Pelican Catch 130HD VS. HOBIE Pedal Drive Kayak BREAKS! REVIEW AND WARRANTY INFO!

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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 fishing kayaks the hobie mirage drive vs the pelican hydryve. When they break are the warranties good? 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 4 жыл бұрын

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@feesh00 Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue last week 😢

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Sucks dude sorry. The new version of their drive is better but if I were you I’d bail on it and buy a hobie or something else. I’d recommend hobie tho.

@NextLevelFishingTV 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man and way to be straight up about things. Keep them rolling!

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Next Level Fishing TV thanks brotha.

@arnpad1969 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks much for your vid. You’ve given me more confidence in purchasing this kayak

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

arnpad since I made this vid they messaged me and they are coming out with a 2020 hydrive that’s address all the common issues with this yak. So I’d feel very confident buying one of these. If you can swing a few hundred more check out the kaku Zulu kayak and the vibe shearwater. 2 more great options.

@robertlock7088 2 жыл бұрын

I am developing a drive and boat that will operate in 4 to 6 inches of water . Several hundred hours in drive development and super quiet and smooth.the 2 units are developed to work together yet totally serviceable by customer. Will be publishing further info soon.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

How did that invention go?

@FISHONBROS 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting a kayak and this review helped.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out dude!

@westwaters1690 4 жыл бұрын

I believe with the hydrive, it's for propelling through water not water and moving weeds and grass out of the way. It's a great kayak, I know if I was dragging it through weeds I'd swing the blades up, and use my paddle

@dgriffin6074 Жыл бұрын

Does a prop drive have similar problems?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea I didn’t help but I’m a very experienced yakker and this should not be happening. I hope you are a subscriber there’s a lot of great new videos on the channel.

@jacknimble1 11 ай бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing You might think you are experienced but you are not operating it like one. Pushing the pedal drive through vegetation like that is bound to break something. Not Pelicans fault.

@SlotCityFishing 11 ай бұрын

@@jacknimble1 what about the other three we broke in open water. It’s a well documented issue now with the company that’s why they made the hydryve II. Thanks for the comment.

@MilesAwayFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I was so close to winning this exact Kayak last year at the tournament. I can always appreciate a honest review, glad to hear it all worked out.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@raymondsmith2194 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. Really appreciated.ray

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

No problem brother thanks for watching and subscribe if you aren't already we always new great content coming out.

@bookerschwartz9009 2 жыл бұрын

Told ya so

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@doctorkayak Жыл бұрын

I am interested in the Catch 110HDII for a friend who is wanting to get into kayaking. She wants an affordable pedal drive and something she can put on top of her car. Being diligent about research I checked out this video and was pleased that Pelican responded favorably and quickly. That all being said @16:03 your comment was perhaps honest, but you will not gain any points with Pelican with a "backhanded compliment" like that. You might want to be a little more choosier with your verbiage.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Honesty is the most important thing brother. I don’t do this for money or a living.

@marksabia3468 4 жыл бұрын

Good review thanks for being straight up pro and con

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude hope you’re subscribed to the channel we have a lot more new great content

@harryassenback2860 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pro angler 14 but was looking for a kayak for my daughter. Great review, it was fare all around. Thanks.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea what did you end up getting? Also I hope you are subscribed we have a lot more new great content on the channel!

@TomyTekOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty with the situation. It sounds like they have great warranty service. I almost bought one when they came out, but then I end up keeping my old Outback. Even Hobie had a recall on their 180 kickup fins, but it was addressed pretty quick. I got the PA360 and haven't had any issues with the 360 drive yet. Knock on wood. I would hope there aren't any issue for what I spent on it, but it's only a matter of time. I do think Pelican has great starter kayaks and price well. I'm interested to see if the Hobie parts will work better on the drive.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea they should work. I’ve heard of people doin it before. Not an original idea of mine.

@aaronlawson1328 3 жыл бұрын

I would have like to have seen how they handle the warranty without you telling them you are a KZfaqr and you want to put their handling of the warranty in the video!

@swhoelefp69 Жыл бұрын

Great content ! I'm buying a new old stock Catch 110 HD (original HD I drive) - buying it on clearance, totally expecting the drive to fail. Just one question I hope you know the answer to - can it be repaired with Hobie parts ? Pelican don't sell any spare parts for the original HD I - I saw one of your subscribers (Manuel) upgraded the sprockets on the HD II with Hobie sprockets, wondering if I could do the same on the HD I ?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure dude. I just bought a complete hobie drive and used it. Thanks for watching the video! Hope you subscribed!

