To entice more buyers, consider offering the following oem options: Lithium ion extended runtime battery, fishing tackle box to fit on rails for larger items, amas to increase stability in big water while fishing, a kayak stern flag with navigation light that would plug into kayak power system and a custom feelfree bimini. Looks like a kayak with great potential.
I can not wait to upgrade to a bigger more stable platform like this in the new future. Will certainly trailer mine, far to heavy to be lifting this thing on to the roof, but a small trailer would do the trick.
There was a kayak demo in my area (Corpus Christi Tx.) and there was pretty much every brand and style of kayak available with exception to the Hobie line. The Darado was the one I was excited the most as far as trying out. It is extremely heavy!!!!! It is not a fast moving kayak by any means. Extremely stable with a lot of features...... but if you're planning on covering a large area of water you might want to consider something lighter. If your fishing a lake or pond I think it would be great. I fish salt water in the Gulf so I don't think it will work for me.
KayakDIY the cool design of having the track above the kayak itself not touching kayak looks great for putting Plano boxes, lures, pliers, etc in those compartments but it does look like water can come over deck and get in those compartments, was there any discussion about that, is the area going to catch water or does the water disperse out of those compartments somehow. Thsk again. good looking kayak and options but man the prices just keep going up and up. 3k without motor wow
Headwaters Kayak... headwaters kayaks asked DIY same question maybe you know answer.. the cool design of having the track above the kayak at deck area itself not touching kayak looks great for putting Plano boxes, lures, pliers, etc in those compartments but it does look like water can come over deck and get in those compartments, was there any discussion about that?, is the area going to catch water or does the water disperse out of those compartments somehow. Thsk again.
gabe428 3K for this kayak puts it leaps and bounds ahead of competition. PA $3600 Titan $3300 I personally was stoked when I heard it was only 3 k and came with all the lights etc. I can understand your perspective though. We are getting away from traditional $1000- $1800 fishing yaks that's for sure. With that said there is a lot of great stuff coming out in that range as well. Great time to be a kayak fisherman with more options than ever before!
I want to see some solar charging capabilities. That way I can go on camping trips and recharge on the go. Hope a manufacturer does it soon or I might have to beat them to it via DIY...spoiler alert I already have a solution for my Bixpy to charge on the go.
If the reviews of the overdrive system are as good as I expect they will be, I plan to get a Dorado as soon as they become available. I will also be interested in the 32" model when they are available.
Waited & Waited. But never came out like they said, Late Feb. LOL So I figured they have problem during production, so I when and spent my 3K + on a 2018 Hobie PA. And so glad I did. Sorry Feelfree Kept pushing back and everytime I called nobody would help me. Hobie Man Now
Might be a big loss for you. Nothing special about the Hobie and overpriced for less features. Dorado is released in June. The reviews and demos so far said are that this kayak is amazing
I’ve have a Lure 10 and 11.5 My next will be a PA or this Dorado if it ever gets released. My Hobie dealer has 2019 PAs in stock now. I really like the new Transducer setup on the 2019 PA....
+gsppuffer or throw it in back of a truck with hitch extender. We have hauled larger kayaks with our short bed Honda truck and the hitch extender (see video). th-cam.com/video/ltI-xSwKE_o/w-d-xo.html
I can mount a micro anchor on my lure 11.5, I can't see that being an option on the dorado. The micro anchor is a much more important feature for me than a motor or pedal drive, but then again I don't fish in the ocean. I would love those lights and battery box though!
I'm not at all sure that stern light meets the regs... my impression is that it needs to be higher than the bow lights (18"?) and have at least 180 degrees visibility.
I've been trying to find the perfect kayak build so I can purchase. I can always find something wrong with each one that I browsed. But this one right here is perfect. It is expensive, but if you were to set one up like this one you would probably spend more. Can't wait to see video of it in action.
East_Tex_Will I know! Talked to both Luther from Bonifide and Peter from Feelfree and both had no idea about the other boat. But both agreed that it was the best way to combine speed and stability.
Right? I started looking into kayak fishing as an inexpensive way to get off the bank. There's nothing inexpensive about it if you buy new, even if you look at low end boats, and from all the stories of guys grinding through their hulls on boat ramps, I'm not really hip on buying second hand kayaks. And don't even get me started on the accessories.
This is obviously a high end kayak. When I worked at a local shop we sold fishing kayaks starting at $300 and up to $3,000. You don't have to spend a lot to get into the sport. I would say $500 minimum, $1,000 will get you a good boat and some accessories.
