chrisbajema8002]

So how much are we looking at msrp or about what you’d expect it to cost?? From Michigan here too. Was that Holland macatawa lake?

[@rodneystephenson7693]

First time out the pedal chewed through the shaft and fell off. BE SURE you check the pre-assembled pedals for being tight. The rutter cables also were not working. The dealer drove out to fix and replaced all parts. I can give better review when I get it back out but be sure you check these before going out!! It is a beast to paddle if stuff breaks.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Rodney Stephenson glad to hear that the dealer was able to help out. And yes, I agree. Just like you would want a new car inspected, make sure you go through every bolt and moving part on a new kayak to make sure every thing is solid. These kayaks get shipped and packaged a couple times in transit at times and things can become loose or damaged in transit.

[@bradleybowers7872]

Curious how the drive compares to the dorado. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Bradley Bowers very different. It is lighter, quieter and smoother in my opinion. But the dorado drive is all cast aluminum and made to handle the electric motor insert, so they are different animals for sure.

[@bradleybowers7872]

@@TheBassquatchHunter thanks bud. Keep up the great reviews. Much appreciated!

[@ryanscube4091]

thanks i gonna take this one. by the way is this craft can be lift on roof of sedan?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Scott Lee thanks Scott! Yes, this can be loaded on top of a car. The kayak is only 72lbs and most roof racks on any vehicle can support at least 100lbs. If you question it, Double check your set up with a manual or a dealership first to be sure.

[@ryanscube4091]

@@TheBassquatchHunter very thanks.. 👍❣️

[@Hardly_Fun]

Bassquatch Hunter TV Is it 130 like you said, or 72?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Mat Baker sorry, I did two reviews the same day. One was 72, the other was 130. This kayak is 130. My bad. I’ll correct it above too. Thanks for catching that

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Sorry, I replied about the wrong kayak since I did two reviews of two different kayaks at the same time. This one is 130 and can be loaded on a roof rack. Just check with the manufacturer of the rack for weight limits and make sure it is secured properly. The Moken 12.5 that I also reviewed is 72 lbs

[@BamBamStefanko]

If you had to choose this or a Hobie Outback for deep water ocean fishing which would you go with?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Ronnie Stefanko Demi them both and see which one feels right to you:) our busy types, Hauling and storage and uses are very different, so you should check them both out and see what fits best:)

[@BamBamStefanko]

How is the rudder dropped and brought up?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Ronnie Stefanko sane as most kayaks, it has a drop cord next to the seat:)

[@BamBamStefanko]

@@TheBassquatchHunter thank you! I figured it did but wanted to make sure!

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Ronnie Stefanko of course! Any time you have a question, feel free to message me and ask. If I do not know the answer, I will steer you to someone that does:)

[@somewhereinthestreamssmall6142]

Do you think a beaver tail rudder would help w steering / turning radius/ response?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

It does include the beaver tail rudder. This kayak had great steering and response

[@WalleyeNebraska]

would a 6 foot 3 guy 220 pounds do good with that kayak

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@WalleyeNebraska this kayak is a beast! I have had guys bigger than that in this model with ease. The smaller big fish 105 PDL that just came out would work well too! I just had a guy that was 6’5” 220 in it last week.

[@ThermalDynamicSevices]

I wish feelfree would ditch the 8 ball and just go with a steering system like hobbie and old town

[@thegamingdozen1983]

Can you still use paddels?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Yes. You can still paddle it too:)

[@rrporter9198]

I wish you would have opened the hatch

[@Mr2005BUSA]

Are there different pitch and dia props?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Gary Colyer not at this time, but I feel this prop has the perfect pitch for multi use

[@dougmiles6489]

How much dose the kayak run

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Doug Miles all the info is in the description:)

[@dougmiles6489]

My sound don't work the well

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Doug Miles no, in the written description of the video. Click the down arrows under the video to see the description of the video. All of the info is there. It is 1799

[@joemartin6439]

Is the best fish 188

[@sugarrayleonard1453]

Could it support weight in excess of 300 lbs?

[@shawnsae]

how will you compare 108 pedal to oldtown topwater pdl???

[@Fishin4ever4life]

So is there no chance of putting a power pole micro anchor on here?

[@rodneystephenson7693]

Yes you can. there are rear tracks so would be an easy install.

[@andrewmeekens1778]

Price of the Big Fish 108 ???????

