Insiders Look - How Kayaks Are Made (Old Town Factory Tour)

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2 жыл бұрын

Old Town makes tens of thousands of boats each year. They guided us through the production facility and showed us exactly how kayaks are made. This is a high level overview from plastic pellets to final product for their Old Town Sportsman line of boats. It's astonishing to see all of the hard workers, machinery and materials that go into each and every kayak and canoe. Definitely an experience to share with paddlers!
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@turtleheadboys5263 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really cool! Old Town has always had good quality and with all the caring generations of employees it’s easy to see why! Thanks for sharing Gatewood!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! The multi generational employee is admirable and tells me a lot about the company. They seem to look after their employees which in turn provides them with an encouraged workforce. That’s fleeting these days!

@tonychapa3330 2 жыл бұрын

I meant to say is I waited 8 months for my kayak Old Town PDL sportsman the companies you guys distribute out to they feed you all the good stuff and when it's time to give you the kayak they postpone a postponed and postpone it that's the reason why I never got my kayak and I got my refund back

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonychapa3330 I actually waited 6 months for my kayaks as well! No special treatment here since they look after all customers equally

@charlesstiles8904 Жыл бұрын

Covid was a blessing for any outdoors manufacturer. Kayaks were sold out EVERYWHERE in 2020. If you did find a used one, they wanted double the price.

@GatewoodBrown 3 ай бұрын

Lots of price increases! They seem to be coming down now

@the45er 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Sportsman 120 PDL. After 19 years of being "grounded" from SOT kayaks due to back issues, I can now spend 8-10 hours fishing on the water at a stretch without any back or knee pain!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s such an awesome story! Man, 19 years is a long time to be sidelined. So stoked you’re back out there fishing. I love the seat and layout of the whole kayak. Definitely a winner!

@BackpackingWithJason 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool. I absolutely love my Old Town Kayak. Best kayak I’ve ever had.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Jason! OT has taken care of you and I for awhile now. As long as my boats don't get holes in the middle of a trip I'm good to go haha

@expeditionidentity892 2 жыл бұрын

Proud to paddle an Old Town. Their story makes it that much more worth it!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’m proud to paddle their crafts as well. Especially after seeing the facility and meeting the people making these boats. Unique story for sure!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That 12 boat oven is one of the more impressive things I've seen!

@nevadaconsumer1837 2 жыл бұрын

Temporary employee, then second shift and finally first shift. Holy cow, I'm glad I went to engineering school!!!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hey that is awesome! Dedication to your craft. Thanks for making rad boats!!

@muckfoot-4093 Жыл бұрын

yeah, what a trash company

@lowlifeangler Ай бұрын

@@muckfoot-4093 it's like that everywhere. Kenworth does that hires 350 , after 18 months later layoffs 300

@muckfoot-4093 Ай бұрын

@lowlifeangler temp service is a loop hole way for companies to screw employees out of benefits and pay.

@lowlifeangler Ай бұрын

@@muckfoot-4093 Yup, I avoided it. I been is plastics since 1995 working for suppliers for Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Nissan.

@joshpwnsnoobs 2 жыл бұрын

loved hearing "3 shifts a day, 7 days a week" they never stop, they know these boats are worth a lot right now. tons of demand and growing interest

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Old town definitely is heeding the call to get boats out the door. Hopefully things return to normal one day

@scottkrieman8108 Жыл бұрын

I still use my four Otter sport kayaks with my wife and friends I bought over ten years ago.

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Kayaks last a long time with no maintenance which is sweet!

@LifeOnTheHulls Жыл бұрын

As a previous owner of a Large Retail Paddlesports store and Manufacturer of Kayaks in Australia and a proud dealer of Old Town Canoe and Kayaks, I can fully appreciate the incredible range and quality of this range. Well done and this video is testimony to a great company. Thanks for this great video. Ross

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool to hear your perspective! Mine has always been from a consumers perspective but I know there’s many different aspects to doing business in the outdoor industry. They are world class people!

