Old Town Topwater Series

Fishes like a full size, handles like a compact.  Full Reveal at 2018 iCast Show

That was informative.... not!

That was informative.... not!

You can learn a lot from this.

For example, since it's called topwater, you can rest assured it's not going to be underwater.

I wonder what the Landlord will think of this new "Topwater"?
;0)

That was informative.... not!

It's a "teaser" 

He is obviously talking about this:

Watching the second video shows that it peddles by itself, which I think is pretty awesome 

On a serious note teaser videos are a thing and since I watched it now I want to see what the whole product is.

More Unveiled about Old Town®’s Exciting New Fishing Kayak Series!

Old Town provides kayak anglers with large fishing kayak performance in a compact, nimble format—plus award-winning PDL Drive version!
 
Old Town, Maine (June 21, 2018) - Adding to their extensive and impressive portfolio of fishing kayaks, you have been teased for weeks with the all-new, soon-to-be-released Topwater Series of kayaks from Old Town, slated to make its debut at ICAST in July. Speculations have been swirling on what “Series” means—well, we are happy to announce that not only will the Topwater come in two lightweight, compact paddle versions, the Topwater will also be available in a lightweight, hands-free and nimble pedal-powered version, featuring the award-winning PDL Drive!

Fishing kayak design experts Old Town are proud to cater to market demand, bringing kayak anglers exactly what they’ve been looking for, namely boats that provide a great on the water fishing experience, comfort, easy transportation/storage, and loads of value. The Topwater Series also offers impressive stability and a fantastic set of advanced features.

Stay tuned to www.oldtowncanoe.com for more information to be released soon!
 
Topwater PDL specifications

Length: 10’ 6”
Width: 36"
Weight: 76 lbs. (under 100 lbs. w/PDL Drive)
Bow Hatch: 16.5” x 10”
Leg Length: 46”
Capacity: 450 lbs.
MSRP: $1999.99
 
Like other Old Town fishing kayak models, the Topwater is infinitely customizable with rigging accessories from Cannon®, Scotty™, Railblaza®, YakAttack®, RAM®, and more. Launching at ICAST 2018 On the Water (July 10) and ICAST booth #622 on July 11, the Topwater Series will begin shipping to dealers in July 2018.

It’s 10.5’ and weighs 76 pounds? I’m guessing it’s made out of concrete...

Uh no. It’s 36 inches wide and the weight includes the drive unit.

It’s 10.5’ and weighs 76 pounds? I’m guessing it’s made out of concrete...

damn looks like an abnormal amount of Neanderthal DNA up there at U Mass.  Check out those hairlines.  Really.....

My very first kayak was 10.5ft long with 36” beam and 450lb capacity. It was called the Ocean Kayak Drifter and it was the 2nd worst kayak I ever paddled (granted, I didn’t know any better at the time and I was ecstatic to catch fish from a kayak). Just saying.

It’s 36 inches wide and the weight includes the drive unit.

Press release says the PDL version is “under 100lbs” so I suspect the 76lb reference is the non-PDL version. Just guessing though.

I’m pretty sure they are showing the PDL specs. Hell we don’t even know if there is a non PDL available. Which at 76 lbs ain’t bad. Can’t wait to see it.