@vvendetta6656 Жыл бұрын

So i wonder has pelican fixed these problems with the hd2 drive?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea they did

@boldcityfishing9265 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video showing everything you need to kayak fish, like cooler, pliers, etc.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea I can do that

@JCarlton904 4 жыл бұрын

When I lived there that was always my go to spot. Slayed the trout, reds, and flounder. Glad they took care of your drive without hassle. Tight lines!

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea man they def did a good job. How’s the fishing been lately. I was inactive on KZfaq for a while busy with the navy but we have a lot of new content you should check it out thanks for watching bro and if you dig it subscribe!

@athomas424 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I have this kayak and I love it so far. Needless to say I had some problems. I should’ve known better, but have now learned to go through anything mechanical before you put it on the water. Loosening the cables made the drive way smoother and I believe takes some of the torque and stress out of the drive system. I also lubed every metal axel and spine in the drive with racing grease before tightening everything down, as I use this primarily in salt water. After this I make sure to PM and I haven’t had any issues in multiple times on the water.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

How’s it holding up?

@athomas424 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing well I have since bought a Hobie. I kept having rudder issues where the cables would slip off the steering pulley and loosen leaving me without steering. I probably could have found a fix but it kept happening on the water, ruining my day fishing, and causing me stress on the water. I will say the new drive they sent me worked much better, but I sold it to upgrade. The Hobie tracks better, is faster on the water, steering is better. It’s just way smoother on the water.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you upgraded I’m trying to do the same

@Triberius 4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the party on this, but I've had that happen as well. I found that using some medium (blue) locktite on the threads when screwing the mast for the fins back in solves the issue.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

It’s the brass insert that fails. Has yours failed?

@Triberius Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing no. But where I had issues was the plastic gears in the drive breaking. I eventually bought a 1st gen Hobie mirage drive off a friend rather than keep repairing the pelican drive.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I did.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Check out our new vids bro I think you’ll dig them.

@Madnais78 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for keeping it real, was wondering if this drive has reverse? or do you know if there will be a knockoff mirage 180, or 360 coming soon?

@catdogc86 4 жыл бұрын

No reverse :( I was halfway out the door to go get one until I found that out. Still an amazing price for a pedal drive kayak

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

nope its a knock off of the version 1 mirage drive (and its a poor one) I would look at other options before purchasing this yak.

@sudiste12 3 жыл бұрын

Take the drive out, flip it, put it back .. Reverse mode ;)

@YakinwithJack 4 жыл бұрын

I told you so 😂😂 just kidding bro great review keep it real 🤙🏽

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yep.

@jefflogue4884 4 жыл бұрын

They went above and beyond with you. I just wonder how they would work with someone that is not posting on the net?

@saltydawg9260 4 жыл бұрын

They sent me a new drive with extra parts within 2 weeks! Now I have 2 drives

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question man

@cowboy1165 4 жыл бұрын

What about tightening it up, drilling a small hole and putting a cotter pin in it?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

that would probably work great man i should try that.

@bdf8642 3 жыл бұрын

How has it been since? I am thinking of getting one. thanks!

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend it bro. What did you end up getting. Hope you are a subscriber.

@josev6432 4 жыл бұрын

Good video! I head the squeaking on the video, Pelican suggests lubricating it with some marine spray lube. I did that and it is now totally quiet. Also, make sure to adjust the cables if you feel the pedals don’t glide easily, it makes a huge difference. Pelican International’s KZfaq page has all the how-to videos. My mast broke inside the female end while I was out, Pelican sent me a new drive within 5 days and I’m in Texas. Their warranty and customer service is amazing. Hopefully this will translate to their product and they will make the necessary improvements to have a high quality kayak. As you said, for the price and what you get, this is an unbeatable fishing kayak.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Jose Vega absolutely agree brother. Thanks for the feedback. Where in Texas are you. I lived in Corpus Christi for a year. Loved it down there.

@josev6432 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing I'm in Katy, just outside of Houston proper. Corpus has some great water, been there a few times.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a pilot in the navy I use to bounce at Katy all the time. Thanks for watching the vids bro. I have a lot of south Texas content on the channel. I’m in Florida now but we have vids all over the country.

