Josey, your battleship is indeed a beast. Having previously owned both bass and ski boats, I know how much it means to make a boat your personal baby by giving it gifts that make your time on the water more relaxing (or exciting) and enjoyable. Hope the 2019 season gets underway soon, the weather cooperates and the fish are biting. Best of luck, Don
Thanks for you quick response , yes I do have my Native 10.5 bought it last summer . Like the idea of sitting higher and the extra space under the seat . I live in Southern Ontario Canada SNOWING!!!! no fishing today lol
Good review, Buddy. I haven't been out on my Titan in about 4 months (weather), and I'm getting really excited about this Springtime Fishing. Drove all the way down to Bass Pro Shop last week, only to find out the "On Sale" price of their Lowrance didn't have topo-maps included! (And, I missed the "Sale" by 2 days, anyway!). Haha! Probably going with at least a 17 Amp Battery, as I installed deck and seat lighting, and need a power source for the Fishfinder, also! Good luck with your fishing adventures, and I have to agree with you: Titan 10.5 really ARE "Battleships"!
Hey! Man where did you get that battery? I want to get a better one. Is it lithium? You and i are on the same page.. my next fish finder will have maps on it. The Garmin maps for me, but I want the hot spots maps.
After a year on a low budget kayak, I’m ready to move up, and everything points to the Native Titan 10.5. I love the width and stability, need to stand without worries. All the upgrades look good and make sense. And when you said ‘Battleship’, I was sold, lol. I’m not worried about keeping it pristine, it will earn its battle marks. Been checking other guys videos you mentioned as well, I’m really liking this kayak, hope to actually test one in the spring first, but I can’t see not liking it. Thanks for the video.
Nice review man. I was leaning towards a hobie, but seriously thinking about getting the Titan. New subscriber bud. Looking forward to one day soon being able to put out some videos. nice rig man
Hey man thanks for subscribing to the channel. I think you were absolutely right though, it's a close call between the Hobie in the Titan. For me I think the Titan was the best boat. Honestly I don't know one Titan owner who is unhappy with having that boat. Absolutely man stop by after you get that boat rigged up so I can follow your Channel
I really like mine. Obviously, I know I am biased about it though. However, I will say that I know a lot of other guys with them and they are extremely happy with them too. But dude, I definitely would not scoff at a Hobie!
@@Josey4u It was a really close call for me from the Slayer Propel 13 and the Outback.... In the end the Outback rails and gadgets won me over and the Mirage drive peddle motion is REALLY efficient, and I am a cyclist use to the cranks ha-ha.
Thanks for your thoughts on the boat and for sharing your good mod ideas. I'm glad you like the Titan. I'm about to sell my CoosaFD after one season. It was nice to fish from, but not the boat for me. I'm going back to a paddle kayak, probably a Bonafide. Hope to get all that sorted out soon, since I'm itching to get back on the water!
Rhino I would like to see a review on that. My daughter wants in a boat and I am leaning towards that Bonafide. I have heard a lot of good stuff on them.
The two screw holes at the bottom where the transducer mount in, I was only able to use one. But before mounting it, I took some Marine silicone and put it all over the back of that black mounting board. So if I want to replace it or upgrade, I can. This thing is a full two years old now and I have never had an issue with it. It has stayed stable on the boat.
Great video I have a Native Titan 10.5 did you buy a seat riser ?? if so were did you purchase it.?? Love the Battleship vs Cadillac comparison. Keep up the good videos and STAY SAFE Gary Kennedy Ontario Canada
In the beginning, I chose the 10.5 over storage space in the garage. Since then however I've started to transport the boat on a trailer. If you have the room, you definitely can't go wrong with the 13 and a half. However let me say this, I fished many tournaments. I've been to the National Championship twice. I have never felt like I needed more room in the boat. My 10 and a half has done absolutely everything I've Ever Needed done. I've had no regrets on having the 10.5.
