OLD TOWN SPORTSMAN 106 POWERED BY MINN KOTA 1 YEAR KAYAK REVIEW!

This video is a 1 year review of the Old Town Sportsman 106 powered by Minn Kota! This fishing kayak has been insane! A kayak with an electric motor, how crazy is that?!
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[@anthonyvespia6662]

Boat is unbelievable. Im 5 ft 7"- 155 and I love this boat!! I wanted the 120, but the 106 for my fishing is perfect. She covers large lakes and resevoirs, on a 100 amp hr, Amped outdoors lithium battery, that'll last all day. They're complete fleet is in a different league. I waited 8 month's for mine. Well worth it! 🙏 😎 🎣

[@hyper.orange]

Love to hear it! Awesome kayak and awesome battery make for some wild fishing eh!

[@theunsoosthuizen6794]

The end was the best part lol, I love strikes and people's reactions to them

[@hyper.orange]

I was so hype for that smallie! Was getting large mouth all day, so that was a nice surprise lol

[@claudiaweber7011]

Awesome review, very informative. I have the 106MK in ember, and absolutely LOVE this kayak! 👍😎🎣🐟💦

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks! Ember is an awesome colour too! I agree this kayak is amazing! :)

[@ryanrobertson2273]

Thanks for the excellent review! Great content! Respect.

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks for the excellent comment! Great comment! Respect :)

[@dafnemontes1444]

What a great review! also amazing video, what a view! looks like it took a while :) subscribed hehe

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks so much! :)

[@stringandreed]

Great review thank you so much

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks Rev! Much appreciated!

[@MuhName]

I love my Sportsman 106 MK as well. I like your AR15 stickers.

[@hyper.orange]

Ye such an awesome kayak! and thanks

[@TheGoochinator1]

Just picked up the 106Mk. I’m fired up! Bought it for the smaller footprint compared to the Autopilot. I’ll still be able to paddle it in some non motorized lakes I fish. Plus, I can toss it around quite easily although it’s a heavy beast.

[@hyper.orange]

That's great man! Congrats and stayed fired up, its gonna be a awesome year of fishing!

[@samoa121]

Great review awesome video thank you sir🙂

[@hyper.orange]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@mansbfishing]

Beautiful Kayak 🤩🤩🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hyper.orange]

Thank you! Im so happy with it!

[@donaldwaiberman3952]

I just ordered same kayak. Company says end of January. I cannot wait!

[@hyper.orange]

You must be excited, it's definitely an awesome kayak!

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Cool video for sure. I have the 136 I pilot which is amazing. Plus I got it brand new with some shipping scratches for 2500 out the door. If they would have had a 106 I might have bought it. Mine is a beast and paddling is almost not an option. Still would be nice to have the peddle option but like you said the spot lock is game changing. So nice to have your hands free to fish. I didn't know you can't steer the 106 so guess I'm happy I got the 136.

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks dude and yeah they are great kayaks eh! I actually really like the steering with your feet feature lol always hands free :)

[@lanceoa]

Great review!

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks! :)

[@Two_Buck]

Sweet kayak.

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks Chuck!

[@Mr.Nobody10000]

Great review of a great kayak! Ive had my 106 for almost a year and love all features. Although my battery indicator lights dont seem to work. Maybe Old Town will send me a new throttle? Hey, you never notice how us 106 owners seem to be the envy of all types of anglers and onlookers when they see what it can do? Love it.

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks man! Yea 106 Mk is so loaded for the price! Its a great kayak!

[@purts2]

Do you use a lithium battery? the indicator lights dont work for lithium because the voltage curve doesnt drop linearly

[@Mr.Nobody10000]

@@purts2 That was it! Never realized what I was missing until I finally put in the lithium. Completely worth it. Thanks.

[@hyper.orange]

@@purts2 Yes I do! That's correct regardless of the checker the lithium battery just go forever!

[@hyper.orange]

@@Mr.Nobody10000 I agree lithium is king!

[@freddysflyz]

Great review - thank you! Question please... How is the Flambeau crate setup secured to the kayak or isn't it? Thanks in advance!

