got the Motor for this season, used it for the first time yesterday, loved it ! :) Great for getting to your spot then cutting back over to the Pedal drive (manual mode), this worked like a charm :)
This was a good review, and overlook about the kayak 🤝🏼. Thats is honestly a awesome kayak, that is very upgradable over time without having to shell out all the money upfront if you're on a budget, so that a ++ imo. Thanks for the review Big Dawg, and until the next one ✌🏼
Thanks for watching bro. Honestly it the world of kayaks $2800 is really almost a “budget” type of advanced fishing kayak. Appreciate the support as always bro.🤘🏼 I’ve been loving this boat and don’t see myself leaving it for a while.
Really thorough review Lucas! Amazed by the storage on that yak. Really digging it, as my AP136 doesn’t have much organized storage space. And the power pedal drive is also crazy impressive 🔥
Thanks for checking it out my guy! It’s really a great option for a more advanced kayak set up but none the less a great boat! Looking forward to sharing the motor option also!
Old Town literally just won an award for a similar concept with a much better design. The peddle drive design on the new line of Feelfree kayaks was a HUGE oversight. I love my Feelfree Moken. I will never get rid of it, but where do I go from here? I would like to upgrade to a pedal drive or motor platform, but the Feelfree drive is literally the loudest drive in the industry. First it was their track systems, and now this.
Honestly….if you want to upgrade for a motor yak go with the AP 120 or 136. I own one and it’s the cream of the crop. I definitely will be keeping one of my feel free pedal drives also though
@@TheOutdoorConquest thanks for the suggestions. The PA is getting a lot of bad reviews lately. They're under new ownership apparently. The Autopilot 136 or 120 would be incredible. I'm also considering PWR129.
@@tonik342 the issue with the pwr129 is you have to add to it. The AP comes ready to rock, no need to add a motor and a bunch of extra wiring to for it. It’s turn key.
Still love the Dorado ? Iv heard a few command issues with seat have you experienced this ? The Dorado was my first choice now I’m considering the AP136 or Titan X but keep going back to the Dorado it seems solid and best bang for the buck I would want the motor also my only hesitation is the redesign of the motor I heard it’s out but not available and will it work with the 12v system any idea ? Thanks man great video iv watched 3 times lol
As a new person to kayak fishing, i am looking for one. I am at a point of deciding between a few brands. FeelFree (lure11.5), Jackson (bite), native (10 to 12 footer), and or maybe Old Town. There are features from each that i like. I don't have or know of a spot to demo some. I went to a few stores and put hands on FeelFree and Jackson. I really like pedal drive of the Jackson. The seat, wheel, and layout of the FeelFree. I plan on going to another dealer that is 1.5hr away to look at more. Maybe they will let me demo one or two. Oh yes Vibe is another I like
Welcome to the sport brother! Your doing the right thing by taking your time to select the right boat. All that you mentioned are great for sure. It’s all about personal preference and that’s the beauty of kayak fishing! Thanks for stopping and watching!
Great review Lucas. Love the power pedal drive. Slick design for sure. Very simple. I know we talked about this before, I don’t understand why they put the drain plug so high on these yaks. One thing you didn’t mention, how does it paddle? I fish a lot of shallow stumps and sometimes I paddle most of the day. Just curious.
I’ve got a whole list of videos I’m putting out on this boat Joe and that will be in one of them…but I’ll let you know it paddles just fine. Thanks for watching buddy!
Hey I just ordered the dorado and had a question and no video really shows it how do you clean the prop if it gets tangled with seaweed ? Like the old town the prop comes all the way out.
This one comes up and out to make it very easy to clean. I was doing it all last weekend. You’ll see. It’s a very user friendly drive. Thanks for watching!
Exactly. I love my throw and go kayak as well. You might like the feel free lure 11.5 V2 I also did a review on it. If your looking for throw and go and the most stability possible I’d recommend the 3 waters Big Fish series. I used to fish out of the 108 and miss it honestly!
@@stevesafety6743 the Lure 11.5 V2 might be right up your alley then. It also has the wheel in the keel design so if you don’t have to drag it more than 50-75 it makes it nice. The seat is removable but it is a little involved to do so. The pedal drive comes right out though
Thanks a lot for stopping and watching! So comparing this kayak to the lure would be like apples to oranges. This boat is on a different level than the lure for sure.
I have a buddy that fished from the OTAP and he likes it. I think it looks like a solid yak for sure. This is why I chose the Dorado was the plug and play….and I prefer a pedal drive BUT if you wanted a motor to cruise around spots on the lake you can easily add it to the Dorado with the power drive motor. I’ve been running the motor drive for about a month now and my only complaint is that it’s loud….but again I only use it to go spot to spot and then use my pedals to move about the spot and reposition myself. The plug and play and removable battery box are really what sold me on this boat and I’ve been extremely happy with it.