@@Josey4u Good to hear because I’m ready to buy one of these. I just can’t make my mind up between the 10.5 and 12 lol. I hear the 12 tracks better but you don’t seem to have a problem.
@@TWC6724 I am very happy with my 10. The only thing the 12 gives you is more nose room. But it's a good boat too. I would really like to see native start pre wiring.
Good video. Couple questions for ya. I’m about to be installing a garmin fishfinder on my son’s native titan. He is thinking about putting it in the same spot you put yours. Are you happy with that spot because it’s gonna be scary to drill through. Also any info on that upgrade you did with your rudder cable. Was that worth it and hard to instal? My sons channel is Dylan Fuqua kayak bassin. We fish over in Missouri from time to time.
Hey thanks for stopping by the channel! Yes I think I actually subscribe to Dylan. I watched his Pomme de Terre tournament video I believe not too long ago. I think the location of the fish finder is probably the best place for it. My reasoning for that is that it leaves the starboard side of the boat completely free and clear for you to swing a rod or a net if you want to. Stacking the rudder and the Fish Finder on the same side means as you turn and control the boat you are constantly graphing and reading the finder. In my opinion after running the entire year without the rudder upgrade, it was definitely worth it. My first trip out in it after I had it installed there was a very clear difference in response and control. If you get the rudder, I would strongly suggest you also get the cable upgrade to prevent the cable from breaking on you out on the water. I wasn't completely confident to do both of them on my own so I took it to Ozark Mountain Trading Company to have it done. It cost me like 60 bucks. Which was worth it for the peace of mind for me.
Josey4u He has the boondox rudder already. Was just curious about the cable upgrade. I think his boat also leaks through that rudder control, but not too much. Have you had any problems with that?
@@vince01234 yes just a minor leak. The water is coming from the rudder when you do the rudder upgrade. If you contact native they will send you a set of gaskets you can put on the rudder. I definitely think it's a good idea to do the cable upgrade but have it done right either with a guy you know well, or someone who has the competency to do it. I know personally two people who have broken their cables on the water because the bite on the new Rudder is so good.
Hey I like your set up a lot. I am currently rigging mine, and actually have the same fish finder. The thing I was a little worried about is shallow water paddling. Do you think the fish finder is in the way where you have it? I dont want to deal with any clearance issues. thanks and nice job on the boat!
I have notice that I have to bend it down for shallow water paddling. I either have to bend it down, or back toward my seat. The RAM mount REALLY helps with that.
I like the review. Big question that I’ve had recently. I’m going to participate in my 1st kayak tournament this coming season (still very much winter in Wisconsin) and I had a question. I recently bought a Titan 12 and I’ve been planning for a couple of tournaments in April/May. My question is: what is your range during a tournament, or what’s the farthest you will go after the launch? Assuming there’s no big current or wind, you’re just pedaling, and the tournament is like 7am-2pm. Looking at maps I don’t even know what is in my realistic range. Thanks
Generally I try to stay within 2 miles. Sometimes 3. But I try to put in close to where I scouted or did my pre fishing. You've got so much range in that boat. The 12 Looks really good. I can get up to 4 almost 5 miles an hour, so your range is pretty good man!
Quick question how does it keep the water out of the main deck ? I had a yak I just returned cause it was full of water due to the bad scupper plug design
Would you recommend this yak for a bigger guy? I’m up there and it makes me hesitant to go one. I’m also a disabled vet, so I need something sturdy and stable, or as stable as possible to give me that confidence on the water. If you could speak to the weight thing I’d greatly appreciate it. Great video. I’m going to press the subscribe button now.
@@Josey4u I posted a similar question on your first review of the titan 10.5. I'm 6'5" and looking at the titan 12. Do you feel like the 10.5 is small for your height?
Yes!! I'm going to pin this comment. This was something I spent more money on than I expected to. The steering should be much smoother for what you spend on the boat. I upgraded the rudder, the cable and the steering. You shouldn't have to do that with a boat that retails for $2,500.
