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Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Kayak
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Old Town Sportsman 106 Motorized Fishing Kayak
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The Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota is an easy-to-use motorized fishing platform that is compact and brimming with premium features, enabling maximum fishing time without the hassle or clutter found in other motorized models on the market. The low profile 45 lbs thrust saltwater-ready Minn Kota trolling motor is intuitive and easy to use, controlled by a boat-style throttle control. Current Pre-Sale orders ship within 30 days or your money back....
Equipped with a saltwater-ready trolling motor, the Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota motorized kayak offers Minn Kota's low-profile 12-volt motor with 45 pounds of thrust. Motor battery is not included. All Old Town Sportsman fishing kayaks are packed with handy convenience features, including customizable accessory tracks, cushioned floor pads for both better comfort and grip, a custom tackle box, and plenty of rod holders. Three through-hull wiring kits and a universal transducer mount allow you to mount a fish finder in minutes without the need to drill into your kayak. The premium dual-layer Textilene mesh seat helps you stay cool and comfortable all day long on the water; adjustable foot braces offer ideal maneuverability in steering while the extra-large rudder provides excellent boat control in forward and reverse. This 10-foot, 6-inch kayak has a 525-pound maximum capacity and usable capacity for people and gear of 404-pounds. The kayak weighs 104 pounds and the removable motor console weighs 17 pounds. Paddle sold separately.
What is the overall width of this kayak? - The overall width of this kayak is 37".
Does this have auto lock like the 136 model? - No, it does not have auto lock like the 136 model.
What battery do you recommend? - I went to Batteries Plus and got a deep cell 95 AH battery and I can fish all day with no issues.
Does it have a place for paddle storage in case of motor failure? - Yes, it has a paddle clip included for paddle storage in case of motor failure.
37"
No
I went to Batteries Plus and got a deep cell 95 AH battery and I can fish all day with no issues.
Yes. Paddle clip included
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