BKCPK13 13' Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak W/Rudder System and Instant Reverse, Paddle, Upright Back Support Aluminum Frame Seat, 1 Person Foot Operated Kayak

I average 3-4 m.p.h. according to the Garmin when pedaling. You can pedal and paddle at the same time (I maxed @5 m.p.h.) though it is a bit more than chewing gum and walking at the same time while trolling fishing poles. I only got in 13.4 miles in today before the storms. Last week I did 27.3 in 6 hours while trolling with only one pee break. Catching multiple species along the way in my nearest reservoir. I have been pedalling almost exclusively for 75.9 miles, though the craft does also paddle surprisingly well with all of my gear. All is has been as advertised; you can stand stable and easily in low waves though pivoting while standing around is more limited than with a Hobie, the ability to maneuver while fishing is easy, awesome and inspires the green-eyed monster among other anglers I have found. The miles do melt away in this thing. I found the pedal drive stiff at first (Like riding a mountain bike up a slight incline with 2 flat tires). It is not totally weedles yet it is easy to clean. I am glad it has loosened up. All in all, this is a great deal with multiple built-in features. I hope they upgrade the peddle drive someday so I may upgrade on this awesome boat.

I end up giving this five stars, based upon the cake itself and the customer service. It could’ve been one star it could’ve been five, but Issac save the day. The kayak ships into containers, when the kayak and the other of the peddle drive. Shipping was free, which was great, except for the peddle drive did not arrive. So I was all excited to put it together and get out on the lake, but we couldn’t. I emailed and called BKC Customer service, and I was like where is the apologetic and did everything he could to get the drive to me as soon as he could. When it did arrive, it was broken, so I was not happy. Again, Isaac was talking to me on the phone daily to make sure that I got a replacement in a timely fashion. At the end of the day, We love the Kayak! My wife has bad shoulders and has not been able to kayak with me, now she can! I did a lot of research on options and I think the price in value was really good. But at the end of the day when shipping and other issues went bad, it was the customer service that made a difference, and so I send my thanks to Isaac for doing everything he could to get things right!

Dear Amezon Customers please pay attention what I am writing today 4/27/2020. I bought a kayak Brooklyn Kayak Company. 3/22/2020 I paid the kayak, color that picked is bana yellow. But Mewyork branch did not have it. They have get it from California and I wait till 4/10/2020 day that delivered kayak, but they did not gave me footh peddle unit driver said not in the truck. Than he called their wear house supervisor. Driver said the supervisor he doesn't have the footh pedal unit. After like 15 minutes my phone ring I answer the phone caller was warehouse supervisor, driver checked in the truck can not find pedal unit, also they were showing different smaller box, I told the supervisor you need call back your driver ask him.30 minutes later they said they find in the truck they bringing back in 20 minutes. After they bring the peddle unit I was excited I open the box I start putting pedal unit together when you sit on the seat right side came out nice, than I start left side but left side bolt did not come out at all.Right away I call Brooklyn Kayak I explain what was wrong from 3/10/2020 till now 4/27/2020 I do not receive the peddle unit.I was so upset I trying to surprise my wife for her birt day with this kayak problem after problems.Yesterday I start first time inspecting the Kayak I found one of the rivernut bolt base broken in the kayak base holding the fishing rod holder pad. I send the email Saturday I see mail from Isaac on Sunday.Last mail I send I said they need to come and get their junk kayak back nothing but that trouble with this kayak, with this kayak I age 10 more years. They are very Lucky that I did not get heart attack or stroke. They are very slow working people and the company.

This is my answer for a person enquiring as to this boat's performance in the ocean. I thought it would also make a good critique.This being my first foot power boat, in this respect, I don’t have a great deal of experience to make a good comparison. That being said I have been an avid salt water kayak angler for more years than I care to mention. This boat uses a standard pedal drive that is used on other kayak models, and performs well within my expectations. I have only owned this boat for a couple months, but have managed to get out in a couple of 2 flag days. This boat is incredibly stable, maneuvers well, and tracks through the water well. The hull design is great. I would only criticize this boat in that it’s not terribly friendly for after market modifications because of the lack of access to the inner hull. This makes it difficult to install back plates for rod holders etc. I also replaced some of the shock cords and some of the connecting hardware with heaver guage components. I have just started using this boat in fresh water, and was standing up fly casting to trout the other day. So I guess the short answer is yes take it out in the ocean.The above photos are of the fully rigged boat. I have not added an anchor trolly. With the pedal drive I just don't see the necessity. I would also like to add that this boat is substantially lighter than comparative models on the market right now. It still allows me to manage transporting this boat on the roof of my car. I would give 4.5 stars if that was an option. The criticisms I have are genuine and preclude a full five stars.

This is a really good kayak with lots of room for cooler, tackle box and your fishing rods. It can take over 500 pounds so load her up.Great price!