How To UNLOAD and TRANSPORT Heavy KAYAK to the WATER | Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Fishing Kayak

Some of you have asked for an unloading/transporting to the water video so here ya go. The most important thing is to take your time and practice.
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[@coreybusby5633]

Thanks for the video. I have the salty. This will help tremendously.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks Corey! Glad to hear it.

[@randybobandy6020]

I have a similar setup to this, and if there's a nice boat launch like that just back the truck down into the water a bit and slide the kayak right off, works great for loading and unloading, no need to mess around with the cart. Cheers!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Good tip!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome info dude

[@CALIBEAR]

Great info! That Bixby out back looks so good!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks!!

[@ghostface423]

Thank you very much for the advice.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

You’re welcome!!

[@SRH420ful]

I tie my cart to the kayak dead center of weight before I pull it from my trailer and I reload wheels to kayak while in the water , easy to pull it to the center, no dragging nose or rudder spinning and lifting to trailer which over time adds up

[@letsgo6343]

good video, thanks!

[@OzarkAnglerJeff]

very helpful. thanks!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thatfishingnoob]

Good stuff - I ordered a cart that should be here Tues. it’s gonna help a TON with this kayak. I’ve had to carry it on its side over concrete and stuff (trying to keep the hull pristine).

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks! Yeah that cart is gonna make a world of difference.

[@Farmhouselivingroom]

Excellent instructions

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karljenkinson361]

Thanks good luck fishing

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks, you too!

[@Between_the_numbers]

This dude always drops the videos we need.. I have the same cart and I’ve been loading it wrong haha I’ve been putting the wheels towards the back. 😅 Thanks man.. Go Navy Beat Army !

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks buddy!! Means a lot!!

[@Between_the_numbers]

@@WannaFishAllDay no doubt!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

👊🏼 Go Army, Beat Navy! 🤣

[@Between_the_numbers]

@@WannaFishAllDay 😂😂😂

[@devdewboy]

thanks for the nice step-by-step. I've got an old PDL. worst part of my day is loading and unloading and am always looking for better ways to tweak the process, short of buying a trailer.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Yeah, I hear you. I just take my time and try not to throw out my back lol.

[@seewhyem]

I load and unload my kayak almost the same way. Only difference is I put my cart on while the kayak is still in my truck bed hanging half way out so I don't have to worry about my kayak touching concrete. It also looks like Malone only packaged 1 strap with your cart. They did the same for the one I bought but the picture showed 2 straps, so I called them and they sent a 2nd one :)

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Nice!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@coopsoutdoors2428]

Good job

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thx Coop!

[@realblythe]

Notifs 🔥

[@maryroseriano5892]

first 🔔🔔🔔

[@dustinbunch2699]

I have the same kayak and cart and the most difficult part for me was getting the kayak back on the cart from the water. I’ve since added the hydra concepts aluminum tracks along with the track mounted boonedox which is great and makes things so much easier, but I do have concerns long term with the boonedox causing problems.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Yeah I worry about the load on a permanently attached cart but I know a lot of guys who use it, even on an AP 132.

[@Between_the_numbers]

This guy is on a whole new level since these videos haha

[@CheekyChops710]

I have a question please show us how you get the kayak out the water using the same method. I’m curious to know if you can get it back in ur truck as easily as you launched it into the water

[@TwoStageTrigger]

I like to keep some rope tied to the front handle. I can push it away, or put the rope around a log, or under a rock so it doesn't run away while I take my cart back to the truck.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Sounds like a good idea.

[@DetroitFishigan]

Cool. I jeep top mine so it sucks 😂. I don't use my Old Town sportsman 106 kayak because of it 🤷‍♂️. Probably sale my Kayak by winter 🥶 or maybe next summer idk yet. Good video buddy until the next ✌🏼.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Oh man, can’t imagine trying to cartop the 106.

[@EdwardClarkIII]

It's not so bad if you stand it on end and lean it first. Flukemaster has a good video in it. Biggest pain is having to completely unload it. Certainly more of a pain than a trailer. Backing the trailer into the water is the way to go.

[@jerzdev]

Will be doing this method from now on, but have yet to see someone load it back on the cart while in the water. Sure it will take some practice, and maybe the cart will need to go deeper, was wondering if the cart tries to float at all.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

I’ve tried it and it works well. Yes, need to go a little deeper but the cart floats so it makes it easy.

[@arthurk9748]

Good stuff! Thanks for making this video!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulbunyun-xi9by]

can't get into shallow water, you have to lift the drive up and that takes up alot of room,,i have the bigwater and you hit shallow points on the river..i should have gotten the Tarpon 120 paddle...maybe i should just get it. its on sale for $799.00

[@jacoblambert5284]

I have an old town pdl 106 but seem like the only one to do this but I just back my truck down the ramp like the rest of the boaters and let it slide in the water by using a 10 ft floating rope to pull it back to me. When loading I do the same but use that rope and pull it back in.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Nice!! 👍

[@troytrudo2710]

This was very helpful. My question is what is that torpedo shaped motor on your anchor point and where do I get one?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

It’s called Bixpy J-2.

[@samoa121]

I'll put a rubber mat on the ground to protect the bottom of the of kayak from the rough road surface great video

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks!!