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks eh! The crate is held by the built in orange bungee cords. It stops it from sliding around or moving and works pretty good.

[@canam2436]

Nice review… i like the auto pilot as well but 10’6 might be able to fit in my van. My riot mako (10’4”) fits in, I wonder if those extra 2” will give me trouble.

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks man! Yea I hear you! The auto pilot is awesome aswell! But man these are both big heavy kayaks for for lol

[@andikaloveketapang5164]

Mantap

[@hyper.orange]

Nice

[@timdoll6718]

I also have the 106MK, I added the Xi3 on the bow using the OneObjective mount.

[@hyper.orange]

Nice! How are you liking the kayak and motor?

[@timdoll6718]

The Xi3 was worth every penny and turns an already great kayak into a higher level. The problem I had with the stock motor was weeds . I fish in small weed choked lakes in Ohio and it’s a struggle to raise the motor through the narrow opening . I did however have to put one way scupper plugs in the deck because of the added 40 # weight on the bow

[@vinese100]

I'm running a river in south MS "Leaf River". It has long stretches of lake like flat water with the occasional soap stone rapids. Would it be feasible to lift the drive unit and rudder up when tackling these shallow rapids like a normal kayak and then switching back to the powered mode to tackle the flat areas?

[@hyper.orange]

Yup you can lift both the steering rudder and motor drive very easily, and instantly. I do it when I go in extremely shallow areas or on beaches.

[@honeyimgoingfishing5071]

Great review buddy

[@hyper.orange]

Very much appreciated :)

[@honeyimgoingfishing5071]

@@hyper.orange man I’m trying to find one in my area

[@hyper.orange]

@@honeyimgoingfishing5071 Hope you find one! I'd say its definitely worth it

[@weskory3854]

Great review! How do you load/unload/haul this little yak? I run an Ascend 10t and lift/haul in the back of my truck. I use the wheels to get to my launch point-you trailer yours? Thanks again!

[@hyper.orange]

Nice and thanks! I have a trailer and launch the kayak like a boat. I did the whole roof top set up and noticed it just could too long, especially after a long days out.

[@weskory3854]

@@hyper.orange hey thanks for the quick reply. I guess I have time to think about it and come up with something. Appreciate it!

[@hyper.orange]

I hear ya! and yeah its easier said then done but if you can, a solid trailer just makes the world! Its launched the same as my mini bass boat!

[@ItsDLC]

I sure like mine.

[@Arcturian1111]

I have a question. Does this kyak have the option to use the Old Town Sportsman Pedal system with this kayak, if its purchased separately, I'd like to have both options.

[@hyper.orange]

No unfortunately.. I was going to the same thing! I was pretty dissapointed too, that would have been a perfect setup!

[@williepayne3351]

Question, I was told this kayak can’t go in reverse is that incorrect? In your video you said forward and reverse on throttle. Could you let me know if it truly does go in reverse.

[@hyper.orange]

This kayak 100% has reverse and its awesome and very helpful!

[@desmondjohnson6360]

Nice kyak but it doesn't seem good for small rivers where water is low, will the transducers get tore up along with the motor propeller?

[@hyper.orange]

I thought that too but both the propeller and transducer only stick down a little. Ive been in 1-2 ft of water no problem. Still gotta watch for rocks tho

[@CrazyCranker]

How are the gear tracs? do they flex any? Would you upgrade them?

[@hyper.orange]

I still have the orginal tracks on. No probelms or flex. I do WD40 them at the start of every season to make them smooth tho.

[@bgarcia856]

Just cause you put this thing in the pool I’m gonna buy it lol. Question I can’t find anywhere. How short can you be to drive it and still fully steer? I know they are adjustable but wondering if they can adjust for my 10 yr old who is 4’11”. I know he’s probably too young to legally drive it but IDC lol.

