Hi there. I have been kayak fishing for close to thirty years. Both paddle and pedal kayaks. I am very comfortable in both. I enjoy the pedal system when fishing. I can still have both of my hands free to fish. Pedal system has never broke but I have had issues with steering cables breaking. I have had no issues with water, but a way to get water out of your boat, like a sponge, is always recommended.
I have broken several cables on this kayak. They have sent me the new steering system which is better, but still snapped that. I’m on my third new steering system and this one seems to be holding strong so far. The key is to have very tight cables so there is no bunching.
@@dkat1108 I don’t blame you. A couple of the times I was several miles from my launch spot when it snapped. Luckily I had a paddle so I could peddle and hand steer.
I have t had any issues with the plastic. I do drag it all around and have some scratches and grooves, but nothing out of the ordinary. As far as what it is made of, no idea.
Hi Jerry- Odd, looks like my reply isn't here anymore. I'm 6' 230 and have had no issues at this point. It is a low sitting kayak as you can see in some of my other videos. So far, having taken it out on the big water a few times I haven't had an issue. You will get some slap and spray, but you get that with most kayaks. Sitting lower, it may be a little more so. Definitely lower and wetter than an Outback or ProAngler. So far, very satisfied with this kayak.
@@iamalemontree I do still fish it. And yes, I have broken it about six times. They do offer a newer, updated steering box now which is much better designed.
@@iamalemontree Sorry. I misread. I have had no problem with the pedal drive. I have however broken the steering cables as stated above. They redesigned that, and it is much better. But no issues with the pedal drive.
Hey Dave, nice review. Any idea what kind of chop on the water will this kayak handle? I know they are light, which is cool, but does the hull still feel pretty solid?
Hi Mark- Thank you for watching. So far I haven't been disappointed with this kayak. I take it out in Long Beach harbor and out to the breakwall quite a bit. Good amount of chop usually and hit handles it well. You will get some splash as it does sit a little lower than say the Hobie kayaks do, but I haven't found that to be an issue. Taking chop and waves head on hasn't been an issue either. The kayak is light but also feels very sturdy. I wouldn't say this is the end all be all, but for a great priced kayak, I like it.
Hey Dave, I bought the Mako 10 a few months ago but noticed that your rudder lines/connection points are different. Mine are just loops with no real way to tighten. Did you do that yourself or is that how it came?
Hi Cory- This is straight out of the box...so to speak. No alterations to the rudder. They did mention that this was the newest version of the boat, so not sure if there was a modification from the last version. Interesting.
Too bad these are all going for 1500$ and the Mako10, 1200$. I don't think they are worth it after the price increase.. Might as well a feel free or hobie
I just had mine delivered. I have taken it out twice and can't even get to the middle of the creek without the garbage steering falling apart. Literally falls apart. Austin kayaks sold me this garbage kayak and getting someone to discuss the problem has been a problem. Spend a little more and avoid this piece of junk. Read the comment and see the photos I left on their Facebook page.
Is the kyak junk or did you not assemble it correctly? If its falling apart can you describe where it is falling apart? Just was wondering if it was user error?
Thank you sir for reviewing the Mako 12 looks like a great kayak for fishing
Giovanna Catzinsky I really enjoy it so far.
Very cool looking kayak
Nice rig buddy!
Nice rig I need to get me a kayak soon
Lets do it! Nick will get you pointed in the right direction.
Are you comfortable with using a pedal system canoe?
Has the pedal system ever broken down?
Is pedaling tiring?
Does the canoe get water into it?
Hi there. I have been kayak fishing for close to thirty years. Both paddle and pedal kayaks. I am very comfortable in both.
I enjoy the pedal system when fishing. I can still have both of my hands free to fish.
Pedal system has never broke but I have had issues with steering cables breaking. I have had no issues with water, but a way to get water out of your boat, like a sponge, is always recommended.
@@DaveysWorldFishing 😍thank you🙏
nice concise review.
Thank you. Hope it was helpful.