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Was 1799 in 2020. Check with Your local dealer and see what they are retailed at now:)

[@omarelgardaoui2551]

Hellow Can you give me the Price . Thanks

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Omar El Gardaoui they were retailing around 1799

[@omarelgardaoui2551]

@@TheBassquatchHunter ok thank you .

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

Affordable ?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Yes! It is under $1800 and one heck of a kayak

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

Very nice kayak but its not affordable for many people.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Chris's variety channel it is one of the most affordable pedal driven kayaks. So it is all relative. Some people can not afford $1 but that doesn’t that a cup of coffee can’t be called “affordable”:). This brand also makes some kayaks under $800 that I really like too but not pedal drives unfortunately

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

True

[@jamesreed6558]

Awesome can't wait to demo one locally

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

James Reed you will love it!

[@rabbitskinner]

Can we buy these in Auatralia

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Hervey Bay Rubbish Removal I would check the dealer locator on their website and see to be sure

[@jackmehoffer7819]

No you can’t have it in Australia, it’s top secret. Cheers from Cypress California USA

[@jamesm568]

I wonder if I can buy a pedal drive for a castaway 100? Lol!

[@george62284]

Once a kayak gets that big and heavy you might as well just bought a smaller boat that can fit 2 ppl because you will need 2 ppl to get that on the water.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Dark Candycane not at all! It is heavy, but it is only 128lbs. I moved it around on my own easily

[@rodneystephenson7693]

Can easily build a kayak cart and easily move this solo. It really isnt bad moving it 100 yards or more to the water this way. Harbor Freight folding trailer and kayak cart and good to go solo.

[@turbosupra2jzdragracingtob249]

What’s your height and weight?

[@fishingwcp]

New sub here

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Fishing W Cp! Thank you!

[@bulldoghobbies4131]

This kayak is 1700 dollars that’s not that cheap

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Bulldog Hobbies it doesn’t say “cheap”.. it says “affordable pedal drive”.. which it is affordable for a pedal drive kayak...

[@fishingwcp]

Bulldog Hobbies is compared to mine lol

[@bentaylor4570]

Why didn’t you mention the price in the video? Usually when that happens you are ashamed. By the way affordable is a low end hobie

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Ben Taylor I don’t mention prices in reviews themselves sometimes because prices change and this video would be doing a disservice if it had a price that was not correct. Plus some places sell things at different pricing.

[@Jpgundarun]

It looks like it could handle Waves and Chop perfectly, that front is way out of the water!

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Definitely can handle a lot!

[@menunggupagi3785]

can buy in indonesia?

[@tommyk4242]

I cant afford this😩

[@joey2taps]

rethink your life then

[@tommyk4242]

@@joey2taps 👍😂

[@daveporter4667]

I like the kayaks that have the options of a motor (gas & electric). I do fish Erie lake (Ontario as well) 10 km offshore, and that is too much pedaling, and you can't keep constant speed for trolling a down rigger. For that I use a Wavewalk S4 that has a transoM. I do have as motorization 80Lb electric and 2 gas outboards (3.5Hp Tohatsu & 6 Hp Yamaha). Here some idea how it works: wavewalk.com/blog/2018/12/14/big-lake-small-boat-big-fish/ Including the paddle I have all the range and options I need. This kayak is good for small lakes but the range is limited buy the power of your legs. Have fun and be safe.

[@mastermouaable]

Dave Porter; just get a Johnny bass boat 100; if you wait the 12 feet will come out either end of this year or next year.

[@daveporter4667]

@@mastermouaable Cool that Johnny 100 but my Wavewalk S4 does the same thing and has more storage and is for more dry trips. In Canada the water is cold. Thank you!

[@andikaloveketapang5164]

Mantap

[@joemartin6439]

That is not in the Florida intercostal water and the Gulf of Mexico

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

True

[@catfishhero8850]

At 1800$ that’s not so affordable. It’s so big and heavy you need a trailer. You can get a good jon boat with a 10hp motor and trailer for this price. Keep trying

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Catfish Hero “affordable pedal drive”.. in context of course. In the pedal driven kayak market, this is one of the most affordable kayaks. If you compare an 1800 boat with motor and trailer with a brand new 1800 kayak with pedals, I am pretty sure you are comparing apples to oranges anyways. Also, I own this kayak and can load it in my truck myself easily and it can go places that a boat with a trailer and a 10hp outboard can’t go. So if a cheap boat works better for you, then don’t buy this kayak.

