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- Bought a new peddle Kayak and this is my honest review of the Magellan Pro Ad
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I’ve had my Magellan 106 Pedal kayak for almost 2 months. Couldn’t be any happier with it. Great kayak for the price.
How is the steering on yours. Mine does not turn like it should I am messing around with the cables now to see if that was it.
@@bigtoutdoors The steering is a little tough if you want to steer it all the way left or right. You kind of have to force it. Lmk if you find a way to make it smoother.
About to pick mine up today would love to know if yall figured out the steering problem
@@DerrickLeeM I did tighten up the cables at the rudder and it seemed to help out. I am getting use to the pedals now vs my trolling motor in other kayak. I’m on the fence for replacing the rudder with a wider rudder or just going trolling motor
How fast is it and is there a lot of resistance when pedaling?
Man. I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see someone glorifying a budget friendly product in the fishing industry. I’ve gotten so sick with price gouging and big name brand status it’s not even funny.
This is what it’s about right here. Getting on the water, having fun, catching fish and being satisfied and content with what you have instead of longing and drooling over some big brand name. Major props to academy and Magellan on this one. We’ll see how it holds up in the long run, but, right off the bat this product looks solid. Would be stoked for a 12’-13’ foot option but we’ll just have to wait! Great video, showed all of the yaks features and some on the water footage. Only thing missing is the stand up and cast-ability test! Thanks man! Earned a sub!
Thank you for the kind words. I base my channel on DYI projects and my bank account can't afford the high end products so here we are. I will have a follow up coming soon on the Magellan and some new DYI projects on it and my other kayak. Thanks for being a sub.
I know some manufacturers have that deck padding in the side for standing like the recon 120 but also a soft spot for your reel for horizontal rod storage. I carry mine laying beside me a lot and that would be nice!
After I posted the video I looked on their site and it is for standing. Thanks for your message.
The “cup holders” probably match a vinyl pipe size to potentially build from if you got crazy. People make outriggers and stuff from pipe. I’m still waiting to see the first air boat kayak hybrid.
I got mine about 3 months ago and it's my favorite kayak and I have a native and a old town
Glad you like it. How is your steering.
Ty for the review nice info. i exceed the weight limit.. lol 255 so i'm good on a yak.. nice water way behind the house.. your blessed to have water that close..
I believe the weight limit is 400 pounds. And thanks on the house we love living there and I am pretty much only one who goes out and fish. 200 acre private lake and all mine lol.
Hi, in my opinion a perfect kayak, sorry to say that they dont sell it in Sweden or Europe. I have a Whale Shark but need a smaller one to my camping van. This one is much alike the Whale Shark but smaller, thanks for the review, very nice 🙂
Thanks for the comment.
Neat video, and thank you I had just seen it on their website and did a quick search on it. Yours was first and top tier sir.
Thanks for the comment. I will be doing a follow up soon
Hi, great review! You should post a link in the Academy boat reviews so people can see this. Thanks for the review.
I did and they sent back a video saying it didn’t meet their criteria lol
Been waiting on someone to review this kayak saw it at Academy. It looked very premium for only 1200
I think it is a great kayak and with a few mods can compete with the best.
@@bigtoutdoorsthanks for the review! Subscribing now
Magellan's kayaks are made by Dagger. It is owned by Pelican. Most people don't know this but Pelican owns a ton of kayak companies including Wilderness Systems and Perception. Riot isn't owned by Pelican and it doesn't work with Academy. Moreover nothing Riot makes is remotely similar to Magellan's line of kayaks. Right now, FeelFree has a pedal system where you can insert a round piece (basically it is a battery), and it disengages the pedal system to make the drive into an electric drive system. They have a pedal kayak right now for under $1k. It is called the Flash. FeelFree is the only company I know with wheel in skeg technology and their deck is lined with plexiglass so that you can firmly stand up to fish without negatively impacting the plastic kayak...not that I stand up to fish when I am in a kayak. I do like the transducer protector. I don't know of many kayak companies offering that. Most offer a way to mount a transducer but few have a cover system. That's a neat feature. I wonder how it'd impact the depth finder or if you would need a certain type to work well with it.