@josev6432 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Thank you for your service bro! I've fished in Panama City Beach before on a day trip and loved it. I love Florida, I vacation there almost every year; though I have yet to kayak fish there. I did just kayak in Puerto Rico which was amazing. Highly recommend it, particularly with how inexpensive flights are from Florida to the island.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Jose Vega that’s badass. I use to live in Hawaii and did a lot of spear fishing. Never kayaked until I moved back to Florida in 2016

@stevedallas007 5 ай бұрын

Pedal through weeks. not me. You broken one, I'd use JB weld and lets cure 100%. That bolt will not come out. fyi

@SlotCityFishing 5 ай бұрын

That’s hilarious. You couldn’t be me wrong.

@RedfishInc 4 жыл бұрын

So did you figure ou what tools would make up a good HD emergency tool kit? That might actually make a good video.

@markarodriguez3906 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I just have the tools and spare parts for the drives in there now. I also bought a hobie mirage drive to I dont have to worry about it anymore.

@wcresponder 4 жыл бұрын

Pelican has a kick ass warranty service.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea

@JaimeBlanco666 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE our Hobie Compass Duo.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Nice do you still have it?

@InshorePursuitFL 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a reverse latch on it like the hobies?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

@jasoncolon8666 4 жыл бұрын

Have a Hobie pro angler 12 and I love it . I live in Long Island Ny

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea I need another hobie

@BiggMo 4 жыл бұрын

Would really like a comparison of the Pelican and the Vibe shearwater - both hobe clones and similar price ranges b

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

BigMo I would love to have a shearwater! Haha. I’ll try to make that happen bro.

@southernmarylandmike4373 4 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Catch 130HD. Hopefully, I don't have the same experience out on the water that you did. Unfortunately for me, my Catch 130 is the HD and not the HDII. Thanks for the informative video. I hope that if I need to call for support that I have the same positive experience as you did.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

How’s that yak working out for you brother? Hope you are a subscriber we have a lot of great new content on the channel

@southernmarylandmike4373 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishingI have not been out as much as I would like. I have broken one of the original drives already and Pelican sent me two replacements. I am not sure if it’s just me, but I feel that the Catch is extremely slow on the water. I am trying to convince the boss to let me switch over to a Hobie Outback or PA. I did subscribe before. I guess that I need to catch up on some content.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Is “the boss” the wife?

@ccrazyfrogg 4 жыл бұрын

Any idea if the new HD II drive resolves this issue?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

it should. i dont have one but it appears they fixed it and i havent seen anyone complain about it either.

@irreccon 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to kayaks, will the Hobi drive system fit into the Pelicans?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

yep i just bought one. I made a video about that yesterday. thanks for watching and consider subscribing to our channel! We are always uploading new content and doing giveaways.

@tcpri2463 3 жыл бұрын

First, thanks for an honest and fair opinion of this product. Second, I have an off topic question for you about this kayak. I am considering purchasing a pedal drive kayak. I currently use a 12ft Pelican kayak to fish from. I am only 5 ft tall. I'm wondering if there is going to be enough adjustment in the seat to get my stumpy little legs up to the pedal drive?? Thanks in advance for your answer.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea my kid can use it

@saltydawg9260 4 жыл бұрын

My drive snapped on my first time out. It was my first time on a Kayak. Luckily I was not far from launch and it paddles very well. I got new drive right away and been out about 15 times with no problems. Very happy with my pelican!

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Did they give you the new hydryve II or the same old one?

@saltydawg9260 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing They sent me the old one. Its held up all Summer. Hope I didn't jinx it!😂

@BiggMo 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder if Pelican would go above and beyond for the average consumer- makes sense they would want to keep a KZfaqr happy- they kinda bought your final recommendation

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

BigMo nah I got the new drive before I ever made the vid. They are stand up man.

@jorgelamadrid4207 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content on your video. Looking to buy a Pelican 110, but has the issue that you brought up been addressed by Pelican? Just wondering if they took your advice and fixed the issue.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

check out our latest upload i answer all your questions. thanks again for watching the video. i hope you are a subscriber with notifications on we are always doin new content and giveaways.

@kevinhurt7119 4 жыл бұрын

So how did it work out with their replacement and hem the hobie parts on the old one?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the new video I posted yesterday I answer all those questions.

@patrickmcbride9841 4 жыл бұрын

would be very interested in a follow up a few months down the road to know if the new drive, as well as the repaired drive, held up.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Patrick McBride you got it brother.

