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The BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge packs room for 800 lb of angler and gear, an adjustable seat and seats for two into one fishing kayak. It earned a spot in our top 5 tandem fishing kayaks, and it's built for family days on calm water.
The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.
| Brand | BKC |
|---|---|
| Category | Paddle fishing kayaks |
| Stated maximum capacity | 800 lb |
| Two-person seating wording | Stated in this listing |
| Gear tracks or rails | Stated in the listing |
| Hatch or tank well | Stated in the listing |
| Seat | Adjustable seat |
| Buyer reviews | 14 · 4.9/5 |
| ASIN | B07HWVG69B |
Full listing title: BKC Brooklyn 13.0 Pro Tandem Fishing Kayak, 2 to 3 Person
| Stated maximum capacity | 800 LB CAPACITYManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Two-person seating wording | TandemManufacturer documentation |
Built for family days on calm water. Our score: 4.0/10, “fair”. #3 of 5 in our Tandem Fishing Kayaks ranking.
The BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge next to two paddle fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.
The maximum the listing states for paddler plus gear. It is a seller figure, not a stability result: add your own load in our <a href="/kayak-capacity-planner/">capacity planner</a> and keep a real margin below it.
A big number on paper: enough headroom for a heavier angler, a crate, a cooler and a battery. It is still the seller's maximum, so keep a margin of your own.
A seat you can adjust matters more than any spec once you have been out for four hours.
One hull, two anglers: a parent and a kid, two friends, or a partner who would rather enjoy the view. The 800 lb stated capacity has to cover both of you plus gear.
It is quiet and simple: paddle out, rest the paddle, fish. Nothing to charge, nothing to lift out of the weeds.
Fishing becomes a shared day out: one hull, two anglers, one roof rack.
Two. It is built for two people, and that is where it makes sense.
If you mostly fish alone, a solo hull is lighter, shorter and easier to handle on your own.
These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.
Getting to the water. A roof rack or a trailer, then a cart or a friend for the walk to the water.
On the water. Paddle to the spot, rest the paddle, fish. Simple, quiet, nothing to maintain.
After the trip. A rinse with the hose, then store it on its side or on a rack, out of the sun.
Buyers give it 4.9/5, an excellent record, well above this ranking's 4.4 average. Only 14 reviews so far, and our formula damps averages built on fewer than 50.
Listed at $1,349 on Sep 30, 2026. Kayak prices move with the season and the seller, so take it as a ballpark: the button always shows today's price and stock.
Want your hands free for the rod? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive is our top-rated pedal kayak (9.1/10).
Mostly fishing alone? The Lifetime Muskie Angler is our top solo sit-on-top (9.3/10).
No roof rack? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 is inflatable and rides in the trunk (9.4/10).
Our favourite thing about the BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge is room for 800 lb of angler and gear, closely followed by an adjustable seat. Only 14 buyers have rated it so far (4.9/5), so treat the score as an early read. The catch with the BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge: no paddle in the box, while most of this list includes one. We'd pick it if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo first.
Before the BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge lands on your driveway, check your load for two: two anglers, two sets of gear and a margin have to fit under the stated 800 lb.
Both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 800 lb to see your margin.
Check the length: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.
Ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most.
A PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
How the BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo.
| Criterion | BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge | BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Length | Not stated | 12.5 ft |
| Rod holders | Mentioned | 6 |
| Paddle included | Not stated | Stated in the listing |
| Build | Not stated | Sit-on-top |
| Buyer reviews | 14 · 4.9/5 | 123 · 4.1/5 |
Pick the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo if you want our higher-rated option (7.3/10), with a stated 12.5 ft length and 6 rod holders; stay with the BKC 13.0 Pro Tandem, Storm Surge for a higher buyer rating (4.9/5).
We rate it 4.0/10 (fair), #3 of 5 in our tandem fishing kayak ranking. It is based on 14 buyer reviews averaging 4.9/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.
The listing mentions a 800 lb capacity, an adjustable seat, seats for two and gear tracks for mounts. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.
Your full load: both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 800 lb to see your margin. Transport and storage: check the length: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. Your water: ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most. Life jacket and rules: a PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
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