BKC PK13 13' Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak W/Rudder System, Paddle, Upright Back Support Aluminum Frame Seat, 1 Person Foot Operated Kayak

I average 3-4 m.p.h. according to the Garmin when pedaling. You can pedal and paddle at the same time (I maxed @5 m.p.h.) though it is a bit more than chewing gum and walking at the same time while trolling fishing poles. I only got in 13.4 miles in today before the storms. Last week I did 27.3 in 6 hours while trolling with only one pee break. Catching multiple species along the way in my nearest reservoir. I have been pedalling almost exclusively for 75.9 miles, though the craft does also paddle surprisingly well with all of my gear. All is has been as advertised; you can stand stable and easily in low waves though pivoting while standing around is more limited than with a Hobie, the ability to maneuver while fishing is easy, awesome and inspires the green-eyed monster among other anglers I have found. The miles do melt away in this thing. I found the pedal drive stiff at first (Like riding a mountain bike up a slight incline with 2 flat tires). It is not totally weedles yet it is easy to clean. I am glad it has loosened up. All in all, this is a great deal with multiple built-in features. I hope they upgrade the peddle drive someday so I may upgrade on this awesome boat.

This is my answer for a person enquiring as to this boat's performance in the ocean. I thought it would also make a good critique.This being my first foot power boat, in this respect, I don’t have a great deal of experience to make a good comparison. That being said I have been an avid salt water kayak angler for more years than I care to mention. This boat uses a standard pedal drive that is used on other kayak models, and performs well within my expectations. I have only owned this boat for a couple months, but have managed to get out in a couple of 2 flag days. This boat is incredibly stable, maneuvers well, and tracks through the water well. The hull design is great. I would only criticize this boat in that it’s not terribly friendly for after market modifications because of the lack of access to the inner hull. This makes it difficult to install back plates for rod holders etc. I also replaced some of the shock cords and some of the connecting hardware with heaver guage components. I have just started using this boat in fresh water, and was standing up fly casting to trout the other day. So I guess the short answer is yes take it out in the ocean.The above photos are of the fully rigged boat. I have not added an anchor trolly. With the pedal drive I just don't see the necessity. I would also like to add that this boat is substantially lighter than comparative models on the market right now. It still allows me to manage transporting this boat on the roof of my car. I would give 4.5 stars if that was an option. The criticisms I have are genuine and preclude a full five stars.

I end up giving this five stars, based upon the cake itself and the customer service. It could’ve been one star it could’ve been five, but Issac save the day. The kayak ships into containers, when the kayak and the other of the peddle drive. Shipping was free, which was great, except for the peddle drive did not arrive. So I was all excited to put it together and get out on the lake, but we couldn’t. I emailed and called BKC Customer service, and I was like where is the apologetic and did everything he could to get the drive to me as soon as he could. When it did arrive, it was broken, so I was not happy. Again, Isaac was talking to me on the phone daily to make sure that I got a replacement in a timely fashion. At the end of the day, We love the Kayak! My wife has bad shoulders and has not been able to kayak with me, now she can! I did a lot of research on options and I think the price in value was really good. But at the end of the day when shipping and other issues went bad, it was the customer service that made a difference, and so I send my thanks to Isaac for doing everything he could to get things right!

Took about 2 months to get the item when I was finally able to take it out the propeller feel off as I was peddling around fishing.

I really like this Kayak but control with the rudder is almost worthless. My wife has the Hobie and she smokes me on speed and control. I like the pedaling motion on this one better but the prop only gets you to a certain speed and then you can pedal like mad and you don't go much faster. The Hobie just keeps booking along. I have been looking online for replacement parts and they are about impossible to find. The seat straps wore out and I can't find them anywhere. So far we have put them in the water 2 days for about 3 hours each time and had a great time. Way better than using the oar. Maybe when they become more popular replacement parts will be easier to come by. I did find a replacement prop but no different prop options; was hoping for a speed prop. Love the boat, will be making a canopy to shade me from the Florida sun. It is very stable, wish it had an easier drink holder to reach while pedaling. LOL

good deal...