Pedal Kayaks · Fishing
Fishing with a partner is great until you have to haul a 14-foot tandem kayak to the ramp. The ReelYaks Raider 14ft solves that headache by splitting into three pieces you can carry one at a time.
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Fishing with a partner is great until you have to haul a 14-foot tandem kayak to the ramp. The ReelYaks Raider 14ft solves that headache by splitting into three pieces you can carry one at a time. And when you want to fish solo, you drop the middle section and run it as a 9.5-foot two-piece kayak.
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This is a modular pedal fishing kayak with two propeller drives, two seats, and a 530 lb usable capacity. .
Who This Kayak Is For
The Raider is built for two anglers who want to pedal together, parents taking a kid out, or couples who fish as a team. It also suits one angler who wants a single boat that can run tandem on weekends and solo during the week. If you have no roof rack and no trailer, the modular design is the whole point. Three sections at 40 to 46 lbs each fit inside most SUVs and minivans, so you never have to hoist a full-size boat overhead.
Stability and Standing
The Raider has a flat, wide hull at 35.4 inches across, and it is designed to be stood on. Owners report standing to sight fish with one or both anglers up, and the boat stays planted. Like any 14-foot tandem, it rides best with weight spread out, so keep heavier gear low and centered if you plan to stand. The polyethylene hull feels thick and sturdy, and the deep-blade rudder helps you hold a line in wind.
Comfort and Seat
You get two stadium-style cushioned seats. Each seat has a 286 lb weight capacity. They are mesh, breathable chairs that sit you up off the deck, which matters on long days. Tall paddlers should check pedal reach, since tandem stations are fixed in place. The seat position is fine for average-size adults, and the raised height gives you a decent casting view.
Storage and Rigging
ReelYaks ships the Raider with a serious amount of gear: six flush mount rod holders, five rail accessory tracks, a forward hatch, a rear hatch, scupper plugs, two paddles, and two pedal drives. The forward and aft hatches swallow tackle boxes and dry bags. The tracks run along the deck for mounting a fish finder, rod holders, or a camera boom. This is a boat that is ready to fish on day one without a trip to the tackle shop.
Pedal Drive Performance
Each seat gets its own propeller pedal drive, and both offer instant reverse. That is a real advantage around docks, stumps, and mangroves. In practice, most tandem teams have one person steer and pedal while the other casts, then they trade off. A hand-controlled deep-blade rudder handles steering. The propeller drive sits up out of the way in shallow water, but like all prop drives, it is happiest in at least a couple feet of water. Weeds can wrap a prop, so clear your line before a long grass flat.
Honest Drawbacks
Fully assembled with seats and drives, the Raider weighs about 127 lbs. That is heavy to move as one unit, so assemble it at the ramp, not at the truck. Several owners have reported that the rudder control arrived rigged wrong from the factory, so check it before your first launch and plan on adjusting it. Decals peeling on arrival has also come up, which is cosmetic but annoying. The three seams are one more thing to rinse and inspect compared to a one-piece boat.
ReelYaks Raider 14ft Tandem Modular Pedal Fishing Kayak FAQ
Can the Raider be used solo?
Yes. Remove the middle section and it runs as a 9.5-foot two-section solo kayak with the same propeller drive performance.
Do both anglers get a pedal drive?
Yes. Each seat has its own foot-pedal assembly and dedicated propeller drive, and both anglers can pedal forward or reverse independently.
Will it fit in my SUV?
The three sections measure roughly 55 to 57 inches long each and 35 to 36 inches wide, so they fit in most full-size SUVs, minivans, and truck beds.
What is the real weight capacity?
Usable capacity is 530 lbs, which covers two adult anglers plus gear. Each seat is rated to 286 lbs.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.0 ft (9.5 ft in solo configuration) |
| Width | 35.4 in |
| Hull weight | 96 lbs (127 lbs fully assembled with seats and drives) |
| Capacity | 530 lbs usable |
| Drive type | Twin propeller pedal drives with instant reverse |
Where to Buy
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For the latest colors, specs, and warranty details, see the official ReelYaks website for the ReelYaks Raider 14ft Tandem Modular Pedal. Also check out our reviews of the ReelYak 10ft Recon Modular Fin Drive Pedal Fishing Kayak, ReelYaks 10.8ft Rapido Modular Propeller Drive Pedal Fishing Kayak, ReelYaks 10ft Radar Modular Fin Drive Pedal Fishing Kayak, ReelYaks 10ft Radar Modular Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak with Bixpy Trolling Motor Bundle, and ReelYaks 10ft Recon Modular Prop Drive Pedal Fishing Kayak.
