The Topwater 120 PDL pairs Old Town’s forward and reverse PDL drive with a 36 inch wide DoubleU hull that is stable enough to stand on. You get an ElementAir seat, three molded-in rod holders, EVA deck pads, a sealed bow hatch, an oversized stern tankwell and a universal transducer mount for your fish finder.
Specs at a glance
- Length: 12 ft
- Width: 36 in
- Weight: 116 lbs
- Capacity: 500 lbs total, 384 lbs usable
- Drive: PDL, instant forward and reverse
- Warranty: 5 years on the PDL drive
- Color: First Light
Good to know
- The 116 lb weight includes the pedal console and seat, so pull both out before you lift it.
- The universal transducer mount makes adding a fish finder simpler, but the electronics themselves are a separate purchase.
KayakDIY take: I think the PDL drive’s instant reverse is one of the most useful things you can have when you are trying to hold on a spot. Read my full Old Town Topwater 120 PDL review.
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