If you look at a Riot Kayak and the new Magellan they use the same products. The rudder and the controller for the rudder are identical and also the seat is the same. If you watch Riot Kayak videos on YT you will see the similarity.
When I filled out my registration for the kayak the email came back from the company called Kayak Distribution. "We manufacture the brands Riot Kayaks, Riot Paddle boards, Boreal Design, Beluga Outdoor Gear". Straight from their website. Maybe Dagger made them prior to this year.
@@bigtoutdoors absolutely that's possible! Looking at what was on the video and Riot...that's definitely a Dagger. The drive, design, etc. is all different on the video from Riot. What I find to be so crazy is I live along the Gulf Coast. The Pensacola Academy never has Magellan pedal kayaks out...all Pelican and Pelican-owned brands. Frankly,, I am waiting for Pelican to buy out Riot, P&H Sea Kayaks (makers of Quest), and Hoodoo. Pelican has been on a buying frenzy lately.
The seat frame looks pretty light. Like it won't take much to bend.
@@tombosanko3085 it’s actually pretty strong
Can you remove the pedals and just use the paddle if your in a shallow section of a river? Would I need to build a plug for the hole that would create?
Yes you can remove the pedals pretty easy, I have done it many times when the grass is on the prop. It does come with a foam piece to place in the hole for the pedals and does fit tight.
Saw an ascend with a trailer for 500 more than what academy was asking for this model. Definitely going with this option after watching this review.
I also have an Ascend and do like it a lot. It is longer so more room but for all the options on the Magellan you can't beat it.
I picked one up a couple of weeks ago. I took it out the same weekend, and the two thump locks for the pedal drive broke. I took it back to Academy but could not return it since I had used it. I had to make two new locks from a 3/4" x 3/4" solid aluminum bar. I took it out again last weekend, and it worked well, but this time, the two locking clamps on the seat kept coming open; I had two use zip ties to keep them from coming open.
I like it, but if I could take it back, I would, and I would spend the money on something better, something that I don't have to fix every time I want to use it.
I have not had that problem yet with mine, have had it out quit a few times. Hopefully yours was just a fluke. I do think to make it better you have to do some modifications to it but can't beat the price if you like to tinker like I do.
Great video! I’m looking to add a pedal drive at some point! I also just want to throw out that I strongly suggest a Rogue phone tether! I put together a video on my a few days ago. It’s saved my phone several times
That is going to be next on my list. I participate in the KBF kayak tournament and take a lot of pictures while on the water. Will check your vid out
@@bigtoutdoors yes I do tournament fishing also including the catch22 and it’s a good thing to have. I was measuring a fish a few days ago and it flopped and I dropped my phone to catch it and no worries!
I was just looking at this boat at Academy, Nice review, answered some of the questions I had. Thanks!!! I noticed the black pad you didn't know what it was... is over the transducer location... is it accessible by removing the (plug)?
Those black pads are for standing on
The one important thing missing is the track rails on the front sides of the kayak and I wish the seat didn't share the side track rails which lessons the accessories you are able to attach.
I am going to do a 6 month review on it and am including the rails as part of it. I do agree with the seat rail.
How's stability while standing?
I'm 6"3 200 pounds and I have no fear of tipping over, it is very stable.
Are the pedal gears plastic or metal; are the parts available to repair the pedal drive IF it breaks? $1200 is a GREAT PRICE. 😊🥳🇺🇲
I have not taken them apart yet but yes I believe they are plastic. Parts are readily available both Riot kayak and Vibe pedal paddleboards take the same pedal drive.
@@bigtoutdoors OK, Thanks. 👍❤️😊
I think this kayak should be a little cheaper maybe in the $900-$1000 range, only reason I say that is you could get a hoodoo voyager for the same price.
@@Eco.boost2.7 I did get mine for $900
@@bigtoutdoors that’s a good deal!
the voyager doesn’t have a rudder
@@Eco.boost2.7 I got mine for $900 also
hey T do you have any Crappie or pan fish baits in the works on your site?
