Old Town Sportsman PDL - First Three Things I Upgrade

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Here's a quick video showing the first three things I upgrade on any Old Town Sportsman PDL I plan to fish from.
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Rudder Bolt - • Upgrade Your Rudder wi...
Steering Knob - • Old Town Sportsman PDL...
Floating Propeller Nut - • Sportsman AutoPilot/MK...
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@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy story, someone placed an order for these three items while I was editing the video!

@Danxiong 3 жыл бұрын

Might’ve been me. Total of $60 after shipping? Or I should say, it was me lol I ordered it before the vid! :)

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

It was you but I didn’t want to mention any names lol. Crazy timing!

@Tmann4437 3 жыл бұрын

@@Danxiong does he have a web site to order?

@Danxiong 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tmann4437 yes the website is in the description

@leroyjenkins1380 2 ай бұрын

Hey there. How do i get the steering knob?

@xRamZx 3 жыл бұрын

Hey old town, pay the man!

@dominicsilvio6374 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly brotha. 100%

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

We used them long before we produced parts for them.

@Oskizzle_636 3 жыл бұрын

That propeller nut has been a blessing with all the eelgrass that likes to float around sometimes around San Diego

@the45er 3 жыл бұрын

Amen! Got fishing line wrapped all into the prop today and it took less than a minute to clear it and peddle on! I have the other two items installed as well and they do exactly what Nick claims!

@mialily206 2 жыл бұрын

@@the45er thanks for this comment

@yakin_n_bassin8203 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get mine

@eddielikesfishing 3 жыл бұрын

My order arrived this afternoon. Thank you!

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for ordering!

@Mars-77 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. The one major upgrade I made was to fix the constant back and forth wobbling of the drive unit while I was peddling. I "glassed" it (as in glassing a rifle barrel). It made a huge difference in performance, not to mention the constant aggravation of having the constant wobbling noise.

@peterlenhardt3819 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea buddy. You have me sold on those items. I agree with the rudder being sloppy. I like the idea of the handle not being a grab all. Keep up the good work buddy.

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter.

@anthonyvespia6662 Жыл бұрын

Nick, you're the man Bro. I couldn't make up my mind for two years. I researched so many boats. I wanted my kayak, motor ready on the stern. Either, For a Bixpy, NK 180/300 or Torqueedo 403/1103. But I also wanted a 120 and a fun or PDL drive. It's not the $$. I had saved 5k for just my kayak, and whatever was left would cover some accessories and I purchased the rest, for my setup. But the odtown Hull I have been able to test along with a few others. They're built strong, rugged. And you make just about everything. 💯 🎣 🌊

@dominicsilvio6374 3 жыл бұрын

Nick you da man bro. Always keeping me updated with the best hacks and innovative stuff going down. I don't have time to put in tons of research hours online with my business and my family and because I like to fish so much. All I have to do is put on your channel and boom. Done. I don't even look anywhere else. I go with the guy that is doing it seven days a week making his living off his hobby. 👊🏼

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Dominic.

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Dominic.

@ytwyrm 2 жыл бұрын

Now I wish I had watched this first! I ordered a bunch of things recently. They are on the way to me now but I didn't snag the replacement handle for the rudder control. Oh well, next time! Excellent video.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Bill. Let me know if you have any questions.

@the45er 2 жыл бұрын

I have upgraded my Sportsman 120 PDL with I believe 7 of Nick's products. ALL of them improve the performance of the kayak but I agree 1000%%% with this video. The bolt and steering knob are obviously used constantly when peddling and are therefore super helpful but let me tell you, when you wrap 10 years of someone's lost fishing line around your prop in the middle of the lake, that floating prop nut is INVALUABLE, period! No more digging for a wrench and praying you don't drop the nut in the water! Pop the prop off, undo the mess, pop it on and away you go!

@00Marez00 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered about 200 bucks worth of items I've seen you upgrade on your Yakz. Can't wait to get my bigwater pdl

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for placing the order!

@tlashley 3 жыл бұрын

Alright Nick..I need you to take that logo on your Tshirt and make a leather patch hat with that design! Would be dope.

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Dope idea. Color suggestions?

@tlashley 3 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing Im not super picky! I think the Richardson 112 hats are solid and pretty cheap to get! Grey/white or black, or even a khaki color would be sweet. You could also get some brighter colors if you like that

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

We use the 112’s for all of our hats anyways. I’ll reach out and see if we can make it happen.