@mnimb8720 2 жыл бұрын

A few days ago I was searching for how kayaks are made? Today when I opened KZfaq I saw this video. Thanks for sharing sir.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence! Hopefully this touched on enough of the process to appease your inquiry. It's certainly not everything but I think it'll help a lot of folks to better understand where they come from.

@mryorkie 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same 14 ft old town canoe for 22 years it's still looks new and still holding together old town is simply the best

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Dang! That’s a long time to have a canoe. A testament to their quality

@masonbrooks8002 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the PDL 120 and I freaking love it! Thanks Old Town.

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Those pdl’s are sweet!

@Jerms84 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my 106pdl

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Those look like beast mode kayaks! I still have never tried a pdl kayak

@curtclonts1529 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my Loon 120. It’s my latest/newest ride. The quality of the craft is really great. I’m 6’-1” and 240 Lbs and this is the right boat for me. The seat in the Loon has to be the most comfortable in the industry. I place a lot of value in what you have to say about kayaking-so your trust in Old town helped me make the decision to buy one myself. Thanks Man!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hey curt! The loon is a wonderful kayak. I’d love to paddle one someday. Hopefully they put the loon seat in some of their other kayaks like the vapor. Old town has been great to me for many years before I got to tour their facilities and go on trips. To this day it is still a great relationship!

@tomballard8877 2 жыл бұрын

I have a sportsman 106 and very happy with it. It’s not the fastest but it is stable in the water. Your customer service is fast and friendly. A great product from a great company.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s about what I’d expect with the 106. I’d like to try one sometime for sure!

@lrparrish227 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! Loved it!

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lynda!

@quintonstone7324 Жыл бұрын

Just bought from the old town website, the Autopilot 136 in limited edition Gray ghost color. great to see how it was made and what was put into it. Should arrive within the upcoming week!

@GatewoodBrown 11 ай бұрын

That’s a beast of a kayak! I’d love to have the 120 auto for fly fishing. Such a cool package and especially in that unique color way. So rad!

@claudexy Жыл бұрын

after seeing this old town company tour, i will appreciate my kayak, MORE. really cool....lol (i'm buying one, next year. "or maybe this winter..:))

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

You should be stoked! I love my old town kayaks. So much history to them too

@youtubespanishfishingchann6575 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I got a Sportsman PDL 106

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a rad kayak!! I want to try out one of their PDL’s. Never been out on the water with a pedal drive. How are you liking it?

@youtubespanishfishingchann6575 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown I really love it once u go pedals u never come back to paddles I'm a believer I had a pelican 100 catch for a year so I wanted to step up my game so I bought the PDL 106 and man was the best move I could do we have group on FB come check us out there's a lot of great info plus this video that u shot got the ok by me to go head and get one I have full setup for fishing now but I still have my pelicans for island camping here in the Halifax River north side of Daytona Beach

@neelsnprayer 2 жыл бұрын

Can you PLEASE do a video on the video and microphone equipment you use? I LOVE your videos and how smooth you add your voice in. New at this, would love to learn from you.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily it is simple so I’ll explain it here! Get a Tascam DR-10L as your lav mic system. Put it on your subjects sternum (most ideal). Hit record and just let it roll the whole time. Then I’ll sync the audio up with video in my video editor. This part is tedious but worth it! There ya go, that’s how I do all of my lav mic audio. Feel free to ask further questions too!

@CanoehoundAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool process of making these Kayaks. Thanks for sharing

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! I wasn’t expecting the 12 Kayak oven but that makes sense given their size and demand

@backyardkayakingcamping8778 2 жыл бұрын

Completely jealous you got to interview and film inside a production facility. Really stepping up and stepping out. Can't wait to see where your cinematic journey goes. As always Happy Paddling

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

It was a surreal experience for sure! Very thankful for the opportunity and glad I could show all the hard work their company is doing. It’s important for consumers like myself to get an appreciation for what goes on behind the scenes too. Cheers!

