Great review Nick .I have the same kayak but did the unthinkable and put a Xi3 on the bow, just couldn’t live without the spot lock and other features without it. However the main advantage is the ability to fish in the weed infested small lakes I fish in Ohio . The standard motor does not have a large enough opening to fit a weedless Wedge prop and you can’t raise the motor to get above the weeds. The Xi3 solves these issues and will plow through almost anything. This makes this kayak a most versatile fishing machine. I also added a power pole and of course a set of your seat risers and transducer mount. Thanks Again
Good honest review, appreciate it! Everyone second guesses after a big purchase, I was torn between the two. I’m very pleased with my PDL though, fast and sneaky! Planning a trip to the OBX very soon.
I've had mine for 2+ years and very happy with it. Killed my 100ah lithium battery once and had to paddle a couple miles, it doesn't paddle well. The Wilderness kayak cart works great with this boat.
Really good review. I don't bass fish, just troll salmon, trout ect. I picked up a used 106 MK to replace a Tamarack I built with a 30 lb Minn Kota. It's hard to believe someone would drop Bank on an Old Towne and cheap out on a battery! IMO a 100AH lithium is plenty for me at 170 lbs, I don't conserve power and use a fish finder all day. Some old dudes like me with back issues make the mistake of thinking they can peddle all day, better test that out before going that route. Great, solid kayak.
The noise statement you made is fact. I went fishing with a guy once who didn't say but two words on the water, and this dude was a talker. Asked him next trip what was up when he did it again. The man looked at me dead in the eye and whispered "Your scaring the fish" and was serious. Unless you drop tools on the non-padded deck or splash around in the water, you are not bothering fish. Nice kayak review too...
Nice review Nick. I’ve had the 106MK for two years, and LOVE it! The only issue I have run across is the cables that attach to the rudder came off when I was out in the middle of a lake. It was a real pain to fix out there. I try to remember to check it now, before I head out to the water. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Nick - thoughts about creating replacement gear track but in aluminum. My PDL 120 is great but for the plastic rudder and the plastic gear track, both feel to flimsy in my opinion. Yes I’ve added a number of your other upgrades which have been worth it so keep up the design efforts. Thanks!
Great video Nick. I just spent 3 days paddling my kayak while fishing. I estimate about 8 miles paddling in 3 days and I’m worn out. I’m 64 and went bank fishing today just because i didn’t think i had another day of paddling in me. I need to upgrade my kayak to either a PDL or a trolling motor like the one you reviewed. I’m torn. Since i want to be able to carry my yak on a rack while towing my travel trailer I’m leaning towards a PDL. I’ve tested a salty PDL and liked it but wonder how I’d be able to manage a 3-4 mile day peddling. Sorry for such a long comment but given your experience I’d love your input. 2200 for the salty vs almost 4k for the 106mk w battery is a big factor. Thanks.
No need to apologize for the lengthy comment. It’s a tough choice. The money difference is pretty significant. Once the motor, battery, and seat are removed the 106MK is actually extremely light in my opinion. I believe the two kayaks would load on top of the travel trailer about the same.
Thank you, great vid!👍 Do you have any suggestions to improve the pdl & mk to Old Town? Would be great to hear of improvements by OT on new model years.
Hello sir, why do you say this wouldn't be a good kayak for serious fisherman? How is the sound from the trolling motor any different than another kayak with a troller motor on it?
Just an opinion - trolling motors spook a ton of fish. Using one to get from point A to B is one thing but trying to reverse away from a pile of fish is going to spook them in this thing. You don’t have a ton of boat control.
Thanks Nick.. Yep same one I found. Seems to be the only option for us. Glad to see you are doing OK. I'm in Naples and while there is distruction all around us... We were very lucky. No power loss,,, No damage. All good.
There’s a few options. You could add a pole to the left side and use your left hand to half steer or add a strap on the pedal to push and pull with your right foot. I think it’s doable though.