I spent $550 on my 10T kayak from Cabelas. Its about 80lbs and a bit difficult to get on to the roof rack, but I still manage to do so by myself. It has two rod holders behind the seat. Has a folding chair that mounts into the hull of the Kayak and is fairly comfortable to sit in for a few hours and is adjustable. Has a small dry storage between the legs, cup holder and rails for mounting various items to customize your sit up. I picked up a 3 .5 lb anchor with 25ft of line for anchoring and a decent paddle.She is a bit sluggish to paddle about and does not turn the fastest, but she gets the job done. I can fit all sorts of fishing gear and things ill need for my day out on the water pretty well. Can not stand in this kayak, far to unstable for that, but sitting it seems just fine.
charmnGUY yes, you would likely need to register if you add the optional motor to the pedals. However, if you didn’t register likely you wouldn’t get hassled because the motor isn’t obvious or noticeable. 🤫
True. Although I imagine that would hinder smooth operation in pedaling. I want to see MC4 solar cable charging. That way any solar panel on market today could charge battery on trips. I have 200w or flexible solar panels.
Very valid question. Imagine a stringer or third part livewell/fishbag cooler on deck. For the hungry fisherman maybe you eat the fish the go like sushi! Haha.
Shouldn’t be much longer. They have prostaff on them already testing them out. I hope to get on one soon and give everyone a third party review. The kayak looked amazing at iCAST.
KayakDIY I agree it’s an amazing boat. I just have to keep telling myself I made the right decision going with the old town. These videos aren’t helping lol.
How much does it weigh, w/o pedal/motor drive. I guess you can add a rod holder up front, & gaff, net, other rod in back. Do you have different colors, & what are your sizes, under 6’, weight about under 220.
Nice. The forward-most part of the bow by the handle resembles a shark to me. Maybe they should rename it. :) Liking the Feel Free designs. Just bought a new 11.5 Lure yesterday.
YAY. $5,000 KAYAK IF YOU ALSO WANT THE MOTOR SYSTEM. We got into the kayak fishing scene which included keeping cost down versus owning a boat. This kayak is nice but its also getting close to a price tag of a small boat.
+devestv you are not alone in that. It certainly isn't for everyone. I never thought I would pay $6,700 for a kayak but I eventually bought the Hobie TI. I love it. Less maintenance, low cost of ownership, and loads of fun. Although you are correct in that many power boats can be had for less. I do think we are hitting a peak of what folks are willing to spend. I think manufacturers need to fill in the gap with more $1,000-2,000 priced pedal kayaks. I know they can make it happen. Might not offer tons of accessories and be plain but think they can do it.
gwagb27 absolutely not. Any company's pedal driven kayaks are designed to fit only to there kayaks. Pedal drive systems are not interchangeable between kayaks belonging to other company's
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The kayak is way too busy. I love kayak fishing but there's no deck space when you bring on a fish and there's no place to store the fish. If you have to reach forward to a fish bag you have to reach over a mammoth pedal drive and an engine. At this point you're better off just buying a boat
I am hoping to purchase this Kayak in the Summer 2018 but I am confussed about the battery setup. The battery in the back that you say runs the lights etc. is extremely large compared to the one in the front that runs the motor. I want to know if I can buy a battery that will run the motor all day?
Yes you can, but coming from someone who owns Hobies....I was highly impressed by the Dorado and a few other pedal drive kayaks at iCAST. Stay tuned to channel. I will be uploading new iCAST 2017 product videos nearly every day. Tons of new kayaks and gear that folks will love.
+Brian Douglas Hobie's are great but don't let others tell you what is best. Always test for yourself. I will always give an honest opinion if asked. I really liked the Dorado. I have owned multiple Hobie's and they are not without faults. For one I found the deck on the Dorado to be stiffer than the Hobie PA14 which flexed quite a bit. Some flex is good for kayaks but I think Hobie could improve their deck strength. With that said I still obviously love Hobie. I own a $7k one.
Are there specs on it yet? Length, Beam, weight (just the hull and with full motor drive system). Feb is when I'm buying a yak and this might just have to be in the running! Tho I wish the stern light was a 360 degree USCG light.
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wish i could afford something like this. my 1first kayak was a Hobie pro . really miss it. stolen never found . i got it from some older fellow i paid like 900 bucks for it. it was my pride an joy i got my PB bass in it 9 pounds . but after the lost of the Hobie pro. an me getting hurt at work. kinda put the wallet in a dry spot . maybe one day ill get lucky an find a good deal on one again . really miss it . you can have your 20 thousand dollar boats just give me my kayak :) anyways happy fishing to everyone
I am looking into the moken 12.5 from feel free. This video has made me have second thoughts. I wonder how much it will cost and what will the weight be on this eldorado.
