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Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem Review

Name: Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem
Brand: Old Town
SKU: B0F7NB93N8

7.5Very good · out of 10Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet)

If you're after a stated 686 lb capacity, the Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem delivers, with a pedal drive that frees your hands and a proper frame seat on top. Add room for two anglers and it makes a good match for two anglers who want their hands free.

Price$3,999.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Old Town
Category	Pedal fishing kayaks
Stated maximum capacity	686 lb
Stated length	13.5 ft
Two-person seating wording	Stated in this listing
Sit-on-top wording	Stated in this listing
Rudder	Stated in the listing
Reverse on the drive	Stated in the listing
Seat	Frame seat
Warranty	5 years, per the listing
ASIN	B0F7NB93N8

Full listing title: Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal T 2 Person Sit-on-Top Recreational Pedal Kayak, 13 ft 6 in, Lava

Listing evidence

Stated maximum capacity	686-pound total weight capacity Manufacturer documentation
Stated length	13 ft 6 in Manufacturer documentation
Two-person seating wording	2 Person Manufacturer documentation
Sit-on-top wording	Sit-on-Top Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0F7NB93N8

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem next to two pedal fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.

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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 changedThis kayak ↑

BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo

6.9Good · out of 10

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

$1,867 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

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 ↗

686 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

686 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.

Pedal drive

Your legs move the kayak while your hands fish: holding a line in wind or current, trolling a shoreline, and backing off a snag (the listing mentions reverse), all without putting the rod down.

Frame seat

A raised seat is the difference between three hours and a full day on the water: your back stays happy and you sit high enough to cast comfortably.

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.

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 plan long days on the water and your back matters

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 have no roof rack or storage for a long hull
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Old Town promises

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

Drive: Pedal drive
Stated capacity: 686 lb
Stated length: 13.5 ft
Rudder
Seat: Frame seat
Warranty: 5 years, per the listing

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. A frame seat, the pedal drive.

Warranty & support. A 5-year warranty, according to the listing

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

Price and availability

Listed at $3,999.99 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.

$3,999.99 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 Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem for a stated 686 lb capacity and a pedal drive that frees your hands. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 7.5/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. Honestly, the catch: how stable it feels on your water, with your gear, is something no listing can promise. We'd pick it if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem goes in your basket, check your load for two: two anglers, two sets of gear and a margin have to fit under the stated 686 lb.

Before you buy

Your full load

Both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 686 lb to see your margin.

Transport and storage

13.5 ft long: 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 Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem stacks up against the closest alternative, the Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive.

Criterion	Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem	Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive
Our rating	7.5/10	9.1/10
Stated capacity	686 lb	380 lb
Length	13.5 ft	9.5 ft
Seats	Two (tandem)	Not stated
Buyer reviews	None captured	172 · 4.2/5

Pick the Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive if you want our higher-rated option (9.1/10); stay with the Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem for seats for two.

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The score in detail

Key specifications

8 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

6 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 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 Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem any good?

We rate it 7.5/10 (very good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What do you get with the Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem?

The listing mentions a 686 lb capacity, a pedal drive that frees your hands, a frame seat, seats for two, a rudder for steering and a 13.5 ft hull. 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 Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem?

Your full load: both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 686 lb to see your margin. Transport and storage: 13.5 ft long: 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 Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem?

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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