@patrickmcbride9841 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing TY for the lightning fast response. l see that Pelican has addressed the hd drive problem with the new 2020 hdll so, l will watch the upcoming reviews on the hdll. But, l would still be interested in your report after you have given your drive(s) a good workout. TY 👍

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Pelican wrote us an email after this vid and they made it sound like they’d send us a HDII to review. We have had a second HD break on us since this so I really hope the HDII is a big improvement.

@cameronyoung2004 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I like that you had the patience to make the video the way that you did, with a resolution to a problem instead of just lambasting a company because something went fubar. In regards to your opinion, do you still think the purchase was worth it? I have a Lifetime Tamarak angler. Im looking for another kayak with more range than just arm powered paddling and close to that price point as the Pelican Catch 130. Any suggestions on alternatives?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the lightning kayaks and the vibe shearwater. both appear to be great yaks i havent heard anyone say anything bad about them.

@chrishinkelmann1293 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of buying one of these and saw one at Dick's yesterday. It felt comfortable and the drive seems to be at a good location too. One concern that I have is the drive housing, there was about a half inch gap all around the upper and lower sections right at the bottom where water would definitely get in.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Hinkelmann nah the drive housing bolts in separate. The thermoform is under that housing. It wouldn’t leak.

@chrishinkelmann1293 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Thank you for the reply; I took pictures and sent them to Pelican asking about this too, but did want to reach out to people that have this kayak. I'm planning on making it my large water hunter/killer with a side scan fish finder

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea man. No problem. I enjoy the kayak. It really does get the job done. What sonar are you gonna run?

@raypayne5364 4 жыл бұрын

Even though my drive broke on mine I highly recommend it for the money it is a fishing machine. I would buy it all over again I think pelicans going to come through for me.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

+Ray Payne yea man they will!

@anibalramos2667 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get the hobie parts to fit in the old drive. Just curious because i got the same kayak. Thanks for the video, great job on the honest review.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Anibal Ramos yea I did and they DO NOT WORK! there is a new v2 drive out if you have issues with yours I imagine they will probably send you the new drive

@Mgblex 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Pelican 130 HD and the second day on the water the HD broke, both rods on the fin. Looks like cheap metal they used. I have been calling the call center and only thing they can tell me is they are backed up and it could be awhile. I sent an email in with my serial #, pics of the broken HD but cant get a response, any suggestions? Like you, a lot of people are telling me I told you so. Thanks for your video, very helpful.

@cowboy1165 4 жыл бұрын

What about tightening it up, drilling a small hole and putting a cotter pin in it?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Did they fix it?

@DAVIZZY69 Жыл бұрын

So pelican or hobie?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Hobie hands down no comparison

@jasoncolon8666 4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if u had or tried a Slayer Propel 13 which one is better

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

never tried one man. id like to tho. sub the channel and ill try to make that video for you. im sure its a great yak tho .

@joraanma26 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks good review, im in the market for a new kayak. I had the feel free lure but is too too heavy. Did you had any problems carrying it from and to the car? Thanks in advanced.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

No it’s a light kayak but there’s about 100 other yaks I’d recommend before this one again. Are you subscribed there’s a lot of new videos on the channel I think you’ll like. Tight lines bro

@James-uj6xq 4 жыл бұрын

I was brought up with the old saying......if you buy cheap, you get cheap. Some things are worth the price of your safety. Even though the Hobie is expensive, and i agree that it is expensive, but i think my life is worth the price of getting good, expensive quality kayak. I do have a Pelican but its not for fishing, just for kayaking. But when i fish, i rely on my Hobie. thanks for your video and your honest opinion of the Pelican Catch 130HD.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea hobie is the way I learned a hard lesson buyin that thing

@socal33 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel! Perfect timing since I'm looking at buying the Pelican 110 next week. I live in Ponte Vedra about two miles from the Intracoastal. I fish from shore now after I sold my center console but miss being on the water. Ironically, I was out on my friends 14' Hobie last week and the drive failed, not at that post where yours broke, but the other side. Fortunately my bud towed me back before I floated down to Vilano. As a first time owner, looking to spend about $1500, I'm guessing you would say this is a good beginner kayak? I'm also not a big guy so I figure I won't be stressing the equipment very much. My only other option in that price range was the Hobie Mirage but I'm kind of partial to the design and setup of the Pelican. Any opinion on that? If you're at all interested, I also have a small KZfaq channel called "Finding Saint Johns", focused on history, veteran interviews, and local business. I hope to see you on the water soon.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea man sounds cool I’ll def check out your channel tonight bro! We’ve been uploading a lot of new content as well you should check out the new stuff! Thanks man! Good luck with your channel!