I've been an Old Town Predator 13 for years. Need something pedal or motor driven cause of shoulder problem. Surgery to come. Was looking at the Predator PDL but this thing looks amazing. However, someone high up from Old Town has said that this is crap made from China.
J bear I never trust other competitors to give honest feedback and reviews on kayaks. I have no vested interest in FeelFree and don’t have any partnership with them. My first kayak was an Old Town so I have lots of love for them. What I can say is the FeelFree products seem quite well made and certainly don’t seem like cheap Chinese products. At times I feel FeelFree might surpass Hobie in quality and feel. My $6.7k Hobie TI has a lot of flex in the top deck. It sometimes feels like I could break it with my 195lbs. The FeelFree products feel solid and well made. The Old Town Predator is a phenomenal craft. You might want to consider the PDL version if you like your Predator. Otherwise I’m sure you can’t go wrong with FeelFree’s Dorado. The prototype looked amazing and I’m sure the production model will be even more refined. I hope to get on one soon.
KayakDIY the Predator PDL was definitely my choice till I saw this one lol. Just a couple hundred more for the Dorado and ability to add a motor drive option in the future, plus all the features and design have me leaning more towards the Dorado. I first asked in an Old Town Predators group I'm in. Someone please tell me that something new and innovative is coming out for Old Town. Where they may be coming out with an interchangeable system with PDL and motor. Plus more and added features. Like other kayak companies, like the new feel free Dorardo. Someone that will tell me to hold my money right now, wait till you see what we're coming out with! As I want to stay with the old town products. The lifetime warranty by old town is just awesome too. However, I got a response from someone high up from Old Town i didn't expect or want to hear lol. Which i was told to go for the Feel Free. For the cheap China crap. Which also probably tells me nothing new is in the works from them either. I hate that there is nothing around me where these type's of kayaks can be demo. Oh the decision!
Looks good but there are always obstacles to confront such as you cannot use it in shallow water because of the prop and the Kayak or canoe could weights a tonne to put it on a 4x4 roof rack. It's only good for deeper water. It would have been nicer if the prop was behind and flexible like an outboard so that if it hits a submerged rock it will lift up and not damage the blades. If I have to have all this stuff on a Kayak, I would rather have a nice boat. This Kayak would cost $10K, add another $10K and you will have a 16 f fishing boat that you can take family and friends out for the day. And you can still have a fish finder on board.
Depends on kayak. With this kayak I would not buy it for fishing 3ft depth or less areas. Because in 3ft waters you can still have branches and obstacles which could damage prop drive. Pedal drives are not great for flats fishing. The best pedal kayak for fishing shallow water is Hobie. Their fin drives can run in shallower waters. Many paddle kayaks can run in 6 inches of water which no pedal kayak can do.
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Sadly, this is only vapor-ware: they don't even offer a pedal drive right now (11/2017), much less the boat in the video, which was described to me as, "...kind of a prototype we threw out there to get some buzz going."
Yeah, they claim it is coming really soon. Time will tell. They will definitely make one. They have to. All other major brands are releasing pedal drives.
+HER COME THE MUSTAFA MUSTAFA I would think so. Manufacturers have to know that Australians are kayak fishing fanatics. It is a big market there. Know several Aussie Yak anglers.
I thought the idea of a kayak was to be simple small light boat to just get out to fish or paddle. This is kayak is awesome yet its tying to be a boat.. I kind of like the idea of a Light portable simple kayak vs this... I just dont see the benefit to a kayak such as this vs a Cheap boat that can bring 3 people along at 1/2 the cost.
The Dorado might not be for everyone but we still love the innovation in design and many of the features. If the Dorado isn't for you then you might like the Viking Kayak we recently did a video on. I plan to get one in near future. Nothing but raw paddle power but it is an efficient fast moving offshore beast. The purists in kayaking will appreciate the lines of it and design. It was designed simply to move well on the ocean and include the bare necessities of kayak fishing. It has clean lines and minimal snag points. Large pelagics have been caught on them.
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WOW THREE YEARS AGO. I’M BEHIND!! I BET THIS IS REALLY NICE NOW!!!
To entice more buyers, consider offering the following oem options: Lithium ion extended runtime battery, fishing tackle box to fit on rails for larger items, amas to increase stability in big water while fishing, a kayak stern flag with navigation light that would plug into kayak power system and a custom feelfree bimini. Looks like a kayak with great potential.