@TheOutdoorConquest the pedal drive with the optional motor is something I really like about it, my original idea was to get a better peddle drive kayak, I currently have a hoodoo tempest and I want to upgrade.. but my original thought was to get a pedal drive and put a motor on it.
@@357mikec if your okay not needing to have a spot lock auto pilot motor on your kayak I would definitely recommend the Dorado for you. The pedal drive is very quiet and very smooth. The motor option pushes it really good. I keep up right next to my buddy with his OTAP 136. I also run a 100ah lithium that fits perfectly in the battery box
If your looking for the possibility of a simple motor setup to go with it I think this will be your boat. Dropping the stability test and motor review this week
Yes occasionally. Once enough builds up I remove one of the back flush mounted rod holders and shove a shop vac down in there to clean it out. It’s easier than trying to drain it out the drain plug.
@@TheOutdoorConquest do you know how the water gets in ? I’ve been watching videos and it seems others are having this issue as well. I’m confused on how a sealed kayak lets water in. I have the v2 as well and haven’t experienced this nor have I with the V1 but I’ve seen videos where others are saying that they are having to clear water. I take mine in the ocean and I get waves over the bow and I’m not getting water just trying to make sure it’s not going to be an issue because I take mine in the Pacific Ocean and it’s relatively cold.
@@somewherefishing382 I must get it from over the bow somehow and it’s not all going out the baffle. If never much though. If your not getting any now I wouldn’t worry about it. Sounds like your boat is perfect!
$2,699 kayak then + $1400 for the motor that’s $4100. I rather pay the extra $300-$400 for the old town sportsman autopilot. I like my feel free moken 10pdl but if I were to upgrade it would be Old Town.
Thanks for watching man! Im not sure if your in the market but if your looking for one thats super stable and you can strap to the bed of your truck I’d recommend the 3 Waters Big Fish 108. It’s the most stable 10 ft kayak out there.
@The Outdoor Conquest yeah that's what I was looking at or the titan. I'm 6'3" 270 and I don't want to limit myself too much as to regards of safety when overloading
@@lake_st_clair_angler3312 for sure man. I’d definitely shop around and get the right one. Also finding a small trailer would be ideal if you go over 10ft. It just makes everything easier
@@lake_st_clair_angler3312 that was the Big Fish 108. I never really tried to actually flip it because it was like April and cold. I honestly think it would be hard pressed to flip that kayak unless you intentionally tried to do it. It’s got a one of a kind hull
3 grand for this Kayak, another few hundred for a battery, AND I still have to spend $1100 on the motor. All to have a slow boat with 40lbs of thrust that is poorly weighted and rather hefty.... nope
You get what you pay for. Yes it’s heavy and slow but guys like me prefer space, storage, comfort, and stability. If you want it all you can. Get ready to add an additional 2000 on top of the 3000. I liked the sports cats in my youth but I’ll take the Lincoln/SUV now.
How does this compare to the Lifetime Teton 100 Angler, though? 😂 Great review, man. I’d definitely consider something like this if I ever upgrade. That battery compartment is nice and I like that spring loaded transducer in case you run into something shallow. You trailer it? I thought you were a big, tough lineman. DYEL, Bro?
Thanks for watching! It’s a great boat! I’m trying not to be so hard on my stuff and the kayak is 13 ft so a trailer is just a must. Actually a lot more convenient as you already know.
No the motor is a 1100$ option. I’d honestly not buy the motor and go with a bow mount Minn kota if your gonna get a motor. The feel free motor is LOUD
Awesome video. I loved the thumbnail, very informative, and that battery box was pretty impressive. Great Job
Thanks buddy! This kayak is definitely a “plug and play” kayak and I’ve been really impressed with it so far.
got the Motor for this season, used it for the first time yesterday, loved it ! :) Great for getting to your spot then cutting back over to the Pedal drive (manual mode), this worked like a charm :)
It is a really nice option. Although loud but it’s effective. Thanks for watching!
This was a good review, and overlook about the kayak 🤝🏼. Thats is honestly a awesome kayak, that is very upgradable over time without having to shell out all the money upfront if you're on a budget, so that a ++ imo. Thanks for the review Big Dawg, and until the next one ✌🏼
Thanks for watching bro. Honestly it the world of kayaks $2800 is really almost a “budget” type of advanced fishing kayak. Appreciate the support as always bro.🤘🏼 I’ve been loving this boat and don’t see myself leaving it for a while.
Really thorough review Lucas! Amazed by the storage on that yak. Really digging it, as my AP136 doesn’t have much organized storage space. And the power pedal drive is also crazy impressive 🔥
Thanks for checking it out my guy! It’s really a great option for a more advanced kayak set up but none the less a great boat! Looking forward to sharing the motor option also!
