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101 sit-on-top kayaks from Lifetime, Perception, BKC and more. Most cost $440 to $2,685, and half cost less than $899.

Top brands: Lifetime (21)Old Town (12)Pelican (12)Perception (12)BKC (12)Intex (10)Wilderness Systems (5)

Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Seats two people
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
+Inflatable for easier transport and storage
$194.99-13%List: $224.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intex

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Designed for fishing
+Seats one person
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
$226.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing with a 120-inch length
+Paddle included with the kayak
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Paddle included with the kayak
+Short 8-foot length for compact transport
−Under 10 feet limits tracking on longer paddles
$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing
+Includes a paddle
+Bundled with a universal fishing life jacket
$583.12-21%Was: $585.03
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$142.99-16%List: $169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+360 degree ACES seat for angler access
+Helix PD pedal drive system for hands-free propulsion
+Fishing kayak with a 12 ft length
$2,685.15-15%List: $3,159.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Old Town

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

+Seats two people for tandem paddling
+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling
+13 ft 3.96 in length suits a tandem kayak
−Weighs 491 lb with a 2-person capacity
$999.99-14%Was: $1,164.73
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+680 lb capacity for two people and gear
+Dual flipper pedal drives for hands-free propulsion
+Rudder steering helps with directional control
$1,767.00-5%Was: $1,867.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Efficraft

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Pedal drive leaves hands free for fishing
+Folding design for compact transport
+Compact 9.5 ft length for easier handling
−Under 10 ft length gives less straight-line tracking
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive lets you paddle with your hands free
+Seats one person for solo trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak
−Pedal drive adds mechanical parts to maintain
$2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 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
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing
+Includes a paddle
+Bundled with an orange medium/large life vest
$583.24-20%Was: $583.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$300.39
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Pedal drive lets you fish with your hands free
+Seats one person for solo fishing trips
+Shorter length of 10 to 11.9 feet for easier handling
−Pedal drive adds mechanical parts to maintain
$2,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 1 person, Under 10 ft

+Single-person seating for solo paddling
+Under 10 ft length suits smaller paddlers
+Includes a paddle and decals in the package
−Under 10 ft length limits open-water tracking
No price recorded yet.
BKC

Sit-on-top

+Lightweight 58 lb hull for easier carrying
+420 lb capacity for a single kayak
+Padded seat included for comfort on the water
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$847.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top

+550 lb capacity for heavier loads
+Rudder steering helps with directional control
+Designed for fishing use
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$1,047.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive with rudder steering for hands-free propulsion
+440 lb capacity for a single kayak
+12 to 13.9 ft length range for longer tracking
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$1,217.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Rear storage with tie-downs for gear
+Under 10 ft length for compact handling
+Described as stable and fast for all-around use
−Under 10 ft length limits storage space
$529.16
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Old Town

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

+Seats two people for tandem trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak
+Recreational design suited to calm water outings
−Heavier than a solo kayak at this length
$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+Adjustable lawn chair seat
+Large front and rear storage
−Longer 12-foot hull is harder to transport than shorter kayaks
$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive leaves both hands free for fishing
+Built for fishing with a one person seat
+12 to 13.9 ft length for more tracking than shorter kayaks
−Longer length makes it harder to store and transport
$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+Tandem design seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Includes two paddles for both paddlers
+Padded seats add comfort on longer outings
−Tandem length makes it harder to store and transport alone
$899.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 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
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details

Compare specs

kayakTypeLengthSpec scorePrice
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$194.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/aNo current price
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$226.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topUnder 10 ftn/a$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$600.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$583.12
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$142.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top12 to 13.9 ftn/a$2,685.15
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Sit-on-top12 to 13.9 ftn/a$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

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