@charliegarcia7437 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, just wondering if the Hobie drive fit the pelican 110 or 130?

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yep it does

@timothydavey7569 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the honesty. I'm assuming you're stationed at NAS JAX or NAS Mayport? I would like to hear of you've had any more issues on your new drive.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Timothy Davey NAS JAX. Nope none recently it’s a good yak. They just came out with a v2 drive also and fixed all the problems.

@timothydavey7569 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing very nice man. Have you personally used it yet though the V2 drive?

@rainbosprinkles6548 2 жыл бұрын

A good comparison is the Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 vs the Pelican HD 13. After owning both, I still lean towards the Hobie.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Hobie all the way. Hope you subscribed I will be doing more kayak reviews I recently got a trolling more or that fits in the drive well.

@bradwadefishtx 4 жыл бұрын

New sub, great video! I came across it researching Pelican kayaks. I was thinking about getting the 130 Hydrive II as it's in my price point. Do you know if they resolved the issue on the drive II ?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Brad Hatch yep they did bro. Should be a really good yak.

@bradwadefishtx 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing hey man thanks for the reply. BTW I'm enjoying your content, keep up the good work. Brad/Galveston TX.

@tribalncgaming1091 4 жыл бұрын

so if you put the 2009 mirage drive into a hobie and compare it to the hydradrive.. will you have the same issues ?... so if you take the pelican 130 and put in a mirage 180 drive.. then compare it to a hobie outback.. thats apples to apples.. your still saving money new with pelican and a 180 bought after market.. thats like 2300.00 .. vs 2700 for an outback.. what are your thoughts?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

man i know everyones situation is different but if you are already spending that kinda cash a hobie camo compass comes with a 180 drive and its about that price new. buy once cry once. i had 5 hobies and never had a single issue with any of them.

@paullarocque2158 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you ever get Hobie parts and try to use them on the Hydrive? Also, I saw another review that claimed that the Hydrive masts were brittle, maybe it was just a bad batch. As a result of the brittle mast he said that they should NOT be loctited in place. They tend to snap at the connection and leave the broken bit flush or inset into the sprocket.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I did but they aren’t interchangeable. I bought a whole mirage drive and it works.

@j74snook 4 жыл бұрын

Well it's been 3 months since this vid. Did the new drive hold up?

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Knotty Hooker yep.

@Corkfish1 4 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that they actually changed the new drive system since this video was made. You may not have been the only person this happened to as the new fins appear to be attached much better

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea they upgraded it the yak is still super overrated in my opinion

@Tweezy_bassfishin_movement 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m considering buying the 110 series. Ive seen reviews about how the drive is made better than the 130. My concern is are you able to stand and fish in this kayak and feel stable? how is the stability while standing?

@Captain_Kdawg 4 жыл бұрын

antoine Hayes I’m looking to buy the 110 as well just trying to do research on them isn’t there a 2.0 version of the 110 on the pelican ??

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea you can man. I’m around 205-215 depending on how many beers I’ve been havin lol, I can stand in it but not like I could in my pro angler.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Hope you are a subscriber to the channel we have a lot of great new content!

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks Жыл бұрын

I just replaced the bad sprockets with HOBIE sprockets. I have the HD II hydryve which uses the set screw. At first I only replaced the broken sprocket but still didn't feel safe so I ordered a second sprocket and now I pedal the heck out of it with confidence! This is a video of how I did it if you don't mind me sharing the info. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJmVf8SZp5O-fok.html

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Don’t mind at all bro!

@TheEstibon 4 жыл бұрын

Did the Hobbie parts work on your old drive, I have a pelican catch 120 great kayak, but I want to upgrade to a pedal drive, I am looking at the Pelican and the Big Fish 108 both pedal drives the Big fish is about 400 more. what are your thoughts? thanks.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

The old hobie parts DO NOT WORK on the pelican v1 drive. The new V2 drive from pelican doesn’t need them they resolved the issue.

@JKyleWallace 3 жыл бұрын

Are you in the Jax Fishing Report group?