@@NavarreKayakFishing I was thinking a strap over my foot to hold it on the right pedal like on ten speed bike pedals. If push and pull will work then that’s what I’ll do. Thank you for the response. I’m going tomorrow to look at one hopefully buy one
@@NavarreKayakFishing I have that also! I’ve been figuring things out for 16 years since my accident. I always figure out ways to make things work. I’m disabled but I’m not sitting around doing nothing. I’m getting back on the water
@@NavarreKayakFishing when I was released from the hospital and cleared to drive I had a 5 speed car and I worked the clutch with a cane bolted to the clutch. Pretty much the same concept. I’ll figure it out 💪💪
Great review Nick .I have the same kayak but did the unthinkable and put a Xi3 on the bow, just couldn’t live without the spot lock and other features without it.
However the main advantage is the ability to fish in the weed infested small lakes I fish in Ohio . The standard motor does not have a large enough opening to fit a weedless Wedge prop and you can’t raise the motor to get above the weeds. The Xi3 solves these issues and will plow through almost anything. This makes this kayak a most versatile fishing machine. I also added a power pole and of course a set of your seat risers and transducer mount.
Thanks Again
Tim, that sounds like a pretty awesome setup.
Ive had my 106mk for two years never had a problem love it
It’s a pretty awesome platform.
Great review. Good to see you out on the water.
Thanks for watching!
Another solid video and honest review...Hope you and your family stayed safe during the recent storm that hit your state.
Thanks, Trever. We live in the very northwestern part of the state and didn’t have any issues.
Good honest review, appreciate it! Everyone second guesses after a big purchase, I was torn between the two. I’m very pleased with my PDL though, fast and sneaky! Planning a trip to the OBX very soon.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. They are both great platforms.
I've had mine for 2+ years and very happy with it. Killed my 100ah lithium battery once and had to paddle a couple miles, it doesn't paddle well. The Wilderness kayak cart works great with this boat.
The Wilderness Cart does make things much easier. It doesn’t well might be an understatement hahah.
I love mine. Def need the lithium battery. I love how short it is. Slide right into my truck.
It’s a great kayak. Being easy to transport is a big plus.
Really good review. I don't bass fish, just troll salmon, trout ect. I picked up a used 106 MK to replace a Tamarack I built with a 30 lb Minn Kota. It's hard to believe someone would drop Bank on an Old Towne and cheap out on a battery! IMO a 100AH lithium is plenty for me at 170 lbs, I don't conserve power and use a fish finder all day. Some old dudes like me with back issues make the mistake of thinking they can peddle all day, better test that out before going that route. Great, solid kayak.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. 100AH is plenty to get the kid done.
Yo big Nick🙌 glad to see a video from your end, I was just thinking about you and the family, hope 🙏 all is well man. Good video as always.
Thanks for watching!
Got the same one. I love it just wanted more deck space lol 😆
Tons of room in that thing.
@@NavarreKayakFishing not on the 106. Lol 😆 in the back maybe but that's where my rods are lol 😆
The noise statement you made is fact. I went fishing with a guy once who didn't say but two words on the water, and this dude was a talker. Asked him next trip what was up when he did it again. The man looked at me dead in the eye and whispered "Your scaring the fish" and was serious. Unless you drop tools on the non-padded deck or splash around in the water, you are not bothering fish.
Nice kayak review too...
Some people take certain things a little to little serious. Thanks for watching.
@@NavarreKayakFishing No problem and thanks for shipping me the Old Town stuff so fast. 👍Coming for one of those hats soon, maybe the rudder as well.
Nice review Nick. I’ve had the 106MK for two years, and LOVE it! The only issue I have run across is the cables that attach to the rudder came off when I was out in the middle of a lake. It was a real pain to fix out there. I try to remember to check it now, before I head out to the water. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.
We can go over a way to prevent that in the future. It is a pretty sweet kayak!
