Autopilot 136 MOTORIZED Fishing Kayak | First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2021
- The Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 has arrived at my foot steps, and today I will give you my first impressions as I am unwrapping it. The Sportsman Autopilot is top fishing kayak and an award winning kayak some dub as the first "smart kayak". Thanks to it's 45-lb thrust Minn kota, it can utilize spot lock technology driven by the GPS enabled Minn Kota I-Pilot electric motor. A later review of this kayak will release after some water time, enjoy the video. For more information on this kayak please visit www.oldtowncanoe.com/
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First impressions of the 2021 Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136. A complete review will be in the works after some water time. Let me know what you think, so far it looks like an awesome kayak.
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I have the autopilot 120 and am absolutely lovin' this thing!
Thanks for showing the clearance on the undercarriage, That thing is a beast!
No problem Eloy, once I get this thing moving I'll have a more accurate display of clearance performance.
This is the dream kayak i wanna buy.
I have been looking into these for a while. nice to see the depth clearance. other then some other issues i may see it seems to be a route to go thanks for the over view cant wait to see it in the water performing and how you rig it up.
Very nice so far, got her rigged up to go in 6 inches of water although I don't recommend it....It's possible though! Will get into those details later.
Would love to get one, but just bought a PA14 360 instead. No battery for trolling motor and no registration sold me. But the AP136 sure looks like one hell of a nice kayak.
When facing deeper water swells say like in Baffin Bay this kayak would be awesome. Spot lock technology does away with anchors which can scare trout when using. Back bays maybe not so much, but each kayak has its uses for different waters. Definitely a kayak that would have to be trailered as opposed to loading in a truck bed, not that it couldn’t be loaded in a truck, but trailering makes it easier.
Do you do much fishing in Baffin? I'm looking to get a Kayak for getting into the north part of the Callo del Grullo and into Los Olmos Creek from Site 55 for duck hunting. Any Kayak recomendations?
Can't wait to see you putting that yak to work
Should be interesting! I can imagine a few situations to take advantage of and time will tell if it is all doable.
@@NextLevelFishingTV Spot lock will be screaming when hooked up to a big fish, it will be a challenge to the battery you buy, your off shore trips will be the real review on both battery and drive, put it to the test for us.
I can’t wait to get mine … congratulations bro!! First video I see that the owner shows it while it’s brand new. It just makes you want to buy it faster!!!!
You are going to love it bro, be sure to hit those terminals with dielectric grease. That would be my only recommendation. I haven’t had any issues yet but I’ve like anything in the salt, ya must protect it.
@@NextLevelFishingTV can you elaborate on this info because I will only use it for salt water fishing! Thank you In advance
@@Fishingwithdaboys of course, so dielectric grease is almost like a Vaseline substance. The idea of it is to put it on any electrical terminal that is open to the air or can be hit by water. So, my advice is to put some inside two areas. The front right where you plug your motor in, and under your seat where you plug your battery in. Put some on the prongs and inside the terminals when you get it and any moisture or saltwater won’t be able to penetrate the gel to touch any metal.
This is the same stuff you’ll see mechanics use on your car battery when you first get it. You can use it generously if ya want, it won’t hurt anything. Just keep in mind that once on and let’s say you drop the minnkota plug on dirt or sand, it will pickup every grain of it. Whip it off and reapply as needed. I put this stuff on fresh every year to twice a year. I also use it on my fish finder on anything that’s exposed.
@@NextLevelFishingTV this was so helpful thank you very much I appreciate it I know that a lot of times we purchase these expensive things for fishing and we don’t know the little things that can mess up the electrical part of it I truly appreciate you taking your time to respond definitely a subscriber to your channel.
@@Fishingwithdaboys anytime bro, don’t hesitate to reach out. Tight lines!
I've had my 136 for a year now. Nothing compares!
I’m interested in seeing how the competition will answer. It’s just that good!
@@NextLevelFishingTV I have one FPV 110AH lithium battery as my main and depending on the trip, keep another one of two extra 100Ah lithium's batteries for back-up. I have a 54lb thrust transom mount motor II use on my Bay liner and wanting to experiment with hanging it off the kayak straight and use mainly for speed. I'm trying it just for curiosity and see what happens.
Is the 120 good too. Can you guys please try to help me out I'm on a mission in saving our beautiful waterways universe using a kayak like a old Town autopilot either the 120 or 136 but I'm a very poor young adult trying to make a big impact in saving our beautiful waterways by picking up Trash and to keep it clean can you guys please help me win one please
@@gregjulian1044 Why do you need so many batteries I thought one 110AH lasts the whole day. Also on the topic of speed, is the 45 lb thrust too weak/slow?
@@golforfishing I fish inshore mostly and some offshore on the Texas gulf coast. I use some electronics such as my graph and some other gadgets. I can stay out all day and battle some severe tides at times which can easily manage. The 45 lb thrust is fine and depending on the wind direction and tide, manage 4mph on high and less speed if going against the wind and the tide. I never want to run out of battery and be stranded in adverse conditions.
Have you gone on a "sleigh ride" with it? I'm kinda curious how that weight + drag tires a big fish.
By big fish if you mean offshore, I haven’t yet. Texas conditions would have to be smooth calm for me to take the AP offshore. Hopefully I’ll get a few windows this year with it.
As for inshore I can say that larger reds to have a problem pulling it around. Very much feels like fishing on a small micro skiff.
not sure why minnkota left out the option to upgrade and have the built in transducer and ipilot link
Probably price. You can get the 120 for 3800 and the 136 for 4200. I’m sure with those features we’d be looking at a more expensive entry unit.
OK, so now I want one, how much total cost with battery. That Ol son has got to be the most ultimate Kayak on the market today.
The Autopilot 120 goes for $3,799.00 ( + Cost effective battery to get you started, Led Acid 100Ah Deep Cycle Marine Battery). Auto Pilot 136 as seen here on this video goes for $3,999.00 austinkayak.com has them.
does that motor have a built in transducer?
Built in GPS, but not transducer.
what battery would you pair with that motor?
If you are on a budget, go Lead 12v 100Ah (FYI they are heavy) marine deep cycle (Walmart/Autozone etc). If you want to use lithium ion, go Z-PRO 12V 100ah (Expensive but very light).
Yo that’s my trailer lol
What’s the range on these?
Depends on the battery and how you use the motor. I’ve gone 16 miles with a 100ah lithium ion, but was never able to see how much was left when I returned.
That thing looks tricked out. Idk if I like the dry box on the gunnel though. Too easy to drop stuff in the water
Yea I need to find a better battery solution. Just not ready to pull the trigger on one just yet.
you upgrade those motor and battery plugs yet?lol Just upgraded mine
@@billbob670 not yet, but getting close. Had my first click recently
Do yourself a favor and upgrade now
@@billbob670 I actually purchased additional plugs about 3 months ago. Figured it would eventually happen. I have zero issues with battery plugs, the clicking is from motor contact separating due to plastic swelling.
It's the dull knives that you need to be scared of....