+Outa ThisWorld heck yeah. However, my favorite idea is till the solar off grid charging.
I can not wait to upgrade to a bigger more stable platform like this in the new future. Will certainly trailer mine, far to heavy to be lifting this thing on to the roof, but a small trailer would do the trick.
TheGrubbShow by Gary yeah for larger heavy kayaks like this a trailer makes it more enjoyable.
Instead of a Rudder or with the router steering I would have directional steering with the prop also makes the boat turn and and all that better
There was a kayak demo in my area (Corpus Christi Tx.) and there was pretty much every brand and style of kayak available with exception to the Hobie line. The Darado was the one I was excited the most as far as trying out. It is extremely heavy!!!!! It is not a fast moving kayak by any means. Extremely stable with a lot of features...... but if you're planning on covering a large area of water you might want to consider something lighter. If your fishing a lake or pond I think it would be great. I fish salt water in the Gulf so I don't think it will work for me.
Preston West it's only 96lbs. There are other pedal driven kayaks that are heavier and quick. Like old town pdl.
Thanks for the video. Something tells me are looking into the future of kayak fishing here.
+Headwaters Kayak it felt that way. Very futuristic design. Lots of innovation in design, material choices, and tech.
KayakDIY the cool design of having the track above the kayak itself not touching kayak looks great for putting Plano boxes, lures, pliers, etc in those compartments but it does look like water can come over deck and get in those compartments, was there any discussion about that, is the area going to catch water or does the water disperse out of those compartments somehow. Thsk again. good looking kayak and options but man the prices just keep going up and up. 3k without motor wow
Headwaters Kayak... headwaters kayaks asked DIY same question maybe you know answer..
the cool design of having the track above the kayak at deck area itself not touching kayak looks great for putting Plano boxes, lures, pliers, etc in those compartments but it does look like water can come over deck and get in those compartments, was there any discussion about that?, is the area going to catch water or does the water disperse out of those compartments somehow. Thsk again.
gabe428 that's a great point! I'll run it by Peter the Designer and see what he says. It's still a prototype so thing like this can be addressed!
gabe428 3K for this kayak puts it leaps and bounds ahead of competition. PA $3600 Titan $3300 I personally was stoked when I heard it was only 3 k and came with all the lights etc. I can understand your perspective though. We are getting away from traditional $1000- $1800 fishing yaks that's for sure. With that said there is a lot of great stuff coming out in that range as well. Great time to be a kayak fisherman with more options than ever before!
I want to see some solar charging capabilities. That way I can go on camping trips and recharge on the go. Hope a manufacturer does it soon or I might have to beat them to it via DIY...spoiler alert I already have a solution for my Bixpy to charge on the go.
In the market for kayak. Top company choices in no order, feel free dorado hobie PA 14, native titan, old town predator MK. All nice rigs.
could you do a test drive video please
+tingocuatoi66 sadly they weren't allowing on the water tests by media yet.
If the reviews of the overdrive system are as good as I expect they will be, I plan to get a Dorado as soon as they become available. I will also be interested in the 32" model when they are available.
Waited & Waited. But never came out like they said, Late Feb. LOL So I figured they have problem during production, so I when and spent my 3K + on a 2018 Hobie PA. And so glad I did. Sorry Feelfree Kept pushing back and everytime I called nobody would help me. Hobie Man Now
Brian Rasnick can’t go wrong either way. Both would have been great options. Heard the new Dorado is well liked. I owned a PA14 and loved it.
Might be a big loss for you. Nothing special about the Hobie and overpriced for less features. Dorado is released in June. The reviews and demos so far said are that this kayak is amazing
I’ve have a Lure 10 and 11.5 My next will be a PA or this Dorado if it ever gets released. My Hobie dealer has 2019 PAs in stock now. I really like the new Transducer setup on the 2019 PA....
defiantly need a trailer and boat launch for that
+gsppuffer or throw it in back of a truck with hitch extender. We have hauled larger kayaks with our short bed Honda truck and the hitch extender (see video). th-cam.com/video/ltI-xSwKE_o/w-d-xo.html
I can mount a micro anchor on my lure 11.5, I can't see that being an option on the dorado. The micro anchor is a much more important feature for me than a motor or pedal drive, but then again I don't fish in the ocean. I would love those lights and battery box though!
Amazing masterpiece.. want to buy such a fishing machine .. hope this would be available in India 🇮🇳 in next 10 years 🙁
i think you can ship that kayak to india as soon is for sale
I'm not at all sure that stern light meets the regs... my impression is that it needs to be higher than the bow lights (18"?) and have at least 180 degrees visibility.