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I was but I no longer live there. Check out our new stuff I think youll like it

@greenburg07 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely late here. I bought this this same kayak but the HD 2 drive. A little more reliable. But what I've noticed and that's with any drive is offset it the higher weeds and grab the the oars. Any moving mechanics are gonna suck up those weeds

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s common for all pedal drives.

@babycheesa8020 4 жыл бұрын

May as well come move to Canada 🇨🇦

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

USA! thanks for watching the video and I hope you subscribed to the channel with notifications on we are goin a big 10k subscriber giveaway soon and we are talkin about it in all our new uploads.

@eragonshadeslayer1 3 жыл бұрын

What is the material quality? I have a ascend 128t power yak kayak and its material is the shittiest material ive ever seen on a kayak, i wore a hole all the way through it in 3 months of owning it

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend it

@Jake-ky9ed 3 жыл бұрын

Sold a 2019 hobie outback because the seat causes cracks in the hull? ? great yak - quality yak - best there is no doubt but once I have doubts on equipment I just dont like it; they all have their issues. Good vid man, sucks it happened but they did well it seems. Cheers tight lines.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brother!

@American0069 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect you got such good customer service due to your exposure on KZfaq. It’s unlikely the average “Joe” would get that kind of service.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I like to think you would but maybe not?

@raypayne5364 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the grass was your problem, I was in open water the day after Thanksgiving and the shaft on mine just snapped. It was the fifth time I’d taken mine out , they told me they’ve been having problems haven’t received my new drive yet I am waiting . I called pelican that afternoon they were very nice said they would send my drive right out hopefully I will have it by Friday. Good luck I will subscribe to your channel.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

It’s what it broke on. May not have been the cause but when it happened it was the grass.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha appreciate it. The will send you the drive! I got mine super fast.

@raypayne5364 4 жыл бұрын

I know where you were I live in Jacksonville I’ll keep it on the down low

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Go now if you can it’s incredible. We caught over 100 the other day!

@raypayne5364 4 жыл бұрын

I’m still waiting on my drive hope I get it at the end of the week

@alleng9681 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I am a new Subscriber the $64,000 question have you had any more issues with the kayak because I’m thinking about buying one myself

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

i uploaded another video about this yak yesterday and i think i used your question while making the video. i hope you are a sub to the channel with notifications on so you didnt miss it we also have a lot of giveaways goin on right now. tight lines bro.

@GoodRedBlackRatio 4 жыл бұрын

Solid fair review man, good to know what you can expect and how to handle it when things go wrong. Also really great to see them trying to improve and doing right by their customers.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea man they fixed it kinda. I ended up switching to a mirage drive and that fixed everything. You should check out our new videos bro I Think you’ll dig them.

@SNOOKINGAROUND 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review I'm thinking of getting a yak too, just expensive but I know I'll get a lot of use of it this might be a starter option for me, gl follow up review on that drive I'd be going nuts out there lol

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

SNOOKINGAROUND man I knew I was filming If the cameras weren’t rolling I prolly woulda went nuts too!

@johnpuckett899 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, brother, I will go ahead and tell you I'm not watch the whole video. I seen the dryer breaking you fix it though. I believe before I would buy Hobie. I would go by the boat you bought. And by the Hobie drive for it I think Hobee's are overpriced. But I think they have a great drive system.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea Hobies are great man! Check out our new vids dude I think you’ll like them

@GetOutTheHouseGoFish 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with covering everything and staying level headed about the whole situation. Great to hear Pelican stepped up and fixed the problem. Well done and you didn’t get skunked 👍🎣

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I think the vid turned out good. I didn’t really wanna slam them without giving them a chance to fix it.

@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

Agreed that’s what we did i have a mirage drive now

@dgriffin6074 3 жыл бұрын

Intuitively, it seems like a true propeller drive seems more reliable.BTW, the video is poorly lighted.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks d it was dark outside I can’t change the weather right lines.

@dgriffin6074 Жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing Sorry..not being critical. I enjoy your videos immensely.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks d appreciate that.

@ericdawnbful 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your video. Thanks. Today was my 4th time out with my 130HD and the hydradryve broke. While pedalling, I lost most of the resistance. When I pulled the drive, one fin(blade) was flopping around, seemingly unattached from the horizontal shaft. The other fin was fine. I started a warranty request claim. I hope my experience ends up as good as yours. Love the kayak. Question the mechanics of the HD. Thanks.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

yea they def arent good. let me know how your experience goes. i hope you are a subscriber with notifications on we uploaded a 1 year follow up video about the HD yesterday we also have a bunch of giveaways goin on.

