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Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132 Fishing Kayak

Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 Fishing Kayak

$5,499.99 - $5,499.99
$5,499.99
$5,499.99 - $5,499.99
$5,499.99

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Eco Fishing Shop is offering FREE SHIPPING on most kayaks delivered within the contiguous United States (except Hawaii & Alaska).

In Stock & Ready to Ship: In Stock & Ready to Ship Kayaks can expect to ship on the Wednesday or Friday following your order date. We typically have truckload pickups twice a week (or once a week during non-shipment weeks) so please reach out to a live rep to find your exact ship date. *During off season, kayak truckload days may vary*

Expedited Shipping: We also offer Expedited Shipping for next day shipping if you want to receive your kayak in 2-5 days

Exclusive Pre-Orders: Pre-Orders indicated that the item is currently not in stock, but an allotted amount has been secured from the Vendor with an estimated shipping time frame.

The ETA listed on the product page indicates the estimated time frame that the item will start its shipping process from our warehouse. Once the shipping process has begun, typically orders take 4-8 business days to arrive at the customer. (Delivery time may vary based on location)

Damage Free Guarantee

Here at Eco Fishing Shop we partner with the top of the line freight carriers in the country to ensure that your kayaks arrive fast and safely. 

We have secured a new partnership with a white glove delivery service that will ensure ZERO Damaged Kayaks. You will no longer be required to sign and inspect your kayak. But do not worry, this carrier has a 99.97% damage-free rate and they have assured us of this. In the rare occasion damage has been detected, Eco Fishing Shop will take care of the replacement as long as the damage is reported within 2 hours of delivery and pictures of the damage are submitted via email. If the damage is cosmetic and/or able to be repaired, such as dents or scratches, EFS will provide a repair kit. If you choose to replace a kayak with minor cosmetic damage instead, then you will be charged a 20% restocking fee.  

The Eco Fishing Shop definition of damage is when the kayak is delivered in a condition that compromises the hull and is confirmed with the vendor that would void the warranty.

Lowest Price Guarantee

Eco Fishing Shop will not be undersold!

We will match ANY advertised price for the same kayak + shipping! In the event that you find a lower price from another online store on a currently in-stock new kayak, we will match it.

To be eligible for a price match, your request must meet the following conditions:

  • The online store must have the identical kayak (plus sales tax and shipping) priced accurately at the time you submit your request.
  • Our Best Price Guarantee does not apply to previously owned/used, special order, or e-Bay items. No close-outs, misprints, special buys, special promotions, auctions, trade show pricing, or liquidations.
  • Applicable to US-based price offers, continental US shipments, and in US Dollars only. If you live in a state where we have a store, sales tax will still be added on to the matched price.
  • All price matches must be submitted prior to ordering.
  • Our Best Price Guarantee takes into account the price of the competitor's kayak AND their shipping & handling costs, if any, as well as our own shipping costs.

All you need to do is request a price match using one of the 3 easy ways below.

  • Call us at: 844-987-5777
  • Click on the chat icon and message us
  • Email us at: sales@ecofishingshop.com

2026 Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132

The patented Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132 is a power-assisted pedal drive that delivers unmatched adaptability. Seamlessly switch between manual pedal, power-assisted pedal, or fully motorized cruise control, giving you the freedom to move on the water the way you want.

Designed to keep anglers in the chase, ePDL+ combines pedal and battery assist to propel your fishing experience to the next level. With ePDL+ drive you have options. In it for the long haul? Fish all day with light to moderate motor assist. Need to get there quick? Crank it up and get there first. Need a break? Set it to cruise control and let the motor get you there. With motorized versatility at your fingertips, your odds out on the water just got a whole lot better.


Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132

Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132 Specs

  • Activity: Fishing
  • Style: Sit on Top
  • Number of Paddlers: 1
  • Propulsion: Motorized
  • Length: 13'2"
  • Width: 36"
  • Assembled Weight: 143 lbs
  • Total Boat Capacity: 500 lbs
  • Usable Capacity: 357 lbs
  • Battery: 36V, 20Ah Lithium Ion Battery
  • Average Battery Life While in Cruise Control: Cruise 1- 46 hrs | Cruise 3- 23 hrs | Cruise 5- 3 hrs

Sportsman BigWater ePDL+™ 132 Features

Power Assist Pedal Drive: Equipped with 5 speed settings, salt-water ready

Rudder Control Knob: Ergonomic steering with locking mechanism to hold your rudder position

Motorized Cruise Control: Once engaged, no pedaling is needed in Cruise Mode

Transduer Mount: Universal to fit your Humminbird and other fish finders

Large Stern Tankwell: Optimized to accept a variety of crates and coolers

Ready for Rigging: Drill your own or use one of the two pre-drilled accessory tracks

Non-Slip Cushioned EVA Foam Pad: Better comfort and grip for stand-up fishing

Battery Included: Compact, powerful lightweight Li-Ion with charger fits in hull



Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132

Who is the BigWater ePDL+ 132 best suited to?

Anglers who want electric-assisted pedal drive on a big-water hull. At 13 ft 2 in and 36 in wide with 500 lb total capacity, it is built to cover distance and carry a full load.

It suits large lakes, open bays and coastal water where the assist earns its keep on long runs and into wind. The length is less convenient on small, tight water.

