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Posted on 7/11/18 at 7:22 am to LSUlefty
The new Pelican Catch 130 HD
-12’6
-85lbs (I assume w/out drive)
-1,499 msrp
-due out Jan 2019
This is a screen shot from a YouTube video so I enhanced it so the words might be more readable. It’s said to be the old generation mirage drive which is pretty bullet proof. I actually really like the layout with big front and rear tankwells. I’ll definitively look at one up close for things like floor flex and whatnot. For under 1,500, a mirage drive, and that layout, that’s a hell of a rollout for Pelican.
Video> LINK
-12’6
-85lbs (I assume w/out drive)
-1,499 msrp
-due out Jan 2019
This is a screen shot from a YouTube video so I enhanced it so the words might be more readable. It’s said to be the old generation mirage drive which is pretty bullet proof. I actually really like the layout with big front and rear tankwells. I’ll definitively look at one up close for things like floor flex and whatnot. For under 1,500, a mirage drive, and that layout, that’s a hell of a rollout for Pelican.
Video> LINK
This post was edited on 7/11/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:32 am to stoms
For sub-$1,500 that thing is sweet. With how popular Academy is in Louisiana I could see these getting bought pretty often.
It looks like the fins are a bit small, I wonder if they will roll out an upgrade for better speed?
It looks like the fins are a bit small, I wonder if they will roll out an upgrade for better speed?
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:38 am to stoms
Been planning on picking up a PA14, but this development gives me pause. Can't wait to see some more reviews.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:53 am to Bamadiver
Old Town released their 3 new Topwater series kayaks. All feature a pontoon style double hull.
Topwater 106 - $900
Topwater 120 - $1000
Topwater PDL - $2000
These look like Old Town's entry into the "budget" kayak market. They look very well thought out and feature rich. And the pedal drive is the same as on the Predator PDL so it's well tested and reviewed.
Topwater 106 - $900
Topwater 120 - $1000
Topwater PDL - $2000
These look like Old Town's entry into the "budget" kayak market. They look very well thought out and feature rich. And the pedal drive is the same as on the Predator PDL so it's well tested and reviewed.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 9:04 am to The Last Coco
quote:
the pedal drive is the same as on the Predator PDL so it's well tested and reviewed.
I definitely hopped on the Old Town bandwagon. The PDL drive is the best drive on the market IMO. Its definitely the most efficient at a 10.3:1 gear ratio and the prop was designed by Minn Kota engineers. It floats, is designed to be maintenance free, and comes with a 4 year warranty. Plus instant reverse.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 9:06 am to Drunken Crawfish
quote:
It looks like the fins are a bit small, I wonder if they will roll out an upgrade for better speed?
See that’s something we’re going to have to wait on. Will it be compatible with the Hobie turbo fins or will Pelican make some upgrade fins.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 9:46 am to Drunken Crawfish
quote:impressive
It floats
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:16 am to Uncle JackD
The more I see the FeelFree Dorado, the more I like that boat. Pretty damn smart design with all the lights already integrated. It’s about the closest turn key yak out there.
ETA- Dorado icast 2018 walkthrough LINK /
ETA- Dorado icast 2018 walkthrough LINK /
This post was edited on 7/11/18 at 10:39 am
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:18 am to Uncle JackD
quote:
It floats
impressive
That is impressive. I still prefer the Mirage Drive because of it's shallow water capability. Seems like you would have to lift that drive often in the marsh.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:33 am to stoms
That thing might be perfect.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:34 am to AlxTgr
The Dorado is pretty badass. Any reviews on the drive?
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:35 am to stoms
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FeelFree Dorado
The boat itself is awesome and the Gravity Seat is legit. My only reservation about the FeelFree's are the pedal drive. I haven't heard much about them and know nothing of their reliability/durability. The fact that it can be a pedal or electric power is really cool though!
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:35 am to LSUlefty
I know of none. Are they making it themselves?
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:36 am to LSUlefty
Man I have seen very few. I like the lure 13.5 with the drive too. The only issues I’ve seen is when guys retrofitted and they had to make small adjustments to shore up a little movement. I haven’t seen any issues from factory installed but then again, not much out there.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 10:39 am to LSUlefty
Posted on 7/11/18 at 1:36 pm to stoms
This is what I’ve gathered re. the Pelican pedal drive: it is the Hobie gen 1 patent which expires after 20 years. The new Hobie 180 drives are a new patent so nobody can copy that. Will be interesting to see which other boats use the old drives. A company like Bonafide comes to mind since they don’t have a pedal yak currently
Posted on 7/11/18 at 2:02 pm to stoms
A Bonafide with a quality pedal drive sounds amazing. The layout on those boats are legit.
I wonder if the Hobie fins themselves are patented? I bet someone will figure out how to integrate some Mirage drive accessories to be compatible with the HyDryve and sell them as conversion kits or something.
I wonder if the Hobie fins themselves are patented? I bet someone will figure out how to integrate some Mirage drive accessories to be compatible with the HyDryve and sell them as conversion kits or something.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 2:14 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I hope they go prop.
Posted on 7/11/18 at 2:28 pm to stoms
quote:
Dorado icast 2018 walkthrough
I was planning to grab a PA-14 by the end of summer...now this Dorado has my attention.
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