To feel free you need to add a solar panel option to charge battery as another add on.
+Outa ThisWorld awesome suggestion. Working on that for another kayak of mine. I totally agree!
If you dont have to register your kayak(s) already yet get ready, cause it's coming. Might as well get a boat now.
I've been trying to find the perfect kayak build so I can purchase. I can always find something wrong with each one that I browsed. But this one right here is perfect. It is expensive, but if you were to set one up like this one you would probably spend more. Can't wait to see video of it in action.
The dorado is going to be awesome!
I hope they have a finalized one at next iCAST so I can test it on the water!
feel free and bonafide must've collabrated on the hull design. i noticed a few simialrities between the two boats.
East_Tex_Will I know! Talked to both Luther from Bonifide and Peter from Feelfree and both had no idea about the other boat. But both agreed that it was the best way to combine speed and stability.
That's quite an intense kayak. Love the videos!
Rule of Thirds it is the most viewed kayak make/model on TH-cam I believe. Pretty loaded with features. Innovative design.
Kayaks are great, but its funny how they're becoming more and more like bass boats in features and price.
Right? I started looking into kayak fishing as an inexpensive way to get off the bank. There's nothing inexpensive about it if you buy new, even if you look at low end boats, and from all the stories of guys grinding through their hulls on boat ramps, I'm not really hip on buying second hand kayaks.
And don't even get me started on the accessories.
This is obviously a high end kayak. When I worked at a local shop we sold fishing kayaks starting at $300 and up to $3,000. You don't have to spend a lot to get into the sport. I would say $500 minimum, $1,000 will get you a good boat and some accessories.
I spent $550 on my 10T kayak from Cabelas. Its about 80lbs and a bit difficult to get on to the roof rack, but I still manage to do so by myself. It has two rod holders behind the seat. Has a folding chair that mounts into the hull of the Kayak and is fairly comfortable to sit in for a few hours and is adjustable. Has a small dry storage between the legs, cup holder and rails for mounting various items to customize your sit up. I picked up a 3 .5 lb anchor with 25ft of line for anchoring and a decent paddle.She is a bit sluggish to paddle about and does not turn the fastest, but she gets the job done. I can fit all sorts of fishing gear and things ill need for my day out on the water pretty well. Can not stand in this kayak, far to unstable for that, but sitting it seems just fine.
Bass boats are a little more than even the most expensive kayaks out there 😂
@@seabass22 its all a cycle lol expensive kayaks are like cheap bass boats. but expensive bass boats are about the price of a cheap home..
I have no shame saying, that having that kayak is my ambition.
+Steve McC it was one of my favorite kayaks at the show. Highly innovative design.
Has better features that my Native Watercraft Slayer Propel ..... Do they do "Trade-Ins" ????
Im assuming because it's motorized, and peddling...you still have to register it!!
charmnGUY yes, you would likely need to register if you add the optional motor to the pedals. However, if you didn’t register likely you wouldn’t get hassled because the motor isn’t obvious or noticeable. 🤫
Would be sweet if it had regenerative capability by just peddling.
True. Although I imagine that would hinder smooth operation in pedaling. I want to see MC4 solar cable charging. That way any solar panel on market today could charge battery on trips. I have 200w or flexible solar panels.
KayakDIY only bad thing about solar is more weight. good work out to have extra resistance lol
Idk why but your comment made me imagine one of those things people lay in creeks to generate electricity.
Lawerance Lanham why not?
Jelsma Outdoors ...why not what?
Completely badass!!! Next generation
Definitely wins my vote for most innovative/creative kayak design. It stood out at iCAST.
did you mention the weight of this kayak? really liking this yak thnx for the video
160lbs
A fishing kayak, but no fish hatch. So where do you keep your catch?
Very valid question. Imagine a stringer or third part livewell/fishbag cooler on deck. For the hungry fisherman maybe you eat the fish the go like sushi! Haha.
Its called catch and release...😱 omg shocker. Do you people ever release anything good lord.
ZaC kWinz lol tell that to the guys with 50k redfishers.
In a bucket
Nick Hall you do realize people eat fish? 😂
Growing up, I never heard of catch and release.
I'll purchase this one as soon as it comes out.
Shouldn’t be much longer. They have prostaff on them already testing them out. I hope to get on one soon and give everyone a third party review. The kayak looked amazing at iCAST.
I was so close to buying this. I ended getting a predator MK instead. This is a very nice yak. I may still get one.