My comment is that the 2021 Titan 10.5 has MUCH improved steering so that now no upgrades are needed for it. I own a 2018 Titan 12 and I have had to spend money on a new rudder and new steering handle and it's still not the greatest, but the stability is AWESOME!
It's really stable. I stand up a LOT. check out some other vids, I'm up 90% of the time and I've never flipped. Having one of the widest beams in the industry really helps that out.
I had my local dealer do it, But its only because I ordered it new that way and they set it up. It isn't hard though. You use the gear track and just line it up where you want then tighten it down.
Do you have any videos of you installing the fish finder? I’m planning on ordering the native titan 10.5 and just trying to see what mods I’m able to do alone vs paying a dealer to install for me
You kept saying you put it through some tuff conditions but every shot showed you on ponds! No current, no rocks, no surf looked like all fresh water. What tuff conditions are you talking about?
I fish some bigger water here in the Midwest, no surf conditions. My stuff is mostly reservoirs, Ozark lakes and local lakes (no ponds). At the KBF Championship last year I fished the Red River in Louisiana (lots of current). It is a massive stump field in Chocolate milk water. The stumps are just below the water line, so you can't see them until you are right on them. Hit, bounced and slid my way 3 miles back to a ramp in this thing. At Big Hill Kansas we battled 20 MPH winds with gusts near 30-35. I could pedal where I wanted, which was better than half of the field who couldn't cross the lake. You can see that video under Big Hill KBF Trail event. This has been a great boat for me. I have never felt like I needed something bigger or didn't have enough room. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by the channel man. Are you a yakker?
That is exactly what I did too. I bought it right near the end of February. It isn't the cheapest Kayak, by far. But with what it is, and lets you do, it was worth spending the money.
@@robertcoggins5527 ok, so with the pedals, on the stock model, the grips go up and down. They should go side to side, like your bike. You get better grip on them. I am going to get some bike pedals I think.
Is there some sort of the most generic list of music that you're forced to choose from while making TH-cam videos? So many people use them and it's flat out awful. Nice boat though
Josey, your battleship is indeed a beast. Having previously owned both bass and ski boats, I know how much it means to make a boat your personal baby by giving it gifts that make your time on the water more relaxing (or exciting) and enjoyable. Hope the 2019 season gets underway soon, the weather cooperates and the fish are biting. Best of luck, Don
Don, wow.. "Giving it gifts" Buddy I don't think I have ever heard it explained better! Lets get to fishing!
Thanks for you quick response , yes I do have my Native 10.5 bought it last summer . Like the idea of sitting higher and the extra space under the seat . I live in Southern Ontario Canada SNOWING!!!! no fishing today lol
TITAN GANG!
Just got my Titan 12... ITS A BEAST
Heck yea dude!
The 12 is starting to get really popular.
Good review, Buddy. I haven't been out on my Titan in about 4 months (weather), and I'm getting really excited about this Springtime Fishing.
Drove all the way down to Bass Pro Shop last week, only to find out the "On Sale" price of their Lowrance didn't have topo-maps included! (And, I missed the "Sale" by 2 days, anyway!). Haha! Probably going with at least a 17 Amp Battery, as I installed deck and seat lighting, and need a power source for the Fishfinder, also!
Good luck with your fishing adventures, and I have to agree with you: Titan 10.5 really ARE "Battleships"!
Hey! Man where did you get that battery? I want to get a better one. Is it lithium? You and i are on the same page.. my next fish finder will have maps on it. The Garmin maps for me, but I want the hot spots maps.
After a year on a low budget kayak, I’m ready to move up, and everything points to the Native Titan 10.5. I love the width and stability, need to stand without worries. All the upgrades look good and make sense. And when you said ‘Battleship’, I was sold, lol. I’m not worried about keeping it pristine, it will earn its battle marks. Been checking other guys videos you mentioned as well, I’m really liking this kayak, hope to actually test one in the spring first, but I can’t see not liking it. Thanks for the video.
