Pelican Catch 130HD Review after 1 year! Best Cheap Pedal Drive Kayak VS HOBIE KAYAKS!

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Pelican Catch 130HD VS. HOBIE Pedal Drive Kayak BREAKS! REVIEW AND WARRANTY INFO! What is the best pedal drive kayak? I show you my experience with the cheapest pedal drive kayak vs a hobie kayak. Both great best fishing kayaks the hobie mirage drive vs the pelican hydryve. If you are getting into kayak fishing you should watch this kayak review. Pelican may not be the premier kayak company, but their warranty is amazing! budget kayak vs hobie kayaks. Is this hydryve kayak as good as a 2020 hobie pro angler or outback?
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@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

UPDATE! Pelican sent out the hydryve II. We will make a review on the new drive after some testing. Contact Pelican via their warranty page on their website and they should send you one as well.

@danielrice5474 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit confused that you said the parts are not interchangeable yet you bought the Hobie Drive to replace the Hydryve drive?

@ijtmota 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielrice5474 the individual parts don’t fit the pelican drive but the whole hobie drive will ft the pelican kayak in replacement of the whole pelican drive

@danielrice5474 3 жыл бұрын

@@ijtmotaGood information to know. Thanks!

@JP-de8zy 2 жыл бұрын

So how's the Hydryve II? Any issues?

@dcasi8113 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever make a video on the hydryve ll? Btw love the video and appreciate the honesty.

@boldcityfishing9265 3 жыл бұрын

Another upload!! This review will help me since I want a new kayak, thanks Jesse!!

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Bold City Fishing you’re very welcome broseph.

@dgriffin6074 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. My British mum used to say, "Penny Wise, Pound Foolish"; buy quality.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

That’s a cool sayin!

@owenredfield6818 2 жыл бұрын

*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Are you advertising another yak? Lol

@intangible0062 19 күн бұрын

Ive only had mine for a week so far but ive been removing the drive before entering any high weeds or shallow water. I have no expectations for it to survive being slammed into the bottom of the lake.

@SlotCityFishing 19 күн бұрын

The new ones are much better I don’t see you having problems hopefully

@johnguth5376 8 ай бұрын

Best warrenty on the. Market! "Pelican", thank you for you for your insight!

@SlotCityFishing 8 ай бұрын

No worries bro!

@tylerblakely3813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Planning on getting into kayak fishing this spring and being on a budget I was looking at this kayak

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend it man. Save up and get something better bro.

@940adolfo Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing what would you recommend I was also looking into purchasing this kayak

@ricciano 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, helps others to decide on which pedal kayak to buy.thanks mate.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@kp9806 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Where did you get the little trolling motor with hydryve cassette you held up in this video? I thought you said “dan strong outdoors” but I can’t seem to find any info searching that. Thanks

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

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@harleyharrison9180 3 жыл бұрын

I own the hdii drive and 130 kayak and I love it the new build quality is great. And I take it offshore the most including surf launching. I am on the west coast

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Nice man you still take that yak offshore I’m in the fence about it

@harleyharrison9180 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing no I’ve moved on twice now and I now have a hobie outback but the catch 130 is decent for the price

@kennedybj1 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the knowledge..I was looking at buying one of these used..it comes with 2 drives now i know why...!!!

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Exactly lol

@kennedybj1 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing found a nice jackson coosa fd for 1500.00 i'm getting it..!!!

@isaaclong6733 7 ай бұрын

I know this an old video, but I have a fix for the old HyDryve. I have fixed tons of these and suggest that others do it when they first purchase them. You save alot of money, time and frustration. I apply epoxy loc tite, tork it down, Then drill a hole through the housing and through the center of the bolt (side) holding the flipper to the assembly and stick a cotter pin in it. Others have used a screw ( drilling the hole then tapping it out ). Any way I hope this helps someone, I charge 50 dollars to do it. So you are saving yourself at least that much doing it yourself.

@SlotCityFishing 7 ай бұрын

Great solution

@hectorcalderon1829 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro , I was thinking of getting me one. I guess I will stick it out with my seaghost 130.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yea man stick it out. Check out liberty kayaks or vibe shearwater.