Funkyourmom Cuntface definitely very nice kayak. The Dorado stole the show in my opinion for innovative design.
KayakDIY I agree it’s an amazing boat. I just have to keep telling myself I made the right decision going with the old town. These videos aren’t helping lol.
Would love to see it in action!
+Code 1 Outdoors us too! They weren't allowing on the water testing by media yet.
This is pretty sweet. I really like my Feelfree Lure 11.5 though.
How much does it weigh, w/o pedal/motor drive. I guess you can add a rod holder up front, & gaff, net, other rod in back. Do you have different colors, & what are your sizes, under 6’, weight about under 220.
How much is this kayak? Please send me a webpage where I can get pricing to purchase one...thanks.
Nice. The forward-most part of the bow by the handle resembles a shark to me. Maybe they should rename it. :)
Liking the Feel Free designs. Just
bought a new 11.5 Lure yesterday.
+Greg Jackson Lure is a great platform and is compatible with the Pedal Drive system.
Greg Jackson was
Not sure the battery box placement is a good idea because you have to reach over it to get into your box/crate
+Chris DeWitt true, that could be a bit of a challenge but with the high seat position and stability I feel it is doable.
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that battery box is right where i like to store my bait bucket, between the seat and my crate.
Chris DeWitt its better for it to be farther back what i found
storage can be put in the side instead of reaching back
Man, that is the Lamborghini of fishing yaks!
+Greg Harness that is a great way to describe it.
hobie pro angler is the lambo
Wow if no 🐜 to be worked out that could be the best kayak out their. Hell thats hell of a platform
+Larry Horne they already had over a year to work bugs out of the pedal motor drive. That drive unit was at last iCast.
YAY. $5,000 KAYAK IF YOU ALSO WANT THE MOTOR SYSTEM.
We got into the kayak fishing scene which included keeping cost down versus owning a boat. This kayak is nice but its also getting close to a price tag of a small boat.
+devestv you are not alone in that. It certainly isn't for everyone. I never thought I would pay $6,700 for a kayak but I eventually bought the Hobie TI. I love it. Less maintenance, low cost of ownership, and loads of fun. Although you are correct in that many power boats can be had for less. I do think we are hitting a peak of what folks are willing to spend. I think manufacturers need to fill in the gap with more $1,000-2,000 priced pedal kayaks. I know they can make it happen. Might not offer tons of accessories and be plain but think they can do it.
KayakDIY Im pedaling an Old Town PDL.
What are the dimensions? that hull looks amazing
How much is something like this
+PESCA con CHUCHIN pricing and details are in video description.
I have the cabelas advanced angler kayak and it looks just like all the new feel free's. Would this peddle drive fit on my cabelas?
gwagb27 absolutely not. Any company's pedal driven kayaks are designed to fit only to there kayaks. Pedal drive systems are not interchangeable between kayaks belonging to other company's
Quando vocês vão apresentar esse sonho no Brasil?
That is a bad ass kayak.
Wow, that looks like it just came off an episode of "Pimp My Yak!"
Larry Talbot you made me laugh ...😂
lmao
🤣🤣🤣
Now this is totally big time rocking Bad to the Bone + It's fantastic, amazingly awesome, the coolest, wonderful, & the greatest, 😱 what a way to do your fishing.i ❤ this big time I do
The motor is driven by a a lithium battery or deep cycle acid battery and how long does the battery last while out on the water.
**2018 FeelFree Dorado Kayak Pricing & Specs**
Kayak Comes With Pedal Drive: $2999
Motor (Overdrive System): about $1300 more to add-on
The Dorado comes in at 12-feet, 5 inches long, 38-inches wide, and weighs 100 pounds. The price with pedals is $2999 and add the motor for $1300 dollars more. It will be available this winter.
Cathedral style Tri-Hull and rudder lead to great displacement, excellent tracking, and phenomenal stability!
The motorized drive has a battery management LCD readout. The sound level of the motor operating is comparable to other brands. Great thing is you have pedals and a motor integrated and they take up very little space. It is a very clean design.
FeelFree hinted they are looking into a 32" wide offshore open water model as well.
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Great vid. Kayak looks awesome! I'm a Hobie guy though this could make me switch. Just checked out your new store. Ordered some Railblaza rod holders and a new Raymarine fishfinder.
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So when is it coming out ? I have the 13.5 , FeelFree will it fit in mine ?
