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BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal Review

Name: BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal
Brand: BKC
SKU: B0GKBDKHYQ

6.9Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet)

The BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal packs a stated 680 lb capacity, a hands-free fin drive and 3 rod holders into one pedal kayak. Add room for two anglers and it makes a good match for two anglers who want their hands free.

Variants of this model

The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.

BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo · 680 lb capacity · 6.9/10
BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Blue Typhoon · 680 lb capacity · 6.9/10

Price$1,867Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	BKC
Category	Pedal fishing kayaks
Stated maximum capacity	680 lb
Two-person seating wording	Stated in this listing
Rudder	Stated in the listing
Standing room	Stated in the listing
Gear tracks or rails	Stated in the listing
Hatch or tank well	Stated in the listing
Scupper holes	Stated in the listing
ASIN	B0GKBDKHYQ

Full listing title: BKC Brooklyn 13.5 Tandem Pedal Fishing Kayak, 2 Person

Listing evidence

Stated maximum capacity	680 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY Manufacturer documentation
Two-person seating wording	Tandem Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0GKBDKHYQ

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal next to two pedal fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.

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BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal

6.9Good · out of 10

Drive: Pedal drive
Stated capacity: 680 lb
Pedal fishing kayaks

$1,867 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis kayak ↑

BKC 13.0 Tandem Modular, alt. listing

6.8Good · out of 10

Drive: Pedal drive
Stated capacity: 440 lb
Pedal fishing kayaks

$2,197 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem

7.5Very good · out of 10

Drive: Pedal drive
Stated capacity: 686 lb
Pedal fishing kayaks

$3,999.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

680 lb stated capacity

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.

What it has going for it

680 lb stated capacity

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.

Fin pedal drive

Your legs move the kayak while your hands fish: holding a line in wind or current, trolling a shoreline, all without putting the rod down.

3 rod holders

Room for a spare rod rigged with another lure, plus one for trolling. On the water, not having to re-rig is half the fun.

What changes on the water

The kayak moves with your legs, so casting, fighting and moving to the next spot become one motion instead of three.

Fishing becomes a shared day out: one hull, two anglers, one roof rack.

On calm water you can stand to sight-fish and cast over the weeds, which the listing describes.

Two anglers or one?

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.

Best for you if

You are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear
You fish wind, current or long shorelines and want both hands free
You like to carry more than one rod, rigged and ready

Skip it if

You fish shallow, weedy water most of the time: a pedal drive has to be lifted there
You mostly fish alone: a tandem is long and heavy for one
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What BKC promises

These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.

Drive: Pedal drive
Stated capacity: 680 lb
Seats: Two (tandem)
Rudder
Standing room
Gear tracks or rails

Setup and what you get

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. Feet do the moving, hands do the fishing, and the rudder handle does the steering. Lift the drive in shallow water.

After the trip. Rinse the drive with fresh water, especially after salt, and store the hull out of the sun.

What you get. 3 rod holders, the pedal drive.

From the listing. Check the box contents on the current listing before ordering, as bundles change.

Price and availability

Listed at $1,867 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.

$1,867 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Better fit elsewhere?

Fishing small, weedy water? The Lifetime Muskie Angler is a simpler paddle kayak (9.3/10).

No roof rack? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 is inflatable and rides in the trunk (9.4/10).

On a tighter budget? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive was listed at $1,098 on Sep 30, 2026 (9.1/10).

The verdict

We like the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal for a stated 680 lb capacity and a hands-free fin drive. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 6.9/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. Honestly, the catch: no word on the length. We'd pick it if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal goes in your basket, check your load for two: two anglers, two sets of gear and a margin have to fit under the stated 680 lb.

Before you buy

Your full load

Both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 680 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.

The drive

Check whether the pedal drive comes in the box, how it lifts out in shallow water and what spare parts the brand sells.

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.

How it compares

How the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal stacks up against the closest alternative, the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak.

Criterion	BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal	Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak
Our rating	6.9/10	7.1/10
Stated capacity	680 lb	Not stated
Length	Not stated	12 ft
Seats	Two (tandem)	Not stated
Rod holders	3	2

Pick the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak if you want our higher-rated option (7.1/10), with a stated 12 ft length; stay with the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal for a stated 680 lb capacity and seats for two.

Compare side by side ↗See the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak review →

The score in detail

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

7 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal any good?

We rate it 6.9/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What do you get with the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal?

The listing mentions a 680 lb capacity, a hands-free fin drive, 3 rod holders, seats for two, a deck made for standing up to cast and a rudder for steering. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.

What should I check before ordering the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal?

Your full load: both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 680 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. The drive: check whether the pedal drive comes in the box, how it lifts out in shallow water and what spare parts the brand sells. 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.

Where can I buy the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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