The Malibu PDL is a recreation-first pedal kayak with instant forward and reverse from the PDL drive. The Element Beach seat is breathable and removes to double as a beach chair, and you get bow and center hatches, a large stern tankwell for a cooler or dog, three flush rod holders and two 18 inch accessory tracks.
Specs at a glance
- Length: 12 ft
- Width: 34.5 in
- Weight: 105 lbs assembled
- Capacity: 360 lbs total, 250 lbs usable
- Drive: PDL, forward and reverse (console 20 lbs)
- Hatches: bow and center
- Colors: Lava, Cinder, Horizon
Good to know
- Usable capacity is 250 lbs, so check your weight plus gear against that number.
- Rinse the pedal drive with fresh water after salt water to keep it running smoothly.
KayakDIY take: It is a simple, easygoing way to get into pedal kayaking without a heavy fishing barge. Read my full Old Town Malibu PDL review.
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