Nice review man. I was leaning towards a hobie, but seriously thinking about getting the Titan. New subscriber bud. Looking forward to one day soon being able to put out some videos. nice rig man
Hey man thanks for subscribing to the channel. I think you were absolutely right though, it's a close call between the Hobie in the Titan. For me I think the Titan was the best boat. Honestly I don't know one Titan owner who is unhappy with having that boat. Absolutely man stop by after you get that boat rigged up so I can follow your Channel
Cool vid bro.... those Native boats are pretty nice.
I really like mine. Obviously, I know I am biased about it though. However, I will say that I know a lot of other guys with them and they are extremely happy with them too. But dude, I definitely would not scoff at a Hobie!
@@Josey4u It was a really close call for me from the Slayer Propel 13 and the Outback.... In the end the Outback rails and gadgets won me over and the Mirage drive peddle motion is REALLY efficient, and I am a cyclist use to the cranks ha-ha.
I have the 19 outback. I’m kinda pumped to see what the next version will be like. I definitely want one!
Dude those Hobies are awesome boats
Good stuff Chris ,very nice 👍🎣
Thanks Dwayne!
@@Josey4u very welcome 👍🎣
Thanks for your thoughts on the boat and for sharing your good mod ideas. I'm glad you like the Titan. I'm about to sell my CoosaFD after one season. It was nice to fish from, but not the boat for me. I'm going back to a paddle kayak, probably a Bonafide. Hope to get all that sorted out soon, since I'm itching to get back on the water!
Rhino I would like to see a review on that. My daughter wants in a boat and I am leaning towards that Bonafide. I have heard a lot of good stuff on them.
Check ot the slayer 12 XC... It's pretty awesome
Can you update the links you mention. They dont work any longer. Thanks
Some excellent ideas.
Great kayak set up...new subscriber. Great review and thank you for the info.
Man thanks for stopping by, happy to have you
Awesome review man nice modifications closer to get my first kayak I might go with the Slayer.
That's a great boat too.
Good stuff Josey. I need to get more accessories for my Pelican. Need to figure out how to carry more than 3 rods
What boat are you running man?
Pelican Catch 100. I’m going to get the Flambeau Tuff Crate
Solid review, looks like you have it rigged pretty sweet! I'm thinking about getting the landing gear for my yak.
Dude you will not regret it. You got the SS120 yea? A friend of mine just got one.
I wish that your Titan was more in camera view while you were talking.
How did you mount the net holder to the pedal drive ?
I got a yak attack paddle holder, flipped the screw T bolt upside down, then ran it thru backwards. Works perfectly!
How did you mount your transducer?
The two screw holes at the bottom where the transducer mount in, I was only able to use one. But before mounting it, I took some Marine silicone and put it all over the back of that black mounting board. So if I want to replace it or upgrade, I can.
This thing is a full two years old now and I have never had an issue with it. It has stayed stable on the boat.
Good shit bro!!👍
Where is the best location to purchase a Titan 10.5. Alot of web sites show out of stock.
Austin Kayak is one. I went local to Ozark Mountain Trading Company.
Great video I have a Native Titan 10.5 did you buy a seat riser ?? if so were did you purchase it.?? Love the Battleship vs Cadillac comparison.
Keep up the good videos and STAY SAFE Gary Kennedy Ontario Canada
I did not buy a riser, but it's on my upgrade list. I would like to sit a little higher if I could safely. Do you le your native so far?
I wanna see the rear camera pole...what are you using?
I need to make a video for that. It's a monopod rigged into a rod holder
Appreciate the videos. Strongly considering a titan. Wondered why you chose the 10.5 over the 12 or 13.5. Any regrets on not going larger? Thanks.
In the beginning, I chose the 10.5 over storage space in the garage. Since then however I've started to transport the boat on a trailer.