@goodintentions1302 Жыл бұрын

For about 25 years I've been the happy owner of a sit on top. Just after acquiring it I helped a business owner from Carolina Beach, North Carolina go to the factory and pickup his new inventory of eight more. Mine could use new straps & I'm getting ready to move across the country so sadly I need to sell it. I'm hopeful I'll be able to replace it once I'm settled even though my budget is really tight.

@jimmynoname4089 Жыл бұрын

I love my old town kayak. For sure my next will be another

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Yes! I love mine too

@conditionsrgoodfishing7094 2 жыл бұрын

i always enjoy watching your videos, on the water or documenting products.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You’ll always find genuine tales here on the channel. Just showcasing parts of my life and things I’ve found interesting

@adamcrook7603 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet, gr8 video! Into my old towns, very interesting to see where & how they were made 👍👍👍

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I absolutely love my Old Town's as well. They have great offerings at all price points.

@r.williamcomm7693 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing that I will make sure that My next kayaks are Old Town. Love their canoes too & have owned each.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I can say the quality of their canoes definitely spills over into their kayaks. Great product all around

@dustinwilliams5399 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! My Old Town Cayuga 146 is the best all around kayak I’ve ever had!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a beast kayak! I’ve been paddling old towns for many years and the durability is always impressive

@FishingOntario 2 жыл бұрын

This was super cool, love my Oldtown

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah that production facility is wild and very eye opening. They have it down to a science

@hikingwithjackieboy 11 ай бұрын

That is so cool to get a tour of the video Factory. I just got me add Old Town Vapor attack. Have yet to try it out because of very low flow in the Texas rivers right now

@GatewoodBrown 11 ай бұрын

Hey that is awesome! Definitely formed a new appreciation for the manufacturing process of my boats. The vapor is a great kayak! May have to stick to east Texas for decent flowsbhaha

@hikingwithjackieboy 11 ай бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown I may have to

@brianmacklin8625 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video and hope there is more to come in the future. Old town has great quality products and made in the USA. Thank you

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Looking for more factory tours or ‘how it’s made’ type videos? Old town is a prime example of what companies should operate like. I get the sense they’ve all got a good head on their shoulders

@brianmacklin8625 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind taking a tour of the old town facilities just to see how kayaks are made in person and get some in put from the employees who make the kayaks. To bad old town doesn't offer if your buying a new kayak he/she can pour the material into the mold after he/she sign legal papers saying old town isn't responsible incase something happens to he/she while making the kayak.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmacklin8625 that would be cool! Kind of like how makers mark will let you dip your own bottle of bourbon at their distillery

@missUn1verse81 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to own an Old Town kayak someday. Awesome video . Thank you.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend them! Wonderful boats and a great company standing behind them.

@gavyndame3700 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be getting one of these boats once I have enough money they’re so nice

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Old town makes a great boat for sure! I’ve loved owning their crafts all these years

@HeadwatersKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see behind the scenes.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely enjoy all of the factory visits you’ve done. Finally got a chance myself to check out the inner workings. Very cool! Hope your shoulder heals quickly after that PT visit

@ZCOOKZ 2 жыл бұрын

That an awesome perspective from behind the scenes of making kayaks!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Totally was! The giant turret oven was pretty crazy. 12 at once!

@tgcanoesandkayaks 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, always love checking out the kayak factories✌

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to that! I’ve watched plenty of factory tour videos but this was my first time in one. Such a unique experience

@MonkeyNAround 2 жыл бұрын

This amazing another great video that has been up for less than a month with almost 200 comments and over 75K in views. Keep killing it man!!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! This one definitely popped off haha. So wild! As always though, on to editing the next one

@shyzeke8850 Жыл бұрын

Love my Loon 120. Perfect kayak and floats so well in shallows. Thinking about getting an Old Town canoe next!

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

I've heard wonderful things about the loon!