@kennybaughman5032 4 жыл бұрын

I never use my pedal drive in tall grass! your asking to brake it!

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Kenny Baughman nah man. I use to use my hobie drives as anchors in mud. This drive is notorious for breaking. My brothers broke the second time he used it without goin through any grass.

@MrTIREMAN16 4 жыл бұрын

I had some issues with my 1:30 in pelican took care of it without any problems their customer service is the best I also have a feel free Dorado feel free customer service is not so good but I hear hobey has a bad customer service relations also I love my pelican it is light and their customer service is the best now with that said my feelfree is like a Cadillac compared to the pelican 130 being more of a Volkswagen but I tend to use my pelican more because of it being so light

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s a good yak but I think there’s much better. Check out our new stuff I think you’ll like it

@Walt1119 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and review, honest and that is what is so great about it. The question is, since then, are you using the Pelican, a lot, a little, not at all, and how is it holding up and are you satisfied with it now???? Thanks again for your work sharing these vids with us!! w.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Walt G yea I’m still using it and very satisfied! There is a v2 out now that is much improved as well.

@Walt1119 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your answer!!! W

@ruveixventer8255 4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely give the Pelican company a chance to redeem and develop itself .As a businessman for nearly 30 years,i have seen that there is nothing that stagnates the economy so effectively as when a company have the monopoly over a certain segment in the market.Competition has always been the effective tool to upper your performance in the process of keeping a healthy marketshare,even if it meant dropping your product price.Well done Pelican for bringing the fight to the big guys,and in the process helping the less fortunate.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s a cool concept but they gotta fix it man. Lots of issues.

@stevenaronson4268 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought the catch 110 litterally took it out a hour after got it. One drive was grinding and two I’m small guy maybe 150lb and both the seat straps broke . They made this kayak so cheap I mean they used basically book bag clips for adjusting the seat . That thing is absolute garbage

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Yea agreed man. Did you end up getting something else?

@UserUser-zm3fo 3 жыл бұрын

Never peddle anywhere you can't paddle back from.

@SlotCityFishing Жыл бұрын

True thanks for watching! Check out our new stuff!

@Handofseeds 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think because you are a youtube creator that you got special treatment from the customer service reps or do you think they would treat everyone the same? Thank you for making this video as I am in the market for a kayak.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I would say I’m some situations yes. However in this case I know several people who have made the claim and got the same treatment I did who are not creators. Also the hydryve II is out now and the issue I had have been addressed. I will day to do your research tho as there are some great kayaks coming out this year within this same price point. Like the vibe shear water and the kaku Zulu. I really do enjoy using my pelican tho.

@Handofseeds 4 жыл бұрын

SlotCityFishing thank you for those recommendations I will check those out.

@christopherboronda1659 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure all pedal drives were designed to propel through thick plants that even paddles would struggle with

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Boronda we have broken 4 of these 3 of which were in open water.

@liltoasty 4 жыл бұрын

You know you can get a good deal on a Hobie given that all these yuppies want the 360

@liltoasty 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone always level up to a Hobie

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

@@liltoasty dude i just dont see that value in a $3k kayak. This pelican does what I need it to do. honestly i can catch fish floating in a old sit in paddle yak. I think hobie is way over priced for what you get. Ive owned 5 and don't plan on using them anymore unless they bring me on as a team member. I love them, but I just don't think they are worth the money.

@liltoasty 4 жыл бұрын

@@SlotCityFishing I get what you are saying but it makes a world of difference. You know you can get a used for half the cost.

@SlotCityFishing 4 жыл бұрын

@@liltoasty yea dude i bought all my old ones used. no warranty tho. i bought an outback for $800 another for $200. a pro angler for $1000 and another pro angler for $1200 and we bought a compass brand new.

@noride11 3 жыл бұрын

quit plowing thru 4' tall grass!..... it's almost like you wanted to break the thing..

@SlotCityFishing 3 жыл бұрын

noride11 we have broken 4 of these now and 3 were in open water. We’ve had 2 of them were over 12 years old and we never had a drive break goin through much thicker stuff than this. If you watch our other vids with these kayaks you’ll see they break in open water also. Thanks for watching.