Hey Nick - thoughts about creating replacement gear track but in aluminum. My PDL 120 is great but for the plastic rudder and the plastic gear track, both feel to flimsy in my opinion. Yes I’ve added a number of your other upgrades which have been worth it so keep up the design efforts. Thanks!
Used to have the 106mk, loved it but had to sell it because it’s heavy & killed my back loading/unloading it on my pickup bed.
I can that! I think it’s pretty light without the motor and battery but I move kayaks often.
Great video Nick. I just spent 3 days paddling my kayak while fishing. I estimate about 8 miles paddling in 3 days and I’m worn out. I’m 64 and went bank fishing today just because i didn’t think i had another day of paddling in me. I need to upgrade my kayak to either a PDL or a trolling motor like the one you reviewed. I’m torn. Since i want to be able to carry my yak on a rack while towing my travel trailer I’m leaning towards a PDL. I’ve tested a salty PDL and liked it but wonder how I’d be able to manage a 3-4 mile day peddling. Sorry for such a long comment but given your experience I’d love your input. 2200 for the salty vs almost 4k for the 106mk w battery is a big factor. Thanks.
No need to apologize for the lengthy comment. It’s a tough choice. The money difference is pretty significant.
Once the motor, battery, and seat are removed the 106MK is actually extremely light in my opinion. I believe the two kayaks would load on top of the travel trailer about the same.
Thank you, great vid!👍 Do you have any suggestions to improve the pdl & mk to Old Town? Would be great to hear of improvements by OT on new model years.
Nice video Nick!! Don’t know if you have seen corrosion on the rudder cables ??
Any suggestions thx
I haven’t but if you do it’s more then likely surface corrosion.
@@NavarreKayakFishing reached out to old town for feedback thanks hope everyone is doing well
@@NavarreKayakFishing reached out to old town for feedback thanks hope everyone is doing well
Hello sir, why do you say this wouldn't be a good kayak for serious fisherman? How is the sound from the trolling motor any different than another kayak with a troller motor on it?
Just an opinion - trolling motors spook a ton of fish. Using one to get from point A to B is one thing but trying to reverse away from a pile of fish is going to spook them in this thing. You don’t have a ton of boat control.
Does the rudder on the MK have trouble steering in current from flex like the PDL, or does the bigger rudder help out there?
The larger rudder makes a big difference and I didn’t notice any issues offshore.
Hey and howdy.... Nick, what blue tooth monitor are you using? Just curious. I have one I'm not wild about.
It’s a cheap one. It’s not amazing but it seems to do what it should. Here’s a link - amzn.to/3SDEpMQ
Thanks Nick.. Yep same one I found. Seems to be the only option for us. Glad to see you are doing OK. I'm in Naples and while there is distruction all around us... We were very lucky. No power loss,,, No damage. All good.
I’m glad to hear that Steve. Looks like a ton of destruction.
Does it leak like the 10.6 Pdl standing and peddling
How hard would it be to steer with just one leg? I only have my right foot
There’s a few options. You could add a pole to the left side and use your left hand to half steer or add a strap on the pedal to push and pull with your right foot. I think it’s doable though.
@@NavarreKayakFishing I was thinking a strap over my foot to hold it on the right pedal like on ten speed bike pedals. If push and pull will work then that’s what I’ll do. Thank you for the response. I’m going tomorrow to look at one hopefully buy one
@expediterfromgeorgia7981 I think you’re on the right track. If you have a cane it will help push the left pedal as well.
@@NavarreKayakFishing I have that also! I’ve been figuring things out for 16 years since my accident. I always figure out ways to make things work. I’m disabled but I’m not sitting around doing nothing. I’m getting back on the water
@@NavarreKayakFishing when I was released from the hospital and cleared to drive I had a 5 speed car and I worked the clutch with a cane bolted to the clutch. Pretty much the same concept. I’ll figure it out 💪💪
What’s MK stand for?
Nevermind I’m such an idiot!!!😂😂😂😂
Hahahah
Wow… pretty loud in reverse