@davidosband862 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Integrity is priceless Jesse. You're now worth quite a lot to lots of people. I believe Diogenes would stop at your door my friend.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

David Osband I had to look up who Diogenes was haha. Thanks

@davidosband862 3 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Ach....I'm dealing with a heathen....

@55project Жыл бұрын

Great video. I was looking into buying a Nice fairly reasonable priced pedal drive. Saw this Pelican and looked it over. I always check reviews and Glad i do. Nice looking kayak, too bad it comes with issues like this. My buddy just brought the Vibe Makanna 100 and same deal, every time hwe hit the water within a hour or so the plastic gears round off. Thanks for the video, It saved me time, money and headache

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Sad that companies are ok with putting out these sub par products. It really is a safety issue also.

@kellyspann9845 3 жыл бұрын

They have upgraded the drive system and I have not had an issue since then.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

They are still noisey and I hate them lol

@motorhomegypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Doug Phair 0 seconds ago Hi I just bought a HD 130 and I set it up But the cord that you pull to rais and lower the Rudder will not work I can pull it but it will nor move. if I am 2 ft. from the rudder I can move it up and down but very hard. The lines are not twister Help Thanks Doug

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I’d reach out to pelican.

@johnguth5376 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad you have that kind of $ but the majority of us don't! That may be hard for to believe,but it's True!!

@SlotCityFishing 8 ай бұрын

Bro if you knew me I started from the bottom I get it

@stanleycates1972 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new 110 Hydrive. Have fished with an old Ocean kayak for 20 years. But at 85 my right shoulder is in bad shape. They included an extra set of fin rods. Have used it once so far with good results. Hoping the new drive is better.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

It is better but still makes a ton of noise. I wouldn’t recommend it anymore there’s much better stuff for the same price or leads hope you are subscribed there’s a lot of great new content

@HeWhoHath 3 жыл бұрын

Overly negative review. I have a buddy who owns a pelican, and when his drive broke they sent the HD II.... not the old version of the drive. Furthermore, Hobie has its own problems: the drive well being integral to the body of the entire Kayak = Stress fractures, leaking hull. The pelican has a replaceable drive well. I plan on getting the pelican catch 130 after seeing the layout. The open fishing platform is superior, the price is right, and pelican takes care of its customers, something else I’ve heard otherwise about Hobie...... Since you seem to be comparing the two. Pelican, much better bang for the buck IMO, especially as they’re upgrading the drive and taking care of their customers!

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

We have owned 2 of these yaks for over a year and have owned 5 hobies. I hope your experience is better than ours. There are new hobies and used hobies that aren’t much more expensive. I stand behind my review and suggest you get something else. Tight lines brother.

@MrTIREMAN16 2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine about 3 years now. I had one of the old drives break just last year. Called Hobie they sent me out the HD drive second gen 2 version. Did not have any trouble out of it. But a friend of mine destroyed his Hobie. So I bought his Hobie drive with the turbo fans 180...$350... And it is 10 times better than the pelican drive. I still love the 130 because it's lightweight you could throw it over your shoulder and climb over a fence if you had to. My buddies out back he could not load it unload it without help. To me that's a big difference. Although the 130 is not stable enough for a big guy like myself to stand. In his Hobie you could do somersault in. I still love my 130. I have had the feel free Dorado. Awesome awesome kayak! But it weighs a ton. Recently sold it and bought the three water 108. It's also a beast kind of like the Dorado? So I find myself using the pelican 130 more than anything! Great video I'm sure it's helped a lot of people!

@SlotCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Does your drive squeak when using it?

@MrTIREMAN16 2 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing the HD2 does not. My Hobie drive makes a little bit more noise but it's a lot faster and just feels like it's a lot more rugged! Luckily I had a great experience with customer service! And luckily my first drive the original lasted so long. But a big difference between the Gen 1 and the Gen 2 HD. But still no comparison to the Hobie!

@MrAngelodagreat 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. To all the potential new kayak anglers and/or paddle anglers looking for a pedal kayak, demo all brands to see what you like. In regards to fin style kayaks, Hobie set the standard. It seems like these other companies are trying to make the market more affordable and competitive, but fail to put out a quality product. Maybe Vibe or Lightning Strike has got it right, but can’t go wrong with a Hobie, if you know kayak fishing is going to be long term hobby for you then buy a Hobie.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Angelo Ballesteros agreed.