If you have the room, you definitely can't go wrong with the 13 and a half. However let me say this, I fished many tournaments. I've been to the National Championship twice. I have never felt like I needed more room in the boat. My 10 and a half has done absolutely everything I've Ever Needed done.
I've had no regrets on having the 10.5.
@@Josey4u Good to hear because I’m ready to buy one of these. I just can’t make my mind up between the 10.5 and 12 lol. I hear the 12 tracks better but you don’t seem to have a problem.
@@TWC6724 I am very happy with my 10. The only thing the 12 gives you is more nose room. But it's a good boat too. I would really like to see native start pre wiring.
Good video. Couple questions for ya. I’m about to be installing a garmin fishfinder on my son’s native titan. He is thinking about putting it in the same spot you put yours. Are you happy with that spot because it’s gonna be scary to drill through. Also any info on that upgrade you did with your rudder cable. Was that worth it and hard to instal? My sons channel is Dylan Fuqua kayak bassin. We fish over in Missouri from time to time.
Hey thanks for stopping by the channel! Yes I think I actually subscribe to Dylan. I watched his Pomme de Terre tournament video I believe not too long ago.
I think the location of the fish finder is probably the best place for it. My reasoning for that is that it leaves the starboard side of the boat completely free and clear for you to swing a rod or a net if you want to. Stacking the rudder and the Fish Finder on the same side means as you turn and control the boat you are constantly graphing and reading the finder.
In my opinion after running the entire year without the rudder upgrade, it was definitely worth it. My first trip out in it after I had it installed there was a very clear difference in response and control. If you get the rudder, I would strongly suggest you also get the cable upgrade to prevent the cable from breaking on you out on the water. I wasn't completely confident to do both of them on my own so I took it to Ozark Mountain Trading Company to have it done. It cost me like 60 bucks. Which was worth it for the peace of mind for me.
Josey4u He has the boondox rudder already. Was just curious about the cable upgrade. I think his boat also leaks through that rudder control, but not too much. Have you had any problems with that?
@@vince01234 yes just a minor leak. The water is coming from the rudder when you do the rudder upgrade. If you contact native they will send you a set of gaskets you can put on the rudder.
I definitely think it's a good idea to do the cable upgrade but have it done right either with a guy you know well, or someone who has the competency to do it. I know personally two people who have broken their cables on the water because the bite on the new Rudder is so good.
Hey I like your set up a lot. I am currently rigging mine, and actually have the same fish finder. The thing I was a little worried about is shallow water paddling.
Do you think the fish finder is in the way where you have it? I dont want to deal with any clearance issues. thanks and nice job on the boat!
I have notice that I have to bend it down for shallow water paddling. I either have to bend it down, or back toward my seat. The RAM mount REALLY helps with that.
Ok cool I have that same mount too. I considered putting it pretty far forward but that could get irritating marking waypoints
@@mikem8295 yea that's the biggest reason why I didn't. And for me, I stand a LOT. So looking down and being close to each helps
I like the review. Big question that I’ve had recently. I’m going to participate in my 1st kayak tournament this coming season (still very much winter in Wisconsin) and I had a question. I recently bought a Titan 12 and I’ve been planning for a couple of tournaments in April/May. My question is: what is your range during a tournament, or what’s the farthest you will go after the launch? Assuming there’s no big current or wind, you’re just pedaling, and the tournament is like 7am-2pm. Looking at maps I don’t even know what is in my realistic range. Thanks
Generally I try to stay within 2 miles. Sometimes 3. But I try to put in close to where I scouted or did my pre fishing. You've got so much range in that boat. The 12 Looks really good. I can get up to 4 almost 5 miles an hour, so your range is pretty good man!