[@catfishhero8850]

Bassquatch Hunter TV yeah I know what you mean man. 1800 is cheaper than most but still very high priced and over priced in my opinion. I have a 14 perception kayak that you have to paddle and this boat is 1200 more than I paid. It’s unreasonable. It doesn’t cost that much more to produce. Reminds me of hd TVs. Expensive at the early stages then affordable 10 yrs later. Another benefit of most kayaks is they don’t require a truck. This would be very difficult to put on a roof. So if you have to have a truck to use and spend 2000$ on it you might as well have a regular boat

[@Gary65437]

So easy to load and unload. Yet he doesn't do it on camera.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Gary65437 it was easy to get dressed that day too but I didn’t feel it necessary to show that part 😉 just messing with ya. I didn’t feel the need to share unloading on camera since I had my enclosed trailer with me as you could see from the beginning. I just slid it out of the trailer and drug it on the skid plate to the water like it was designed to do. It’s only 120lbs and hard plastic. Not like it’s hard to slide it on a hard ground.

[@copkhan007]

$1900 Single person Only. Not much room for other stuff. My Jon boat $1500 14 foot long Carries 4 Adults 1 cooler 4 fishing rods Battery for electric motor Very Very Stable.

[@mahfujkajal]

Wow....❤

[@rubenfelix6452]

Not bad u sold me

[@firstlast7099]

I thought you said it was affordable

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

For a pedal drive kayak it is. Compared to a McChicken, it is not

[@firstlast7099]

@@TheBassquatchHunter Can’t figure out why a welded aluminum frame Schwinn is $200, but a rotomolded plastic kayak is 8 times more..

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@firstlast7099 I mean that is a pretty tough inquiry to dissect.. but I have a minute to try for fun. A better comparison would be a 12’ aluminum welded boat. Which is much more “apples to apples”. Add an adjustable seat and some features with a stable platform to walk around on and a pedal powered prop system and you are looking at closer to a couple thousand dollars. Your comparison of a mass produced big box Chinese bike would be comparing it to the equally priced $200 Chinese made big box kayaks found next to those bikes at wal-mart. Quality costs money. Maybe it is not for you or not in your budget, but a Ferrari is not in my budget nor do I need to try and justify its cost.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

@@firstlast7099 for real though, kayaks are definitely more expensive than they used to be but they offer so much on a easily transported platform now. So the cost is high compared to what a recreational kayak is, but for a stable propelled fishing platform, this is fairly inexpensive and among the cheapest priced ones in the market

[@firstlast7099]

@@TheBassquatchHunter Thanks

[@hungrydad7537]

Im sold

[@noway57]

$1800 is affordable? Shit i rather get a used jon boat

[@coolminer1231]

No Way for real, I never understood why putting pedals on a kayak automatically raises its price by 1000 dollars

[@adamwilson4834]

Same here. I guess for many that’s affordable.

[@coolminer1231]

Adam Wilson it’s not terrible but it just doesn’t make sense that I can buy an actual motor for less than the cost of a pedal drive

[@rgsantos84]

Top

[@xbdbddjdjdb9109]

Muito bom

[@huckfin1100]

That kayak side to side stability test just kills me when they do that ! LOOK IT WONT FLIP, BS !! Sit in that chair and lean over side once

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Actually.. I lean over the side to pick up fish very often and even have one of my new episodes were a very large NHL hockey player was in that boat leaning over the side and standing easily in it. Rocking it side to side shows how much force and momentum is needed to even get the sides closer to the water level. As you can see in this video, it takes a lot to get those sides lower and although you can fall out of this, I don’t see anyone flipping this one by simply leaning.

[@muhamadbakori5198]

berapa harganya

[@ronaldscott5786]

I guess if you're rich, then 1800-2000 is affordable.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

I mean, you can be far from rich and afford 1800. All depends on priorities and ambition. Compared to other pedal drive kayaks out at the time of this video, 1800 is very affordable in comparison.

[@Z71X4]

Affordable? lol Riot is affordable.. this is more on the dollar top rank..

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Alan Pena this is actually one of the least expensive pedal drive fishing kayaks on the market. There are 7 kayaks above the price on this one all the way from 2k-5k. You are correct that $1799 is a lot of money, but this IS a very affordable pedal drive fishing kayak compared to the market.

