With all due respect, you need a small flat bottom boat, not a sit-on-top kayak. SOT kayaks are so stable because they let water in under certain situations. The Sportsman has fixed the seat issue. You can put a lot of plastic tackle boxes in a milk carton in the back. Take care and tight lines.

Good video. I have the Sportsman 106 PDL with 2” seat risers. Most stable 10 ft kayak I’ve stood in. I’ve tried them all.

Very clear and honest and pedagogical Thank you. I was looking at one today here in Stockholm, I will buy it, stability is the most important to me, I am 180 cm , 105 kg and 73 years old.

Very interesting. I bought my 106 PDL a year ago. I don't have the water leak problem around the motor hole that you do. Don't know why. I agree with you about the seat. I velcro taped a memory foam seat cushion to my seat. That helped tremendously! Plus putting two 2x2 short blocks under the rear seat frame improved the tilt of the seat for me. My tackle trays go into a plastic milk crate, which I put in the rear storage area. The only thing I store under the seat is my battery for the fish finder, and a small 5lb anchor. I too, usually stay out on the kayak 8 or more hours each outing. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the kayak, despite the flaws. Remember only our God can make something perfect. 😉

I think the new 106, now called the Sportsman instead of Topwater, comes with a better seat. It’s more like the seat on the Predator.

Yep, I've got the 120 Auto Pilot and love it. Only drawback is that it's heavy @173 I struggle getting it on and off the water. But it's worth it.

Appreciate the insight. Definitely helps me to decide. Leaning hard toward the Old Town kayaks.

Thanks for the detailed overview. Going with my first old town soon! God bless brother

I believe the seat off the Predator fits on the TopWater. As long as you only use one at a time you don't need a upgrade.

Thanks for insight. Will look closer at 120

I am not a kayak person, im a little top heavy. This was a great explanation about the pros and cons. Thank you sir

I've had a 106 for 2 years now...and I don't have any problems that you have.....

This is one of my teachers

The topwater is a great kayak. Here are three reasons why I would buy PDL. 1) Great Customer Service 2) 5-year warranty on the PDL drive 3) Lifetime warranty on the hull. you can get any better than that.

You look like a pretty big (in shape) guy. Like you say, you might need a bigger kayak.

There actually seems to be a 106 without the engine hole it’s basically the 120 but wider and longer more stable I’m wondering if it’s worth getting and just upgrading the seat

My old town 106 sportman haves the same water problem coming in as well😞. I don't know if there's a fix for that.

Of you haven’t upgraded to the sportsman you’re miss out 😊

Good review.. what’s that’s gasket called ima replace mines also it leaking real bad.

I bought the predator pdl last year and wouldn’t trade it for nothing. I’m looking for something a little smaller like the 106 or 120.. not sure witch one to go with.

Idk what that little rope is under your seat mine doesn't have that but this is the 2nd video I've seen with that attached to the bottom of the seat. I do the same thing as you and have the same tackle boxes i attach my backpack to the seat and throw one box in the front under the seat. That really sucks about your leaking through the pdl drive hole. Mind doesn't have that issue, but i do agree with the seat it is very uncomfortable Ive considered upgrading the seat but it just hasnt been in my budget these days lol.

This is gonna be my next big decision for 2021,, which kayak to get . I havent had one now for a couple years and miss it !

Would u recommend the bigger 120 salty?

you can just buy a big box for it

Which dealer or company did you buy your kayak from

I was very disappointed with this video. Lots of talk but where's the video showing the problem and then the video of the solution. You may be right but all this is KZfaq -- more video to demonstrate what you're talking about. BTW, I'm an 106MK guy.

Old town sportsman 106 PDL or Old town Salty 120 for ocean kayaking?

Dont have a kayak if you scared to get a little wet