@tlashley 3 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing you the man! I’d imagine you wouldn’t have any trouble selling them! I know I would buy one and I’m sure my dad would, too.

@finsandfossils 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 🙌🙌🙌 You’ve just solved a MAJOR problem of mine. I’ll have to see if you have any videos on a squeaky PDL drive? I just picked up some PB blaster, hoping that helps?

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

This should help the noise - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL-dbMWVp8Xbe6M.html

@ThisTall 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought and installed all 3 of these and love them. 1 tip I’d give 1st timers is because of the way your shear pin is situated, when removing the propeller on the water make sure the blades are positioned straight up/down. Because if you pull the propeller off while it’s left/right, the shear pin will drop straight out. Don’t ask me how I learned this.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! It happens. If you spray corrosion inhibitor on the shear pin it makes it tacky and the shear pin won’t rust or fall off. Here’s a video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frWimtSem9itdok.html

@rpk4btw Жыл бұрын

Nice tips! I was thinking about getting the sportsman 106 pdl

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

It’s a good little kayak!

@rpk4btw Жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing would you recommend the sportsman 106 pdl for inshore fishing?

@-a-strikelures1212 5 ай бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing It's really not that small at lol. Pretty big for a 10ft kayak. I see no need for a 12ft. Love my 106

@edcotilla7783 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! My pedals won’t turn. I watched your other videos and will take apart the unit tomorrow. Any suggestions on what might be causing the pedals to stick ? I cleared out fishing line from inside the prop but unfortunately that didn’t do the trick. Thanks

@dogdowntrickshots4125 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the snapper vids! Are there anymore you plan on making? Keep up the good work!!

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I can post tons of Snapper videos if it’s wanted.

@Tmann4437 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't have FB how do I order those 3 items. Love your channel bro!

@fish-o-rama 3 жыл бұрын

Dang I didnt know there was a such thing as floating nut, I bought the wrench last week.. I would’ve bought the nut if I knew!

@garychiang2568 2 жыл бұрын

The floating nut is genius.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gary.

@mialily206 2 жыл бұрын

I think these items will be immensely important. The rudder bolt and steering control knob will solve my 2 major issues and the floating prop thingamajig is icing on the cake! Is there a special if all 3 items are purchased?🙂

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Mia, thank you for commenting. There’s isn’t a special for the three items.

@sameh239 Жыл бұрын

thanks, i already placed the order. Do you know where i can find the old town kayak shallow water anchor ?

@jelly_fishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick - great stuff ? Any updates to the anchor adapter ?

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Anchor adapter? Refresh my memory.

@jelly_fishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing I had requested maybe a leash loop or even a way to hold the anchor pole on it

@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator Жыл бұрын

Installed our Rudder Bolts in our Salty's yesterday within a few minutes & makes a difference.. Gonna grab some scupper plugs & 2 of the Control knobs, my top 1/2 of my Stock knob popped off while paddling in shallow water yesterday Only our 2nd time out! I noticed those 2 black inserts on Both our Salty's for the rudder rope are popping out on the bottom also. They came like that from the factory. 😤 Not sure if this is normal or not. I can put some sealant on them but they won't push & stay in flush like our steering cable inserts

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

Mike, email me a photo of the inserts.

@Wirenutby 5 ай бұрын

Hello Nick, love your videos and your items. I am about to receive a new 2024 ePDL+ Sportsman 132. Will that floating knob also work on the new ePDL assuming it will? One knows what happens when one assumes. I just looked at your Navarre store's website. I don't see the floating orange prop knob if that will work for my ePDL and I don't see the orange steering device that replaces the original gray round tensioner? Are they not listed being out of stock or how am I missing them?

@NavarreKayakFishing 5 ай бұрын

Everything works. They are on the website. It won’t let me post a link here.

@Craig-does-stuff 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 106 pdl and love it, BUT... When peddling in reverse I am feeling a thumping vibration that is not happening when peddling forward. Have you ever noticed this? Thanks for helping.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Craig, I believe I received a voicemail from you and I will call back shortly.

@waynetisue6828 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the bolt and prop nut on my 106MK. What if I drop my prop? Will there ever be a floating prop? I do have two props already stashed in my storage compartment.

@dragonflyx9 3 жыл бұрын

Omg.i got my line caught in my rudder twice last weekend i was scared to drop the nut.i never thought of losing my prop..im a nube.

