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Old Town Sportsman Bigwater PDL 132
A reliable stable fishing kayak that's perfect for a variety of conditions on inland open waters.
A high performance pedal driven fishing kayak from Old Town, the Old Town Bigwater 132 PDL is perfect for those who wish to carry lots of gear and explore big open inland waters.
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Old Town Sportsman Bigwater PDL 132
Old Towns replacement for the extremely popular Predator PDL range the Bigwater 132 PDL is designed for large, calm, open water bodies. At a little over 13ft long the Bigwater 132 is surprisingly agile, with a large volume this pedal driven fishing kayak is suited for those who wish to take plenty of kit for a long day angling. It is also a great choice for larger paddlers and those who seek stability and comfort as a priority. The seat is easily adjusted forward and back along Old Towns patented system and offers exceptional comfort. Also featuring a universal transducer attachment under the hull and a scupper hole access, the Bigwater 132 is easy to instal a fishfinder to while keeping the wiring clear and easing clean lines. Grippy EVA Deck Pads give excellent traction for standing and casting, the wide beam and stable nature of the Bigwater 132 PDL means that this absolutely a possibility, particularly on calm waters.
The pedal drive system is the robust low maintenance Old Towns PDL drive, is easy docking/ deploying for hassle free launching means that it is easy to pedal. This propeller drive has a forward and reverse instant thrust making it easy to change direction quickly, particularly when used in conjunction with the oversized rudder the hand controls can be found to the left of the seating position while the right-hand side houses the deployment and up-haul controls. The Bigwater PDL 132 is at its core a kayak for anglers and is designed to make fishing as easy as possible.
When loading up there is ample storage on this fishing kayak, a large bow hatch can easily accommodate a trolley and any batteries/ wiring from a fish finder, the oversized rear cargo tank well is perfect for a fish bag, fishing crate and more. In the seated area a tackle tray is located on a shelf under the seat, ideal for storing lures and tackles for the most convenient access. While another hatch is under the seat to allow more access to the hull. Both left and right feature small moulded in storage pockets (perfect for a Plano case). The PDL drive also has a flip up hatch for additional storage.
While packed full of features from bow to stern, should the Old Town Bigwater 132 not have what you are looking for in the optimum location, slide tracks are located on either side both aft and fore of the seat making it easy to fit fishfinder displays, camera mounts, additional rod holders and a host of other accessories. Two additional mounting plates can be found at the bow for adding accessories without needing to drill into the hull itself.
Features
- Super stable hull design for fishing on large open waters
- Low maintenance PDL Drive with patented easy-docking system for easy launch and landing.
- Superior seat design has great lumbar support and is adjusted to accommodate leg length on a shuttle track. The mesh cover provides ventilation and drainage to keep you dry.
- Two tracks on the forward hull and two in the stern provide multiple placement options for mounting accessories
- One forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mounted rod holders
- Non-slip EVA foam deck pads provide traction and grip for stand-up fishing
- Large rear tank well with removable bungee cords
- Dry storage for additional gear in the sealed bow hatch
- Universal transducer mounting system allows for quicker installation of your fish finder
- 2 x Accessory Mounting Plates
- Paddle clip
- Cup holder
- Micro Power-Pole attachment point at the stern
- Custom tackle box included
- PDL Drive and Seat are removable for easy transport and storage
Dimensions
- Length: 13 ft 2.04 in | 4 m
- Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm
- Hull Weight: 95lb / 43.05 kg
- Assembled Boat Weight: 122 lb | 55.3 kg
- Pedal Console Weight: 21 lb | 9.53 kg
- Removable Seat Weight: 6 lb | 2.72 kg
- Usable Weight Capacity: 378 lb | 172 kgOptimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Old Town Sportsman Bigwater PDL 132 for your weight
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Kayak Security Cable
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Delivery
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Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide
Nationwide Click & Collect available for the Old Town Sportsman Bigwater PDL 132. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
For further help and information about the Old Town Sportsman Bigwater PDL 132, please call us on 01925 818437