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Old Town’s new Topwater 120 PDL

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The new Topwater 120 from Old Town comes in two models, a PDL version with the company's proprietary drive system. The other version features the same layout, but in a paddle-only model.
The new Topwater 120 from Old Town comes in two models, a PDL version with the company’s proprietary drive system. The other version features the same layout, but in a paddle-only model.
The new kayak is well thought out, and it was built with the hardcore angler in mind.
The new kayak is well thought out, and it was built with the hardcore angler in mind.
The Topwater 120 PDL retails for $2,149.99 and the Topwater 120 retails for $999.99. Learn more here: <a href=
The Topwater 120 PDL retails for $2,149.99 and the Topwater 120 retails for $999.99. Learn more here: Old Town Kayaks
Starting at the front of the kayak, there is a waterproof hatch that allows for ample storage of additional gear.
Starting at the front of the kayak, there is a waterproof hatch that allows for ample storage of additional gear.
The hatch is held closed with two bungee cords that can be disconnected with one hand.
The hatch is held closed with two bungee cords that can be disconnected with one hand.
It easily opens and remains fastened to the hatch when it's open.
It easily opens and remains fastened to the hatch when it’s open.
The PDL drive system conveniently slides into place when it's required for on-the-water maneuvering. The locks on either side of that shaft keep the entire unit in place, and by
The PDL drive system conveniently slides into place when it’s required for on-the-water maneuvering. The locks on either side of that shaft keep the entire unit in place, and by “unlocking” each knob the entire system can be removed for storage or when plying shallow water.
This handle makes pulling out or dropping the drive system down a snap.
This handle makes pulling out or dropping the drive system down a snap.
Here you can see it being removed from the water.
Here you can see it being removed from the water.
But additional storage is available within the drive system. Pretty handy.
But additional storage is available within the drive system. Pretty handy.
Add-on rails are available on either side to mount fishfinders or other accessories.
Add-on rails are available on either side to mount fishfinders or other accessories.
The same rail is on the opposite side.
The same rail is on the opposite side.
Here's a good look at where you keep your feet when fishing. Plenty of room and it offers ample comfort for extended days on the water.
Here’s a good look at where you keep your feet when fishing. Plenty of room and it offers ample comfort for extended days on the water.
The seat folds down when traveling from lake to lake, but it quickly sits up.
The seat folds down when traveling from lake to lake, but it quickly sits up.
The big knob on the top right is the steering wheel for the Topwater 120 PDL.
The big knob on the top right is the steering wheel for the Topwater 120 PDL.
Plus rod holders.
Plus rod holders.
Here's view of the rear of the seat.
Here’s view of the rear of the seat.
And even another storage compartment beneath the seat. A great place for rain gear?
And even another storage compartment beneath the seat. A great place for rain gear?
Here's a view of the open hatch.
Here’s a view of the open hatch.
Sweat a lot? This seat will help keep air flowing through the mesh material.
Sweat a lot? This seat will help keep air flowing through the mesh material.
Two rod holders, one adjacent to the seat, one to the rear on the same side. Lots of rods.
Two rod holders, one adjacent to the seat, one to the rear on the same side. Lots of rods.
The rear storage area is ideal for a cooler, tacklebox or a storage crate of some sort.
The rear storage area is ideal for a cooler, tacklebox or a storage crate of some sort.
There are handles all over the place. Here's a convenient handle on the rear of the boat that helps in launching and landing the kayak.
There are handles all over the place. Here’s a convenient handle on the rear of the boat that helps in launching and landing the kayak.
Here's a look at the stowed rudder. This is a cool aspect of this boat.
Here’s a look at the stowed rudder. This is a cool aspect of this boat.
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This handle on the right side is for rudder deployment.
This handle on the right side is for rudder deployment.
<em>Bassmaster</em> Editor James Hall demonstrates.
Bassmaster Editor James Hall demonstrates.
Now with the handle part way through, its motion has the rudder is partially deployed.
Now with the handle part way through, its motion has the rudder is partially deployed.
Halfway.
Halfway.
Fully deployed.
Fully deployed.
And another rod holder on the left side.
And another rod holder on the left side.
More handles.
More handles.
Here's another look at the lock on the floor that keeps the drive system deployed.
Here’s another look at the lock on the floor that keeps the drive system deployed.
This channel is a built-in rod holder.
This channel is a built-in rod holder.
Same on the opposite side.
Same on the opposite side.
Here's a look under the boat at the propeller of the drive system.
Here’s a look under the boat at the propeller of the drive system.
This little shelf is where you would mount the transducer for your electronics. Very easy.
This little shelf is where you would mount the transducer for your electronics. Very easy.
Here's a look underneath the rear of the boat.
Here’s a look underneath the rear of the boat.
On the side of the boat there is a paddle holder, but you'll have to install it. Two screws, it'll take one minute max. Easy.
On the side of the boat there is a paddle holder, but you’ll have to install it. Two screws, it’ll take one minute max. Easy.
That's an early walk-through at the new Old Town Topwater 120 PDL. Check it out!!
That’s an early walk-through at the new Old Town Topwater 120 PDL. Check it out!!

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