2026 Old Town Malibu ePDL+ 120 Kayak

Get what you want out of your day on the water with the Malibu ePDL+ 120. As one of the sportiest hull designs in our line, the zippy Malibu ePDL+ 120 allows you to unlock new adventure potential. The award-winning ePDL+ technology provides the flexibility to offer extra power and assistance when you want it with manual pedal, power-assisted pedal, or fully motorized cruise control.

Designed for anythingfrom freshwater lakes and rivers to saltwater, the Malibu ePDL+ 120 is ready for any adventure you want o embark on. Just hop in and start pedaling to explore new places with confidence for hours.

Old Town Malibu ePDL+ 120 Specs

• Activity: Recreational & Fishing
• Style: Sit on Top
• Number of Paddlers: 1
• Propulsion: Motorized/Pedal Drive
• Length: 12′
• Width: 34.5″
• Assembled Boat Weight: 126 lbs
• Total Weight Capacity: 349 lbs
• Usable Weight Capacity: 223 lbs
• Seat Weight: 6 lbs
• Seat Back Height: 14 in
• Drive Weight: 31 lbs
• Battery: 36V 20Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Included
• Cruise 1 Runtime (Cruise Control): 46 hrs
• Cruise 3 Runtime (Cruise Control): 23 hrs
• Cruise 5 Runtime (Cruise Control): 3 hrs

Old Town Malibu ePDL+ 120 Features

• Power-Assisted Pedal Drive: Equipped with 5 speed settings, salt-water ready
• Motorized Cruise Control: Once engaged, no pedaling is needed in Cruise Mode
• Battery Included: Compact, powerful lightweight Li-Ion with charger fits in hull
• Superior Seating: Comfortable, adjustable, and breathable frame seat

• Transducer Mount: Universal to fit your Humminbird and other fish finders
• Shallow Water Anchor Mount: Equipped with shallow water anchor mounting inserts
• Flush Mount Rod Holders: One forward-facing and two rear-facing for quick access
• Rudder Control Knob: Steer with precision and control your rudder position
• Flexible Storage: Bring a cooler, your dog, or gear to fish

Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120

Who is the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 best suited to?

The Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 suits paddlers who want power-assisted pedaling on the recreational Malibu hull rather than a full fishing platform.

It is 12 ft long, 34.5 in wide and 126 lb assembled, with a 36V lithium battery and charger supplied.

The figure to check before anything else is usable capacity, which is 223 lb. Weigh yourself and your gear against it before you commit.

How much weight can the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 carry?

The Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 is rated at 349 lb total and 223 lb usable.

Usable capacity is what remains for you, gear and a dog once the 126 lb assembled boat is deducted. The assembled figure already includes the 31 lb drive console, the 6 lb seat and the battery, so do not subtract those a second time.

At 223 lb this is a single-person boat with modest gear, not a loaded fishing rig.

What does the ePDL+ drive on the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 do?

The ePDL+ drive on the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 is a pedal drive with an electric motor built into it, giving three ways to move.

You can pedal it manually with no power at all, add one of five levels of power assist while you pedal, or engage cruise control and stop pedaling entirely.

Reverse is available in manual pedal mode. A backlit display shows the mode and the battery state.

What battery does the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 use and how long does it run?

The Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 is supplied with a 36V 20Ah lithium-ion battery and its charger, and the battery weighs about 8.5 lb.

Published test results on a new, fully charged battery in flat water with a moderate load are 46 hours in Cruise 1, 23 hours in Cruise 3 and 3 hours in Cruise 5. The figures step down as the cruise setting rises, because a higher setting draws more power.

Those are test conditions, not a promise of what you will see. Wind, chop, load and how much you pedal all change it. Full details are on the Old Town ePDL+ support page.

Can the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 still be pedaled if the battery is flat?

Yes, the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 pedals manually with no power at all, which is the drive’s normal unpowered mode rather than a limp-home workaround.

You lose the assist and cruise control, but the mechanical pedal drive keeps working exactly as a standard PDL Drive does.

Carrying a paddle is still sensible for shallows and weed, where the drive has to come up regardless of charge.

What registration requirements apply to the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120?

The Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 may require registration because it has motorized propulsion.

Its ePDL+ drive is an electric motor, so it is treated differently from a paddle kayak or a mechanical pedal kayak. Registration, numbering, education, equipment and operating requirements vary by state and can change.

Check the current rules with the boating authority for every state where the kayak will be operated. The U.S. Coast Guard state boating law directory lists them.

Can the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 be used in saltwater?

Yes, the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 is built for salt as well as fresh water, and its power-assisted drive is a saltwater-ready design.

Rinse the hull, the drive and the propeller with fresh water at the end of every salt trip, and work the drive through its range while you rinse.

Keep the hose off the battery terminals and the display, dry the connections, and store the battery indoors.

How is the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 transported and stored?

The Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 weighs 126 lb assembled, and the 31 lb drive console, 6 lb seat and battery all lift out before you move it.

Roof transport is decided by the lowest of your vehicle roof rating, crossbar rating and rack rating, so confirm all three rather than working from the boat weight alone.

Practical loading also depends on your vehicle height and your own lifting ability. A cart or trailer avoids the question.

What warranty applies to the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120?

Coverage on the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 is split by component and no single period covers the whole boat.

The hull and deck carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser. The ePDL+ is an electric drive system, so the two-year term applies rather than the five-year mechanical PDL Drive period. The supplied Amped Outdoors battery has its own two-year term, administered by Amped Outdoors. Accessories are covered for one year.

Claims begin with Old Town or the relevant component manufacturer. We can help identify the right support path, but coverage is decided under the Old Town warranty terms.

How should the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 be looked after?

Rinse the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 and its drive after every trip, and clear the propeller of line and weed before you put it away.

Charge the battery with the supplied 36V charger and store it indoors between 40F and 80F rather than leaving it in the hull through a cold snap or a hot car.

Keep the hull shaded and evenly supported, because sunlight is what ages polyethylene.

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

Your Satisfaction with Old Town is Guaranteed:

• Manufactured and Assembled in the USA
• Lifetime Warranty: The hull and deck of any Old Town watercraft are covered for the lifetime of the boat from the consumers original purchase date
• 1 Year Accessories Warranty: Including Paddles & Life Jackets Warranty coverage is (1) one year from consumers original purchase date.
• Free Shipping and Lowest Price Guaranteed
• 5-Year PDL warranty: Our award-winning PDL Drive is backed by a 5 Year limited warranty. This warranty covers material defects in workmanship and materials on the PDL Drive for a period of five years from date of purchase. Please contact customer service for all warranty claimes related to the PDL Drive.
• *Colors may vary slightly from those shown as each kayak that we produce is unique. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.