The kayak is way too busy. I love kayak fishing but there's no deck space when you bring on a fish and there's no place to store the fish. If you have to reach forward to a fish bag you have to reach over a mammoth pedal drive and an engine. At this point you're better off just buying a boat
The secret to storage is too tow some with you,,I usually bring an airhead float tube ,,I can anchor it and come back to it later
super fancy. Nice boat.
Just checked out their web site and it done not appear they have any dealers out side the EU.
I am hoping to purchase this Kayak in the Summer 2018 but I am confussed about the battery setup. The battery in the back that you say runs the lights etc. is extremely large compared to the one in the front that runs the motor. I want to know if I can buy a battery that will run the motor all day?
thats a beautiful boat
it looks really nice and high tech but what's the price? $4k?
that's a beautiful kayak
All ways had Feel free Kayaks But this one is really nice :)
Time to buy this one i think.
Nice and made me want one until I saw price, you can get a Hobie for that price. But nice Kayak and I like how Feelfree is evolving
Yes you can, but coming from someone who owns Hobies....I was highly impressed by the Dorado and a few other pedal drive kayaks at iCAST.
Stay tuned to channel. I will be uploading new iCAST 2017 product videos nearly every day. Tons of new kayaks and gear that folks will love.
+Brian Douglas Hobie's are great but don't let others tell you what is best. Always test for yourself. I will always give an honest opinion if asked. I really liked the Dorado. I have owned multiple Hobie's and they are not without faults. For one I found the deck on the Dorado to be stiffer than the Hobie PA14 which flexed quite a bit. Some flex is good for kayaks but I think Hobie could improve their deck strength. With that said I still obviously love Hobie. I own a $7k one.
Are there specs on it yet? Length, Beam, weight (just the hull and with full motor drive system). Feb is when I'm buying a yak and this might just have to be in the running! Tho I wish the stern light was a 360 degree USCG light.
Tyler Sweet 12.5' long 38" wide winter launch is what they were saying.
Hi we’re having a national kayak fishing tournament in mexico called IRON KAYAKER. We expect near 150 kayakers fishing for the tittle. You can find us by that name in facebook. Take a look we’ll be glad to announce your kayak
Looks exactly like cabelas advanced angler kayak 120?!?
wish i could afford something like this. my 1first kayak was a Hobie pro . really miss it. stolen never found . i got it from some older fellow i paid like 900 bucks for it. it was my pride an joy i got my PB bass in it 9 pounds . but after the lost of the Hobie pro. an me getting hurt at work. kinda put the wallet in a dry spot . maybe one day ill get lucky an find a good deal on one again . really miss it . you can have your 20 thousand dollar boats just give me my kayak :) anyways happy fishing to everyone
Sorry to hear all that. Did you ever get another kayak or boat?
I am looking into the moken 12.5 from feel free. This video has made me have second thoughts. I wonder how much it will cost and what will the weight be on this eldorado.
+juan Specs for the Dorado are in video description.
Intelligent design👍🍺
Can you pedal to assist the motor while in motor drive
Thats my new dream kayak
Qual valor. Onde posso comprar um ? Tem com 2 lugares
What the cost for just a petal drive?
Очень интересный и продуманный дизайн.
Geta bowmount minkota on the yak. Works well.
How much with all the bells & whistles?
Buenss te consulto que clsa de camara usss?
Amei.quanto custa para o consumidor final?sou pescador
Ohw my god. This is The one . I want to buy this one. When and how much?
+pepe caleh detail in video description of all our videos. We continue to update as information comes in. Thanks for watching.
That's one heavy looking kayak. Freakin amazing though
What is the price on this yak? I was looking at the hobie pro angler 17 but this is a beautie
$3000.00
+Jason Roux price listed in video and video description. We usually keep updated info in our video descriptions so recommend always checking them out.
I've been an Old Town Predator 13 for years. Need something pedal or motor driven cause of shoulder problem. Surgery to come. Was looking at the Predator PDL but this thing looks amazing. However, someone high up from Old Town has said that this is crap made from China.
J bear I never trust other competitors to give honest feedback and reviews on kayaks. I have no vested interest in FeelFree and don’t have any partnership with them. My first kayak was an Old Town so I have lots of love for them. What I can say is the FeelFree products seem quite well made and certainly don’t seem like cheap Chinese products. At times I feel FeelFree might surpass Hobie in quality and feel. My $6.7k Hobie TI has a lot of flex in the top deck. It sometimes feels like I could break it with my 195lbs. The FeelFree products feel solid and well made. The Old Town Predator is a phenomenal craft. You might want to consider the PDL version if you like your Predator. Otherwise I’m sure you can’t go wrong with FeelFree’s Dorado. The prototype looked amazing and I’m sure the production model will be even more refined. I hope to get on one soon.