@shyzeke8850 Жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown It's the first kayak I got and probably will be my main for quite a while. Hopefully you'll get to try one out or own one in the near future😁

@MrRyancangri 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Now I want one!!!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to that! I always want more kayaks haha

@ribjones2654 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Nice to get a behind the scenes look.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it was a more involved process than I was thinking. Very cool!

@hastingr 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. What a great video Gatewood

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Richard! I appreciate you stopping by and watching a bunch of the videos. Cheers!

@mikesanchez2046 2 жыл бұрын

Just received my 15’ kayak can’t wait to use it

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s rad! Which one? Just in time for spring!

@NicolasValentinScotland 2 жыл бұрын

I own a stealth kayak , super light kayak and also enjoyed this video , excellent . Kayaking is awesome .

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check that out!

@NicolasValentinScotland 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown we live in Scotland as well .

@stevensims3342 Жыл бұрын

I think it's crazy you can't really find a kayak like the O.K. Prowler 13T these days. Such an all-around great kayak. Great storage, great performance, great styling and great versatility.

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Never heard of that craft! I’ll Check it out

@doctorpro5430 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing. Sold even more on the brand.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! Most definitely. I’ve always enjoyed my boats but seeing where they come from added a whole new facet of respect for them.

@aaronbierman9493 2 жыл бұрын

Learn something new everyday love the content

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! Yeah this was such a unique trip for sure. Learned a ton at the factory

@providedjoker2649 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! So cool to see how my Old Town PDL 106 was made! 👍🤡👍

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching! I can guarantee you're in good hands with an old town. The facility was awesome

@sandymactavish826 2 жыл бұрын

I have an old town 12 ft dirego , very comfortable and stable

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a nice boat! Back when I was shopping for a vapor 10 I was also considering the dirigo. Didn’t find any on the used market though so I pulled the trigger on a vapor

@TheGrayExplorer 2 жыл бұрын

loved that, nice to see behind the scenes

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks gray! It was fun to share with everyone

@anteupjcook 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out!!

@mackjenkins7721 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is Awesome video. Just seeing how kayaks are built. My 3th son John & my 6th son paul said they wanted to know how kayaks will build. Just them seeing this video shows them how it gets built. It would be nice if you could go to the factory & watched the kayak you want to be built the color that you want for extra cost. That was awesome video buddy. I hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you for sharing.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mack! Yeah they definitely give me a lot of confidence now that I’ve seen how they’re made. That would be cool to see your personal kayak made! Like what they do with bourbon barrells

@touyang6781 2 жыл бұрын

Now there is my dream job! Interesting process

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

See if you can get on with them or another boat manufacturer! Labor is in high demand right now

@CastelThe1st 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Cole! Will do my man

@GT_Racer347 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching! Means a lot

@Primofishin 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Old Town I’ll never get rid of it..

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Same! The only way I’ll get rid of mine is if they’re going to my friends, who will in turn use them with me haha

@ikethefishinggringo9731 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool!!! Thanks for sharing bud

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hey you bet! We need to go for a fish sometime

@ikethefishinggringo9731 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown for sure

@jessiec1194 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if ours were being made during the tour, lol. We picked them up at a truck terminal from one of their retailers and after we took off the tons of wrapping they’ve been a lot of fun. Great tour, thanks!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a possibility! Haha how crazy would that be. You can reach out to old town and they can tell you the exact day your kayak was made

@alfredguajardo3562 2 жыл бұрын

Great behind the scenes vid

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Man it was so cool seeing all of the workers and machines going in tandem. Definitely a huge appreciation to the whole process now

@alfredguajardo3562 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown it definitely was. I see why they're a great kayak

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@alfredguajardo3562 most definitely! Lots of care seems to go into each one

@BlueEffigy 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! Definitely a cool experience

@dbf_91 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty fascinating to watch the production

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Lots of people coming together and working in tandem. Very impressed with their prodictivity

