Rig a Second Seat on Your AutoPilot Kayak

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The @Old Town AutoPilot 120 is one of the most advanced kayaks on the market. I decided to make in even more fun by turning it into a tandem kayak. The kayak's weight capacity makes it more than capable of holding an adult and a child or two averaged sized adults depending on the model you have.
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[@OMGBASS]

Thank you so much for making this video with two seats!

[@aznoutlawz-]

That's nice set up

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Very cool 👍

[@blaahster]

Sweet very stable

[@TacomaSteelhead]

Nice. I’ll have to try this. As of now my little one sits behind me on a cushion 🤣

[@emmanueldeguzman5930]

Awesome video! I’m going to do the same for the passenger seat, thank you!

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@thechunkyhen]

Thanks so much for this video! Just ordered all the necessary parts and am stoked to be able to take my wife out on the AP120 🙌

[@yakntheflats]

Do you know the cost of the seat?

[@thechunkyhen]

@@yakntheflats the seat was 179.99

[@yakntheflats]

@@thechunkyhen thank you. Worked perfect?

[@thechunkyhen]

@@yakntheflats yes I bought all the parts specifically mentioned in this video and they 100% worked out as expected.

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@RadReelingFishing]

Good idea, ha ha...I might try setting up something like this. What about using the Old Town "one way scupper plugs" in the back area?

[@spiltmilt]

That would work to prevent water getting in back there.

[@rickygarcia5615]

That is Smooth will definitely do this Summer. Now I have no excuse why I Can’t take my 4 year old. My wife ran into this video Gosh !!!!

[@joev8275]

Did it work with your build? Do you have the 106 PDL?

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@JonOnPiano]

I just ordered the items. Thank you!

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@JonOnPiano]

It’s been great! I really enjoy bringing my son along.

[@stuartjergensen1155]

Thanks for the feedback! There isn’t much info out there on long term success. Seems like the best tandem, motorized, kayak option!

[@JonOnPiano]

Just keep the overall weight limit capacity in mind.

[@stuartjergensen1155]

Yep, if I am going to go this route I think I would go with the 136 for more leg room for the rear seat and more weight capacity.

[@macdizzlefoshizzle]

This is great! Do you know how to do this tandem setup with 2 Autopilot chairs?

[@spiltmilt]

Hmm...I could play around with and see. Not sure it would work as the AP chairs are considerably narrower

[@ChrisBaker2000]

Thanks so much for this video! Does this have to be the Sportsman's PDL Seat, or will the Element PDL Seat also work?

[@spiltmilt]

I’ve not used the Element seat but as it’s compatible with other Sportsman’s seat kayaks I would assume it to work

[@mrb401]

Very cool. Would you say a combined person weight of 320lbs (almost the same weight but the slightly heavier of the 2 up front) would work on the AP120?

[@spiltmilt]

Absolutely. Combined my wife and I are about 390 so it shouldn’t be a problem

[@justinmorrall5958]

Do you think this would be possible to do on the Old Town Predator if you added some gear tracks for the seat, or just used the existing gear tracks?

[@spiltmilt]

No I don't think the Predator is stable enough to have an elevated seat in the stern.

[@thoward97]

Thanks for the video. Do you think the same setup would work for the AutoPilot 136?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes absolutely

[@thoward97]

@@spiltmilt thank you so much!!!!!!

[@jb_19]

I tried this with my pro angler and a torqeedo motor. We got wet.

[@skyline_robbiepascual7366]

Where did you order that second set of rod holders that you have in the rear? Would love to purchase a set as well. Thank you

[@spiltmilt]

I ordered spare rod tubes direct from Old Town customer service.

[@skyline_robbiepascual7366]

@@spiltmilt aaa perfect. Wasnt sure if they stopped selling them. Ill give it a go. Thank you

[@RadReelingFishing]

I have a Predator PDL seat. Do you know if it's the same design as the Sportsman PDL seat you are using?

[@spiltmilt]

No its a different chair. Not sure if it works in this application.

[@coryhyatt2035]

I see JC gonna need a tandem fishing buddy soon. :)

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

Perfect! But my wife isn’t short she’s 5 7 so I’m thinking she’d be scrunched up back there 😱😂

[@spiltmilt]

She might be alright. We have space for a cooler still

[@kroc1717]

Do you know if the same set up will work on the Sportsman 106 Minn Kota?