KayakDIY the Predator PDL was definitely my choice till I saw this one lol. Just a couple hundred more for the Dorado and ability to add a motor drive option in the future, plus all the features and design have me leaning more towards the Dorado. I first asked in an Old Town Predators group I'm in. Someone please tell me that something new and innovative is coming out for Old Town. Where they may be coming out with an interchangeable system with PDL and motor. Plus more and added features. Like other kayak companies, like the new feel free Dorardo. Someone that will tell me to hold my money right now, wait till you see what we're coming out with! As I want to stay with the old town products. The lifetime warranty by old town is just awesome too. However, I got a response from someone high up from Old Town i didn't expect or want to hear lol. Which i was told to go for the Feel Free. For the cheap China crap. Which also probably tells me nothing new is in the works from them either. I hate that there is nothing around me where these type's of kayaks can be demo. Oh the decision!
Good, what is the price of the kayak.
Showww de bola, pena que aqui no Brasil deve chegar daqui uns 50 anos e custando uns 20,000 + um milhão de imposto, sonho, apenas em video mesmo!!!
Thiago Mocelin tem de acreditar no sonhos
No Larry it's a Yack Attack LOL
Looks good but there are always obstacles to confront such as you cannot use it in shallow water because of the prop and the Kayak or canoe could weights a tonne to put it on a 4x4 roof rack. It's only good for deeper water. It would have been nicer if the prop was behind and flexible like an outboard so that if it hits a submerged rock it will lift up and not damage the blades. If I have to have all this stuff on a Kayak, I would rather have a nice boat. This Kayak would cost $10K, add another $10K and you will have a 16 f fishing boat that you can take family and friends out for the day. And you can still have a fish finder on board.
Jackson kayak has what you are looking for in reference to pedal drive which swings up into hull when hitting rocks.
Looks like a nice rig. However, I see a lot of cables and wires. Not conducive to hooks and braid.
But 3 Waters Big Fish 108 with optional Bixpy motor on rudder...
funny how over time, the inner child takes over- more more more, making things bigger (bloated) kayaks, cars, homes etc...
How shallow can a kayak go without being stuck?
Depends on kayak. With this kayak I would not buy it for fishing 3ft depth or less areas. Because in 3ft waters you can still have branches and obstacles which could damage prop drive. Pedal drives are not great for flats fishing. The best pedal kayak for fishing shallow water is Hobie. Their fin drives can run in shallower waters. Many paddle kayaks can run in 6 inches of water which no pedal kayak can do.
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they offer a wide range of customizable products for your kayak including railblaza ( as seen in this video) which I personally have purchased.
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Sadly, this is only vapor-ware: they don't even offer a pedal drive right now (11/2017), much less the boat in the video, which was described to me as, "...kind of a prototype we threw out there to get some buzz going."
Yeah, they claim it is coming really soon. Time will tell. They will definitely make one. They have to. All other major brands are releasing pedal drives.
Is it coming to Australia i need one
+HER COME THE MUSTAFA MUSTAFA I would think so. Manufacturers have to know that Australians are kayak fishing fanatics. It is a big market there. Know several Aussie Yak anglers.
Dude the designer had an aussie accent come on now duh !!!!
That was kiwi. I am Aussie and know for sure lol.
I can see my lure getting hung up on this thing... Looks nice, though.
i like this kayak
how fast can this kayak go by peddling it?
+Cephas T no data on that yet. They haven't let any of us media out on it. They also haven't gave factory info on speed.
Tem algum representante desse caiaque no Brazil???
I thought the idea of a kayak was to be simple small light boat to just get out to fish or paddle. This is kayak is awesome yet its tying to be a boat.. I kind of like the idea of a Light portable simple kayak vs this... I just dont see the benefit to a kayak such as this vs a Cheap boat that can bring 3 people along at 1/2 the cost.
The Dorado might not be for everyone but we still love the innovation in design and many of the features.
If the Dorado isn't for you then you might like the Viking Kayak we recently did a video on. I plan to get one in near future. Nothing but raw paddle power but it is an efficient fast moving offshore beast. The purists in kayaking will appreciate the lines of it and design. It was designed simply to move well on the ocean and include the bare necessities of kayak fishing. It has clean lines and minimal snag points. Large pelagics have been caught on them.
When do you stop calling them kayaks. This thing is a beast.
It is a total beast.
Any idea of range on the motor?
Who needs a boat anymore,only a 100 pounds I'm in
What is the peddle to propeller ratio