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8 kayaks under $1,000 from Perception, Sea Eagle, Albott and more. Most cost $929 to $999, and half cost less than $974.

BKC

Sit-on-top

+600 lb capacity for two or three people and gear

+Two padded seats for shared paddling

+Two paddles included

−Heavier than single-seat kayaks for carrying

$947.00

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet

+Fishing kayak designed for angling use

+Folding design for easier transport and storage

−No pedal drive, propulsion is by paddle

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet

+Front storage well and large rear storage

+Dual rod holders

−Longer 12-foot hull is harder to transport than shorter kayaks

$984.92

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Lifetime

+Designed specifically for fishing

+Pro Angler 118 model name points to a larger fishing frame

+Gator Camo pattern suits wooded and marsh settings

$964.04

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Pelican

10 to 11.9 ft

$929.10

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

$922.56

as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

Albott

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport

+Folding design for compact storage

+Transom mount for accessories

$999.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Length	Spec score	Price
Sit-on-top		n/a	$947.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$984.92 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
		n/a	$964.04 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$929.10 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$922.56 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$999.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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