@dbf_91 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown nah I just like their equipment.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@dbf_91 haha that too! I like their gear as well

@david78212 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Old Town, they originally made clipper ships until the dam went up in Bangor, once that happened they changed to boats and canoes. You were able in ships, at high tide, to go down the Penobscot (from Old Town) to the Atlantic during high tide. We had one of their boats that was made in 1921, with the serial plate info, they were able to go to a file cabinet and tell us everything about the boat, start, end of build dates, who worked on it, even how many pounds of nails were in it, board feet of wood, who the supplier was. More info than you would ever want for a boat. They change and grow with times and needs, that's how the original company has been in business for so long.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a really cool story! Thanks for sharing and so interesting about how they track the serial number on every boat. 1920s and they still have the info, incredible! Seems like Old Town and the Penobscot are doing well these days which is good to see

@muckfoot-4093 Ай бұрын

its just a piece of plastic

@david78212 Ай бұрын

@@muckfoot-4093 yup, 100% agree. But it gives people a choice between buying American made vs imported Chinese crap.

@muckfoot-4093 Ай бұрын

@@david78212 never buy Chinese crap, no matter what 🚫

@gustavojunqueira6777 Жыл бұрын

Os caiaques de vocês são top! Queria muito ter um aqui no Brasil

@inglwud5625 2 жыл бұрын

I have an old town canoe I call it the blue banana, its a fiberglass canoe, blue of course!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Haha now that would be something if it wasn’t blue lol. Sounds like a fun boat!

@networkguy3152 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my sportsman 106 MK! It is a real conversation starter at the boat ramp. I might just pick up the auto pilot 120 also.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dang that’s a sweet boat! Honestly man I’d love to try out the auto pilot…it’s an absolutely beast. How are you liking the MK?

@networkguy3152 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown it’s awesome! Impossible to flip (you will fall out first) only complaint is when I am in water to deep for my power pole I find myself wishing I had spot lock.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@networkguy3152 that all makes sense. What type of fishing are you usually doing? Also, are you using a manual power pole or did you go with the electronic one?

@networkguy3152 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown Freshwater. Normally bass and northern. I have the electric power pole and it is amazing. Especially when I am on a river. I had an anchor wizard originally but some of the lakes I fish are really weedy and I got sick of pulling up a volleyball sized bundle of weeds with my anchor every time. If I do get the auto pilot I would buy another base and wiring harness for the power pole so I can just throw it on whatever yak I was using. Spot lock would be great but won’t work in the grass and would be to noisy on the river.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@networkguy3152 freshwater is probably where I’d spend my time too. Cool to hear about that power pole. When I fished with RX Angler he had one on his autopilot and it was an absolute setup. All bases covered haha. The traditional anchor has never been appealing to me for the reasons you mentioned

@redw0lf848 2 жыл бұрын

Damn interesting video and coverage.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! One of the more unique experiences I’ve had when it comes to seeing how things are made first hand

@redw0lf848 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown The "inside-info" is much appreciated. What a operation. Gnarly machine.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@redw0lf848 yeah that thing is beast mode haha. So massive and hard to show on camera. The noise was pretty loud too

@JAC. 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@stevest1300 3 ай бұрын

Loon 160Tandem. Must be nearly 20 years old and still going strong.

@GatewoodBrown 3 ай бұрын

I'd believe it! Kayaks are one of the best pieces of gear when it comes to long lasting durability and maintenance

@seanhall5024 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to next spring and hopefully being able to purchase the Old Town sportsman 106 with the Minn kota spot lock. That will change the way I fish forever. I'd do it this spring but I don't have the money and I've got a torn acl.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a rad boat! The 106 won’t have spotlock but if you spring for the autopilot then you’ll have that functionality. Both are rad boats!!

