The BigWater ePDL+ 132 lets you pedal manually, pedal with motor assist across five speed settings, or switch to motorized cruise control. A 36V 20Ah lithium-ion battery is included. The sit-on-top hull has a locking rudder control knob, a universal transducer mount, a large stern tankwell for crates or coolers and non-slip EVA deck padding for standing.
Specs at a glance
- Length: 13 ft 2 in
- Width: 36 in
- Weight: 143 lbs assembled
- Capacity: 500 lbs total, 357 lbs usable
- Battery: 36V 20Ah lithium-ion, included
- Cruise runtime: about 46 hrs at Cruise 1, 23 hrs at Cruise 3, 3 hrs at Cruise 5
- Colors: Steel Camo, Ember Camo
Good to know
- The usable capacity is 357 lbs, so add up your weight plus gear rather than going by the 500 lb total.
- Rinse the drive with fresh water after saltwater trips even though it is rated salt-ready.
KayakDIY take: If you fish big water, the assist modes take a lot of the grind out of long days. Read my full Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 review.
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