Quick question how does it keep the water out of the main deck ? I had a yak I just returned cause it was full of water due to the bad scupper plug design
Would you recommend this yak for a bigger guy? I’m up there and it makes me hesitant to go one. I’m also a disabled vet, so I need something sturdy and stable, or as stable as possible to give me that confidence on the water. If you could speak to the weight thing I’d greatly appreciate it. Great video. I’m going to press the subscribe button now.
Hey man! Yes it's VERY stable. Empty I think it's about 90 pounds. So it is very stable. I've seen 250+ guys in this boat.
@@Josey4u I posted a similar question on your first review of the titan 10.5. I'm 6'5" and looking at the titan 12. Do you feel like the 10.5 is small for your height?
@@supershrek33 Man I don't , for me it feels like the perfect fit. I can get into tight places without having to swing around 13 feet of boat to move.
It’s a battleship 👍😁
I like my native 10.5 BUT steering was a issue. Native should do a better job of making there steering system. Great video
Yes!! I'm going to pin this comment. This was something I spent more money on than I expected to. The steering should be much smoother for what you spend on the boat. I upgraded the rudder, the cable and the steering. You shouldn't have to do that with a boat that retails for $2,500.
My comment is that the 2021 Titan 10.5 has MUCH improved steering so that now no upgrades are needed for it. I own a 2018 Titan 12 and I have had to spend money on a new rudder and new steering handle and it's still not the greatest, but the stability is AWESOME!
Hey man love the video it’s helping me on my decision. How stable would you say this boat is?
It's really stable. I stand up a LOT. check out some other vids, I'm up 90% of the time and I've never flipped.
Having one of the widest beams in the industry really helps that out.
Is it hard to install the landing gear?
I had my local dealer do it, But its only because I ordered it new that way and they set it up. It isn't hard though. You use the gear track and just line it up where you want then tighten it down.
Do you have any videos of you installing the fish finder? I’m planning on ordering the native titan 10.5 and just trying to see what mods I’m able to do alone vs paying a dealer to install for me
@@mattplocharski5034 Yes I sure do. Come over to my page and check out my popular uploads. I have a step by step video of it.
You kept saying you put it through some tuff conditions but every shot showed you on ponds! No current, no rocks, no surf looked like all fresh water. What tuff conditions are you talking about?
I fish some bigger water here in the Midwest, no surf conditions. My stuff is mostly reservoirs, Ozark lakes and local lakes (no ponds). At the KBF Championship last year I fished the Red River in Louisiana (lots of current). It is a massive stump field in Chocolate milk water. The stumps are just below the water line, so you can't see them until you are right on them. Hit, bounced and slid my way 3 miles back to a ramp in this thing.
At Big Hill Kansas we battled 20 MPH winds with gusts near 30-35. I could pedal where I wanted, which was better than half of the field who couldn't cross the lake. You can see that video under Big Hill KBF Trail event.
This has been a great boat for me. I have never felt like I needed something bigger or didn't have enough room. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by the channel man. Are you a yakker?
Good review I'm just waiting on income tax money I'm gonna finally get one
That is exactly what I did too. I bought it right near the end of February. It isn't the cheapest Kayak, by far. But with what it is, and lets you do, it was worth spending the money.
I don't own that boat but 99% of people out here do.. UPGRADE THE PEDALS.. you can thank me later.. I did it for my pedal.. TRUST ME!!!
Man you are the second person to say that.. I think you're right. That will be my next upgrade.
@@Josey4u amzn.to/2GVPCHn
what the deal with the pedal replacing ?i have seen other do the same ?
@@robertcoggins5527 ok, so with the pedals, on the stock model, the grips go up and down. They should go side to side, like your bike. You get better grip on them. I am going to get some bike pedals I think.
@@robertcoggins5527 the surface area is better. the grip is better. its the easiest and best upgrade
Is there some sort of the most generic list of music that you're forced to choose from while making TH-cam videos?
So many people use them and it's flat out awful.
Nice boat though
You just want to grab the free music so you don't get censored. I've found some on other sites and just haven't used them