No specification tells you whether a given day is safe. Wind, chop, current, traffic, water temperature and your own experience decide that. Start on water you know and work outwards.

How much weight can the Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 carry?

Total capacity is 500 lb and usable capacity is 357 lb. Those are different numbers and the second one is the one that matters to you.

Total capacity includes the assembled kayak itself. Usable capacity is what is left for people, gear, pets and any equipment you add, after the 143 lb assembled weight is accounted for. Never treat the total figure as the amount you can load aboard.

Treat the usable figure as a ceiling you stay under, not a target you fill. The last twenty pounds cost you freeboard and make the boat feel sluggish long before anything goes wrong.

What does the ePDL+ drive actually do?

ePDL+ is a pedal drive with electric assist, and it gives you three ways to move: pedal it manually with no power at all, pedal with assist so the motor adds to your effort, or run it fully electric with your feet off the pedals.

Forward and reverse are both available, which matters more than it sounds when you are backing off a snag or holding a line along a bank without turning the boat.

The practical case for it is the long run home into wind at the end of the day, and the ability to keep working a shoreline for hours without your legs deciding when the trip ends.

What battery does it use, and how long does it run?

It uses a 36V 20Ah lithium battery, and a charger is included.

The battery weighs 8.5 lb and lifts out, which is worth knowing both for transport and for charging it indoors over winter.

Published runtime figures are 46 hours at Cruise 1, 23 hours at Cruise 3 and 3 hours at Cruise 5. Those are measured from a fully charged battery on flat water with a moderate load, and run time varies with cruise speed.

Read them as a comparison between settings rather than a promise about your day. Wind, current, chop, how heavily you are loaded and how much you let the motor do all move the real number, and they move it downward. Plan your range on the assumption that the return leg is the hard one.

Can I still pedal it if the battery is flat?

Yes. Manual pedalling is a normal mode of the drive, not a limp-home compromise bolted on afterwards. A dead battery costs you the assist, not the trip.

Carry a paddle anyway. A drive can foul on weed or a bag, and when that happens you want a paddle in your hand rather than a plan.

Do I need to register it?

Registration rules depend on where you paddle, not on the kayak. Many states require a motorized vessel to be registered even when the motor is electric, and some require it for any vessel over a certain length. Because the requirement varies by state and can change, check with your own state boating agency before your first trip rather than assuming.

If you want us to check a specific setup before you order, call 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com.

Can I use it in saltwater?

There is no published saltwater rating for this model, and we would rather say so than invent one. Owners do use these in brackish and coastal water; what separates a good outcome from a bad one is the rinse.

Saltwater fishing is described as an intended use for this kayak, but no saltwater rating is published for the drive itself. The two are not the same claim and we are not going to blur them.

Rinse everything with fresh water as soon as you are off the water — hull, hardware, tracks, fasteners, cables and any drive or motor components. Salt does its damage as it dries, so the rinse matters more than anything you do later. Let it dry properly before it goes away.

How do I transport and store it?

Length is 13 ft 2 in, width is 36 in, and the assembled weight is 143 lb.

For transport, take off the drive console (33 lb) and the seat (6 lb), and lift out the 8.5 lb battery separately. That is the difference between moving an awkward assembled boat and moving a hull.

Check your vehicle's roof load rating, your crossbar rating and the rating of any loading aid before you buy hardware. The kayak's weight on its own tells you very little; the weakest rating in the chain is the one that matters. How many people it takes to lift is a question about you and your driveway, not about the boat.

What warranty applies?

Coverage is split by component, and the periods are different. The hull and deck carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser, subject to the published terms. The ePDL+ drive carries two years of coverage — not the longer term that applies to the purely mechanical PDL drive, which is a real difference between the two ranges. Accessories are generally covered for one year.

The battery is covered separately for two years, and that claim is handled by Amped Outdoors rather than by Old Town. Keep your purchase documentation for both, because they are two different processes.

Warranty service does not go through the retailer. Retailers are not authorized to perform warranty repairs on these kayaks, so the claim is opened directly with Old Town customer service rather than with us. We can help you identify the component and the right support path, but we do not decide coverage. If you want us to check a specific setup before you order, call 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com.

How should I look after it?

Give it a fresh-water rinse after every trip — hull, tracks, fasteners and anything that moves — and let it dry before storage. Grit and salt cause most of the wear we see, and both come off with a hose.

Keep the electrical connections clean and dry, check them for corrosion at the start of each season, and follow the manufacturer's charging and storage guidance for the battery rather than leaving it flat over winter.

Keep it out of prolonged direct sun and support it evenly — wide straps, padded bunks or its side rather than one hard point. Polyethylene creeps under concentrated pressure and a season on a narrow bar leaves a permanent dent.

Still have questions? Message our Chat, call us at 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com. Shipping, delivery and other questions can be answered on our FAQs page.

Your Satisfaction with Old Town Kayaks is Guaranteed:

  • Made in the USA
  • Lifetime Warranty: The hull and deck of any Old Town watercraft are covered for the lifetime of the boat from the consumer’s original purchase date
  • 1 Year Accessories Warranty: Including Paddles & Life Jackets Warranty coverage is (1) one year from consumer’s original purchase date.
  • Free Shipping and Lowest Price Guaranteed
  • *Colors may vary slightly from those shown as each kayak that we produce is unique. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.