The best fishing boat for under $1000? Old Town Heron 9XT

Perfect for fishing and fun along coastal sea waters, the Old Town Sportsman Salty PDL 120 pedal kayak features an easy-to-use forward/reverse pedal drive for comfortable, hands-free fishing and navigation.

All Old Town Sportsman fishing kayaks are packed with handy convenience features, including customizable accessory tracks, cushioned floor pads for both better comfort and grip, a custom tackle box, and plenty of rod holders.

Outfitted for fishing but also great for kayaking fun in the waves, tides, and currents, the Old Town Sportsman Salty PDL 120's tank wells in the bow and stern offer big open areas for cooler, tackle crate, dry bags, or a dog.

Offering a superior seat design with great lumbar support, the premium mesh seat helps you stay cool and comfortable all day long on the water and easily adjusts to your leg length for optimal comfort.

This 12-foot kayak has a 450-pound maximum capacity and usable capacity for people and gear of 346-pounds. The kayak weighs 85 pounds and the removable pedal console weighs 19 pounds. Paddle sold separately.

Comfortable for anyone: Kayak includes an adjustable inflatable seat with backrest; Cockpit designed for comfort and space

Dimensions: Inflated size 10 feet 3 x 3 feet x 1 feet 8 inch; Maximum weight capacity: 400 pounds

Directional stability: Removable SKEG for directional stability

Increased visibility: In case of emergency, bright yellow color helps visibility

Made for smaller bodies of water: Explorer k2 is made for smaller bodies of water including lakes and mild rivers

Constructed of uv-protected high-density Polyethylene. Multiple footrest positions for different size riders. Stable flat bottom

Adjustable padded seat back and seat pad for comfort. Two flush mounted fishing rod holders. One top mount fishing rod Holder

Front and rear shock cord straps. Two 6" storage compartments in rear and center. One paddlekeeper, one adult black paddle

Front and rear t-handles for easy transport. Deep hull tracking channels

Stability chine rails. Durable high-density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction

Ergonomic Cockpit Design Enhances Balance and Motor Skills

Molded finger handles on each side of the kayak

Reverse chine for enhanced stability with swim-up step

Lightweight 18 lb. Design - 130 lb. Weight Capacity

Recommended for Ages 5 and Up with Adult Supervision - Paddle Included

Upgraded Features: Additional storage in this kayak includes a front hatch with bungee cord and a rear tank well with mesh deck cover to give you plenty of space to store your personal items. Features also include a cockpit table with compartments and a bottle holder as well as molded footrests for your comfort.

Stable: The shallow V-chine hull offers better manoeuverability and tracking while giving you increased secondary stability. This kayak is made for the recreational paddler looking for better performance.

Safe: Added floating blocks on each side of the kayak along with a flatter hull type ensures you safety and peace of mind during your ride. Holds a maximum capacity of 275 lb.

Comfortable: Paddle in comfort with an adjustable ERGOFORM padded backrest with ERGOBASE seat cushion.

The ERGOFORM Seating System includes a padded seat cushion and an adjustable padded backrest cushion providing better support

Lightweight: Our kayaks being made with exceptionally durable high molecular density polyethylene, less material is needed to produce each boat. At 10 ft and weighing only 36 lb, it makes the perfect kayak for those looking for easy storage and transportation.

Perfect for beginners and recreational paddlers, the Old Town Heron 9XT Recreational Kayak combines comfort and a range of features at an affordable price.

An adjustable Comfort Flex seat and easy-grip thigh pads keep paddlers comfortable for a full day out on the water.

Carrying handles, built-in rod holders, a Click Seal hatch for storage, Paddle keeper, and cup holder make this kayak perfect for a day on the water.

Beginning paddlers will appreciate the added leverage and control of the Heron 9xt's innovative support Track foot brace system.

This nine-foot, six-inch kayak has an impressive 300-pound maximum load capacity and features a limited lifetime . Paddle sold separately.