Keep the day simple.
Solo sit-in and open-deck kayaks for relaxed outings. Start with the seat, storage and how you will carry the boat.
Explore recreational kayaks ↗
Recreational · Fishing · TandemPelican kayaks.
Pelican kayaks.
A good day starts
on the water.
A quiet lake, a favorite fishing spot or room for two. Get to know the kayaks, then find a layout that fits your kind of day.
12 model profilesSide-by-side specificationsPractical ownership guides
A closer look, before the first paddle.
Compare the seat, the load and the lift—not just the model name.
What does your day look like?
Give your gear a place.
Compare rod holders, removable storage and seat layouts, from a compact Sentinel to the pedal-driven Catch 110HDII.
Explore fishing kayaks ↗Make room for two.
Open deck or sit-in cockpit? Compare two tandem layouts, with the combined load and transport plan in mind.
Explore tandem kayaks ↗A place to startDifferent layouts.
View all 12 models ↗Different layouts.
Details that matter.
Recreational · sit in
Argo 100X
A straightforward sit-in for a light day out.
- Length
- 10 ft
- Weight*
- 36 lb
- Max. load
- 275 lb
Fishing · sit on top
Catch Mode 110
A raised seating system and a deliberately open deck.
- Length
- 10 ft 8 in
- Weight*
- 67 lb
- Max. load
- 375 lb
Tandem · sit on top
River Gorge 130XP
Two paddling positions on an open deck.
- Length
- 13 ft
- Weight*
- 73 lb
- Max. load
- 500 lb
*Published reference weights, not measurements taken here. Model pages identify the SKU and flag conflicting figures in manufacturer listings.
Look beyond the labelChoose the kayak.
Choose the kayak.
Plan the whole outing.
A boat can be right for the water and awkward everywhere else. Think through the lift, the launch and the place it will live between trips.
1
Start with your actual load.
Add the paddler, clothing, water and equipment. Maximum capacity is a combined load, not an allowance for each item.
2
Try the seating position.
Backrest names only tell part of the story. Check your feet, knees and reach in the exact configuration.
3
Measure the journey home.
Include your vehicle, the roof lift, doorways and storage supports—not just the kayak’s length.
Make the next step easier.
Sit-in or sit-on-top?
Look at the seating area, access and storage differences before narrowing the model list.
Compare the layouts ↗Carry it. Rinse it. Store it.
A practical routine for transport and storage, with links to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Plan care and transport ↗Find the right replacement part.
Start with the model, hull identification number and the fitting—not a similar-looking photograph.
Identify your model ↗A few useful answers.
Which Pelican kayak is the lightest in this selection?
The Argo 100X and Argo 100X EXO reference configurations both list 36 lb. That is a comparison of these twelve models, not a claim about every Pelican kayak. See the complete specification table.
Does EXO mean a different hull size?
Not necessarily. The Argo 100X and Argo 100X EXO here share a 120-inch length, 28-inch width and 275 lb capacity. In the listed EXO configuration, the removable ExoChill cooler and seating details distinguish the package.
Which model has a pedal drive?
The Catch 110HDII reference configuration includes HyDryve II pedal propulsion. Do not assume the similarly named Catch Mode or Classic models include a drive.
Are these the full Pelican kayak range?
No. These pages cover twelve selected recreational, fishing and tandem configurations. Retailer-exclusive models, other colors, model years and additional Pelican series may have different equipment.