[@Z71X4]

​@@TheBassquatchHunter Yeah and I totally understand that! I just feel like the affordable area for pedal fishing kayaks are just over the price point. In my opinion affordable should range from $1,000-$1,499 but of course it's my opinion and shouldn't revolve around that. I do however see myself buying this Yak over the Compass and be in between the Strike. This is a big boat!

[@Gio-nl7eg]

Alan Pena you are right in my eyes. Why does it cost near 2k for a “affordable” pedal kayak lmao

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Gio I wish everything in the world was cheaper too, but it does not change the facts that this is an affordable pedal drive kayak compared the every other pedal drive kayak. It’s not an opinion, it is a fact. You can easily buy a $200 kayak if that is more affordable, but for a pedal drive, this is in fact “affordable” in the market.

[@Gio-nl7eg]

Bassquatch Hunter TV I not disagreeing with it’s market price relative to other kayaks. My point is that I believe pedal kayaks in general are overpriced. Maybe I’m wrong. But I’d love to see the breakdown on their profits because 2k-5k for a kayak with some pedals seems overpriced

[@RobertBarnes66]

That is one seat short of a paddle boat

[@themadcatter5849]

I’ll stick with my $700 outlaw. The fish don’t give a sh*t how much my kayak cost. I only use mine when I wanna fish where my center console can’t fit. Plus at $700 I’ll drag up rocks until it breaks, buy another and still save money.

[@lastcastiswear24]

It’s a pedal drive for 700?!

[@bigrich6750]

Yeah, the only issue is the stability for a big, old guy with limited mobility. For me, the extra expense is worth it, if it gets me out on the water with stability.

[@gregskrobek6598]

This is not a kayak.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Greg Skrobek this is not a reply. 😉

[@gregskrobek6598]

@@TheBassquatchHunter it is a reply. How can you call this thing a kayak?

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Greg Skrobek it is a kayak. 🤷‍♂️. kayak - noun kay·​ak | \ ˈkī-ˌak \ Definition of kayak : a light narrow boat that has both ends tapered to a point, is propelled by a double-bladed paddle, and often has a closed top except for an opening in which the paddler sits with the legs extended straight out in front: a : a traditional boat that is typically associated with the indigenous peoples (such as the Aleuts and Inuits) of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, is usually made of a frame of wood or bone covered with animal skin, and is used especially for hunting and transport Similar stone pillars guided Inuit seafarers traveling by umiak or kayak along the complex coasts of their realm. - Fred Bruemmer b : a boat that is based on the traditional kayak and is typically made of plastic or fiberglass and is used especially for recreational purposes Today's recreationists likewise have discovered that, among paddle-powered boats, the kayak has no equal for its graceful combination of lightness, portability, seaworthiness and speed.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

Greg Skrobek I was being sarcastic by stating it wasn’t a reply because you said it wasn’t a kayak. It was a reply and it is a kayak. I don’t make the definitions or titles, I just try to catch fish out of them.

[@davidnix8250]

This kayak is a big hunk of junk. Steering controller disintegrated on the fourth trip out. Pedal drive is loud and grinds. Seat us way too low on the highest setting so get set to have pedals as high as your chest. The string that raises the rudder is so flimsy I’m afraid to use it because I know it will break. Finally, two cup holders that won’t hold anything. I had it 30 days and Austin Kayak has offered to order another piece of junk controller. I guess I’ll get it fixed and have a fire sale. Stay away from this pile of junk. Stay with the good brands.

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

David Nix sounds like you had a tough time with it. With thousands of boats out there, you will run into a few that have some defects. I personally have had zero issues with mine with heavy use, but definitely sounds like you got one that needed to be replaced. I will say from experience that 3 waters is a great brand and the office in NC will be happy to replace/fix anything wrong with their products if there are issues. Pretty good company and brand if you ask me, but you got a rough one. Sorry that you had to deal with issues and hopefully you will get her fixed up and be able to enjoy it.

[@superman420able]

What a joke this is more then a pelican..

[@TheBassquatchHunter]

dj skunks the cost? How much is the pelican pedal drive kayak and how do the specs compare? Always make sure you compare apples to apples. Pelican makes some good products, but make sure you compare directly.

[@mistymorris3432]

It's in appropriate because it's all white, and food in their teeth