Thanks man, hope you are doing well. We need to get on the water again soon!

I think many folks are misunderstanding that move. Once you take a look at this kayak internally, there’s just no way to implement all its safety factors without risking a lot of liability. There are safety standards that must be met. I hope you give it a try. I have a Bigwater 132 also so I feel you, but after looking at it…there’s just no way.

@@NextLevelFishingTV BS, anybody can rig whatever they want on any kayak, when it comes to a motor. OT just need to sell the ePDL for exclusive use on their ePDL kayak/state that in the legal blurb, problem solved. If you had a predator/Bigwater and purchased ePDL kayak, of borrowed the drive off someone, what would be stopping you from switching back and forth?

OT: here you go… drill your own holes to retrofit? 😂

The new drive doesn't fit in the other old town kayak

Thanks, I hope we answered some questions!

@NextLevelFishingTV Definitely! I own a Hobie but I keep my options open. Oh, and Go Stros! 🤘🏼

@@agmz210 looks like the road to the World Series goes through Texas lol

We experienced the same thing with the Autopilot kayak from Old Town. This particular kayak will read lithium accurately which is awesome!!

That is good to know that it wasn't just my minn kota reading it like that. The battery has a display that shows level but I have to get up in console to look at it.

Cruise Control Mode 1: 46 hours* Cruise Control Mode 3: 23 hours* Cruise Control Mode 5: 3 hours* 5+ mph is competing with all 1.8 HP motors in the industry which isn't exactly slow. The only other kayak specific motors capable of going faster are the 3HP. The "concept" isn't new, but this specific technology is. What feel free had, was a completely different operation. Price point is high but its definitely in line with what premium kayak anglers are already paying. The other fact that most over look is 95% of kayak anglers most likely won't be paying the 5,999.99 price tag. Most will sell a 2-3k kayak value and only end up paying in the 3K range.

Not sure lol. I have bigger followings on my others platforms. I probably don’t create enough consistent videos to get the algorithm going is my guess??

Transport weight is much lighter, it’s only 10-13lbs difference. You may be looking at the assembled weight.

When I get the opportunity absolutely. I think this kayak is going to shine offshore!

You can be as mean as you want, I don’t bite.

This version does not. Only the Sportsman “Autopilot” has spot-lock. Anything ePDL is simply propulsion assist much like an e-bike.

No you can’t. The wiring, and magnetic safety switches would pose a problem, plus I’m sure the molding might be slightly different.

No legitimate angler is going to approach fish full steam ahead much less while using a motor. The average avid kayak angler will probably turn over a 2K-3K kayak to reinvest in a 3-4K kayak. You’d be surprised how many are already being reserved.

OT weakness has always been their business strategy people, they are the weakest link in the OT chain. If you're a Kayak maker, you want what any boat maker wants long term, a strong/loyal customer base. How do you get this? you get it by building excellent innovative and stable boats and putting the customer first, when it comes to safety/performance, and excellent accessibility to upgrades/new technologies. OT should make ePDL drives available to suitable hulls. Sell far more units, get the price competitive. But woke business thinking is whats holding the company back, badly thought out liability exposure and a tendency to go for too limited risk, on production expenditure. Now the options are gone away, because the macro economic situation is going to govern the future for all kayak makers over the next two decades. Only time will tell who's going to survive.

The point wasn't to convince anyone. Just got my hands on it and decided to open the conversation with no prejudiced.