@BluPrynt78 3 жыл бұрын

Dumb question, will the Rudder Bolt and Floating Propeller Nut fit the 136 Autopilot? Thanks in advance. Subbed 👍🏽

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

The rudder bolt will fit and we make a Floating Propeller Nut for the AP.

@graystrains9347 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, what’s your opinion on fishing offshore with this salty pdl. I haven’t seen many reviews on KZfaq featuring this particular kayak in rough water. The top water pdl yeah, but not the salty 120.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I think it did pretty good everywhere with the exception of the surf. If water comes over the front the area in the front fills with water pushing the kayak down. I was surprised how much it dropped the front of the kayak.

@XploreAz 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick I purchased and installed the rudder bolt from and I took it out this week. It tracks so much better now. My only issue is now when I turn the steering knob, the rudder squeaks like crazy. Do I maybe have it too tight? Any ideas? Thanks.

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

You may have it just a bit to tight but it will stop squeaking with just a little tinkering.

@XploreAz 2 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing thanks Nick!

@thecreekcrawler 2 жыл бұрын

When installing the floating prop nut did you remove the metal washer? I just got these items delivered here in Ohio and super pumped to put these on

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Remove the washer. Thanks for ordering.

@thecreekcrawler 2 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing copy!! look forward to the maiden voyage this spring.

@TheDevilguy04 2 ай бұрын

What do you say about the pedal spacers? Needed or nah? Haveva 120 coming in a couple of days..

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 ай бұрын

100%. We ship them out to people all day every day. Solves a problem that’s going to happen sooner than later.

@garyscott982 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Will that pin work on my Predator MK? Thx.

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

Do you have a metal rudder system? If so, there should be a bolt back there you can adjust.

@ameliamarkarian1156 2 жыл бұрын

Can/should I use the propeller nut om my OT/AP136?

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

@troy4602 2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to know if you can help me with my throttle on my 106 mk . Used it today and my throttle does not click into neutral anymore. The throttle just floats from forward to reverse .Kayak is not even a few months old … used only 3 times. Can you help me ?

@NavarreKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Troy, I’m not very familiar with how the throttle engages. I’ve never took it apart. Calling Old Town should be the easiest solution.

@Peter-zg3em 3 ай бұрын

my PDL was recently delivered and i was surprised at how geary it felt, particularly in reverse. is there a break in period or should i talk to the manufacturer / distributor? i am using the upgraded knob for the prop but i cannot imagine that is affecting anything.

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 ай бұрын

They are usually a little rough out of the box. The gears will mesh better after a trip or two.

@Peter-zg3em 3 ай бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing ok cool I’ll keep an eye on it. That makes some sense. Reverse stayed flat out bad, geary and rough. forward doesn’t feel terrible.

@almonjacob3496 Жыл бұрын

Will that rudder knob fit my Pescadore Pilot 12?

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

It will not. I’ll see if I can get my hands on the kayak and make one.

@almonjacob3496 Жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing Where are you located, if your close to me you can use mine.

@panhandlesalt 3 жыл бұрын

Alright, buddy. I’m sold. How would I get those three items?

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Blane, they each have links in the description. Here’s a link to the store page - navarrekayakfishing.com/store/

@jameswilson5710 3 жыл бұрын

Nick is that the short or tall steering knob? That will finish out my order.

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the short knob. I prefer it.

@jameswilson5710 3 жыл бұрын

@@NavarreKayakFishing thx buddy!

@dwrdcszz Жыл бұрын

Do you sell the nuts and steering knob?

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

We do. Everything is available here - navarrekayakfishing.com/store/

@sameh239 Жыл бұрын

Where can i purchase the 3 items from?

@NavarreKayakFishing Жыл бұрын

They are available here - navarrekayakfishing.com/store/

@brianb6991 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, off topic but how do overweight people fare on the Predator/Bigwater/Salty PDL?

@NavarreKayakFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t say I have much experience with the Salty and anyone else in it. It’s stable though. The Predator sits high and can cause some problems when leaning of the person doesn’t carry the weight well.

@codylindsey3100 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the 132 pdl and I’m big I can stand up in it I’m 380 lbs and it works great Best Buy yet super sturdy can sit on the side with both feet in the water on one side in 30 ft of water wouldn’t stress buying one!

@brianb6991 3 жыл бұрын

@@codylindsey3100 Thank you!

@codylindsey3100 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianb6991 your welcome any other questions just ask! After all my research I found that the big water pdl 132 was the best fit for a bigger person