[@samoa121]

@@WannaFishAllDay The same kayak cost $8000 here in Australia the 106 is $5000

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Wow!!

[@samoa121]

@@WannaFishAllDay yes not cheap the kayak shop here don't know if they will import them to Australia this year I might have to buy one from the states and have it shipped to Australia.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Yeah that’s crazy expensive. That’s more than the AutoPilot prices here!

[@joshmah]

noice

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Thanks!

[@joshmah]

@@WannaFishAllDay just got my warranty replacement from oldtown the ap120 and im not goin to remount the boonedox landing gear. which has been super nice but i did get the yakattack bar cart and needed to see some examples ect.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Nice! I love my AP120. I use the Malone TRX Bunk Style Cart for my AutoPilot. Love how light it is!

[@karljenkinson361]

Hi good video ,what is the blue bracket at the stern for and make.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

It’s a bixpy motor mount.

[@frederis]

Do a video loading it coming back from the water….

[@BootyBong]

What's the best car roof rack to transport the AP 120?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

I heard Malone Auto Racks are good.

[@BootyBong]

@@WannaFishAllDay thanks for the reply!

[@EdwardClarkIII]

What's your top speed with the Bixby?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Around 3.5 mph.

[@doughodson5939]

Do you like the kush-bar? I have a bad lower back and wonder how good it is.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

It’s very good. I also have a bad back and I feel much less pain the day after.

[@doughodson5939]

@@WannaFishAllDay Thank you!

[@doughodson5939]

@@WannaFishAllDay did you get the firm or original padding?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

@@doughodson5939 I think original.

[@Letizia4813]

What size is your truck bed? I didn't see a cooler, how do you handle your caught fish?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

6.5”. I usually don’t keep any of the fish unless saltwater fishing. Then I would bring a cooler.

[@Letizia4813]

@@WannaFishAllDay Thanks, I'll have to try that in my 5.5' to see if it will work, I have an extend a bed but its somewhat unwieldy. Just got this kayak and still setting it up, thanks!

[@WannaFishAllDay]

I would definitely use a bed extender for a 5.5 bed. Congrats on the new kayak! 👍

[@sheilacallicoat4398]

If you get a kayak trailer, do you still need a cart?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Depends where you fish. Some lakes near me don’t allow boat launches so folks park their trailers and cart to the water. Probably a good idea to have one just in case.

[@tcfishing8030]

where did you put your rods to travel?

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Either in my truck cab or sometimes I lay them on my kayak in the truckbed.

[@tcfishing8030]

@@WannaFishAllDayok thanks. I tried to travel with my old kayak and it snapped 3 of my rods.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Bummer. I have rod sleeves on all and put them on my kayak seat (laid completely flat) and strapped them down with no issues.

[@donwyman1950]

Instead of pulling the yak all the way out of the bed, how about pulling it out leaving the bow (there's no front bow, just the bow) on the tailgate and then attaching the wheels? Then you don't have to pick the yak up to put it on the wheels.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Hey Don, yes definitely another good option. It’s really a preference thing in my opinion. I’ve done it both ways. Thanks for your comment. Happy holidays.

[@vtxdaryl]

Why don’t you mount the wheels on the kayak while it’s in the truck. Wouldn’t have to to all that lifting. That’s what I did to my 106 PDL and it’s better than lifting the back on dry land. Now I have a trailer since it got to heavy to lift it into the back of my truck.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Might do this with my AutoPilot. It’s heavy lol.

[@TheDevilguy04]

Is it not worth it to just break the cart down and put it in kayak? Not sure how quickly that thing breaks apart

[@WannaFishAllDay]

U definitely can but easier for me to just throw it in the back of my truck.

[@TheDevilguy04]

@@WannaFishAllDay ah ok. Will be getting that exact same kayak and Cart just curious

[@WannaFishAllDay]

It’s an amazing kayak and very heavy duty cart. Def has enough space in the front hull to disassemble and put the cart in there. I would also consider the yakattack tow n stow bunkster cart. I have both but the yakattack is better for quick disassembly.

[@stevehogan8829]

LOL, Unload is easy peasy as it's all down hill... Loading on the other hand is all up hill and not so easy.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Yep, usually the case with boat ramps lol.

[@PeterBishop-qi5vq]

Back your truck down the ramp put kayak in water.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

Saw some folks do that recently.

[@markskibo5159]

Oh the pain is worth it

[@WannaFishAllDay]

I agree! 🤣

[@thiodorchalkias8906]

This car is not an "normal" one...

[@fb-gu2er]

You’re dragging the back of the kayak on asphalt. Not good. If you really have to lean it like that, carry a piece of cardboard

[@WannaFishAllDay]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@chevyjean1208]

What doesn't make sense to me is why would you lay the yak on asphalt ,then lift it into the cart ,defeats the purpse ,while loading onto your cart you are scratching your hull front & back ,horrible video

[@WannaFishAllDay]

You’re worried about scratching your plastic kayak? 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonylee7545]

always a good sound to hear the concrete eating the plastic hull away.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

😆 Bro, all kayaks are gonna get scratched, gouged and nicked but they can take a beating. Wouldnt worry too much about that.

[@tonylee7545]

I guess it would make to much sense to back up into your parking sport and unload on the grass.

[@WannaFishAllDay]

You must be new at kayaking lol.