@seanhall5024 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown what do you mean by autopilot? Is that the same motor as the 120 and the 136? Sorry gatewood, I'm new to all of this and if I really want this boat then I'm going to make sure I know everything I need to know.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanhall5024 Great questions! 106 minn kota is a different motor than the autopilot 120 (and 136). The autopilot has spot lock while the minn kota does not. Great reviews are all over youtube for both so I think that'll really help you out!

@seanhall5024 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown so I just talked to a customer service rep from Old Town kayaks and canoes. You cannot interchange motors with the 106. You're stuck with a motor that they mold the boat to. Because the autopilot 120 and 136 are molded differently and have a different shape. The 106 has an oval whereas the 120 and 136 has a lip that it sits on and latches into.

@nmbr1bassr 2 жыл бұрын

Have TOPWATER 10' PDL LOVE IT!!!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a slick boat! I’d love to try their PDL sometime

@tomcaldwell5750 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What an interesting and efficient factory. Thanks for sharig.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Efficient for sure! Everyone was on a mission for sure. Great facility and proud to paddle their boats!

@farnell74 2 жыл бұрын

Glad i got mine from swift

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with swift, I’ll have to check them out

@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator Жыл бұрын

I just bought 2 Old Town Salty 120pdl's and love them but they gouge & scratch up deeply & easily on the TX Coast by accidentally hitting oysters. We're buying Keel Guards for ours. Or the "Stick On Type for the front & Rear of the Kayaks. Ours are 2 months old & have a few deep scratches already from 4 outings.

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Not much can protect you against the oyster rash! That’s one of the more harmful things for kayaks. That and dragging over rocks and boat ramps! The salty has my eye for suee

@HelloDonkey9 2 жыл бұрын

Had a hell of a time in 2020-2021 to get a kayak, which I was not successful. Heck many of their shops that buy from them told me "They are currently not making kayaks" or "They are back ordered for two years." I hope this year is different.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

2020-21 was mayhem for sure. At the start of the pandemic I’d imagine they had to shut down for a bit. But now they’re working more employees than ever before to catch up. I’d imagine things will be better in 22

@HelloDonkey9 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown I hope they don't "shit down" too much in 2022!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@HelloDonkey9 oh geez that was a bad typo hahaha. Fixed that one!

@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator Жыл бұрын

I really wish Old Town made a PDL Replacement Drop in Trolling Motor for their Sportsman Series. I spoke with Bixby & they are working on a Drop In unit but they are high dollar & loud

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

That would be cool to have both a pdl and a trolling motor!

@antonimocil7449 5 ай бұрын

Keren om

@jfd4755 3 ай бұрын

What a cool company, can you make a mini sailboat

@GatewoodBrown 3 ай бұрын

Cool indeed!

@saltyw1 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Definitely an interesting process

@Snoopaloop1981 2 жыл бұрын

Love my autopilot 136.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a boat I want to try one day

@benskai2475akurfishing 2 жыл бұрын

it's perfect to build a kayak in a factory

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely is!

@seekingjusticewithpatrickc3490 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought about it but no kayak or Canoe is the same.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s spot on! Not something I’d really pondered either.

@kirk0respite 2 жыл бұрын

Old town castine 145 😎

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

ThTs a slick boat!

@brandondulle 2 жыл бұрын

I use my OLDTOWN 132 to lobster fish! I pull traps all year long with it! Such a work horse! Check out the channel to see how it’s done!

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

That’s so rad! We loved eating Maine lobster last summer. Such a special experience

@wilhallman2890 2 жыл бұрын

my neighbor worked there for decades

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! What positions did he work?

@BennettBrownAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Insane how they hatch them like eggs

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I never thought of it that way, but makes sense!

@robertbolding4182 2 жыл бұрын

do you add glass fibers to the hot melt or can that be special order someday

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I think they only stick to plastic these days, probably no special orders writhed. But there are a bunch of boutique boat makers that could probably get that done for you!

@andreygordichuk5817 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо парни, у меня SAP с вашего завода.