Very informative video thank you have been teetering on this yak watched other vids on pro's and con's but you have sold me on this yak !!!
Thanks a lot for watching! I appreciate it! Enjoy!
That kayak looks awesome! I would love to fish out of something like that! Thank you for sharing my friend!
It’s a pretty sweet ride man! Thanks for watching brother 🤘🏼
Old Town literally just won an award for a similar concept with a much better design. The peddle drive design on the new line of Feelfree kayaks was a HUGE oversight. I love my Feelfree Moken. I will never get rid of it, but where do I go from here? I would like to upgrade to a pedal drive or motor platform, but the Feelfree drive is literally the loudest drive in the industry. First it was their track systems, and now this.
Honestly….if you want to upgrade for a motor yak go with the AP 120 or 136. I own one and it’s the cream of the crop. I definitely will be keeping one of my feel free pedal drives also though
@@TheOutdoorConquest thanks for the suggestions. The PA is getting a lot of bad reviews lately. They're under new ownership apparently. The Autopilot 136 or 120 would be incredible. I'm also considering PWR129.
@@tonik342 the issue with the pwr129 is you have to add to it. The AP comes ready to rock, no need to add a motor and a bunch of extra wiring to for it. It’s turn key.
Just my 2 cents anyways
Still love the Dorado ? Iv heard a few command issues with seat have you experienced this ? The Dorado was my first choice now I’m considering the AP136 or Titan X but keep going back to the Dorado it seems solid and best bang for the buck I would want the motor also my only hesitation is the redesign of the motor I heard it’s out but not available and will it work with the 12v system any idea ? Thanks man great video iv watched 3 times lol
As a new person to kayak fishing, i am looking for one. I am at a point of deciding between a few brands. FeelFree (lure11.5), Jackson (bite), native (10 to 12 footer), and or maybe Old Town. There are features from each that i like. I don't have or know of a spot to demo some. I went to a few stores and put hands on FeelFree and Jackson.
I really like pedal drive of the Jackson. The seat, wheel, and layout of the FeelFree. I plan on going to another dealer that is 1.5hr away to look at more. Maybe they will let me demo one or two.
Oh yes Vibe is another I like
Welcome to the sport brother! Your doing the right thing by taking your time to select the right boat. All that you mentioned are great for sure. It’s all about personal preference and that’s the beauty of kayak fishing! Thanks for stopping and watching!
Great review Lucas. Love the power pedal drive. Slick design for sure. Very simple.
I know we talked about this before, I don’t understand why they put the drain plug so high on these yaks.
One thing you didn’t mention, how does it paddle? I fish a lot of shallow stumps and sometimes I paddle most of the day. Just curious.
I’ve got a whole list of videos I’m putting out on this boat Joe and that will be in one of them…but I’ll let you know it paddles just fine. Thanks for watching buddy!
Great review !
Thank you for checking it out
Hey I just ordered the dorado and had a question and no video really shows it how do you clean the prop if it gets tangled with seaweed ? Like the old town the prop comes all the way out.
This one comes up and out to make it very easy to clean. I was doing it all last weekend. You’ll see. It’s a very user friendly drive. Thanks for watching!
Great review. You had me at 125 lbs. Definitely not a throw and go. More kayak than I want to handle
Exactly. I love my throw and go kayak as well. You might like the feel free lure 11.5 V2 I also did a review on it. If your looking for throw and go and the most stability possible I’d recommend the 3 waters Big Fish series. I used to fish out of the 108 and miss it honestly!
Looking for a good kayak 70-85 lbs without the seat and drive
@@stevesafety6743 without the seat and drive? You’ll basically just have to find a good sit on top style. Are you adding your own seat?
@@TheOutdoorConquest No this thinking of transportation. I can carry or manage 70-85 lbs down to the water then put the seat and drive in
@@stevesafety6743 the Lure 11.5 V2 might be right up your alley then. It also has the wheel in the keel design so if you don’t have to drag it more than 50-75 it makes it nice. The seat is removable but it is a little involved to do so. The pedal drive comes right out though
Is this hull design the same as the Big Fish 120
Similar but different
Great Video, in your opinion is Lure or this Kayak more stable ? thank you! Charlie
Thanks a lot for stopping and watching! So comparing this kayak to the lure would be like apples to oranges. This boat is on a different level than the lure for sure.
@@TheOutdoorConquest , was thinking that , so thanks for Confirming :)
@@charlespalmerii4299 no problem!
@@TheOutdoorConquest , Just ordered mine :) thanks for your help!
@@charlespalmerii4299 no problem brother! ENJOY!
