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Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo Review

Name: Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo
Brand: Old Town
SKU: B085J29JG1

4.5Fair · out of 10Not in our top rankings

The Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo packs room for 525 lb of angler and gear, a built-in Minn Kota trolling motor and rudder steering into one motorized kayak. It suits anglers who cover water fast, at 4.5/10 on our rating.

Variants of this model

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

Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Steel Camo · 525 lb capacity · 7.5/10

Price$2,699.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Old Town
Category	Motorized fishing kayaks
Stated maximum capacity	525 lb
Stated length	10.5 ft
Stated hull weight	121 lb
Sit-on-top wording	Stated in this listing
Rudder	Stated in the listing
Reverse on the drive	Stated in the listing
Buyer reviews	20 · 4.6/5
ASIN	B085J29JG1

Full listing title: Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota Solo Sit-on-Top Fishing Motorized Kayak, with Minn Kota Motor, 10 ft 6 in, Ember Camo

Listing evidence

Stated maximum capacity	525-pound maximum capacity Manufacturer documentation
Stated length	10 ft 6 in Manufacturer documentation
Stated hull weight	kayak weighs 121 pounds Manufacturer documentation
Sit-on-top wording	Sit-on-Top Manufacturer documentation

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B085J29JG1

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo next to two motorized fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.

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Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo

4.5Fair · out of 10

Drive: Motor (trolling motor)
Stated capacity: 525 lb
20 buyer reviews

$2,699.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis kayak ↑

BKC 10.5 Pro Motorized, Camo

6.3Fair · out of 10

Drive: Motor (trolling motor)
Build: Sit-on-top
Motorized fishing kayaks

$1,499.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Pro Motorized

6.6Good · out of 10

Drive: Motor (trolling motor)
Stated capacity: 558 lb
47 buyer reviews

$1,734.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

525 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

525 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.

Trolling motor

Long runs to the far bank stop eating your arms, and you arrive with energy left for the fishing. Check the battery and registration rules before day one.

Rudder

A rudder keeps the bow on line in a crosswind and lets you steer the motor from the seat instead of leaning back to the stern.

What changes on the water

The far bank is no longer a two-hour paddle. You get there fresh, fish longer and come back before the wind picks up.

Motor or muscle?

Motor, if you cover big water and want to arrive fresh.

If you fish small ponds, the battery, the weight and the registration may be more hassle than help.

Best for you if

You are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear
You cover big water and would rather save your arms for the fish

Skip it if

You want nothing to charge or register: a motor brings both
You want a long review record: only 20 buyer reviews so far

What Old Town promises

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

Drive: Motor (trolling motor)
Stated capacity: 525 lb
Stated length: 10.5 ft
Rudder
Stated hull weight: 121 lb

Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo, view 3

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 (121 lb stated).

On the water. Run to the spot on the motor, then fish. Keep an eye on the battery for the trip back.

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

Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo, view 4

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.6/5, an excellent record, well above our ranked picks' 4.3 average. Only 20 reviews so far, and our formula damps averages built on fewer than 50.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 20
Ranked picks' average: 4.3/5

Price and availability

Listed at $2,699.99 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.

$2,699.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo, view 5

Better fit elsewhere?

Want your hands free for the rod? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive is our top-rated pedal kayak (9.1/10).

Fishing with a partner or a kid? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 seats two (9.4/10).

On a tighter budget? The BKC 10.5 Pro Motorized, Storm Surge was listed at $1,588.99 on Sep 30, 2026 (7.1/10).

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo is room for 525 lb of angler and gear, closely followed by a built-in Minn Kota trolling motor. Only 20 buyers have rated it so far (4.6/5), so treat the score as an early read. The catch with this Old Town motorized kayak: 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 Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo and wait for the delivery truck, check the battery and the registration: the motor is only half the system, and many states ask for registration on motorized kayaks.

Before you buy

Your full load

Your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD and the battery. Compare it with the stated 525 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum.

Transport and storage

10.5 ft long, 121 lb stated: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.

Battery and rules

Check whether the battery is included. A motorized kayak may need registration in your state: check before the first launch.

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 Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo stacks up against the closest alternative, the Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120.

Criterion	Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo	Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120
Our rating	4.5/10	6.2/10
Stated capacity	525 lb	Not stated
Length	10.5 ft	Not stated
Seats	One (solo)	Not stated
Build	Sit-on-top	Not stated
Buyer reviews	20 · 4.6/5	None captured

Pick the Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 if you want our higher-rated option (6.2/10); stay with the Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo for a stated 525 lb capacity and a stated 10.5 ft length.

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The score in detail

Buyer rating (45%)

16.6 / 45

4.6/5 average, confidence-damped (20 reviews < 50)

Review volume (35%)

12.5 / 35

20 buyer reviews

Documented specifications (20%)

16.2 / 20

81/100 listing documentation score

How we rated it

Our rating: 4.5/10

Our rating is an evidence index on a 0–10 scale. It is not a buyer star rating.

Buyer rating (45%): the captured average for this listing, damped when there are fewer than 50 reviews.
Review volume (35%): more reviews mean more reliable evidence, on a logarithmic scale up to 5,000 reviews.
Documented specifications (20%): how completely the exact listing documents the attributes that matter.

A commission is never an input to the rating. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo any good?

We rate it 4.5/10 (fair). It is based on 20 buyer reviews averaging 4.6/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What do you get with the Old Town Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo?

The listing mentions a 525 lb capacity, a built-in Minn Kota trolling motor, a rudder for steering and a 10.5 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 Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo?

Your full load: your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD and the battery. Compare it with the stated 525 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum. Transport and storage: 10.5 ft long, 121 lb stated: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. Battery and rules: check whether the battery is included. A motorized kayak may need registration in your state: check before the first launch. 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 Sportsman 106 Motor, Ember Camo?

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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