@rainbosprinkles6548 2 жыл бұрын

Even more so now. The Hobie Passport 12.0 has the kick up mirage drive, is very stable, and is a good fishing platform. Coming in at 1600-1700 dollars it is a great buy.

@Weird_1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. I almost purchased this kayak until I saw this.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Good deal

@seeworthyglass2880 2 жыл бұрын

you earned my like sub and bell. saved me $1k today. Thank you for your honest review. time to watch more of your videos and decide what yak im buying.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it helped!!!

@jaynecobb5774 2 жыл бұрын

great info...was thinking about getting one of these but not now

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea I wouldn’t recommend itb

@jaynecobb5774 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Ended up just going with the oldschool catch 120

@joelreynolds8601 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate video... i’ve been in the market for a used kayak for a while now. I currently have an old Hobie Quest 13 and it’s been awesome and is a quality yak. I beat the crap out of it several times a week so now, I’m looking at a pedal type for hands free fishing and have considered the Pelican. Thanks for the info. Btw Go Army Beat Navy!

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Joel reynolds yikes man. Hooyah navy all the way.

@mattolivo 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with paddling but its def a bummer when u plan to pedal all day.. Gotta keep an open mind, ive broke 2 Hobie drives the same way, didnt hit nothing either, I hate that flipper style drive, the Prop style drives are better!! Just a fyi to ppl looking to buy a pedal drive kayak, I just wanted to say IF your drive breaks while ur on the water dont let it ruin your day, paddling a kayak isnt that bad at all. And I know pros that kayak fish and refuse to use pedal drives or motors on there kayaks. I rarely use my drive I like to paddle on the lakes a lot. If u wanna add something to ur kayak that will actually help u fish bettter Id suggest a power pole system. Way more important and helpful than a pedal drive or motor. If your a bass angler that is.... Great vid bro love the honesty!

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I use to have a pro angler with a power pole and all the gadgets I regret selling it

@juanpablohernandez8940 2 жыл бұрын

Any seat for a 5 years kid, infront ? I have the pelikan hidrive II 110

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I don’t know man but be safe!

@curtisblair7618 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an honest review bro. I'll be sure to stay away from those . I already have a cheap paddle yak, don't need another 😉

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Curtis Blair they aren’t bad other than the drive.

@jaradwhite9352 3 жыл бұрын

Just had my drive break 2 weeks ago and 2 days ago the new upgraded drive was delivered to me... I think Pelican us just sending the new ones now

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea they will I still don’t like them

@dgriffin6074 2 жыл бұрын

Please do an update after using the HyDryve drive unit.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

The new one is better…. But still a noisey mess I wouldn’t recommend it

@kellyspann9845 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I’ve had Hobie drives break on me before to but not as bad as these.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea not a fan

@ericdawnbful 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review and helpful information. I am on my second Pelican hydryve and worry every time I go out whether it will get me back. I like the kayak, but the pedal drive is just not durable. Thanks again for your views. I could not agree more with you opinion!

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Eric Barchiesi yea hopefully pelican will see this vid and help us all out.

@dgriffin6074 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought the "flipper" type drives look fragile and prone to failure. If i spring for a pedal kayak, I will look for one that uses the propeller.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

What did you end up getting d?

@dgriffin6074 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Haven't yet. I fell off a ladder> multiple fractures and still recovering. Any suggestions?

@garygunther8783 Жыл бұрын

Maybe tap for stainless thread insert.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

You probably could

@Dwelly70 2 жыл бұрын

In Canada they want 2300 for that kayak. Thanks for letting me know.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea man no problem

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks Жыл бұрын

I purchased a used/broken Catch 110 HD II with a sprocket that snapped at the neck. My immediate solution was to replace the Pelican sprockets with Hobie sprockets. The HD II uses set screw masts instead of screw in masts. I think the problem with the masts is using 2 different metals... Never a good idea! This is my upgrade video... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJmVf8SZp5O-fok.html

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Nice dud how’d it work out?

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishingIt worked amazing! Got my catch up to 5mph! I'm a diehard DIYer! I've actually designed my own replacement fins for my Hobie drives that would work for a pelican too. Check it out... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNqWfLCFx9GvqKM.html

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Very cool bro

@frankw2328 3 жыл бұрын

I have the catch 110 hd 2 no complaints

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great news

@kayacanadagr233 3 жыл бұрын

So there is nothing wrong with the drive anymore?