As of right now I do not but it is in the works. Will let you know when they are out.
Pretty sure the makos are made in Florida or something like that
Hi, I just got one and love it. What kind of kayak cart did you use? I have bought two already and had to take them back, they wouldn't work.
Thanks for the review
Thanks will be doing a 3 month review for a few more things I have found.
Great review video.
Thank you for the positive comment
Used kayak this week and it was lopsided on the wster. It tracked to the right when the rudder was turned left, it eventually turned left after going 30 ft. to the right. Going to try to return it.
I'm having the same problem, but the rest of the Kayak is great so trying some different things to help the steering will post an update to help others out.
@bigtoutdoors Please let us know what you do. I really like the kayak overall and I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it. I will also try to take it out on the water again.
@@miguellozano1150 I had adjusted the cables but have not taken it back out yet. Will Update as soon as I get it in the water
@@bigtoutdoorsany updates?
Could the transducer port on bottom be causing that drag? Between reading that on reviews and that it has flimsy spots, I cancelled my order..... Any truth to the flimsy spots??
Hey brother i finally got one i only thing is my pedel are kinda hard it dose make loud noise it isnt much smooth any tips would help.?
I know there is a hole on the pedal drive where you can lube it. I would try that first. It isn’t the smoothest pedal drive but it works and is fast. Out of all the videos I have watched on the riot kayaks there was hardly any negative comments on the drive itself. Vibe even uses the same drive for their pedal boards.
That is a nice kayak man. I really really like the price on the kayak man. I got to go look at this kayak man. I am looking for a pedal drive kayak but i can't get one because my problem that I have is I have big very very Extremely wide feet 🦶 sz15 6E wide wide ( which is very very extremely wide feet 🦶 ) with very very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across making my foot very very Extremely wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrow shoes , socks , & boots when I was young & my feet 🦶 are so extremely wide that my feet 🦶 keeps falling off the pedal because of how extremely wide my feet 🦶 are. I can only wear flip flops 🩴which barley & I mean barely fit on my feet 🦶 because my toes are wider than the flip flops 🩴straps. I couldn't get a sit inside kayak for kayak camping because of how extremely wide my feet 🦶 are. My feet 🦶 got Stuck in a sit inside kayak because of how extremely wide my feet 🦶 are. It was so embarrassing cuz they almost had to call 911 to cut my foot out of a brand new sit inside kayak. I really really like your Crocs you are wearing man. I wish that I could wear them but they will not fit me because of how evenly straight across my toes are. If my toes was at a 45° Degrees angle like the crocs are it would fit me but with my toes being Evenly straight across they will not fit on my feet 🦶. I here they are really really comfortable for kayaking. Is that true? Good video buddy thanks you so much for sharing this video buddy.
Thanks for your message. I will keep updating the review for the next year and see how it holds up.
It's like a compact car.
Very well thought out kayak
@@bigtoutdoors Well it's a Roit build with features stripped out and less plastic. Hard to say it's a budget Roit since they are so affordable to begin with but it really is.
@@TravisDoesKayakFishing It's built the same as most Kayaks on the market, I think it will hold up great. At 88 pounds it is pretty solid Kayak.
The black pads on each side may be some sort of anti-slip material so you can stand or step on? Idk either lol great review tho! You convinced me to get one
Thank you I found this out after I posted the video
@@bigtoutdoors on a side note, I've been looking for a bow trolling motor mount for this kayak. Do you happen to know of a manufacturer for this?
@@reelphil Here is a link on amazon. Many mounts you can use and looks like it fits the holes on the Magellan.
www.amazon.com/s?k=kayak+trolling+motor+mount&crid=1TXJVHBGKBGPH&sprefix=kayak+trolling+mo%2Caps%2C126&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_17
Have you tried standing in it?
Yes and it is very stable, more stable than my 13 ft Ascend.
new sub good stuff
Thanks for the sub
It’s to stand on the 2 black pads….