[@hyper.orange]

Lol nicee! The paddles can adjust pretty small. Also it depends on state to state and Canada, but I wouldn't worry about that either! As well they have been behind with production and when the last batch came out they sold out instantly! So if you manage to find one I'd say jump on it if your really interested

[@JPHET37]

I have the PDL 120 wish old town make the 12 feet of the Mk10. I just need more space behind the seat

[@hyper.orange]

Kayak fishing has really become popular so maybe they will

[@ciscokid2444]

Does the battery meter work with your Litihum battery I was told it wasn’t

[@hyper.orange]

No it does not work with lithium battery. Lithium puts out 100% power till it’s completely dead. Where lead acid slowly drains.

[@farwestadventures8242]

Hello I just bought the same kayak. I'm not sure what size and type of battery to use. 27group battery?

[@hyper.orange]

Nice! & yes that will work. I use a Dakota Lithium 12v 100amp. Its great cuz this kayak can use lead acid or lithium, its just depends how much to want to spend and how long you want the battery to last!

[@Eec2023]

Does it have a charge port or do you have to remove battery to charge.

[@hyper.orange]

I take my battery out

[@warnerl.5026]

Wow the price jump from then to now is crazy

[@hyper.orange]

Yea I know! I thought is was expensive then now it’s way more!

[@GrumpyInMaine1]

@@hyper.orange Ummm, yeah... nearly a grand more. I have been looking at them but the increases in price being so insane I am not sure that they are worth it when you can get a bass raider boat that seats two for a LOT less money. I guess I should have gotten one way back when but then again, my crystal ball was on the fritz so I didn't see the cost going up so much. It is a beautiful rig though.

[@dip30ful]

​@maineliving just a heads up. Inflation has never stopped. If u want one. Get it now. Price will just keep going up year after year. This goes for anything.

[@jamesaaron279]

Thank you for this review! I'm seriously thinking of this kayak over all others. One question though: In this video, when you're showing the battery meter, I can read 'Meter Not Compatible With Lithium Ion Batteries', but you are using just that - the Dakota Lithium 12v 100AH. Any issues with that? The battery meter is incredibly handy, so I'd hate to be without such a nifty feature. Ideally, I would go with that same battery too. I do hope you reply here on this. Thank you in advance!

[@hyper.orange]

Yea so the battery reader only works with lead acid because the power slowly goes down where with lithium the battery will do 100% power until it dies! So unfortunately the reader doesn't read lithium. But honestly the battery just lasts for so long, I never have an issue! Never killed it and been out for 8 plus hours! Also depends how you use it (fighting wind, always full throttle, etc) I still highly recommend both products :)

[@jamesaaron279]

@@hyper.orange - Ok, thank you for your reply. Much appreciated!

[@mr.sandman4172]

This is an easy one for the battery! I have the amped out doors lithium ion 100ah. Fricen love it! I just use my phone and the Bluetooth battery tracker I bought on Amazon for the battery! It’s pretty accurate and has been great so far! It’s easy to install and just velcros inside the battery box on top of the battery!

[@jamesaaron279]

@@mr.sandman4172 - Thanks for this. Great idea.

[@ScottMacdonaldfishing]

What do you use to keep the steering track flowing nicely back and fourth?

[@hyper.orange]

I lube it with WD40 every once in a while. I love when its smooth, makes it so much more enjoyable to use eh

[@ScottMacdonaldfishing]

@@hyper.orange ok thx

[@canam2436]

I’ve got another question if someone can answer this for me. (It’s a big purchase so I want to cover everything). I live up north in Canada so cold winters. Anyone hear or experienced any trouble with the electronics, wirings and such due to cold weather when spring comes around? Thanks in advance…. I would keep the motor inside for he winter , just the wiring is what I’m worried about

[@hyper.orange]

Haven’t had any problems yet thankfully. I also am in Canada and leave it outside for winter. -20° to -30° and I just wrap it up and put in under a gazebo. If you’re really worried though, you can buy an extra starter cable. So if it does go, you can replace it.

[@canam2436]

@@hyper.orange thanks for your reply. You deserve a million and more subscribers just for answering your subscriber’s questions. Add a million for great videos

[@hyper.orange]

Haha thanks man! Means a lot :) thanks for comment too :)

[@650tonyd]

Another con is the battery life won't show up if you're using a lithium battery correct?

