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Sit-on-Top Kayaks

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58 sit-on-top kayaks from Lifetime, Perception, BKC and more. Most cost $500 to $2,799, and half cost less than $1,098.

Top brands: BKC (10)Pelican (8)Lifetime (6)Old Town (5)Wilderness Systems (5)Perception (5)

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
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
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
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
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
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
Intex

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

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 ft offers more room than shorter kayaks
+Fishing-designed model suited to angling on the water
$557.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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, 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
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
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
Intex

Sit-on-top

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Fishing-ready design suits anglers on the water
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$369.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 ft suits fishing trips
+Lightweight construction for easier handling
+Ergolounge seating system for angler comfort
$605.55
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Albott

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Fin drive system for hands-free propulsion
+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport
+Folding design for compact storage
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Fin drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Fin drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Under 10 feet, a compact length
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,098.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Ergocast dual position seating system
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Built for fishing
$710.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+HyDryve II pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Built for fishing
$1,255.40
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Spatium

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Pedal drive lets you move without paddling
+Built for fishing from the water
+Inflatable design stores compactly
$3,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Pedal drive for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
+Fold-away lawn chair seat
+Four rod holders for fishing
$1,092.48
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Prop drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,395.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+HyDryve pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Ergocast seat for comfortable sitting
+10 ft length for fishing
$1,321.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

kayakTypeLengthSpec scorePrice
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-top12 to 13.9 ftn/a$2,685.15
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$1,767.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Sit-on-topUnder 10 ftn/a$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$947.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$2,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sit-on-top12 to 13.9 ftn/a$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sit-on-top12 to 13.9 ftn/a$557.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

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