The new Old Town Sportsman ePDL+ PRO offers anglers more rigging options than ever before.
March 20, 2025
By Thomas Allen
Old Town Sportsman ePDL+120 PRO The many benefits of the redesigned Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO edition have been outlined above. This model includes all that plus the incredible ePDL+ drive with lithium-battery powered pedal-assist and cruise modes! The ePDL+ 120 PRO is pre-wired for the motorized drive, 20Ah, 36V battery, and kill switch. The endurance of that ePDL+ system is hard to believe but it checks out: At the slowest Cruise speed, you can get 46 hours runtime. At the fastest, 3 hours.
Already an innovative and power platform, the ePDL+ PRO features numbers of pre-installed, through-hull wire grommets for easy cable management among other cool rigging options. Overview As already covered in our review of the PDL 120, you’re looking at some great fishing features on a high-performance, well-made hull. And yes, you can also paddle it! This boat features a wide forward cockpit with horizontal rod holders and 36-inch aluminum tracks, two on each side. The 36-inch aluminum track rails are repeated along the stern tankwell, and there’s a 6-inch bow handle track for a total of 150 inches all around. Three flush-mount vertical rod holders are included—two astern of the seats, and a stager forward. Mounting inserts at bow and stern accommodate motors and anchors.
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The ePDL+ Pro hull is built on Old Town's wildly famous 120 platform. Noteworthy Features The new bow hatch has been expanded by 50 percent to accommodate more gear and includes a dedicated mounting spot for a spare PDL prop. The seat now mounts to the floor on a sliding shuttle on tracks, for easier adjustment. Aft tankwell is 55 percent larger than the original PDL 120, with flush-mount lashdown eyes and 6-inch rigging hatch access. The ePDL+ 120 PRO comes with the battery and charger, a great value. It’s available in two exclusive colors offered only in the PRO models: Storm (black-blue-white) and Sierra (black and tan) color ways.
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An additional cool option is anglers can now rig a Minn Kota Terrova specifically built for kayaks at the bow of the PRO models. Over 100 inches of aluminum gear tracking were added to increase rigidity and security of all accessories added. Old Town Sportsman ePDL+ 120 PRO Length: 12’ Width: 36” Weight: 153 lbs. rigged Usable Capacity: 395 lbs. Construction: High Density Polyethylene Propulsion: ePDL+ Pedal, Pedal Assist, Cruise; Paddle MSRP: $5,999 To learn more about the new PRO models and other great kayaks from Old Town Watercraft, visit OldTownWatercraft.com .