If they could get the hobie outback drive copied it would be great.
a comparable kayak is the hoodoo 120pd kayak.. pedal for 1199.00 hoodoo sports is in tx and va
Tribal NC Angler Just looked up the Hoodoo. Looks nice.
Nice video
How do you like the kayak now that you have had it awhile ? Is the rudder an issue another owner said the cable for the rudder sucked ?
I have broken several cables on this kayak. They have sent me the new steering system which is better, but still snapped that. I’m on my third new steering system and this one seems to be holding strong so far. The key is to have very tight cables so there is no bunching.
@@DaveysWorldFishing Hey thanks for the reply ! Not sure I want to fool with all that cable stuff.
@@dkat1108 I don’t blame you. A couple of the times I was several miles from my launch spot when it snapped. Luckily I had a paddle so I could peddle and hand steer.
How good is the plastic? What is it made out of?
I have t had any issues with the plastic. I do drag it all around and have some scratches and grooves, but nothing out of the ordinary.
As far as what it is made of, no idea.
That's not a grab rope on the side, that's an anchor trolley system 🤣
Hey I'm 6' 265, will I have any issues? Worried about it being too low or water coming over to much. Thanks for the review
Hi Jerry- Odd, looks like my reply isn't here anymore. I'm 6' 230 and have had no issues at this point. It is a low sitting kayak as you can see in some of my other videos. So far, having taken it out on the big water a few times I haven't had an issue. You will get some slap and spray, but you get that with most kayaks. Sitting lower, it may be a little more so. Definitely lower and wetter than an Outback or ProAngler. So far, very satisfied with this kayak.
What's the weight rating Dave?
Scuba Chris 450 on this kayak.
Nice! You'd expect that kind of rating for a 13 footer.
Nice video! Can the seat be moved forward to adjust for leg length?
It can. I’d say the rear rail is about six to eight inches long, so you’ll have about that much length to play with.
@@DaveysWorldFishing thanks 😊, do ya still fish on this kayak? Any problem with the drive system? It seem very flimsy
@@iamalemontree I do still fish it. And yes, I have broken it about six times. They do offer a newer, updated steering box now which is much better designed.
@@DaveysWorldFishing oh no did ya have to buy a brand new drive system? I saw the internal and it mainly plastic disks/pinion
@@iamalemontree Sorry. I misread. I have had no problem with the pedal drive. I have however broken the steering cables as stated above. They redesigned that, and it is much better.
But no issues with the pedal drive.
Hey Dave, nice review. Any idea what kind of chop on the water will this kayak handle? I know they are light, which is cool, but does the hull still feel pretty solid?
Hi Mark- Thank you for watching. So far I haven't been disappointed with this kayak. I take it out in Long Beach harbor and out to the breakwall quite a bit. Good amount of chop usually and hit handles it well. You will get some splash as it does sit a little lower than say the Hobie kayaks do, but I haven't found that to be an issue. Taking chop and waves head on hasn't been an issue either.
The kayak is light but also feels very sturdy. I wouldn't say this is the end all be all, but for a great priced kayak, I like it.
Hey Dave, I bought the Mako 10 a few months ago but noticed that your rudder lines/connection points are different. Mine are just loops with no real way to tighten. Did you do that yourself or is that how it came?
Hi Cory- This is straight out of the box...so to speak. No alterations to the rudder. They did mention that this was the newest version of the boat, so not sure if there was a modification from the last version. Interesting.
@@DaveysWorldFishing Right on! I really like mine and hope you do as well.
Too bad these are all going for 1500$ and the Mako10, 1200$. I don't think they are worth it after the price increase.. Might as well a feel free or hobie
I just had mine delivered. I have taken it out twice and can't even get to the middle of the creek without the garbage steering falling apart. Literally falls apart. Austin kayaks sold me this garbage kayak and getting someone to discuss the problem has been a problem. Spend a little more and avoid this piece of junk. Read the comment and see the photos I left on their Facebook page.
Mukundanghri Wow! That’s too bad. Sorry to hear that. I’ve really enjoyed mine so far.
Is the kyak junk or did you not assemble it correctly? If its falling apart can you describe where it is falling apart? Just was wondering if it was user error?