Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 & Lithium Ion Battery/Charger
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Why We Like The Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 & Lithium Ion Battery
Paddle, pedal, power. The Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 & LIthium Ion Battery Charger features a power-assisted pedal drive that delivers the ultimate versatility on the water. Old Town's patented ePDL+ system lets us switch easily from manual pedaling to power-assisted pedaling to fully motorized cruise control, so we can enjoy three modes of hands-free propulsion that keeps our focus on fish, not our paddle or our boat. The added electric power can boost our speed to catch up with our fishing buddies, help us power through wind and heavy current, or set cruise control, so we can rest our legs, re-rig our rods, enjoy some pedal-free trolling, or simply save some energy to extend our fishing time. Much like an eBike for the water, the BigWater ePDL+ gives us a power boost to take on bigger bodies of water, stronger river currents, and tidal conditions.
The boat itself is a versatile 13-footer with enough stability for aggressive hook sets and stand-up fishing, and it features an adjustable seat with high and low positions for us to adjust our pedaling and fishing positions. Bow and center hatches let us stow some gear away from the water while a large stern tank well adds plenty of space for storage crates and coolers. The BigWater ePDL+ 132 includes accessory tracks and drillable plates to mount our accessories as well as rod racks, cup holders, and a Lithium Ion Battery to power up for epic days on the water.
Details
- Fishing kayak featuring power-assisted pedal drive
- Built for both fresh water and salt water fishing
- ePDL+ drive adds 5 levels of power assist
- High/low adjustable seat for comfort and fishability
- EVA foam deck made to prevent slips while stand-up fishing
- Integrated ePDL+ control screen compatible with polarized sunglasses
- Forward-facing rod holders
- Includes compact 36V 20ah Lithium battery
- Item #JOPF128
- Hull Material
- polyethylene
- Length
- 13ft 2in
- Width
- 36in
- Maximum Load
- [total weight] 500lb, [usable weight] 357lb
- Drive System
- ePDL+
- Rudder
- included
- Skeg
- none
- Claimed Weight
- 143lb
- Activity
- kayak fishing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [ePDL+ drive] 2 year, [hull] limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 6 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 17, 2024
Money well spent
I bought my Old Town BigWater ePDL+ 132 in February and thanks to warm weather, I've been out with it about 7 times. First, using the ePDL in all 3 modes, the battery will outlast your day of fishing. I use the cruise control and the assist mode when moving from spot to spot. While fishing, I use the drive manually. Transitioning from a Sportsman 120 PDL was simple. I have bad knees, so the BigWater ePDL+ 132 allows me to fully enjoy my day fishing on larger lakes. Although it may seem a bit pricey, the fact that you don't buy any additional items like batteries even out the cost.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
July 17, 2024
This is the fastest electric kayak!
This is the fastest electric powered kayak that I have ever been on. It may not have spot lock but I will get to the fishing spots before my buddies.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
July 8, 2024
A Hardcore Fishing Kayaker’s Dream
Be on the water with limited setup and no need to lug heavyweight batteries. This allows more time to catch fish! Assisted pedal assist is amazing and if you need to get somewhere in a dash put it in cruise control mode and fly!!
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
July 2, 2024
Love the way it moves
I bought this a couple weeks ago had it out one loved it even pulled my buddy off the lake great time.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
June 29, 2024
Mostly better than the Autopilot
I have both the salty PDL and the autopilot. I don’t own this kayak but I have used it many times and it’s a great blend between the two. The ePDL+ is much easier to learn/more intuitive than the autopilot. Pedal forward to go forward, pedal backward to go backward. Hook into a fish while trolling, simply pedal backwards to turn off cruise control, your hands remain on the rod. Unlike the autopilot where when you hook into a fish while trolling, you now you need to fiddle with a remote to stop the motor. The only thing I prefer the autopilot for is that it has spot lock. I like being an active participant on the water, so I like having the option to pedal entirely manually, some assist, or not pedal at all. It has five different speeds, which is great for keeping a consistent speed while trolling, or when I’m fighting current or wind. The highest speed is FAST- great for getting to my destination quickly. The battery life is excellent, especially if you do some pedaling.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
June 24, 2024
One of a kind fishing platform
The Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ is a very easy to use kayak! Simple as charge plug and go! Love being able to use the electronic assist to save energy to stay on the water all day! The BigWater hull design it’s a very stable platform and does extremely well in choppy water!
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
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