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Great product for the price!

I have a basic Fishing Kayak. (Pelican Angler 100) Do to the pricepoint of my yak I did not want to spend a whole lot of money on a kayak cart. I also didn't want a cart that mounts inside the scupper holes.

The Paddleboy Peanut Kayak Cart seemed the perfect candidate. If you're searching for an affordable cart this fits the bill.

The Good; The quality is good and it has the ability to fold flat and can be stowed on board so you don't have to lug it back to the vehicle. It is also very maneuverable, which is great for a well-beaten curvy path.

The Bad; It comes with very narrow wheels, so it isn't ideal for soft mud or sand. Also, the cart is small so it can only accommodate a narrow kayak.

My aunt received one as a gift form my uncle. They live in a community with a pond that backs up to their back yard. As family members visit they take turns paddling around in the canoe. We all have fun in it. I have to say it's a pretty decent kayak. Tracks well, not very tippy, and is easy to paddle even for very non coordinated folks in my family. lol. Great low priced intro kayak for families to enjoy!

I bought my Pelican Castaway a little over a year ago and gave my initial impressions review. Now I'm giving my one year assessment of this introductory Kayak. I still feel that I got my money's worth as a beginner Kayak fisherman. I've learned a lot in the past year. Biggest complaint is comfort. for a guy that is 6' 1". It get's painful to be in very quickly. A pad for my rear end remedied that area. but put simply the back rest sits too low and is hard on the kidney's and lower back. the other thing is seat positioning. It is a little too far back and will sag towards the back greatly especially when hauling a tackle crate behind you.

It does track straight and goes at a decent rate when not loaded down. any additional weight in the back will cause a lot of drag but pre-planning can quickly help that.

It's surprisingly stable because of how low you sit in the Yak. I saw a comparable newer model at Dick with a different haul design that shows much more stability. (Angler Boost 100) I have never dumped over. I came close three times but managed to stay upright. Once when a drunk in a Bass boat ran over me on trolling motor and another time when a couple of speed boats zipped past me leaving a big wake. lol. For a typical lake I have little concern. I would not take it out in the surf however. if you're looking for a starter and do not want to spend a lot.

This is a good starter fishing kayak however I would suggest the Angler Boost 100 instead because they are a bit more angler friendly. Also buy the seat Upgrade!

I recently purchased a Pelican Castaway 100 to introduce myself into the sport of Kayak Fishing. The Kayak serves it's purpose for a beginner such as myself. I did not want to spend a lot on a Fishing Kayak since I am a beginner. I just wanted to get my feet wet so to speak before I decide to upgrade to something larger with more options.

The Kayak is well equipped with accessories for a beginner. such as an adjustable rod holder and two recessed rod holders. It also came with a crisscross bungee lashing system for the rear deck to help hold down items securely. The kayak is very light weight and I can easily toss it in the bed of my truck. and since it is only 10 feet long I do not require a bed extension system to transport it. I just use a couple of ratchet tie downs and the boat is secure. I was a bit worried that the plastic construction might be weak but so far it has held up to the abuse that I have given it due to my low handling skill as a novice.

I recommend this Kayak for a beginner or as a gift to a Youth that wants to get into Kayak Fishing due to it's affordability and factory options.