How’s the pedal drive doing? Pretty fast? Heard the gears are plastic so that makes me nervous
The pedal drive is great its the rudder I am not a friend of. Will be replacing it with a bigger rudder.
@@bigtoutdoors pretty fast? I have a pedal kayak I recently bought, but it’s with the fins and not a prop. It isn’t easy to pedal. Lots of resistance so that’s why I’m looking at this one
So how much did you pay
Right at $1k
Peddle = to sell
Paddles - are used with hands
Pedals - are used with feet
I bought mine last week in Jacksonville, FL. Was gonna buy a Hoodoo Tempest 120, but after watching your video made me look into the Magellan Angler PD. I walked out of Academy a steal of a deal. I only paid $850 for mine. It had a 3" scruff mark on the side and the manager give ma a 15% mark down on it. Happy Fathers Day to me!!! Thanks for sharing this video. Hope you keep posting more on this kayak.
I am glad I could help out. Yes you did get a great deal, hope you enjoy it and yes I will be doing another review for some new mods and other things that I have found that could help out others that are buying the kayak. Let me know how your steering works. This is what I am working on now to help it turn better.
Another great review on the Magellan
kayakbassmagazine.com/bass-fishing-news/f/the-most-budget-friendly-peddle-kayak-the-magellan-pro-angler-pd
Great Review! I’ve been looking into getting a pedal kayak but, the expense for what I’ve been looking for is outrageous and I didn’t even know this was available or if Magellan even made a kayak. At this price, I am definitely heading to Academy tomorrow to check it out. Thank you for covering this kayak head to toe, I’m absolutely amazed by all the features at that price.
I was in the same boat. I wanted a pedal kayak but didn't want to pay for what most are. I did a lot of research and found this one and I am very happy with my decision.
Very thorough! In the info on that pedal drive? Is it something that is used in other kayaks with proven record or is it novel? Also curious if the prop is easy to get replacements for and/or if it can interchange with an old town prop or some other popular brand. I need to carry a spare… Better order that!
All the research I did on it and I found out it's made by Mako, so getting the parts is probably very easy. The peddle drive I believe just fits the Mako brand and Megallan. My next project is to build a DYI drop in trolling motor where peddle drive goes.
Cheap in the pedal drive work
Componets are all made out of plastic but if you watch reviews on Mako kayaks, (which these are the same manufacturer), Most reviews were positive on the drive.
Your knees will thank you if you scoot the seat up a little. If you’re fully extending your leg it puts a lot of strain on your knees and calves. Same as setting a seat height on a bicycle. Should always have a bend in the knee even at full stroke of pedal.
Thanks for the comment I will adjust my seat next time out.
@@bigtoutdoors I got old knees man. lol. Had someone show me that and it definitely helps
@@bigtoutdoors I got old knees man. lol. Had someone show me that and it definitely helps
@@TexasPapa13 I have had torn MCL's in both knees with surgery to fix them. So far so good with no pain.
catch and cook for your next video please.
I am due for another crappie fry.
I just saw it at academy the other day, old town better tighten up, this kayak is amazing for the price
I agree, with a few minor mods this kayak will hang with the big dogs
How much?
Does your dog fit in either of the storage areas fore or aft? I want to take my 35lb. dog with me. Thanks :-)
After I put my storage crate in there is no room for a dog. If I didn't have a storage crate then I think you would have enough room for a small dog.
What's the bottom look like?
NVM commented too soon
It’s basically a V with pontoons in both sides. Very stable. I can stand all day and fish with no problems.
@@bigtoutdoors nice. Looked like you could fit scupper mounted transducer in there
@@cm7032004 Yes there is. I run a Lowrance HDS Live and there is a slot for the transducer through a scupper hole and has a protective cover over it. Very great design.
Would you recommend this for 5'7 260lbs? And standing is it tipy?
It is a great kayak and I have no problem standing and fishing out of it. I am 6"3 200. They could improve a few things on it but I think every kayak has a few things to improve.
@bigtoutdoors how about the steering is it rough or smooth?
How ls the stand up stability
Surprisingly very good. I stand up a lot and no fear of tipping over.