2026 Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Fishing Kayak

The brand new Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 pedal kayak replaces the world-renowned Predator PDL model and adds some incredible features such as improved seating, Plano tackle box, as well as different hull color options.

With instant forward and reverse, maneuverability and stability, you’ll enjoy precise boat control while your hands remain free to fish. Our award-winning PDL Drive is the most reliable and easy-to-use pedal drive on the market.

Included is a low maintenance PDL Drive with patented easy-docking system for pain-free launch and landing. Covered by industry’s first-in-class 5 year warranty.

Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Specs

• Activity: Fishing, Hunting
• Style: Sit-on-Top
• Number of Paddlers: 1
• Propulsion: Pedal
• Material: Single Layer Polyethylene
• Length: 13′ 2″ | 4 m
• Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm
• Weight: 122 lbs
• Hatch: Bow
• Total Boat Capacity: 500 pounds
• Assembled Hull: 95 pounds
• Pedal Console: 21 pounds

Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Features

• At just over 13 feet, the engineered hull design provides the efficiency desired in more open water and the stability required when you stand
• Superior seat design has great lumbar support and is adjusted to accommodate leg length on a shuttle track. The mesh cover provides ventilation and drainage to keep you dry.
• Two tracks on the forward hull and two in the stern provide multiple placement options for mounting accessories

• Non-slip EVA foam deck pads provide traction and stand-up comfort
• The large stern tank well, with removable bungee cord is the perfect place to store a cooler, bait bucket or tackle crate
• Dry storage for additional gear in the sealed bow hatch
• Universal transducer mounting system allows for quicker installation of your fish finder
• A clip on the side of the hull secures your backup paddle, out of the way unless you need it

• Cup holder for your favorite beverage
• PDL Drive and Seat are removable for easy transport and storage
• One forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mounted rod holders are there when you want them, and out-of-the-way when you don’t
• PDL Drive and Seat are removable for easy transport and storage
• Usable capacity for people and gear: 378 pounds
• Custom tackle box included

Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132

Who is the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 best suited to?

The Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 suits anglers who pedal open water, bays and larger rivers and want a long hull that holds its line in chop.

It is 13 ft 2 in long, 36 in wide and 122 lb assembled, and it carries 378 lb of angler and gear.

Longer hulls generally hold a line better over distance and turn less sharply, though load, wind and current all affect how any hull behaves.

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

The Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 is rated at 500 lb total and 378 lb usable.

Usable capacity is the total minus the 122 lb assembled boat, which already comprises the 95 lb hull, the 21 lb pedal console and the 6 lb seat.

It carries 6 lb less usable load than the shorter PDL 120 despite being 14 in longer, because the drive console and hull are heavier.

How does the PDL Drive on the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 work?

The Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 uses the PDL Drive, a leg-powered propeller unit with instant forward and reverse and no gears to change.

The pedal console weighs 21 lb and lifts out of its well by hand.

An ePDL+ RetroFit is offered for this model. It runs on its own 36V 6.5Ah battery with its own published runtimes, which are not the figures quoted for the factory ePDL+ kayaks.

Can the drive be removed from the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 for shallow water?

Yes, the 21 lb pedal console on the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 lifts out of its well for shallow water, weed and loading.

No minimum operating depth is published for this model, so we will not state one. Judge it on the water and pull the drive before the prop can touch bottom.

On a hull this long, plan the exit from skinny water before you pedal into it.

Can the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 be paddled as well as pedaled?

Yes, and a paddle belongs aboard the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 on every trip.

It is how you cross the shallows and weed where the drive has to come up, and it is your backup if the propeller fouls.

No paddle or life jacket is included with the kayak. A 13 ft hull with a 36 in beam generally wants a longer kayak paddle than a compact fishing kayak.

Can the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 be used in saltwater?

Yes, the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 is well suited to inshore salt water, and the PDL Drive is a saltwater-ready design.

Rinse the hull, the drive and the propeller with fresh water at the end of every salt trip, working the drive through its range as you go.

Dry everything before storage, and check any hardware you have added for early signs of corrosion.

How is the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 transported and stored?

Remove the 21 lb pedal console and 6 lb seat from the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132, leaving a 95 lb hull from 122 lb assembled.

Roof capability is set by the lowest of your vehicle roof rating, crossbar rating and rack rating, and at 13 ft 2 in bar spacing matters too. A kayak cart may help at the water.

Store it shaded and evenly supported.

What warranty applies to the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132?

Coverage on the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 is split by component and the periods are different.

The hull and deck carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser. The PDL Drive is covered for five years. Accessories such as paddles and life jackets are covered for one year, and coverage does not pass to a second owner.

Claims begin with Old Town or the applicable component manufacturer, under the Old Town warranty terms.

How should the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 be looked after?

Rinse the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 and its drive after every trip and clear the propeller of line and weed.

A long hull is more likely to be stored on its side against a wall, so make sure it is supported at several points rather than resting on one.

Keep it shaded, because ultraviolet light is what ages polyethylene fastest.

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.

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• 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 consumers original purchase date
• 1 Year Accessories Warranty: Including Paddles & Life Jackets Warranty coverage is (1) one year from consumers original purchase date.
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• 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.