What are your thoughts this kayak or the old town autopilot.. i really like all the plug in play options in the feelfeee
I have a buddy that fished from the OTAP and he likes it. I think it looks like a solid yak for sure. This is why I chose the Dorado was the plug and play….and I prefer a pedal drive BUT if you wanted a motor to cruise around spots on the lake you can easily add it to the Dorado with the power drive motor. I’ve been running the motor drive for about a month now and my only complaint is that it’s loud….but again I only use it to go spot to spot and then use my pedals to move about the spot and reposition myself. The plug and play and removable battery box are really what sold me on this boat and I’ve been extremely happy with it.
@TheOutdoorConquest the pedal drive with the optional motor is something I really like about it, my original idea was to get a better peddle drive kayak, I currently have a hoodoo tempest and I want to upgrade.. but my original thought was to get a pedal drive and put a motor on it.
Thanks for replying, I've had plenty of other creators not reply when I've asked questions
@@357mikec if your okay not needing to have a spot lock auto pilot motor on your kayak I would definitely recommend the Dorado for you. The pedal drive is very quiet and very smooth. The motor option pushes it really good. I keep up right next to my buddy with his OTAP 136. I also run a 100ah lithium that fits perfectly in the battery box
@@357mikec one thing I will always do and have always done is reply to every single comment. Thanks for stopping and watching!
Awesome thorough video, for me it’s between this one and the Vibe shearwater 125 right now
If your looking for the possibility of a simple motor setup to go with it I think this will be your boat. Dropping the stability test and motor review this week
Do you get water inside your hull?
Yes occasionally. Once enough builds up I remove one of the back flush mounted rod holders and shove a shop vac down in there to clean it out. It’s easier than trying to drain it out the drain plug.
@@TheOutdoorConquest do you know how the water gets in ? I’ve been watching videos and it seems others are having this issue as well. I’m confused on how a sealed kayak lets water in. I have the v2 as well and haven’t experienced this nor have I with the V1 but I’ve seen videos where others are saying that they are having to clear water. I take mine in the ocean and I get waves over the bow and I’m not getting water just trying to make sure it’s not going to be an issue because I take mine in the Pacific Ocean and it’s relatively cold.
@@somewherefishing382 I must get it from over the bow somehow and it’s not all going out the baffle. If never much though. If your not getting any now I wouldn’t worry about it. Sounds like your boat is perfect!
@@TheOutdoorConquest it has its issue as well. My battery box doesn’t lock. So they are sending another one.
$2,699 kayak then + $1400 for the motor that’s $4100. I rather pay the extra $300-$400 for the old town sportsman autopilot. I like my feel free moken 10pdl but if I were to upgrade it would be Old Town.
I can agree 100% and that’s why I sold this setup and bought a OT AP136. The motor was extremely loud as well
So what does this whole set up cost
I believe it’s on sale right now for 2500. Thanks for watching!
I love but wish it had more weight capacity
Thanks for watching man! Im not sure if your in the market but if your looking for one thats super stable and you can strap to the bed of your truck I’d recommend the 3 Waters Big Fish 108. It’s the most stable 10 ft kayak out there.
@The Outdoor Conquest yeah that's what I was looking at or the titan. I'm 6'3" 270 and I don't want to limit myself too much as to regards of safety when overloading
@@lake_st_clair_angler3312 for sure man. I’d definitely shop around and get the right one. Also finding a small trailer would be ideal if you go over 10ft. It just makes everything easier
Which one were you doing a flip test on about 6 or 7 months ago
@@lake_st_clair_angler3312 that was the Big Fish 108. I never really tried to actually flip it because it was like April and cold. I honestly think it would be hard pressed to flip that kayak unless you intentionally tried to do it. It’s got a one of a kind hull
3 grand for this Kayak, another few hundred for a battery, AND I still have to spend $1100 on the motor. All to have a slow boat with 40lbs of thrust that is poorly weighted and rather hefty.... nope
It’s definitely NOT for everyone! Thanks for watching!
You get what you pay for. Yes it’s heavy and slow but guys like me prefer space, storage, comfort, and stability. If you want it all you can. Get ready to add an additional 2000 on top of the 3000.
I liked the sports cats in my youth but I’ll take the Lincoln/SUV now.
How does this compare to the Lifetime Teton 100 Angler, though?
😂
Great review, man. I’d definitely consider something like this if I ever upgrade.
That battery compartment is nice and I like that spring loaded transducer in case you run into something shallow.
You trailer it? I thought you were a big, tough lineman. DYEL, Bro?
Thanks for watching! It’s a great boat! I’m trying not to be so hard on my stuff and the kayak is 13 ft so a trailer is just a must. Actually a lot more convenient as you already know.
With motor and all
No the motor is a 1100$ option. I’d honestly not buy the motor and go with a bow mount Minn kota if your gonna get a motor. The feel free motor is LOUD
Ok