[@hyper.orange]

Correct! But thankfully lithium just lasts so damn long :)

[@sethcornelius875]

I bought a 12 dollar meter off Amazon and installed it on the battery box. Easy fix. Not that I really need it. I have had my mk out in the Chesapeake for 10 hour runs motor never off and still plenty of juice left and my lithium is an Amazon special

[@Eec2023]

Does the power indicator work with the lithium battery?

[@hyper.orange]

No because lithium alway gives max power

[@Eec2023]

@@hyper.orange ??? The power indicator tells you what percentage of power is left in your battery so you know what's left.

[@hyper.orange]

@@Eec2023 Works with Lead acid not lithium

[@timdavis3532]

Does the battery check. Comes with the kayak? If not how much does it cost and is it hard to hook. Keep up the good

[@hyper.orange]

Comes with the kayak :)

[@jettercool]

That battery meter only works with Lead Acid batteries not with lithium. That’s a detail he forgot to explain

[@canam2436]

Can someone please give me the exact measurements where the battery goes in.. they don’t seem to give it on the web site… thanks

[@hyper.orange]

9 x 15 inch. The best fit is 100 amp batteries

[@canam2436]

@@hyper.orange thanks… what about the height? I’m looking to buy a 12v 100ah battery and I want to be sure when I do buy this kayak next year that this battery will fit. My battery is 7”x13” and almost 9” high… thanks again. You’ve earned thumbs up and a subscriber for your replies

[@hyper.orange]

Height is 11 inches. It comes with a water resistant battery crate. Also, the seat curves over it. My lithium battery is 6.5 x 7 x 9. So your battery is perfect. 100% get a lithium 12 V 100 amp, it will make you so much happier. Not only is it much lighter but the power lasts forever. I highly recommend it. Also thanks man really means a lot.

[@canam2436]

@@hyper.orange yep lithium , even if it’s expensive, is the only way to go..I feel better knowing it will fit. Wow yours is a great size battery for 100amp, nice and compact…. Thanks for all the replies

[@hyper.orange]

Mine was expensive but one of the best things I’ve ever invested in. I use it for my boat trolling motor as well. Only weighs 30 pounds. And yeah man no problem. I love talking to this community. Trying to grow bigger too :)

[@user-kz5wo1ud9h]

U convinced me, I want 1 BAD. OldTown needs 2 pay u! 4 real

[@hyper.orange]

Haha thanks! I wish they would have at least messaged me nice video lol

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

Good review. Cpudl have upgraded to the 120 if you got a Power Queen battery instead of the Dakota. Can never understand how people pay twice as much for a battery made in china

[@hyper.orange]

Thanks eh and yea I hear you. At least the Dakota has been super reliable and lasts forever so there’s that.

[@samoa121]

Yep I'll be getting this for my 50th birthday they cost $5000 in Australia 🙂

[@hyper.orange]

You must be so excited! It crazy how prices have went up eh. Also I’ve always wanted to go to Australia! So many species of fish

[@samoa121]

@@hyper.orange you should come for a visit to Australia one day you might not want to go back just kidding 🙂

[@samoa121]

@@hyper.orange your awesome review of the 106 makes me want to buy one🙂 the company that normally import them to Australia email me said they can only get them on special orders now even if I buy one from them they are not sure when it will be shipped to Australia depending on the stock availability in the US.

[@hyper.orange]

@PA12 I hear! I got one of the first ones imported to Canada! It was pretty lucky.

[@samoa121]

@@hyper.orange That's awesome 😎 I've seen a 130 on line here in Australia for $9000 the 120 is $8000 here 🙂

[@JordanAkin-dx3su]

It's not fully load until it has a live well

[@hyper.orange]

Haha I brought a bait bucket a couple times so that counts

[@seanhall5024]

I want this kayak but will upgrade to the autopilot minnkota instead of the motor included.

[@hyper.orange]

Nice I hear the autopilot is awesome as well!

[@seanhall5024]

@@hyper.orange the roto molding on the 106 and the 120 and 136 is different. So you cannot interchange Minn kota between the 106 and the other two. The reason for that is the 106 has just an oval roto molded into it whereas the autopilot has a lip that it sits on.

