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Old Town Sportsman vs. Predator vs. TopWater Comparison Guide

Old Town Sportsman vs. Predator vs. TopWater Comparison Guide

Sportsman vs. Predator vs. TopWater. Which one should you choose?

Introducing the new line of fishing kayaks from Old Town: The Sportsman

Are you ready to take your fishing experience to the next level? Whether you are looking for a paddle or pedal kayak, you are bound to find your perfect match! The new Old Town Sportsman Line was created with a fisherman's needs in mind, which includes rod holders, custom tackle box, and built-in accessory tracks.

You may be familiar with the award-winning Predator and Topwater kayaks, but it's time to move those aside and welcome their new models; the BigWater 132 and the Sportsman 106 and 120. These exceptional kayaks are available in both paddle and pedal (PDL) versions and their comfortable seating has been upgraded to a premium Sportsman seat.

It may be a tough choice between the silent, stealthy and efficient paddle crafts or the award-winning hands-free PDL drive, but either way, you will not be disappointed; especially with a guaranteed five-year warranty on all pedal drives.



Sportsman 106 vs. TopWater 106


Old Town Sportsman 106 Fishing Kayak

Sportsman 106

Weight: 73 lb

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 10' 6" | 3.2 m

Width: 34.5 in | 87.6 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull, New Sportsman Seating, Two tracks on the forward hull, One forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mounted rod holders, Cup holders, Custom tackle box, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, Large open cockpit and oversized tank well, Dry storage, and Universal transducer mounting system.

$999

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Old Town TopWater 106 Fishing Kayak

TopWater 106

Weight: 73 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 10' 6" | 3.2 m

Width: 34.5 in | 87.6 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU™ Hull, ElementAir™ seat, Universal transducer mounting system, Oversized stern tank, Three rod holders, and EVA foam deck pads.



$999

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Sportsman 106 PDL vs. TopWater 106 PDL


Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL Fishing Kayak

Sportsman 106 PDL

Weight: 76 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 10' 6" | 3.2 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull, PDL Drive, New Sportsman Seating, Two tracks on the forward hull, One forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mounted rod holders, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, Custom tackle box, Dry storage, Cup holder, and Universal transducer mounting system.

$2,199

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Old Town TopWater 106 PDL Fishing Kayak

TopWater 106 PDL

Weight: 95 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 10' 6" | 3.2 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU™ Hull, PDl Drive, Universal transducer mounting system, Oversized stern tank, ElementAir™ seat, two multi-position rod holders, tackle storage, and EVA foam deck pads.


$2,199

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Sportsman 120 vs. TopWater 120


Old Town Sportsman 120 Fishing Kayak

Sportsman 120

Weight: 82 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 12' | 3.7 m

Width: 33.5 in | 85.1 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull, New Sportsman seat, Two tracks on the forward hull, One forward-facing and two rear-facing rod holders, Custom tackle box, Cup holders, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, Large open cockpit and oversized tank, Dry storage, and Universal transducer mounting system.

$1,299

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Old Town Topwater 120 Fishing Kayak

TopWater 120

Weight: 82 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 12' | 3.7 m

Width: 33.5 in | 85.1 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU™ Hull, ElementAir™ seat, Universal transducer mounting system, Oversized stern tank, three rod holders, and EVA foam deck pads.



$1,299

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Sportsman 120 PDL vs. TopWater 120 PDL


Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL Fishing Kayak

Sportsman 120 PDL

Weight: 85 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 12' | 3.7 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull, PDL Drive, New Sportsman seat, Two 18" tracks on the forward hull, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, Dry storage, Cup holder, Universal transducer mounting system, One forward-facing and two rear-facing rod holders, and Custom tackle box.

$2,499

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Old Town TopWater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak

TopWater 120 PDL

Weight: 106 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 12' | 3.7 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Ultra-stable DoubleU™ Hull, PDL Drive, Universal transducer mounting system, Oversized stern tank, ElementAir™ seat, three rod holders, and EVA foam deck pads.



$2,499

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BigWater 132 vs. Predator


Old Town Sportsman BigWater 132 Fishing Kayak

BigWater 132

Weight: 86 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 13' 2" | 4 m

Width: 34 in | 86.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: New Sportsman seat, Six accessory tracks, One forward-facing and two rear-facing rod holders, Adjustable Foot braces, Center console mod pod, Rod tip holders and retainer bungees in the bow, Custom tackle box, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, Dry storage, and Stand-up assist strap.


$1,699

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Old Town Predator Fishing Kayak

Predator

Weight: 86 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Paddle

Length: 13' 2" | 4 m

Width: 33.5 in | 85.1 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: Element Seating System, Performance Crafted Tri-Hull, Slip resistant deck, Scupper Holes and Humminbird® Transducer Scupper, 6 Removable Mounting Plates, Rod Tip Holders and Rod Retainer Bungees, Side-Mount Paddle Storage and Molded Paddle Rest, Large Bow Hatch with Click Seal Cover, and Stand-Up Assist Strap.

$1,699

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BigWater 132 PDL vs. Predator PDL


Old Town Sportsman BigWater 132 PDL Fishing Kayak

BigWater 132 PDL

Weight: 96 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 13' 2" | 4 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: PDL Drive, New Sportsman seat, Two tracks on the forward hull and two in the stern, Non-slip EVA foam deck pads, large stern tank well, Dry storage, Universal transducer mounting system, Cup holder, and One forward-facing and two rear-facing rod holders.

$2,999

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Old Town Sportsman Predator Fishing Kayak

Predator PDL

Weight: 117 lbs.

Activity: Fishing, Hunting

Style: Sit-On-Top

Propulsion: Pedal (PDL)

Length: 13' 2" | 4 m

Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm

Hatch: Bow

Includes: PDL Drive, Stern shallow water anchor mounting area, Universal Transducer Mount, EVA foam deck pads, Built-in accessory tracks on front and rear mounting plates, Forward-facing rod holder, Large water-tight bow hatch with Quick Seal cover, Element Seating System, and Oversized Exo-Ridge tank well.

$2,999

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