[@spiltmilt]

I don’t think it would. I sufficient space and capacity

[@JonOnPiano]

Do you think an attached Power Pole Micro Anchor would be in the way of the second seat?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes

[@markskibo5159]

I got the 136, still work ? And by the way 1 year later how did it work over time ? Thanks your the best

[@spiltmilt]

I sold it about 6 months after this video

[@markskibo5159]

@@spiltmilt so the seat didnt work out well?

[@onemedicalservice18andup]

Great video. I wanted to ask if this setup would also work on, "SPORTSMAN AUTOPILOT 136". My wife weighs about 120#. Thank you.

[@spiltmilt]

As long as you are sub 200ish you should be fine

[@onemedicalservice18andup]

WOW. Super-fast reply. Thank you. I may try this..

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@onemedicalservice18andup]

​@@stuartjergensen1155 I have not tried as of yet. Plan to try this in the warmer months. Thank you.

[@hpcoo37]

Do you think this would work on the old town sportsman pdl 120?

[@spiltmilt]

No it doesn't have a rear track system

[@yakntheflats]

So just order a replacement Sportsman PDL seat and you're good to go? Old town told me 179+tax.

[@spiltmilt]

Plus the other components

[@onefishwonder3366]

Where did you get the custom decking?

[@spiltmilt]

Seadeck

[@fionali9047]

Hi Tyler! I found out that Old Town has this seat "Element Beach Seat" for sale on their website. The description says "Fits Malibu Pedal, as well as Old Town Predator PDL, Topwater 106/120 PDL, and all Sportsman PDL models." The picture also looks identical to the seat you're using. Do you think his is actually the same seat? So you don't need to call Old Town service to place an order. If so, hope this helps others who're looking for the same thing. And it's worth updating your video description with this link too!

[@spiltmilt]

The Element Beach Seat is compatible but is not as comfortable as the Sportsman's seat. I still recommend calling and ordering the sportsman's seat over ordering the elements seat.

[@fionali9047]

@@spiltmilt wow it’s amazing that you know the differences! Thank you so much for the prompt response. I’m a big fan to your channel! I ordered my ap 120 a week ago and I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’ve started buying all the accessories you have recommended, but what I really need is the kayak 😆

[@spiltmilt]

Congrats! You'll love the AP so much fun. You can really focus on the fishing.

[@stuartjergensen1155]

What has been your experience? Thanks in advance!

[@jamnjoe19]

At 3:20 you say you would recommended putting foam…but we can’t see what your talking about do to the camera angle..can you tell me what you were recommending there?

[@spiltmilt]

I am suggesting you stuff some foam underneath the sternwell for support.

[@jamnjoe19]

Awesome thank you man 🙂

[@danpaulin2231]

Great idea!! Can you elaborate on adding foam to sternwell for extra support? Not sure what you're trying to support. The seat? The kayak? Side rails? Thanks

[@zainbeydoun8830]

Would this work with the old town pdl 120 and the peddle one

[@spiltmilt]

No it wouldn't. No gear tracks in the stern

[@MRQturbo]

What was the cost of the seat from old town?

[@spiltmilt]

Not sure I use the seat from salty

[@esand2787]

Where did you order your front end floor mating?

[@spiltmilt]

Seadeck

[@esand2787]

Thanks brother

[@renatodosti4414]

Hi does it work for the 136 model I really want to do this thanks

[@spiltmilt]

Yes it works

[@coryhyatt2035]

ONE WAY SCUPPER PLUGS

[@jasonlindemuth7763]

Can you send me the link please to all the parts needed to secure the seat......thanks

[@spiltmilt]

Everything is in the description

[@jasonlindemuth7763]

Okay i see it now. Thanks

[@jasonlindemuth7763]

As for tge bar clamps needed. Are the seat bars 2 inches or bigger?? Thanks

[@spiltmilt]

No. The clamp comes with rubber inserts that allow it to work

[@joev8275]

Can you do this on a 106 PDL?

[@spiltmilt]

No it does not have the tracks or weight capacity

[@mallyallygramps]

That's some freaky audio in the beginning!

[@spiltmilt]

Super windy sorry about that

[@mallyallygramps]

@@spiltmilt No worries. It was a crazy effect like you were talking in the water.

[@billfaubion6295]

You know what they would call that on a Harley