[@hyper.orange]

@@seanhall5024 The 106 Mk and Autopilot are different kayaks, they have completely different hauls and different motors.

[@seanhall5024]

@@hyper.orange I understand that now that I've talked to customer service. I didn't realize there was a 106 with a pedal drive and a 106 MK with the Minn kota. But now that I understand that it looks like I'm going to have to go with the 12 foot because that's what I want. I don't want a paddle ever again, LOL

[@hyper.orange]

@@seanhall5024 Nice! The motor is definitely amazing! Its like a mini boat lol

[@mansbfishing]

Salam satu hobby bang 🤝 salam strike 🤝 🎣 🤗

[@hyper.orange]

Hobie is great too!

[@mansbfishing]

@@hyper.orange🤝🤗

[@30minforasn]

Only con is no pedal drive to control the yak when spot fishing.

[@hyper.orange]

That's why it has the motor and foot steering. Super, super easy to stay in one spot

[@30minforasn]

@@hyper.orange is it? Do you think it would be better to have the pedal drive and add on a trolling motor or just go with the factory mk.

[@30minforasn]

@@hyper.orange i feel it is better to have both as options opposed to only having the mk without spot lock.

[@hyper.orange]

@@30minforasn Honelsty I guess it depends where you are taking it most! Also depends on how you want to use it! (big lakes, small ponds, all, etc) I like my MK 106 cuz of the easy package, one and done. But I would say both good options! Whatever will make you most comforable! From travel and then actually getting on the water and using it!

[@hyper.orange]

@@30minforasn If you want spot lock, the Oldtown auto pilot is the kayak then! The ipilot on that is amazing and has full spot lock!

[@2WheelsdownN]

These are 3k dollars now

[@hyper.orange]

Yea everything has shot up in price..

[@2WheelsdownN]

Wow.the price has gone up since then lol

[@oinn8003]

Lynx all day every day

[@hyper.orange]

Nice!

[@trivvdeon]

$3100 now🥲

[@hyper.orange]

I know.. everything is so expensive now

[@BigDaddy-xl3uf]

Hard to believe that the price went up by 700 dollars. Thanks Democrats!

[@hyper.orange]

I know its wild! Everything is just so expensive now!

[@samoa121]

They cost $5299 in Australia

[@hyper.orange]

@@samoa121 $3350 USD = $4620 CAD then plus tax! Wow the price skyrocketed! But what didn’t these days.. and you still gotta get a good battery or sonar/fish finder! It’s an expensive hobby now lol

[@webechubbin]

can this thing be efficient just cruising up streams and rivers? does the prop come out fast enough in shallow water? i dont really kayak fish but want to start, but want something to paddle and motor up streams

[@hyper.orange]

It can fight current pretty good. It only needs a foot of water to be okay. Also you can pop it up right away. I love paddeling too but when your tired or don't want too, the motor is amazing!

[@webechubbin]

@@hyper.orange is it hard to paddle? the guy at old town said a salty or big water would be better for paddling down and up streams. but damn I want to invest in the old town even just to chill on the water lol

[@hyper.orange]

So I alway have an emergency paddle on the side. It’s definitely a heavy Kayak, but doable it also depends on how much gear you have. Regardless, I bought it for the Motor so I’m using the motor 99% of the time. You can also set it up with no motor, no battery and they give you an insert floor for the motor hole. Making it a normal paddle kayak. So it’s pretty versatile with how you rig it. I really depends what you want out of it. Having the motor has got me to places so much farther, places I would never go with just a paddle. It just depends eh!

[@webechubbin]

@@hyper.orange yeah the creek river i usually run goes right into a lake within 2 miles so the motor would be awesome!!!!!

[@hyper.orange]

The motor is so great! You can use 50% power and make it last forever! They say low power with the right battery can go 20 hours! Ive been out muliple 8 hours days with still juice to go, using a lot of full throttle. I really do love this motor kayak combo!

[@RickSnowman]

first of those prices are so far off its not even funny.. prices upwards of $4500

[@hyper.orange]

Inflation, etc. I bought mine in early 2020 and now in 2023 prices went up like everything else! Also over the years there has been more demand.