@frankw2328 3 жыл бұрын

@@kayacanadagr233 still going strong!

@kayacanadagr233 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankw2328 thanks man I am the new kayaker and will start the trip from this year. So I think I will buy a 110hd for the beginning. Thanks for your reply.

@silverdropstang 16 күн бұрын

@@frankw2328how about current 2024? Ever have any issues?

@johnpuckett899 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man have you considered going in my Hobie drive

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@puma51921 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the Hobies break all the time to. It's usually user error. People think they can paddle in shallow water with rocks, logs , oyster bars. All drives will break if you drive them in those areas. I'm a hobie owner. They have stacks of them being repaired at my local shop.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I’ve never damaged a hobie and abused it!

@fisheyeguy Жыл бұрын

😂 No they don’t. I’ve had 3 Hobie drives since 2011, and I’ve never had one break. They rarely break.

@edwardshielas2293 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother thank you for the review, I was looking at this kayak and was fixing to purchase it. After this review, I decided against it.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Good call check out our new videos bro I think you’ll like them

@babycheesa8020 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@efl5775 3 жыл бұрын

Can't you just JBweld the screw into the thread?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

No the whole assembly is not good. Thanks for watching! Hope you subscribed

@alanhughes1262 2 жыл бұрын

Those brash inserts should be stainless you can buy a insert called a helicoil in stainless drill out the brass hand tap it to a helicoil go to any engineering supply and buy a couple helicoils cheap probably a dollar or two each if you go to your local mechanic he will be able to fix it or tractor repair shop as they use helicoils all the time when threaded parts are stripped looks under designed for the stress .look at solarking lithium batteries also . I am From Australia .

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I would do that if I had the skill and time. I just bought a mirage drive and it works much much better. Thanks for the input and hope you subscribed there’s a lot of new content on the channel. Check it out!

@calilp18 3 жыл бұрын

2020 110Hd pelican. Owned it for a month. 2 Drives broken and rudder line broke. Garbage. If you own a pelican, get rid of it save the money and buy ANYTHING else, lol “Hobie”. Great video.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Deadmahi that’s pretty much my experience as well

@robertmarta9015 3 жыл бұрын

Dude probably over torqued the screws

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

What dude? I’ve had 3 of these break on me now.

@gapa11 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep saving and buy a hobie

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jshirks 3 жыл бұрын

Buyer beware: The shell isn't bad, stable enough, comfy; I've caught a ton of fish in the this boat. After only 70 miles (6 months) the set screw that holds the rudder cable has chewed through the cable ($40 replacement from Canada took a month,) go get 1/16" stainless steel cable from your hardware store. Now the Hydryve (direct copy from Hobie) has failed, the idler cable snapped. No replacement from Pelican except a complete "core" replacement ($369 BUT isn't available for purchase from Pelican or any retailer....which pelican site directs you to "find a retailer.") Pelican will sell you a complete Hydryve replacment for $550 (which I assume will take another month to get)....have contacted Pelican countless times in the past month, no reply. Take your money and the money you will have to spend and buy a Hobie or AT LEAST plan to buy a Hobie Mirage drive (parts are inexpensive,readily available, and fast to get,) fits right in the Pelican chassis.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yep

@rubenakacoolerlid2314 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the valuable information on the hy drive issues, i wont be buying that kayak

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea man hard pass on these

@paulmacneil2619 3 жыл бұрын

Just a thought ...maybe show the boat that you're talking about instead of your face.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip I’ll work on it.

@bbmatfreddy 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, when you want to show stuff and explain things then please don't show your face the entire time. What's with that? I thought you want to demonstrate something about this kayak and drive. Annoying.

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I checked your channel for a proper demonstration of how a review video should be done... but you have no videos, views, or subscribers? Annoying.

@bbmatfreddy 3 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing And a human being is disqualified from intelligent and thought provoking comments if one does not have a youtube channel or videos? Are you stupid? YOu shoudl be thankful others critically comment on your content so you can improve. Take it or leave it, but your point is ridiculous. Its as stupid as if I said you were disqualified to talk to me because you do not have investment banking and professional trading experience. Good Grieve.