@matthewwillis4892 2 жыл бұрын

Johnson and assoc. bought out most of the kayak companies about 20 years ago, full corporate overthrow. My friend and I were freelance designers and builders of plug/prototype for Ocean Kayak.When Old Town bought out O.K. Necky etc. they(Johnson) screwed us over for back pay and royalties. I hate greedy, big companies.

@JoseGarcia-tn6pj 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, what paddle do you recommend for the sportsman 120?

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What sort of budget are you looking for? For premium I like the aqua bound whiskey. For a more budget option you can look for a nice fiberglass shaft and blade on Amazon or big box store (dicks, academy, etc)

@JoseGarcia-tn6pj 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that in alot of your videos you use the aqua bound, i was thinking about getting that one myself and trying it out. Thanks on the videos of the sportsman 120 you've done i went to get myself one! 😀

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseGarcia-tn6pj yeah it’s my favorite paddle of all time. Very expensive BUT it’ll be the last paddle you ever buy which is cool. You’ll absolutely love the 120, it’s rad!

@JoseGarcia-tn6pj 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice!

@jhonescobar3177 2 жыл бұрын

Hola en donde es esa fábrica venden para colombia quiero uno

@michaelm5203 3 ай бұрын

very cool tour, saddens me to hear about the toxic "temp" culture that even small companies prey and rely on to succeed

@GatewoodBrown 3 ай бұрын

It’s always a balance. Temps are great for meeting seasonal demand. A business won’t have any employees unless the balance sheet is maintained

@chasetholen262 Жыл бұрын

No offense to all the kayak people out there but I'm the proud owner of an Old Town Canoe I have Ram mounts Humminbird Fishfinder and all the goodies and my girlfriend just nailed a 30-lb catfish in the thing you got to love Old Town in their products

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

I love their kayaks and canoes! Sounds like you have an awesome setup my man

@canajian 2 жыл бұрын

👋😎👍

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@stephendaniel168 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone notice they are making Ocean Kayaks too? Did Old Town buy Ocean Kayak?

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I should’ve explained that. Johnson outdoors owns both old town and ocean kayak. So you’re sport on! OK is made the same way as old town here

@stephendaniel168 2 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown wow didn’t know that. They should bring back the Scupper Pro. I have 2. It’s a good name because if you get caught in chop and wind in the ocean that’s a good boat to be in. I live in the Appalachians now but the kids like those old ones still because they are so fast in the James River without barely paddling. But my next boat is going to be an Old Town Canoe.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephendaniel168 I’ll have to check out the scupper pro, never heard of it! You have plenty of beautiful rivers up there in Appalachia. I’ve always enjoyed my time up there

@TxHornyToad 2 жыл бұрын

200 people making 10’s of thousands of kayaks a year. Not much time for coffee breaks. Interesting.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

They were working hard for sure! I didn’t see much ‘breaking’. One of the ways they’re keeping up with demand I suppose. Very impressive!

@muckfoot-4093 Жыл бұрын

slave labor

@manuelpineda2879 Жыл бұрын

what kind of plastic is it made of?

@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын

Not sure! Their website may have that info

@Rando-h9d 2 жыл бұрын

Made in USA 💪🤙

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to that!

@mikemeyer1629 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent inside look. Buy American folks!💪😉

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! These guys were working hard for sure. Definitely a company to support!

@TheGtrot4 2 жыл бұрын

Did they explain why Kayak prices have exploded? The ascend H10 is now $890 new.

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed the budget kayaks have exploded in price but it seems like the middle priced boats have not increased much. The H10 is not worth it at $890. That’s ludicrous. I’d say some companies are charging that strictly based on supply and demand. Material costs have certainly gone up, but not by that much

@techno_techie2923 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad I can't get the one I want in Atlanta at a dealer.

@techno_techie2923 2 жыл бұрын

Bring the Loons to ATL!

@GatewoodBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Haha the people need some loons! Seems like the kayak shops are stocking up infinitely better than this time last year. The loon is a favorite for sure